2017

History remembers the Hawker Hurricane as one of the most versatile aircraft of the Second World War, and as a great defender of Great Britain during the legendary Battle of Britain (1940). This fine silver coin pays tribute to the Hurricane as a...

On January 22, 1992, the NASA space shuttle Discovery launched from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral with a crew of seven—including neurologist Dr. Roberta Bondar, M.D., Ph.D., who holds the distinction of being Canada’s first female...

Walking in the footsteps of the woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus-caribou) allows for a glimpse of Canada’s unspoiled natural beauty—of a vast landscape and a rugged wilderness that seems untouched by time. This fine silver coin celebrates...

Squirrels and oak trees go together like picnics and parks, and this coin features a furry onlooker scrutinizing the fun from above. Was it tidying up its nest, hiding food for its winter cache? What was the squirrel doing before its busy day was...

In the waters off Canada’s coasts, the sudden apparition of a breaching whale is a powerful sight to behold. Twisting and arching as it soars through the air, the humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) puts on a spectacular display that is...

From one coast to another, Canadians share a common iconography that powerfully reflects our history, geography, and natural legacy. Each of the visual elements on the coin’s reverse carries deep meaning; but when combined as one, they convey the...

Carved out over time by ice and wind, the majestic beauty of Canada’s Arctic landscape is like no other! This unique environment has long been home to some of Canada’s most distinctive species—including the polar bear, which is widely...

A crystal-encrusted drusy stone of brightest green recalls the glorious forest canopy at the height of summer. This is the Royal Canadian Mint’s second coin featuring a semi-precious drusy stone embellishment and exquisite Art Nouveau-inspired...

The fleeting beauty of a spectacular sunset inspires soul-stirring moments as many find themselves spellbound by the colour-soaked sky overhead. In its continuing celebration of weather phenomena across Canada, this fine silver coin recreates this...

On the ice or in the streets, youth hockey is a timeless tradition that plays out year-round from coast to coast, and embodies the purest spirit of the sport! This fine silver coin pays tribute to this nationwide passion to play that has endured for over...

Like pieces of a puzzle, Canada and its history have been shaped by the many who have come together to define this nation through its people. In this spirit, the Royal Canadian Mint introduces a quartet of coins whose individual reverse images come...

Anyone who has ever had a perfectly shaped snowflake land on their sleeve or glove knows it’s one of winter’s greatest delights. A snowflake is a fleeting work of art that only lasts a moment but is preserved forever on this fine silver coin...