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It was the Second World War that really brought Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) to fruition. More than 120 corvettes were built to become the guardians of the North Atlantic escorting convoys and attacking submarines that had so threatened the fledgling navy...

On February 23, 1909, on a frozen lake in Nova Scotia, a silver-winged "aerodrome" amazed onlookers as it flew 0.8 km (0.5 mi) to complete the first airplane flight in Canada. Designed and built by the Aerial Experiment Association under Alexander Graham...

In 1608, Samuel de Champlain landed on the shores of the St. Lawrence River at a place the Algonquin people called Kebek. "Where the river narrows" was a popular spot where they came to fish and to barter. For nearly one hundred years prior, the French...

Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the first stage coach service between Kingston and York in January 1817. Samuel Purdy was only able to maintain regular service during the winter months, hence the sleigh with runners. This is the first issue of a...

In 1910, a group of rugby players founded a club that would, over the century that followed, help create a distinctly Canadian version of football. In so doing, they became a cornerstone of the Canadian Football League. Over time, the Club has developed...

1973 Specimen Silver Dollar In 1973 the reverse of the silver dollar recognized the founding of the North West Mounted Police which later became the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Specifications: Face Value: $1 Mintage: 904,723 Composition: 50% Ag, 50%...

1971 Specimen Silver Dollar The first non-circulating silver dollar was issued to the public in 1971 as a commemorative for the entry of British Columbia into Confederation in 1871. Its design is based on the provincial arms. Specifications: Face Value:...

Celebrating 25 Years of Canada's Iconic LoonieIn 2012, the Royal Canadian Mint celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Loonie, the iconic Canadian one-dollar coin bearing the image of this great Canadian symbol. Like its namesake, the Loonie has proven...

Theme:Mapping the legacy of war. Description:This 1-dollar coin is certified to be 99.99% fine silver with a diameter of 36.07 millimetres and a metal content of 23.17 grams. Canadian artist Tony Bianco designed the reverse which features a montage of...

1935-2010 Limited Edition Proof Silver Dollar - 75th Anniversary of Canada's Voyageur Silver DollarA nation’s character and spirit are often revealed in the designs of its circulation coins. For Canada, no other coin has done this more profoundly...

Includes the Canadian Olympic Team logo in colour! The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a Lucky Loonie since 2004, coinciding with each Olympic and Paralympic Games to enable Canadians to remember, support and celebrate past and future Canadian Olympic...