Archive – Canada
The world’s largest coin
$1 million is the face value of the largest coin of the world. 100 kilograms of pure gold with a fineness of 99999. Here you are told the story... [ more ]
The world’s largest gold coin was auctioned at the Dorotheum
On June 25, 2010, the world’s largest gold coin was sold at Vienna’s Dorotheum. It realized 3.270 Mio. Euro. [ more ]
Celebrating the Royals and the Nature: New Royal Canadian Mint Collector Coins
The Royal Canadian Mint is heralding the return of spring with a parade of coins showcasing Canada’s unique ties to royalty and its profound attachment to its natural and cultural heritage...
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The Royal Canadian Mint honours the Royal Wedding
The Royal Canadian Mint has produced a $20 pure silver coin featuring a sapphire-colored crystal enhancement symbolizing the 18-carat sapphire engagement ring which Prince William presented to his fiancée last October... [ more ]
Royal Canadian Mint added to the LBMA Silver Good Delivery List
The Royal Canadian Mint has been added to the London Bullion Market Association’s (LBMA) Silver Good Delivery List effective April 14, 2011... [ more ]
A Medal goes around the world: Rick Hansen celebrated by the Royal Canadian Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to have been invited to create the Rick Hansen Medal. It will travel to China, the United States and Canada, carried by medal bearers commemorating Rick Hansen’s historic achievement and inspiring others... [ more ]
From royal to floral: New themes abound in Royal Canadian Mint’s Spring 2011 Coin Collection
The Mint’s first collector coin honoring the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II is joined by themes such as Tulips; the Wild Rose; the Mountain Avens; Birthstones; “Welcome to the world”; as well as Mythical Creatures and Great Canadian Locomotives series; and Canada’s Famous CN Tower. [ more ]
Royal Canadian Mint honours the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
The Royal Canadian Mint joins the celebration of the visit of their royal highnesses to Canada by issuing a limited-edition gold coin and crystal collector coin... [ more ]
Royal Canadian Mint Opens New Windows on Canada’s History and Natural Heritage
Celebration of Canadian heritage continues with precious collectibles based on Canada’s first silver dollar; the first historical account of Lacrosse; “The Maple Leaf Forever”; the Bigleaf Maple; and the Black-Footed Ferret... [ more ]
Royal Canadian Mint Releases New Coins
The Royal Canadian Mint releases two new bullion coins in gold and silver. At the same time the Mint launches a medallion to be produced on demand replicating the stunning relay participant medal of Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion World Tour celebrating its 25th anniversary... [ more ]
Canadian Culture, Traditions and Icons on New Collector Coins
The Royal Canadian Mint introduces coins on the 75th anniversary of CBC/Radio-Canada, on the upcoming Year of the Dragon, new issues from ongoing series, and an early flurry of winter-themed coins... [ more ]
The Spirit of Haida Gwaii: 10 kilo coin of pure gold
The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 10-kilo pure gold coin as a tribute to Bill Reid. The reverse shows Reid’s most famous work, The Spirit of Haida Gwaii. Mintage is limited to 15 pieces of these coins with a face value of $100,000... [ more ]
Circulation coin celebrates Canada’s rare Wood Bison
The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a special 25-cent circulation coin which is the third of five 2011 commemorative coins honouring Canada’s legendary nature. It is dedicated to the Wood Bison, a creature uniquely Canadian. [ more ]
Canada’s Majestic Moose on Silver Bullion Coin
The Royal Canadian Mint has presented at the World Money Fair Berlin a new one-ounce silver bullion coin in its popular Canadian Wildlife series: a tribute to the moose, Canada’s largest land mammal. [ more ]
New Canadian circulation coin features Orca
A special 25-cent coin is the fourth of five commemorative circulation coins honouring Canada’s legendary nature. It features the Orca and half of the issue is coloured. [ more ]
Canada introduces new generation of coins
Enhanced security features and the patented multi-ply plated steel technology characterize the new one-dollar and two-dollar coins introduced by the Royal Canadian Mint on April 10, 2012... [ more ]
Royal Canadian Mint has experienced a year of remarkable financial performance
The Royal Canadian Mint achieved a record $3.2 billion in revenues and pre-tax profits of $43.8 million last year, the Corporation’s fourth highest ever net income. [ more ]
End of the Canadian Penny
Since 1858 Canada had minted an one cent coin – until May 4, 2012 when the last penny left the Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg on its way to the museum. Due to elevated production costs and convenience reasons the coin has been abandoned definitely. [ more ]
First-ever glow-in-the-dark collector coin
The Royal Canadian Mint has issued the first of four collector coins of the new Prehistoric creature glow-in-the dark series. The coin features a modern phosphorescent technology making thus visible the creature’s skeleton after exposing the coin to light. [ more ]
Calgary Stampede: 100 years of thrill
The Royal Canadian Mint commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede, immortalized in five-ounce pure gold and silver coins, as well as colourful 25-cent cupronickel coin and stamp set. [ more ]
Unique Security Feature on Canadian Bullion Coin
A micro-engraved design produced by the Royal Canadian Mint’s innovative use of laser technology makes its debut on the reverse “Maple Leaf” side of the 2013-dated 1 oz. Gold Maple Leaf and will be a permanent addition to the Mint’s flagship gold bullion coin. [ more ]
Royal Canadian Mint offers Canada’s first gold coins 1912-1914
The Royal Canadian Mint offers of a rare collection of Canada’s first gold coins, produced by the Mint from 1912 to 1914 and not seen since the outbreak of the First World War. The highest quality of these $5 and $10 gold coins are now being offered for sale. [ more ]
Royal Canadian Mint releases final collector coins of 2012
The Royal Canadian Mint has launched the final collector coins of 2012 remembering Canada’s past and wildlife. In addition collectors are offered a Lunar coin 2013 and a new Gold Maple Leaf coin. [ more ]
Canada’s Cent Elimination Includes Hidden Costs
On the surface Canada’s cost saving measure through which the 1-cent coin is being eliminated appears to make sense. However, this matter is much more complex than it may seem at first sight as Richard Giedroyc explains. [ more ]
Canadian Arctic Expedition’s Centennial Commemorated on Coins
In commemoration of the Canadian Arctic Expedition of 1913 the Royal Canadian Mint issues a range of collector coins. The historical expedition studied people and wildlife of the then scarcely known Canadian Arctic. [ more ]
Canada’s penny to be phased out
On February 4, 2013 the Royal Canadian Mint has stopped shipping out pennies and the 35 billion pennies in circulation will be collected and melted down. [ more ]
Final distribution of Canadian penny marks the end of an era
After saying farewell to the penny with the final distribution of this iconic coin on February 4, 2013, the Royal Canadian Mint is marking the end of an era with 20,000 special rolls made from the last million pennies made for distribution. [ more ]
Polymer money – only longer lasting but not better?
After introducing polymer banknotes in 2011, Canada faces criticism due to supposedly weak points in the banknotes’ characteristics. And now the Bank of Canada Governor who is going to take over the same position in the UK has big plans for his new job. [ more ]
Royal Canadian Mint presents new issues on nature and history
The Royal Canadian Mint honours Ducks Unlimited Canada with coloured male and female Mallards on coins joined by other nature subjects such as the Bald Eagle, American Robin and Blue flag Iris. Canada’s Maple Leaf Tartan appears in a new 50-cent product. [ more ]
Monarchy and history meet nature and culture on Canada’s collector coins
The Royal Canadian Mint continues to celebrate Canada’s diverse heritage with a new release of collector coins showcasing Canada’s stories, symbols and traditions in an abundant variety of designs and innovative craftsmanship. [ more ]
The Royal Canadian Mint’s newest collector coins
The Royal Canadian Mint has issued new collector coins that tell much about Canadian history, identity and values, featuring the national wildlife, historical battles, and, of course, the Queen. [ more ]
Canada’s new banknotes unveiled on Earth and from orbit
Canada’s last new polymer banknotes were unveiled from the Bank of Canada’s headquarter and at the same time via satellite from the ISS 350 km above Earth. [ more ]