Royal Canadian Mint

Imagine coming upon a setting so inspiring, it leaves you yearning to preserve the splendour of that particular moment in time, when nature serves as both muse and studio—this is the essence of...

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...

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...

The National Hockey League’s centennial anniversary is a celebration of 100 years of history that have shaped our beloved winter sport, and the defining moments that are as much a part of...

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...

Born on the rivers of China, dragon boat racing is at the heart of a 2,000-year-old cultural tradition that is steeped in folklore, and full of colourful pageantry. Ultra-high relief engraving brings...

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,...

A glance, a touch, an action or a word: Love is that feeling of selfless joy that cannot be contained. Each loving relationship is unique and universal; whether it’s the bond between lovers,...

No matter where you live; no matter how you came to be here; you’ll have your personal story of what Canada means to you. This coin is filled with inspiring symbols, and even if you...

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...

The zodiac has a long, rich history that dates back to Hellenic and Babylonian civilizations, when astrology and astronomy were virtually inseparable. Today, its 12 signs entertain, intrigue or...