Royal Canadian Mint

the 2009 circulation set

The Bank of Canada began operating 75 years ago in 1935 and was given responsibility to regulate the country’s money supply and to “promote the economic and financial welfare of Canada...

2010 $10 Sterling Silver - Blue Whale Coin and Stamp Set (Last in Series)Blue WhaleThe Blue Whale (Balaenoptera muscles) is the largest animal to ever have graced our planet: some have grown to over...

2010 $20 Fine Silver Coin - 75the Annie. Of the First Bank Notes Issued by the Bank of Canada The Bank of Canada began operating 75 years ago in 1935 and was given responsibility to regulate the...

  In 1929, the Montreal Locomotive Works built a new series of large 2-10-4 engines for Canadian Pacific Railway to handle the heavy grades between Calgary (Alberta) and Revelstoke (British...

Message in the pinesDecember is a month of garlands and wreaths crafted from evergreen boughs and their ―fruits‖ – the spruce, fir and pinecones. These coniferous trees were once powerful...

Message in the pinesDecember is a month of garlands and wreaths crafted from evergreen boughs and their ―fruits‖ – the spruce, fir and pinecones. These coniferous trees were once powerful...

2010 $20 Fine Silver Coin - Maple Leaf Crystal Raindrop The maple is an endless source of beauty throughout the year. People most readily associate it with the breathtaking crimson and gold hues of...

  The water lily (Nymphaea odorata) is an exceptionally beautiful water plant, crowning Laurentian lakes from early summer to mid-autumn with showy pink or white flowers and round green leaves...

Since time immemorial, the salmon has been an essential food source for the Northwest Coast people. A few weeks of intense work harvesting fish during the salmon run usually produced enough stores to...

Keeper of the Field'People have long feared me because of my unusual facial features and preference to fly and hunt at night. My black eyes are rare for owls and the dark markings around them make...