2005

2005 SILVER MAPLE LEAF COLOURED COIN - BIG LEAF MAPLE One look and you’ll know why this maple is called “Bigleaf.” Its leaves are huge  up to 30 cm (1 ft) wide! Also known as the Broadleaf Maple or the...

More than any pope in history, John Paul II was a central force in world affairs, his active participation in contrast to the reclusive papacies before him. He was the first pope to visit Canada, traveling across this nation from east to west in...

Prepare to be swept away by the most majestic sight at sea - Tall Ships! Ever since the World's first explorers began riding the wind to explore unknown horizons, tall ships have inspired us with dreams of adventure, wealth and fame. This coin is...

Theme: Discover a unique oasis of plant and wildlife and open a window on the origins of life. On the north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence lies an archipelago of some 40 islands that are part of the Canadian Shield that survived the volcanic fires of...

Once plentiful as far south as the St. Laurence Gulf, the Atlantic walrus fell prey to the whaling industry of the 19th century. Today, its range within Canada is limited to the eastern Arctic and Hudson Bay with occasional sightings along the Labrador...

One needs only to imagine the hustle and bustle of the barnyard to get an idea of what's in store for 2005. A place with a predictable routine, it affords a certain sense of security, but scrape away at its tranquil veneer and a host of empty disputes...

The birth of the Canadian Flag that we know today was inspired by the planning for the centennial celebrations of 1967. Numerous experts joined the parliamentary committee and after months of reviewing countless proposal, a new design was found. It...

In addition to its one-of-a-kind finish, the 2005 Specimen Set has yet another feature to marvel at its limited-edition one-dollar coins features the tufted puffin (Fratercula cirrbata), one of British Columbia’s most captivating seabirds. Make the...

This distinctive collectible set includes: One 99.99% fine silver $5 proof coin with a maple leaf privy mark (exclusive to this set) Two $1 stamps (one cancelled and one mint) High quality wooden case An informative numbered certificate of...

2005 First Day Cover 1-Cent CoinThe design featuring two maple leaves on a sprig was first used in 1937. The first one cent coin was struck by the Countess of Grey at the official opening of the Ottawa branch of the Royal Mint on January 2, 1908...

2005 First Day Cover Loon CoinIntroduced as a cost-saving measure in 1987, the new coin was nicknamed the "loonie" by Canadians, thanks to the lovely loon design created by well-known wildlife artist, Robert-Ralph Carmichael. The name caught on and...

2005 First Day Cover 10-Cent CoinIn 1920, the Halifax Herald newspaper established the International Fisherman's Trophy racing series for bona fide working ships. The Bluenose was built and launched in Lunenburg in 1921 to compete for the trophy and...