2009

2009 $75 14KT Gold Coin - MooseSpecifications:No.: 621589Mintage: 4075Composition: 58.33 % gold, 41.67 % SilverFinish: proof (with colour on the reverse)Weight (g): 12Actual Gold Content: 0.225 ozDiameter (mm): 27Edge: SerratedFace value: 75...

2009 $30 Sterling Silver Coin - International Year of AstronomyFrom the earliest days of prehistory, humanity has looked up at the sky in wonder. Early civilizations told countless legends of magical powers and beings that ruled from the sky. The...

A CULTURAL CELEBRATION Post and the Royal Canadian mint are pleased to jointly commemorate the Lunar New Year with this exclusive year of the Ox keepsake. This set features: Sterling Silver Coin with Gold Plated Cameo; Stamp Souvenir...

The Coat of Arms for Prince Edward Island (PEI) incorporates the Provincial Shield as a central element. The upper section features the English lion. Below, is an oak tree (England) with three saplings to the left (PEI’s three counties). The crest...

AUTUMN SHOWERS CRYSTAL RAINDROP As the lush greenery of summer gives way to the crimson-gold hues of autumn, the humidity that was trapped in the atmosphere throughout the summer is released. Rain showers down upon the earth where the soil, plants and...

Winter’s fleeting beautyTo scientists, they are ―six-sided dendrite ice crystals;‖ to children, they are the beginnings of snowmen and fun-filled toboggan rides; to Canada, they are its most defining climatic feature. But to the observant eye, the...

The Joy and Anticipation of the HolidaysStockings hanging from the fireplace are a sure sign that a season of fun and excitement is about to begin. But there was a time when hanging stockings was an everyday sight as people regularly dried their clothes...

Fifty years after Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) completed its transcontinental railway, a new generation of sleek, efficient-looking locomotives was fuelling renewed interest in trains throughout North America. The Jubilee, aptly named for the...

2009 $15 Coin—King George VI Showcase of Canadian Coin EffigiesThe art form once reserved for wealthy aristocrats can now beenjoyed with this remarkable coin series featuring the effigies of fivemonarchs that have appeared on Canada's circulation...

The Montreal Canadiens® – Celebrating hockey's greatest dynasty (1909-2009) Founded on December 4, 1909, eight years prior to the formation of the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens® are the oldest and most successful franchise in professional...

 RED MAPLE The Red Maple is one of the most abundant andwidespread tree in eastern Canada. It grows fromsouthern Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and southernQuebec to southern and southwestern Ontario and inextreme southeastern Manitoba...

Designing a nation's character   During the Middle Ages, any knight who went into battle needed to distinguish friend from foe and would paint identifying marks on his shield. Later, these markings began appearing on military...

Quantity Produced: 2,241 Year: 2009 Denomination: $200 2009 22-Karat $200 Gold Coin - Coal Mining Trade - Fifth issue in the Historical Commerce series. Handcrafted artistry and cutting-edge craftsmanship ensure ultra-crisp definition and relief. Laser...

Year: 2009 Denomination: 20.00 SKU:108027 These were the voyages reserved for the privileged few; to sail across unknown seas to discover new, uncharted lands. Commissioned by kings, led by the learned and fueled by the brawn and courage of seafaring...

Specifications: Face Value: 300 dollars Mintage: 2,500 (per coin) Composition: 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver Weight (g): 60 Diameter (mm): 50 Edge: Serrated Finish: Bullion Special Features: 3 coin collection, one a year from 2007 - 2009. Three...

The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to present the 2009 Specimen Set of Canadian coins. The finish on these superb coins is a three-fold combination of brilliant and frosted relief on a lined finish background. The elegant book-style packaging, with...

On February 23, 1909, on a frozen lake in Nova Scotia, a silver-winged "aerodrome" amazed onlookers as it flew 0.8 km (0.5 mi) to complete the first airplane flight in Canada. Designed and built by the Aerial Experiment Association under Alexander Graham...