2015

  Hold a thunderstorm in the palm of your hand! The awesome power and light of a summer storm blows across this stunning coin’s reverse surface, bringing the image to life. The Royal Canadian Mint recreates the intensity of a storm on this...

On April 22, 1915, near the Belgian town of Ypres, the First Canadian Division would participate in its first major engagement of the First World War. But the day would mark another, more tragic first: it would be the scene of the first large-scale gas...

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...

The fifth coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s popular Ducks of Canada series features a small, striking western dabbler: the Cinnamon Teal. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: SRP: $29.95Composition: CupronickelMintage: 17,500Weight...

On the morning of March 10, 1915, the deafening sound of heavy artillery suddenly filled the air near the French village of Neuve-Chapelle, where Canada’s soldiers would get their first true taste of battle in the First World War. The Royal...

In the traditions of his ancestors, Richard Hunt has crafted a wonderful story about a family of eagles nurturing, loving and growing. But within this narrative lies the call for all parents to cherish their young, just as eagle parents work tirelessly...

The fifth coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s popular Ducks of Canada series features a small, striking western dabbler: the Cinnamon Teal. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:SRP: $69.95Item Number: 141289UPC: 6-23932-06158-3Composition: 99.99%...

As our national banner, Canada’s maple leaf-adorned flag speaks of our sense of belonging to a larger community, one that is a vibrant mosaic of different cultures, languages and beliefs. It represents our history and our identity in this world, as...