History & Events

Celebrate the Silver Maple Leaf bullion coin with this 5-coin set! When the Royal Canadian Mint introduced its first Silver Maple Leaf bullion coin in 1988, the coin’s beauty and purity made it an instant success. Since that first release, the...

Previous fine silver proof set sold out! Don’t wait to order! In 1913, an international crew of scientists, sailors, guides, and crewmen—called the Canadian Arctic Expedition's (CAE)—set sail on a remarkable voyage of discovery in...

Sterling silver proof 1992 quarter and gold plated dollar collection. The Royal Canadian Mint has struck this special series of numismatic coins in celebration of Canada's 125th anniversary of Confederation. The twelve quarter display scenes from each...

SPECIFICATIONS Mintage: 20,000 Composition: 99.99% Pure Silver Bi-metallic coin, with gold-plating on the inner core Face value : $8 Weight (g) : 32.15 Diameter (mm) : 40 Edge : Serrated Finish : Proof Certificate : Serialized Encapsulated and...

BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING IN ALBERTA! - CELEBRATE THE CENTENNIAL FOR ALBERTA (1905-2005) Alberta and Saskatchewan joined Confederation in 1905 - long after Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec had formed the Dominion of Canada in 1867...

2003 silver dollar is proof quality and is authorized by the Government of Canada. It has been expertly stuck by the Royal Canadian Mint and is limited to 30000 coins worldwide.This Fine Silver Proof Dollar contains 99.99% silver. It has a diameter of...

The story of Canada is forever being written by visionary individuals who have one eye trained on the horizon and are always ready to break a new trail towards the future. Confederation in 1867 sparked dreams of a transcontinental railway. While laying...

As long as there have been people on Earth, there have been explorers—pioneering individuals with one eye trained on the horizon, eager to know what lies beyond, and always ready to break a new trail towards the future. But their adventure never...

A commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the declaration of the Second World War, and a heartfelt tribute to Canadians who bravely contributed to their country’s war effort. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:Item...

History was made when King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visited Canada in 1939. It was the first time a reigning monarch had ever travelled to North America. The royal tour was more than two years in the making; a grand, 29-day voyage across Canada from...

The Second World War was over. In the six years of conflict Canada had enlisted more than one million men and women in her armed forces. Of these, more than 45,000 gave their lives in the cause of peace and freedom. While Canada's contribution to the...

In 1967, the Royal Canadian Mint celebrated Canada’s centennial with a unique set of circulation coins that bore animal-themed designs by acclaimed artist Alex Colville. Now, as Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary, this special proof set pays...