Silver Coins

The flying boats of the Second World War were prized for their long-range flight capabilities, but it was an amphibious version of the Consolidated PBY Catalina seaplane that caught the eye of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Re-designated as the...

For young and old, the sugar shack experience is the earliest rite of spring in eastern and central Canada, and is embedded in our nation’s cultural fabric. Whether it’s the sweet scent of the boiling sap or the thrill of a horse-pulled...

Flittering from branch to branch, the black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) is an enchanting sight at backyard feeders and in woodlands across much of Canada. This friendly and inquisitive little songbird is one of our beloved year-round...

The zodiac has a long, rich history that dates back to Hellenic and Babylonian civilizations, when astrology and astronomy were virtually inseparable. Today, its 12 signs entertain, intrigue or inspire millions of people worldwide, who find hope or...

Like a puzzle with a missing piece, it’s hard to imagine Canada without many of its most iconic species, including the woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou); sadly, this majestic mammal joins other Canadian creatures that are classified as...

No matter where you live; no matter how you came to be here; you’ll have your personal story of what Canada means to you. This coin is filled with inspiring symbols, and even if you haven’t seen or experienced them all, you’ll likely...

A glance, a touch, an action or a word: Love is that feeling of selfless joy that cannot be contained. Each loving relationship is unique and universal; whether it’s the bond between lovers, family members or friends, the deep connection between...

Express your pride in Canada! On the 150th anniversary of Confederation, proud Canadians across the country are celebrating what it means to be Canadian in 2017. This special edition proof dollar is the perfect keepsake to preserve the spirit of this...

A cougar walks along the shoreline of the Pacific Coast. Snow is rare here, but when it does fall, the effect is pure magic—a wondrous scene of enigmatic shadows and radiant light that comes to life with the exceptional colouring techniques on this...

The beaver and the maple leaf are the defining images of a nation: one speaks of the past, when the fur trade helped shape a nation; the other predates the flag as an emblem of this land, its people, and our hope for the future. The Royal Canadian Mint...

Steady on its feet, the majestic polar bear (Ursus maritimus) uses its large paws to move through the changing landscape—be it deep snow, Arctic waters, or over thin ice. This fine silver coin walks in the footsteps of North America’s largest...

History remembers the Hawker Hurricane as one of the most versatile aircraft of the Second World War, and as a great defender of Great Britain during the legendary Battle of Britain (1940). This fine silver coin pays tribute to the Hurricane as a...