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This special coin celebrates the legacy and achievements of Georgina Fane Pope, a pioneer of Canadian nursing whose work helped to pave the way for Canadian women in the military. Diameter: 36.07mmWeight: 23.17gMaterial: SilverFineness: 0...

No other photograph in Canadian history was as widely known as “Wait for Me, Daddy”, nor did any other capture so poignantly the impact of the war effort on the lives of Canadians. In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the declaration...

There’s a great tradition of storytelling across Canada, where many of us share a fascination with tales of unexplained apparitions, supernatural beings and haunted places—even if some might send shivers down one’s spine! The Haunted...

Beloved for their historic relevance and elegance, the 1967 Canadian Centennial circulation coins recall a momentous anniversary and are cherished for starting many collectors on their collecting journey! Fifty years later, these iconic coin designs make...

2005 Special Edition $5 Silver Coin - Saskatchewan Centennial (TAX Exempt)Alberta and Saskatchewan joined Confederation in 1905 - long after Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec had formed the Dominion of Canada in 1867. Up until...

Previous coins sold out! Lawren Stewart Harris was born in Brantford, Ontario, on October 23, 1885. Born into a wealthy family—his family co-owned the important farm equipment company, Massey-Harris—Harris was able to devote his life to art...

Theme:Mapping the legacy of war. Description:This 1-dollar coin is certified to be 99.99% fine silver with a diameter of 36.07 millimetres and a metal content of 23.17 grams. Canadian artist Tony Bianco designed the reverse which features a montage of...

2009 $30 Sterling Silver Coin - International Year of AstronomyFrom the earliest days of prehistory, humanity has looked up at the sky in wonder. Early civilizations told countless legends of magical powers and beings that ruled from the sky. The...

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 country’s money supply and to promote the economic...

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.” Accordingly, it was given the exclusive right to...

2011 $20 Silver Coin - The Wedding Celebration - Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton A fairytale wedding for the 21st century HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton became engaged during a trip to Kenya in October 2010. Prince...

Crafted in the ultra-high relief of ancient medallic art. Highlights: Rarely does a coin feature a royal effigy on both sides, but every coin in this magnificent series does. Each portrait has the raised edges normally seen on a sculpted military medal...

This special coin celebrates the legacy and achievements of Georgina Fane Pope, a pioneer of Canadian nursing whose work helped to pave the way for Canadian women in the military. Diameter: 36.07mmWeight: 23.17gMaterial: SilverFineness: 0...

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...

THE STORYA commemoration that pays tribute to the fallen and keeps a promise to never forget.With its “ for Victory and its coded message to Canadians everywhere, Thomas Shingles’ Victory nickel design reflected this nation’s spirit in...

SPECIFICATIONSItem Number: 178430SRP: $1,149.95Mintage: 1,000Composition: Coin: 99.99 % pure silverSculpture: 99.9% pure silver with gold platingWeight*: 315.71 gDiameter: 65 mmFace Value:...

SPECIFICATIONSItem: Number 179500SRP: $129.95Mintage: 5,000Composition: 99.99% pure silverWeight*: 31.56 g (1 oz.)Diameter: 49.80 mm x 28.60 mmFace Value: $20Finish: ProofEdge: PlainArtist: Adam...

KEY FEATURES The hunt for historical treasures: We dug deep into Library and Archives Canada’s collection to find the original design by Sir Charles George Young, the Garter King of Arms at the College of Arms in England, as well as a letter...