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This exquisite coin is the fifth in the Royal Canadian Mint’s sought-after series Canadian flora paired with fauna both an engraved and coloured design along with a unique one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted Venetian glass element created by a master...

Theme: A Century of Service and Achievement.It was the Second World War that really brought the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) to fruition. More than 120 corvettes were built to become the guardians of the North Atlantic escorting convoys and attacking...

In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, this fine silver coin highlights Canada’s role in this aerial combat and pays tribute to the brave Canadians who helped maintain British defences during the Second World War...

As our national banner, Canada’s maple leaf-adorned flag speaks of our sense of belonging to a larger community, one that is a vibrant mosaic of different cultures, languages and beliefs. It represents our history and our identity in this world, as...

Bank notes are designed to facilitate commerce while providing security measures against counterfeiting, but at their core, they are works of art. Take away the denomination and counters, legal inscriptions, ornamentation, borders and bars; what emerges...

No other symbol is as synonymous with Canada as its distinctive red-and-white flag. To Canadians at home and abroad, the red maple leaf unites us and instills a sense of belonging regardless of our different cultures, languages and beliefs. As the...

No other symbol is as synonymous with Canada as its distinctive red-and-white flag. To Canadians at home and abroad, the red maple leaf unites us and instills a sense of belonging regardless of our different cultures, languages and beliefs. As the...

The year 2017 will mark the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation. As we approach this momentous sesquicentennial, the Royal Canadian Mint is proud to launch this exceptional coin featuring Sir John A. Macdonald, one of the Fathers of Confederation...

As Canada prepares to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation in 2017, the Royal Canadian Mint proudly celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of the nation’s primary architect and first Prime Minister: Sir John A. Macdonald...

1996 Proof Silver DollarJohn McIntosh arrived in Canada in 1796 and settled in Ontario. Issued to pay tribute to the originator of Canada's most important commercial apple.Specifications:Face Value: $1Mintage: 133,779Composition: 92.5% Ag, 7.5% CuWeight...

1994 Proof Silver DollarIssued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the last RCMP Northern Dog Team Patrol.Specifications:Face Value: $1Mintage: 178,485Composition: 92.5% Ag, 7.5% CuWeight (g): 25.18Diameter(mm): 36.07Edge: ReededFinish: Proof

The year 2017 will mark the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation. As we approach this momentous sesquicentennial, the Royal Canadian Mint is launching this exciting coin featuring Sir George-Étienne Cartier, one of the Fathers of...