Coins By Year

Through distinctive brush strokes and bold colours, the oil paintings of Canadian artist Tom Thomson (1877-1917) transformed how Canada’s northern landscape was perceived at home and abroad. The Royal Canadian Mint celebrates one of Canada’s...

In the summer of 1914, the Royal Canadian Navy was still in its infancy when the looming threat of war sparked fears of an enemy naval threat to Canada’s lengthy coastline. The addition of two new submarines to the Royal Canadian Navy’s fleet...

They played with passion and a rugged determination, carried by an enduring love for the game; in an era when there was little protective equipment, the hard-playing goaltenders of the Original Six™ hockey teams often risked injury as they...

1998 Tiger $15 Lunar Silver/Gold Coin This year the 24-karat gold-plated central cameo features the Tiger. Noble and Fearless, Tigers are respected for their courage, even from those working against them. The perfect gift for anyone born in a year of...

2000 Dragon $15 Lunar Silver/Gold Coin This year the 24-karat gold-plated central cameo features the Dragon. As the noble animal symbol that represents the Chinese emperors, Dragons are born leaders and masters of ceremonies. The perfect gift for anyone...

2003 Sheep $15 Lunar Silver/Gold Coin The comfort of friends at Christmas - and if one of them is a caring, good Samaritan, chances are he/she is a Ram. Check your calendar! 2003 is the Year of the Ram and if this wonderful person was born in 1907,...