2005

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...

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...

2005 First Day Cover 5-Cent CoinThe beaver design on the 5-cent coin was first used in 1937. Widely recognized as an emblem of Canada, the beaver has adorned the shield of the Hudson's Bay Company, the armorial bearings of Quebec City and the city of...

2005 First Day Cover 25-Cent CoinFor over 50 years now, the 25-cent coin has depicted the caribou, an ideal representative of Canadian wildlife. This gregarious, curious animal is a familiar sight in northern Canada, travelling in bands of ten to fifty-...

2005 First Day Cover 50-Cent CoinCanada's 50-cent coin bears the Coat of Arms of Canada and honours our founding nations, England, Scotland, Ireland and France. The current Coat of Arms was designed in 1997 incorporating the motto 'Desiderantes Meliorem...

2005 Special Edition $5 Silver Coin - Saskatchewan Centennial (TAX Exempt)Alberta and Saskatchewan joined Confederation in 1905 - long after Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec had formed the Dominion of Canada in 1867. Up until...