2014

The second coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s exciting Dragonfly series featuring painted dragonflies set in holograms features the striking Anax junius—the Green Darner. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:Item Number: 128863UPC:...

The cougar is one of Canada’s most powerful, elusive, and beautiful predators. This silent hunter is the perfect subject for the Royal Canadian Mint’s stunning new 5-coin set. Like the sleek female cougar whose life-cycle this set captures,...

A century ago, the transcontinental railway enabled the settlement of western Canada. The Royal Canadian Mint commemorates the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway—a massive early twentieth-century engineering feat...

The maple leaf has long been an internationally recognized emblem of Canada-an iconic symbol that has come to represent the history and identity of its people and the land itself.In the background, numerous sugar maple leaves are layered one on top of...

Canada is a land of amazing botanical diversity, yet some of the most popular flowers found in people’s homes and gardens are imports brought here by immigrants from around the world. With time, these beautiful flowers have been woven into the...

Canada’s three natural realms of land, sky, and sea mingle in a landscape of unmatched grandeur. Similarly, its people—First Nations and modern inhabitants alike—though culturally distinct—overlap within this landscape in a unique...

No other photograph in Canadian history was as widely known as “Wait for Me, Daddy”, nor did any other capture so poignantly the impact of the war effort on the lives of Canadians. In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the declaration...

A common sight from Newfoundland to British Columbia, the beloved black-capped chickadee delights observers with its friendly, inquisitive nature. Its sudden appearance adds a delightful burst of energy to the quiet, snow-covered landscape, and creates a...

The magic of the holidays often lies in the traditions that create some of our most treasured memories. And for many Canadians, the selection of a Christmas tree is as much of a time-honoured tradition as decorating one! This stylized lenticular coin...

There is a certain magic that fills the air after the first large snowfall of the winter season. As groups of kids and families alike take to the outdoors for some winter activities, they’ll relive cherished memories or create new ones of their own...

Although the white-tailed deer is common across much of southern Canada, seeing one is still a special treat for nature lovers. A symbol of the elusive yet constant presence of nature in this land, the white-tailed deer is now available for viewing year...

The maple leaf is a powerful national symbol—one with a distinct and elegant shape that captures much of Canada’s nature—winters that have influenced the way the world views this land and its people; breathtaking autumn colours that...