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...

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 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 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...

Commemorate Canada's official symbols, the 40th Anniversary of the National Flag (1965 ­ 2005) as well as the 25th Anniversary of the official declaration of O Canada as the National Anthem (1980 ­ 2005).Uniquely packaged, this gift set includes...