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According to the Chinese zodiac, it’s the Year of the Dog. In an on-going celebration of traditional Chinese-Canadian culture, this fine silver coin by the Royal Canadian Mint commemorates 2018 as the Year of the Dog and honours all those born...

Named for its habit of pecking at its meal, the white-breasted nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) is abundle of energy that thinks nothing of creeping down a tree headfirst, or hanging upside downfrom a vertical branch! The fifth and final coin in the Birds...

Known for their smooth gliding and morning song, purple martins (Progne subis) are happy to return time and time again to the nest boxes and birdhouses we put up for them! This avian “urbanite” is more common in the east than the west; but...

A small songbird with a bright-eyed expression, the tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) is a vocal visitor to birdfeeders in Southern Ontario. It is often seen flitting about in the company of other foraging birds, such as chickadees, nuthatches and...

Experience Canada’s re-awakening in the spring! Once winter eases its hold, there’s a sense of new beginnings and renewed activity across the landscape, where the warming air seems to draw one and all out of our winter cover—including...

Like other members of the woodpecker family, the northern flicker (Colaptes auratus) is known for its loud drumming and a rolling call. This migratory bird makes its presence known when it returns each spring to Canada’s woodlands, where its...

For young and old, the sugar shack experience is the earliest rite of spring in eastern and central Canada, and is embedded in our nation’s cultural fabric. Whether it’s the sweet scent of the boiling sap or the thrill of a horse-pulled...

Flittering from branch to branch, the black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) is an enchanting sight at backyard feeders and in woodlands across much of Canada. This friendly and inquisitive little songbird is one of our beloved year-round...

From colourful flora to iconic fauna and landmarks, the breathtaking photographs of Canadian Geographic reflect the rich diversity of the Canadian experience. The eighth coin in the continuing Celebrating Canada’s 150th series showcases the...

On the ice or in the streets, youth hockey is a timeless tradition that plays out year-round from coast to coast, and embodies the purest spirit of the sport! This fine silver coin pays tribute to this nationwide passion to play that has endured for over...

O Canada! From colourful flora to iconic fauna and landmarks, breathtaking images of Canada’s landscapes reflect the diversity of the Canadian experience. The second coin in this 13-coin series explores Quebec as a changing landscape teeming with...

A precursor to today’s smartphones, the communicator featured on Star Trek™ was often used by the characters to contact Chief Engineer Montgomery “Scotty” Scott (played by Canadian actor James Doohan) and request to be beamed back...