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“We stand shoulder to shoulder with Britain...” - Prime Minister Robert Borden, August 19, 1914 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:Composition: Fine silverMintage: 40,000Weight (g): 23.17Diameter (mm): 36.07Face...

Theme:The second coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s exciting new series featuring designs from historical Canadian bank notes. Description:The reverse image features an engraved reproduction of the vignette of Saint George slaying the dragon from...

Keeping the Peace. Description: This eye-catching coin automatically makes one think of all the men and women who have served with the Canadian Forces, but its theme will undoubtedly strike a chord with anyone who feels a sense of pride in...

Theme:Birth of the Royal Infant Description:The arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge firstborn is one of the most anticipated events for 2013—and this prestigious 99.99% pure silver coin is a must-have for celebrating that historic...

1994 Remembrance Proof Dollar. This dollar commemorates the National War Memorial in Confederation Square, Ottawa.

Theme:In the midst of the Second World War, Canada and the United States, created a unit that struck fear in its opponents by silently striking at their front lines, swiftly dislodging them from terrain considered impassable, and fighting with the...

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee: Celebrating the Royal Cypher The year 2012 marks the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II - a celebration of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty's accession to the throne in 1952. In 2012, celebrations in Canada and around...

Unprecedented Luxury, Unparalleled Calamity: The Tragedy of RMS Titanic Early evening, April 14, 1912: Major Arthur Peuchen of Toronto, having just returned to his well-appointed cabin, C-104, after a midday swim, peels a ripe orange as he looks over...

INCLUDES SCARCE: PENNY (2012: LAST YEAR) QUARTER: (UNIQUE TO THIS SET) LOONIE (2012 NO HOLOGRAM) TOONIE (2012 NO HOLOGRAM) Specifications:Finish: UncirculatedItem Number: 117368Two Dollars:Composition: Outer ring : 99+% Ni Inner core : 92% Cu,...

Theme:Female allegories have long been featured on coinage around the world. This exciting new coin celebrates the historic Miss Canada icon popularized in Canadian culture from Confederation to the end of the Second World War. Description:The reverse...

Theme:Laying the foundation for a nation: The 300th Anniversary of Louisbourg Description:This $20 coin is certified to be 99.99% pure silver with a diameter of 40 millimetres and a metal weight of 31.60 grams. The reverse image by Canadian artist John...

 Theme:The War of 1812 was a fundamental turning point in Canada’s development as a nation; the stories and the heroes that arose from it have become enduring elements of the Canadian story. Description:The reverse image by Canadian artist...