2015

The year 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the poem In Flanders Fields, which was written by Canadian physician Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae amid the horrors of the Second Battle of Ypres in May 1915. Through his hauntingly poignant poem, McCrae...

It’s a phenomenon that seems mysterious, elusive and almost magical; the sight of a firefly’s (Lampyridae) glow lighting up the darkness on a hot summer night is enchanting, and often evokes childhood memories of trying to catch one by a lake...

Bringing sunshine to gardens across Canada, Rudbeckia hirta—commonly known as the black-eyed Susan— is one of the most popular wildflowers which grow in Canada. The Royal Canadian Mint continues its celebration of Canada’s...

Bugs. Daffy. Tweety. Sylvester. For many Canadians, the mere mention of these names evoke fond childhood memories of spending Saturday mornings in front of a television, transfixed and spellbound as these characters—and many more—outsmarted...

This exquisite coin is the fifth in the Royal Canadian Mint’s sought-after series Canadian flora paired with fauna both an engraved and coloured design along with a unique one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted Venetian glass element created by a master...

The second of two premium releases in the North American Sportfish series is the beautiful Rainbow Trout. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:SRP: $2,999.95Item Number: 143924UPC: 6-23932-06464-5Composition: 99.95% platinumMintage: 200Weight...

To view an elk or wapiti (Cervus canadensis) in the wild is to catch a glimpse of one of Canada’s most majestic animal species. Armed with impressive antlers that give it a stately air, the elk moves through the wilderness with a steady, confident...

  As the predominant deer species throughout western Canada and southern portions of the Yukon, the mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) roams the mountains, forests and grasslands in search of the grasses, foliage and lichen that sustain it. This...

With its endearing chirp and stunning plumage, it’s easy to see why the violet-green swallow (Tachycineta thalassina) is a favourite swallow species for many birdwatchers. Found in the open woodlands of western Canada, this songbird’s...

This coin features colours from teams around the world that are packed into one dynamic maple leaf to celebrate soccer and its ability to unite people from around the world. Whether you’re from North America or any other continent on the globe;...

It’s all in your head. “Heading” is one of soccer’s most distinctive moves. It’s critical for intercepting the ball or changing its trajectory midair in order to gain control of the play. Deflecting a soaring soccer ball...

Passion, pride and excitement will explode from coast to coast to coast as Canada welcomes the world to FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015TM/MC. It’s soccer’s premier championship that’s held every four years by the...