2012

Thanks to Major General Sir Isaac Brock (1769-1812), Canada was able to develop as a transcontinental nation due to his successful defense of Upper Canada in 1812. Brock's initiative and bravery immediately made him a hero and was one of the most...

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Highlights: By undertaking the technical complexities of producing a niobium coin, these Royal Canadian Mint 'firsts' set the bar high for unmatched color and luster. Each niobium core was selectively oxidized to create a unique finish no two coins are...

73 Million Years After the Flood: Unearthing the Ancient Mystery of Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai was first discovered in 1972 by a science teacher from Grande Prairie, Alberta named Al Lakusta. In what would prove a significant...

Nature's Canny Cultivator It is one of summer's iconic moments: a buzzing black-and-yellow bumble bee plodding heavily from delicate bloom to delicate bloom. A subgroup of the roughly 730 described species of bees (Apoidea: Anthophila) in Canada, bumble...

The last million circulation pennies! The last million pennies ever distributed by the Royal Canadian Mint are being offered in special commemorative wrap rolls of 50 pennies. Each of the 50 pennies in this roll features G.E. Kruger-Gray's iconic 1937...

When it comes to symbols that represent Canada, the snowflake could be a close second to the maple leaf. From its snow-capped Rocky Mountains and snow-lined streets of its cities, Canada is known around the world for its winters. But just as no two...

25th Anniversary of the LoonieThis year, the aureate dollar features a Common Loon swimming on a calm Canadian lake. Her two young chicks accompany her: one swimming just behind its mother and the other riding on mother's back-a trait of this captivating...

Celebrating 25 Years of Canada's Iconic LoonieIn 2012, the Royal Canadian Mint celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Loonie, the iconic Canadian one-dollar coin bearing the image of this great Canadian symbol. Like its namesake, the Loonie has proven...

A hero of the War of 1812! Own a piece of 1812 history! The great Shawnee Chief Tecumseh’s (c.1768-1813) life has fed the imagination of scholars, artists, and poets for 200 years. His death has immortalized him as a legendary Canadian hero, and...

A FIRST! Lucky Loonie, 100th Grey Cup $1 coin, and a 2012 Loonie and Toonie with new security features! This special edition uncirculated set represents a wonderful opportunity for you and your family. Ideal for someone you know who enjoys the Olympics...

Includes the Canadian Olympic Team logo in colour! The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a Lucky Loonie since 2004, coinciding with each Olympic and Paralympic Games to enable Canadians to remember, support and celebrate past and future Canadian Olympic...