2017

The beaver and the maple leaf are the defining images of a nation: one speaks of the past, when the fur trade helped shape a nation; the other predates the flag as an emblem of this land, its people, and our hope for the future. The Royal Canadian Mint...

Steady on its feet, the majestic polar bear (Ursus maritimus) uses its large paws to move through the changing landscape—be it deep snow, Arctic waters, or over thin ice. This fine silver coin walks in the footsteps of North America’s largest...

First issued in 1988, the Silver Maple Leaf (SML) bullion coin is highly valued by collectors and investors worldwide for its outstanding combination of superior craftsmanship, purity and design. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSRP: $169...

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...

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...

As Canada marks its 150th anniversary, this special edition proof dollar set represents a heartfelt celebration of what it means to be Canadian. Each of the seven coins are exclusive for 2017: they include the new circulation coins from the My Canada, My...

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...