Crystal Coins

Canada is world-renowned for its forests, but none of these vast tracts of dense vegetation would exist without the life-giving nourishment of water and rain. Nowhere is this more evident than British Columbia where an abundance of rain produces some of...

Bringing sunshine to gardens across Canada, Rudbeckia hirta—commonly known as the black-eyed Susan— is one of the most popular wildflowers which grow in Canada. The Royal Canadian Mint continues its celebration of Canada’s...

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 symbols of life that survived winter’s cold and...

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 symbols of life that survived winter’s cold and...

  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 that can reach up to 28 cm (11 in) in diameter.Each...

Winter’s fleeting beautyTo scientists, they are ―six-sided dendrite ice crystals;‖ to children, they are the beginnings of snowmen and fun-filled toboggan rides; to Canada, they are its most defining climatic feature. But to the observant eye, the...

Holidays: A wreath on the door of a Canadian home during the holiday season offers a sign of welcome and warm wishes to visitors. Celebrate a rich holiday tradition with this sparkling crystal-encrusted coin. Description: Fashioned from just about any...

An Elegant Treasure to Collect, Wear, and Give For all of the moments in life and those with whom you share them, this series of gorgeous silver coins embedded with gem-toned Swarovski crystals lets you celebrate and commemorate with style and substance...

An Elegant Treasure to Collect, Wear, and Give For all of the moments in life and those with whom you share them, this series of gorgeous silver coins embedded with gem-toned Swarovski crystals lets you celebrate and commemorate with style and substance...

An Elegant Treasure to Collect, Wear, and Give For all of the moments in life and those with whom you share them, this series of gorgeous silver coins embedded with gem-toned Swarovski crystals lets you celebrate and commemorate with style and substance...

The Swarovski element forming the number “0” in “2012” symbolizes the Diamond Jubilee. Highlights: A SWAROVSKI® ELEMENT on this pure silver coin underscores The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Coin design: Her Majesty Queen...

When it comes to symbols that represent Canada, the snowflake could be a close second to the maple leaf. From its snow-capped Rocky Mountains and snow-lined streets of its cities, Canada is known around the world for its winters. But just as no two...