Silver Coins

Like other members of the woodpecker family, the northern flicker (Colaptes auratus) is known for its loud drumming and a rolling call. This migratory bird makes its presence known when it returns each spring to Canada’s woodlands, where its...

Picard. Janeway. Archer. Sisko. Kirk. To the millions of Canadian fans, these five Star Trek™ captains represented humanity at its best. Through their actions, each of these leaders taught us about trust and loyalty, integrity and compassion, and...

Strong, wise and hopeful, Canada embodies the ideals and aspirations of a nation that has proudly come into its own since its creation in 1867. Through the symbolic female figure featured on the reverse, this proof silver dollar presents a powerful...

Strong, wise and hopeful, Canada embodies the ideals and aspirations of a nation that has proudly come into its own since its creation in 1867. Through the symbolic female figure featured on the reverse, this proof silver dollar presents a powerful...

Canada is home to a wide range of nocturnal animals—including the barn owl (Tyto alba), whose acute senses and secretive ways make it one of nature’s most efficient night-time hunters. This fine silver coin captures all of the majesty and...

Millions of years ago, the Canadian landscape was teeming with prehistoric species whose remains lie in the rocks that bridge our era with theirs. This is Ancient Canada! Through unique striking techniques and an antique finish, this splash-struck coin...

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...

The Spring Festival (Chun-jie) is the most important celebration in Chinese culture. It’s a critical time of rebirth in which the whole community comes together to seek the blessings of heaven for a prosperous and harmonious year—a request...

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...