Silver Coins

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...

The seven stars that make up the Big Dipper are arguably one of the most recognized formations in the night sky. They are visible year-round from northern latitudes, and have inspired countless legends around the globe. Many First Nations legends...

Albertosaurus sarcophagus resided in what is now western Canada during the Late Cretaceous, between 72 and 68 million years ago. Resembling a slender, long-limbed Tyrannosaurus rex (a closely related species that emerged several million years later),...

A century ago, the transcontinental railway enabled the settlement of western Canada. The Royal Canadian Mint commemorates the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway—a massive early twentieth-century engineering feat...

Canada is a land of amazing botanical diversity, yet some of the most popular flowers found in people’s homes and gardens are imports brought here by immigrants from around the world. With time, these beautiful flowers have been woven into the...

No other photograph in Canadian history was as widely known as “Wait for Me, Daddy”, nor did any other capture so poignantly the impact of the war effort on the lives of Canadians. In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the declaration...

A celebration of an iconic Canadian animal, and a beloved symbol that has come to represent the spirit of the Canadian wilderness. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSRP: $99.95Item Number: 131203UPC: 6-23932-05753-1Composition: 99.99% pure...

It’s the dream of thousands of Canadian children; to twirl gracefully across the ice as the world watches in awe. In Canada, where indoor rinks are available year-round and outdoor skating is a favourite winter activity, this dream is especially...

A common sight from Newfoundland to British Columbia, the beloved black-capped chickadee delights observers with its friendly, inquisitive nature. Its sudden appearance adds a delightful burst of energy to the quiet, snow-covered landscape, and creates a...

Canada’s most beautiful and beloved species: the inimitable wolf. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:Item Number: 133912UPC: 6-23932-06169-9Composition: 99.99% pure silverMintage: 7,500Weight (g): 31.39Diameter (mm): 38Face...