2008

DESCRIPTION Sierra Leone, Nocturnal Wildlife, Pygmy Hippo, Bush Baby, Badger, Duiker, $1, 2008. 4 Coin Set. These four One Dollar legal tender coins were issued under authority of the government of Sierra Leone in 2008. The four animals depicted are the...

This coin celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Silver Maple leaf coins. Introduced in 1988, Silver Maple Leaf coins fast became the standard by which other bullion coins are measured. These coins are precision-crafted to reach the heightened level of...

WOODCHOPPER IN THE TREE   Dat-dat-dat-dat! It's one of the most distinctive sounds in the forest. Most who hear it feel compelled to find the woodpecker hammering away at a branch to extract a juicy meal with its long pointed...

The Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is one of the most brilliantly coloured songbirds in southeastern Canada, where it is a familiar sight throughout the year. The bright red male stands out against white snow and green trees. This medium-sized...

During the 17th and 18th centuries, New France faced chronic shortages. The colony was months away from the motherland, isolated for months by winter ice and the treacherous Atlantic Ocean that claimed countless sailing ships. Everything was scarce...

2008 $15 Jack of Hearts Playing Card (1st coin in series)During the 17th and 18th centuries, New France faced chronic shortages. The colony was months away from the motherland, isolated for months by winter ice and the treacherous Atlantic Ocean that...