2016

Towering over the western Canadian landscape, the Rocky Mountains have long been used as symbols of Canada’s rugged, unspoiled wilderness. Countless outdoor enthusiasts and artists are drawn to area parks including British Columbia’s Mount...

Signed into existence on December 17, 1939, the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) put Canada at the forefront of one of history’s largest multinational aviation training programs. During the Second World War, over 130,000 air crew...

To celebrate Canada’s rich biodiversity, the Royal Canadian Mint highlights the animal kingdom’s family bonds in a series that features endearing images of Canada’s baby animals. The seventh coin in this series showcases Canada’s...

Celebrate the history and artistry of Canadian circulation coinage with this fine silver “loonie”—part of the Royal Canadian Mint’s new series featuring Canada’s six circulation coins. Each beautiful coin is composed of five...

Canadian amateur astronomers using the Burke-Gaffney Observatory made a remarkable discovery in 1995 when they identified a supernova in a galaxy about 70 million light years away—the first such discovery made from within Canada. Such a powerful...

Few animals are as emblematic of Canada’s rugged, unspoiled wilderness as the grizzly bear (Ursus arctos). Playing a complex role in the biodiversity of western and northern Canada, this largely solitary animal has long been revered as an important...

Whether they’re smiling cherubim or guardian angels that watch over us, angels are viewed as powerful guiding influences and inspirational messengers that bring tidings of joy. Angels are elegant epitomes of goodness, purity and hope—our best...

A crystal-encrusted drusy stone captures forever the rich colours of autumn while hinting at the blanket of shimmering snow that will soon arrive! In a world’s first, the Royal Canadian Mint has added a semi-precious drusy stone maple leaf...

Located in British Columbia, beautiful Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park evokes majestic images of soaring mountains, glacial peaks, pristine lakes and fields of alpine wildflowers. The beauty of this unspoiled wilderness is renowned among outdoor...

The latest issue in the Royal Canadian Mint’s popular Ducks of Canada series features North America’s largest diving duck: the Canvasback. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:SRP: $69.95Item...

Pondering the universe is as old as the ages. It’s the common thread that connects us to every civilization that has come before. And while today’s high-tech world has brought greater understanding, new questions always arise, eyes still gaze...