Check out the Fine Silver Captain Canuck Coin!

This month, the Royal Canadian Mint pays tribute to a classic piece of Canadiana. 

More than a homegrown comic book hero, Captain Canuck personifies the spirit of Canadians by embodying self-sacrifice, determination, and integrity, and all with a full dose of humility and compassion. This comic book-shaped coin is the ultimate tribute to a Canadian pop-culture icon created in 1975; your coin re-creates elements of Richard Comely’s cover art from Captain Canuck No. 1, which introduced a new, uniquely Canadian hero—one who fights for justice and peace while wearing the colours of our nation’s flag!

Did you know…

• Captain Canuck has had several alter egos and different uniform variations over the years—including his modern-day uniform, complete with armour and electrified nightsticks! But the maple leaf and colours, which mirror Canada’s national flag, have been constants since his original suit.
• As part of a tribute to Canadian superheroes, Canada Post released a Captain Canuck stamp in 1995. It soon became the best-selling Canadian stamp ever released!
• Transcending the pages of his comic book, Captain Canuck was also featured in an animated series.
• Originally created in 1975, Captain Canuck was given life by cartoonist Ron Leishman and author/artist Richard Comely. The comic book's explosive first issue introduced Tom Evans, the first Captain Canuck, whose superhuman strength and speed were the result of an alien encounter. Soon after, Captain Canuck and his sidekicks Redcoat and Kebec teamed up to battle villains such as the treacherous Blue Fox, the alien Nyro-Ka, and Captain Canuck’s arch nemesis, Mr. Gold.

The 2018 $20 Fine Silver Captain Canuck coin is available now in-store & online!

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