2012

Theme: Calendar in the sky Description: The Coin In North America, the First Nations tribes that comprise the Algonquin people utilized the lunar cycle as a celestial calendar to track time. April is the month of new life. Its full moon is most commonly...

Stormy Weather, Georgian Bay (1921), by F.H. VarleyThe reverse of this fine silver 1-ounce coin features a finely wrought engraved detail from Varley's iconic painting. Taking a dramatic vantage point high atop a bluff overlooking the white-capped waters...

50th Anniversary of the Canadian Wildlife FederationThe year 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF), an organization that has achieved exceptional results in conserving Canadian wilderness and Canadians about...

Glorious Native of the Pacific CoastThe name 'Rhododendron' comes from the Ancient Greek for 'rose' and 'tree.' The Pacific Rhododendron (Rhododendron macrophyllum), crowned with clusters of frilly pink, purple, or white corolla, is one of the North...

Nova Scotia Fishing Village (1930) by Arthur LismerThe reverse image features a detail from Arthur Lismer's 1930 painting, Nova Scotia Fishing Village. In this detail, we see a robust example of Lismer's style during a period in which he created some of...

Maple of Good FortuneThe pursuit of success, happiness, and good fortune is an important marker of Chinese culture that has helped to build strong and vibrant Chinese communities across Canada. This coin is part of a sought-after series celebrating the...

2012: Bicentennial of the War of 1812The War of 1812 was a fundamental turning point in Canada's history, a struggle from which some of Canada's earliest unifying moments emerged. These stories-including that of the Leda-class frigate, HMS Shannon-have...

Features selective pink gold plating! Buy yours today! On January 2, 1908—the day that the Ottawa branch of the Royal Mint was itself freshly minted—Countess Alice Grey, wife of Canada’s ninth Governor-General, Albert Henry George...

A perfect gift for Toronto Argonauts fans! While supplies last! The Toronto Argonauts* have a storied franchise past that has much to contribute to the 100th Grey Cup® celebrations. The Grey Cup of 1950 —the Mud Bowl— is a legendary game...

A perfect gift for Calgary Stampeders fans! While supplies last! The tradition surrounding this year’s 100th Grey Cup® celebration owes much to the Calgary Stampeders* and their fans. In 1948, jubilant Calgary fans swarmed to Toronto for the...

A perfect gift for Montréal Alouettes fans! While supplies last! With seven victories in 18 Grey Cup® appearances, the rich history of the Montréal Alouettes* is an integral part of this year ’s celebration of the 100th Grey Cup...

A perfect gift for BC Lions fans! While supplies last! The BC Lions* have many reasons to celebrate in this 100th Grey Cup® year. Your commemorative stamp relives 1994’s thrilling championship game, when the upstart team from Baltimore...