2009

2009 $8 Sterling Silver Maple of Wisdom Hologram CoinThe dragon is one of the most beloved and significant symbols in Chinese culture. This celestial, supernatural power is associated with countless legends. It symbolizes success, good fortune and...

All aboard for Holiday fun!Toy trains have long been a part of Holiday celebrations. Some believe it all began when regular passenger rail service became available in North America. Imagine how people of that bygone era must have marvelled at these...

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...

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...

Moon of haunting delight It's a grand sight on a summer's eve; a full moon emerging just over the horizon like an immense glowing ball—the largest it will be all year. Today, science and technology can prove the moon's great...

At the Heart of the Action!    Special Edition $1 coin with team jersey.  2009 dated coin aligns with NHL® Season and allows for a longer selling window.  These beautifully designed coin sets create an emotional link with...

At the Heart of the Action!    Special Edition $1 coin with team jersey.  2009 dated coin aligns with NHL® Season and allows for a longer selling window.  These beautifully designed coin sets create an emotional link with...

Specifications: Quantity Sold: 874 Face Value: $250 Composition: 99.99% pure silver Finish: Proof Weight (g): 1000.0 Diameter (mm): 101.6 Edge: Plain About the Story: Surviving the Flood In ancient times, a great flood happened that threatened the...