One of the most highly profitable aspects of the Royal Canadian Mint's enterprise is in its Numismatic product line. [1] The euphoria surrounding the year 2000 led to the birth of the Millennium 25-cent coin program. The numismatic line included proof quality coins sold individually or as a complete set. This level of excess would come to signify the coming decade. The number of numismatic releases would increase on an annual basis starting in 2003. Numismatic three cents, five cents, and ten cents would be introduced, along with numismatic three dollars and eight dollars. Luxury coins would not be immune to the dramatic increases that ensued. Coins with face values of 250, 300 and 350 dollars would be introduced by 2006.
A new trend for the RCM would emerge with the design of the numismatic three cent coin. The three cent coin was packaged in a coin and stamp set as part of a joint venture with Canada Post. This partnership would lead to another ten coin and stamp sets in the decade. An additional trend that emerged was the RCM's commitment to military and Olympic coins as well.
From Vimy Ridge to D-Day to a new release of the Victory Nickel with a commemorative booklet, the 5-cent piece became very monumental in acknowledging the contributions of Canada's military in the 20th Century. With the advent of the Lucky Loonie, the good luck charm that brought Olympic gold to Canada's hockey teams in 2002, the RCM paid tribute to that accomplishment with its Going for the Gold set in 2002 featuring a double-dated Loon coin packaged with Maclean's magazine and Olympic stamps. This would be followed by the Sterling Silver Lucky Loonie coins in 2004 and 2006.
The decade would also be marked by very dramatic price increases. Items that could be classified as “staples” in the numismatic offering, such as the Silver Dollar (Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated), the Hundred Dollar Gold, and the Two Hundred Gold, had not experienced significant price increases for several years.
The Silver Dollar from 2000 was priced at $29.95 (Proof) and $19.95 (BU)[ clarification needed ] but in 2006, these two items were now priced at $39.95 and $31.95. At the beginning of the 1990s, the silver dollar was priced at $22.95 for the proof version, and $16.75 for the brilliant version.
More dramatic was the pricing of the One Hundred and Two Hundred Dollar gold. The beginning of the millennium saw the One Hundred Dollar Gold at $259.95 but its price increased to $359.95 by 2006. In 1990, the price of such a coin would have been $245.00. Due to the increase in the value of gold, the two hundred dollar gold experienced an even larger spike in the pricing. Starting in 2000 at $414.95, the price would rise to $564.95. In 1990, the price was only $395.00.
During the decade, there were various technological achievements. The first RCM gold coin to be directly laser etched was the $100 Gold Leduc Oil Fields coin from 2002. [2] The technique would be later used for the 2003 $100 Gold Marquis Wheat coin and the 2004 $20 Iceberg coin. In 2001, the RCM achieved innovation with the 2001 Marconi $5 silver coin. It was the first RCM coin to utilize with a direct lasered finish. [3] One of the technological breakthroughs for the RCM involved the 2006 Canadian Achievement Series silver coin featuring Colonel Chris Hadfield. It was the first Canadian coin to be completely sculpted using computer software. [4]
The Northern Lights $20 Silver Coin was the first RCM hologram coin to feature a hologram without a raised border and, therefore, no delineation. [5] The hologram merges with the engraved relief of the mountains. In 2006, the $30 Canadarm coin was the first Canadian coin to be completely sculpted using computer software. [6] Technically, it was a complex design to render, due to the depiction of the closed glass visor and the complicated features of the Canadarm.
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage (Proof) | Issue Price (Proof) | Mintage (BU)[ clarification needed ] | Issue Price (BU)[ clarification needed ] |
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2000 | Voyage of Discovery | D.F. Warkentin | 121,575 | $29.95 | 62,975 | $19.95 |
2001 | 50th Anniversary of the National Ballet of Canada | Dora de Pédery-Hunt | 89,390 | $30.95 | 53,668 | $20.95 |
2001 | 90th Anniversary of the Striking of Canada's 1911 Silver Dollar | W.H.J. Blakemore | 24,996 | $49.95 | No BU Exists | N/A |
2002 | Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II | Royal Canadian Mint Staff | 29,688 | $33.95 | 64,410 | $24.95 |
2002 | The Queen Mother | Royal Canadian Mint Staff | 9,994 | $49.95 | No BU exists | N/A |
2003 | Centennial of the Cobalt-Silver Strike at Cobalt, ON | John Mardon | 88,536 | $36.95 | 51,130 | $28.95 |
2003 | 50th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (First Effigy of Queen) | Emanuel Hahn | 21,400 | N/A | No BU exists | N/A |
2003 | 50th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (Fourth Effigy of Queen) | Emanuel Hahn | 29,586 | $51.95 | No BU exists | N/A |
2004 | 400th Anniversary, First French Settlement in North America | R.R. Carmichael | 81,335 | $36.95 | 41,934 | $28.95 |
2004 | 400th Anniversary First French Settlement in North America, Privy Marked (part of Coin and Stamp Set) | R.R. Carmichael | 8,315 | $99.95 | N/A | N/A |
2004 | The Poppy | Cosme Saffioti | 24,527 | $49.95 | No BU Exists | N/A |
2005 | 40th Anniversary, Flag of Canada | William Woodruff | N/A | $34.95 | N/A | $24.95 |
2006 | Victoria Cross | Royal Canadian Mint Staff | N/A | $34.95 | N/A | $26.95 |
2006 | Medal of Bravery | Royal Canadian Mint Staff | N/A | $54.95 | No BU Exists | N/A |
2007 | Thayendanegea Joseph Brant | RCM Staff based on image by Laurie McGaw | 65,000 | 42.95 | 35,000 | 34.95 |
2007 | Celebration of the Arts | Friedrich Peter | 20,000 | $54.95 | No BU Exists | N/A |
2008 | 400th Anniversary of Quebec | Suzanne Duranceau | 65,000 | $42.95 | 35,000 | $34.95 |
2008 | 100th Anniversary of Royal Canadian Mint | Jason Bouwman | 25,000 | $59.95 | No BU Exists | N/A |
2008 | The Poppy (with ultra high relief) | Cosme Saffioti | 5,000 | $139.95 | No BU Exists | N/A |
2009 | 100th Anniversary of Flight | Jason Bouwman | 50,000 | $47.95 | 30,000 | $39.95 |
These Gold Plated Proof Silver Dollars were packaged with the corresponding Proof Sets for the year.
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | 40th Anniversary, Canada's Flag | William Woodruff | N/A | $84.95 |
2006 | Victoria Cross | Royal Canadian Mint Staff | N/A | $84.95 |
2007 | Thayendanegea Joseph Brant | RCM Staff based on image by Laurie McGaw | N/A | $89.95 |
2008 | 400th Anniversary of Quebec | Suzanne Duranceau | 60,000 | $89.95 |
2009 | 100th Anniversary of Flight | Jason Bouwman | 55,000 | $99.95 |
Four unique gold coins were produced by the RCM to honour the 100th Anniversary of the Montreal Canadiens. The coins are on permanent display at the Centennial Plaza at the Bell Centre in Montreal. [7] The coins have a face value of $1 and have the Canadiens centennial logo on the reverse. The coins are featured on memorial plaques dedicated to four legends: Howie Morenz, Maurice Richard, Jean Beliveau, and Guy Lafleur. The obverse is the Susannah Blunt effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Each plaque also has two circulation five cent coins marking the start and end of each player's career. The coins were gold plated versions of the nickel aureate dollar used for circulating $1 coins.
A special edition proof silver dollar was also issued with two different types of packaging.
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price (with acrylic stand) | Issue Price (with standard packaging) |
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2009 | Montreal Canadiens centennial | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 15,000 | $74.95 | $69.95 |
One Cent
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2004 | 2003 Annual Report Collectible | G.E. Kruger-Gray | 10,000 | $24.95 |
Three Cents
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | Sesquicentennial of Canada's First Postage Stamp | Based on an image by Sir Sanford Fleming | 59,573 | $39.95 |
Five Cents
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2000 | Les Voltigeurs de Québec | RCM Staff | 34,024 | $16.95 |
2001 | 125th Anniversary, Royal Military College | Gerald T. Locklin | 25,834 | $16.95 |
2002 | 85th Anniversary of Vimy Ridge | S.A. Allward | 22,646 | $16.95 |
2004 | 60th Anniversary of D-Day | Thomas Shingles | 20,019 | $29.95 |
2005 | 60th Anniversary of End of World War II | Thomas Shingles | 42,792 | $29.95 |
2005 | Annual Report Coin (Selectively Gold Plated) | Thomas Shingles | 12,000 | $24.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2000 | 100th Anniversary, Credit Unions, Alphonse Desjardins | Jean-Guy Lebel | 69,791 | $14.95 |
2001 | International Year of the Volunteers | RCM Design | 40,634 | $14.95 |
2004 | 100th Anniversary of Canadian Open | Cosme Saffioti | 31,744 | $39.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Special Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2000 | Millennium Proof Coins | Various | N/A | $14.95 each, $149.95 for 12 coin set | Also sold as a twelve and twenty-four (1999 included) coin set |
2000 | Millennium Coloured Coin "Pride" | Donald F. Warkentin | 49,719 | $8.95 | 1st Millennium Coloured Coin by RCM |
2004 | Gold Plated Poppy | Cosme Saffioti | 15,000 | 24.95 | Released in 2005, Part of 2004 Annual Report |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Special Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2006 | 80th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II | Cosme Saffioti | 25,000 | 19.95 | First Oversized 25-cent Coin |
2007 | 60th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's Wedding | Robert-Ralph Carmichael | 35,000 | 21.95 | N/A |
2008 | Anne of Green Gables | Ben Stahl | N/A | $19.95 | |
2008 | 90th Anniversary, End of World War I | David Craig | N/A | $19.95 | Part of End of World War I Coin Set |
2009 | Notre-Dame-de-Saguenay | Photo courtesy of Alain Dumas, Paul Hurteau and Claude Parent | N/A | $14.95 | Photos of the Saguenay Fjord and Notre-Dame-du-Saguenay statue. |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Special Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | Liberation of the Netherlands | N/A | N/A | 49.95 | Part of joint set with Netherlands |
2005 | Poppy Coin | N/A | N/A | 12.95 | Part of Bookmark and Commemorative Lapel Pin |
2006 | Bonhomme Carnaval | N/A | 8200 [8] | 19.95 | Part of Québec Winter Carnival Set |
2007 | Balloons | N/A | 24531 [9] | 19.95 | From Birthday Gift Set |
2007 | Fireworks | N/A | 8910 [9] | 19.95 | From Congratulations Gift Set |
2007 | Flowers | N/A | 10318 [9] | 19.95 | From Wedding Gift Set |
2007 | Maple leaf | N/A | 23582 [9] | 19.95 | From Oh! Canada Gift Set |
2007 | Rattle | N/A | 24531 [9] | 19.95 | From Baby Gift Set |
2008 | Birthday Hat | N/A | N/A | 19.95 | From Birthday Gift Set |
2008 | Canadian Flag | N/A | N/A | 19.95 | From Oh! Canada Gift Set |
2008 | Teddy bear | N/A | N/A | 19.95 | From Baby Gift Set |
2008 | Trophy | N/A | N/A | 19.95 | From Congratulations Gift Set |
2008 | Wedding Cake | N/A | N/A | 19.95 | From Wedding Gift Set |
2008 | Poppy Coin | Cosme Saffioti | N/A | 12.95 | Part of Bookmark |
2009 | Birthday Coin (coloured balloons) | N/A | N/A | 9.95 | Part of Greeting Cards with Coin |
2009 | Wedding Coin (two pink birds) | N/A | N/A | 9.95 | Part of Greeting Cards with Coin |
2009 | Congratulations Coin | N/A | N/A | 9.95 | Part of Greeting Cards with Coin |
2009 | Thank You Coin (coloured flower) | N/A | N/A | 9.95 | Part of Greeting Cards with Coin |
2009 | Orange Maple Leaves | N/A | N/A | 19.95 | Part of Oh Canada set |
2009 | Teddy bear with blue and pink pillows | N/A | N/A | 19.95 | Part of Baby Coin set |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Special Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2000 | Millennium Coloured Coin "Canada Day" | Laura Paxton | 26,106 | $8.95 | 1st Canada Day Coin |
2001 | Canada Day Coloured Coin | Silke Ware | 96,352 | $9.95 | N/A |
2002 | Canada Day Coloured Coin | Judith Chartier | 49,901 | $9.95 | N/A |
2003 | Canada Day Coloured Coin | Jade Pearen | 63,511 | $9.95 | N/A |
2004 | Canada Day Coloured Coin | Cosme Saffioti | 44,759 | $9.95 | N/A |
2004 | Canada Day Multi-Ply Plated Steel | Nick Wooster | 29,762 | 24.95 | Part of Canada Day Bundle which included a fanny pack, a water bottle, and a T-shirt |
2005 | Canada Day Coin | Stan Witten | N/A | 9.95 | The Beaver on the coin is also called "Bucky the Beaver". |
2006 | Canada Day Coin (Coloured featuring two children holding a Canadian flag) | N/A | N/A | 9.95 | Packaged with Four Crayola Crayons |
2007 | Canada Day Coin (Coloured Coin with tattoos) | N/A | N/A | $9.95 | Featuring MacLean the Mountie. Packaged with tattoos |
2008 | Canada Day Coin (Coloured Coin with tattoos) | N/A | N/A | $9.95 | Featuring Moose. Packaged with tattoos and games |
2009 | Canada Day Coin (Coloured Coin with polar bear, loon, beaver, caribou) | N/A | N/A | $14.95 | Caricature of animals from Circulation Coins. Packaged with postcard and magnets |
A variant of the 2002 Canada Day coin was issued in circulation without any colour. It was presented to new Canadians at their citizenship ceremony during "Celebrate Canada Day" week. [10] These coins were distributed between July and September 2002 with a final mintage of 30,627,000.
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2004 | Santa Claus | N/A | 60,965 | 19.95 |
2005 | Christmas stocking | N/A | N/A | 19.95 |
2006 | Santa Claus and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer | N/A | N/A | 19.95 |
2007 | Christmas tree | N/A | N/A | 19.95 |
2008 | Santa Claus | N/A | N/A | 19.95 |
2009 | Santa Claus | N/A | N/A | 19.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Special Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | Calgary Flames | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2007 | Calgary Flames | N/A | 832 [11] | 24.95 | From Calgary Flames Gift Set |
2007 | Edmonton Oilers | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2007 | Edmonton Oilers | N/A | 2213 [11] | 24.95 | From Edmonton Oilers Gift Set |
2007 | Montreal Canadiens | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2007 | Montreal Canadiens | N/A | 2952 [11] | 24.95 | From Montreal Canadiens Gift Set |
2007 | Ottawa Senators | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2007 | Ottawa Senators | N/A | 1634 [11] | 24.95 | From Ottawa Senators Gift Set |
2007 | Toronto Maple Leafs | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2007 | Toronto Maple Leafs | N/A | 3527 [11] | 24.95 | From Toronto Maple Leafs Gift Set |
2007 | Vancouver Canucks | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2007 | Vancouver Canucks | N/A | 1264 [11] | 24.95 | From Vancouver Canucks Gift Set |
Year | Animal | Artist | Finish | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | Ruby-throated hummingbird | Arnold Nogy | Specimen (with selective colouring) | 25,000 | $24.95 |
2007 | Red-breasted nuthatch | Arnold Nogy | Specimen (with selective colouring) | 25,000 | $24.95 |
2008 | Downy woodpecker | Arnold Nogy | Specimen (with selective colouring) | 25,000 | $24.95 |
2008 | Northern cardinal | Arnold Nogy | Specimen (with selective colouring) | 25,000 | $24.95 |
2010 | American goldfinch | Arnold Nogy (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse) | Specimen (with selective colouring) | 14,000 | $24.95 |
Year | Theme | Mintage | Issue Price | Finish | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | Annual Report | 10,000 | $25.95 | Gold Plated | |
2007 | Christmas Ornaments | 50,000 | $25.95 | Specimen with motion filled 3-D effect | |
2008 | Triangle Coin – Milk Delivery | 25,000 | $49.95 | Green enamel effect on reverse, Proof Finish | Part of Irregular Shaped coins collection |
2008 | 100th Anniversary of Royal Canadian Mint | 16,000 | $44.95 | Sold as part of Coin and Stamp Set (double dated 1908–2008) | |
2009 | Calgary Flames | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2009 | Edmonton Oilers | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2009 | Montreal Canadiens | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2009 | Ottawa Senators | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2009 | Toronto Maple Leafs | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2009 | Vancouver Canucks | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2009 | Six String Nation Guitar | 30,000 | $34.95 | Specimen, with hologram on reverse | Part of Irregular Shaped coins collection |
Year | Theme | Artist | Finish | Issue Price (For Four Coin Set) | Total Mintage | Designs |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2000 | Canada's Birds of Prey | Jean-Luc Grandin and Pierre Leduc | Proof | $59.95 | 123,628 | Bald eagle, osprey, great horned owl, red-tailed hawk |
Year | Coin No 1 | Coin No 2 | Coin No 3 | Coin No 4 | Artist | Finish | Issue Price (For Four Coin Set) | Total Mintage |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2000 | First Recorded Hockey Game, 1875 | Introduction of Curling to North America, 1760 | First Steeplechase Race, 1840 | Birth of the 5-Pin Bowling League, 1910 | Brian Hughes | Proof | $59.95 | 50,091 |
Year | Coin No 1 | Coin No 2 | Coin No 3 | Coin No 4 | Coin No 5 | Artist | Finish | Issue Price for each coin | Total Mintage |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | Québec Winter Carnival | Toonik Tyme (Nunavut) | Folk Festival (Newfoundland) | Festival of Fathers (PEI) | N/A | Sylvie Daigneault, John Mardon, David Craig, Brenda Whiteway | Proof | $21.95 | 58,123 |
2002 | Annapolis Valley Blossom (Nova Scotia) | Stratford Festival (Ontario) | Folkarama (Manitoba) | Calgary Stampede, (Alberta) | Squamish Days, (BC) | Sylvie Daigneault, John Mardon, David Craig, Michelle Grant, Brenda Whiteway | Proof | $21.95 | 61,900 |
2003 | Yukon Festival | Back to Batoche (Manitoba) | Great Northern Arts Festival (Inuvik) | Festival Acadien de Caraquet (New Brunswick) | N/A | Ken Anderson, David Hannan, Dawn Oman, Hudson Design Group | Proof | $21.95 | 26,451 |
Year | Coin No 1 | Coin No 2 | Coin No 3 | Artist | Finish | Issue Price for each coin | Total Mintage |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | The Sled | The Maiden's Cave | Les Petits Sauteux | Valentina Holtz-Entin, Peter Kiss, Miyuki Tanobe | Proof | $24.95 | 28,979 |
2002 | The Pig That Wouldn't Get Over The Stile | Shoemaker in Heaven | Le Vaisseau Fantome | Laura Jolicoeur, Francine Gravel, Colette Boivin | Proof | $24.95 | 19,789 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Finish | Issue Price | Total Mintage |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2002 | Golden Tulip | Anthony Testa | Proof (selectively gold plated) | $24.95 | 19,986 |
2003 | Golden Daffodil | Christie Paquet | Proof (selectively gold plated) | $34.95 | 36,293 |
2004 | Golden Easter Lily | Christie Paquet | Proof (selectively gold plated) | $34.95 | 23,486 |
2005 | Golden rose | Christie Paquet | Proof (selectively gold plated) | $34.95 | 23,000 |
2006 | Golden Daisy | Christie Paquet | Proof (selectively gold plated) | $34.95 | 23,000 |
2007 | Golden Forget-Me-Not | Christie Paquet | Proof (selectively gold plated) | $38.95 | 20,000 |
Year | Theme | Finish | Issue Price | Total Mintage |
---|---|---|---|---|
2004 | Evolution of Queen's Effigy | Proof | $79.95 | 11,707 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Finish |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2004 | Moose | N/A | 25,000 | $69.95 | Proof |
2005 | Voyageur | N/A | 25,000 | $69.95 | Proof |
2006 | Cowboy | Michelle Grant | 25,000 | $69.95 | Proof |
2007 | The Wolf | William Woodruff | 20,000 | $74.95 | Proof |
2008 | DeHavilland Beaver | Peter Mossman | 20,000 | $85.95 | Proof |
2009 | Red Maple | 15,000 | $99.95 | Proof | |
2010 | RCMP | 14,000 | $109.95 | Proof |
Year | Butterfly | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Finish |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2004 | Tiger swallowtail | Jianping Yan | 19,910 | $39.95 | Hologram |
2004 | Clouded Sulphur | Susan Taylor | 15,281 | $39.95 | Selective gold plating |
2005 | Monarch | Susan Taylor | 20,000 | $39.95 | Colourized, orange and black |
2005 | Great Spangled Fritillary | Jianping Yan | 20,000 | $39.95 | Hologram |
2006 | Short-tailed swallowtail | Susan Taylor | 20,000 | $39.95 | Proof (with coloured butterfly) |
2006 | Silvery blue | Jianping Yan | 20,000 | $39.95 | Hologram |
Year | Coin No 1 | Coin No 2 | Coin No 3 | Coin No 4 | Coin No 5 | Coin No 6 | Artist | Finish | Issue Price (for Six Coin Set) | Total Mintage |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | Battle of Britain | Battle of the Atlantic | Raid on Dieppe | Conquest of Sicily | Liberation of the Netherlands | Battle of the Scheldt | Peter Mossman | Specimen | $149.95 | 20,000 |
Year | Team | Legends | Mintage | Issue Price | Finish |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | Montreal Canadiens | Jean Beliveau, Guy Lafleur, Jacques Plante, Maurice Richard | 25,000 | $99.95 | Specimen |
2005 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Johnny Bower, Tim Horton, Dave Keon, Darryl Sittler | 25,000 | $99.95 | Specimen |
All legends sets consisted of four coins with images provided courtesy of the Hockey Hall of Fame. [12]
Year 2000 | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Special Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2002 | Centre Ice Coin | R.R. Carmichael | 25,000 | N/A | This coin was to commemorate Canada's Olympic hockey gold medal victory in Men's and Women's Hockey at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. It was part of the Going for the Gold set, which included Olympic stamps and Maclean's magazine. Another feature of the coin was that it was a double dated coin featuring the years 1987 (to recognize the first year of production) and 2002. |
2004 | Elusive loon | N/A | 25,105 | $25.22 | part of Coin and Stamp set |
2004 | Sterling Silver Lucky Loonie | R.R. Carmichael, RCM Staff | 19,941 | $39.95. | to commemorate 2004 Athens Olympics |
2005 | 40th Anniversary of Canada's Flag | William Woodruff | 5,000 | $99.95 | Enameled red |
2006 | Baby Lullabies | N/A | N/A | $29.95 | (featuring a Teddy Bear, part of Baby Lullabies and CD Gift Set) |
2006 | Baby Lullabies Sterling Silver | N/A | N/A | $79.95 | From Sterling Silver Baby Premium Coin Set |
2006 | Gold Louis | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 10,000 | $102.95 | The motto on the reverse of the coin is "CHRS REGN VINC IMP" ("Christ reigns, defeats and commands") |
2006 | Medal of Bravery | RCM Engravers | 5,000 | $109.95 | Enamel red |
2006 | Snowflake | N/A | N/A | $34.95 | part of Holiday Carols and CD Set |
2006 | Sterling Silver Lucky Loonie | Jean-Luc Grandin | 19,956 [13] | $39.95 | to commemorate 2006 Torino Olympics |
2007 | Building Blocks | N/A | N/A | 34.95 | From Baby Keepsake Tins |
2007 | Gold Plated Rattle | N/A | N/A | 89.95 | From Baby Premium Coin Set |
2007 | Rattle | N/A | N/A | 34.95 | From Baby Lullabies CD set |
2007 | Sterling Silver One Dollar | Robert Ralph Carmichael | N/A | $89.95 | Part of 2007 Wedding Premium Coin Set |
2007 | Gold Louis | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 10,000 | $104.95 | Second Gold Louis Coin |
2007 | Thayendanegea Joseph Brant | Adopted from artwork by Laurie McGraw | 7,500 | 129.95 | Enameled with various colours |
2008 | Sterling Silver One Dollar | Robert Ralph Carmichael | N/A | N/A | Part of 2008 Baby Lullabies CD Set, Baby Keepsake Tin, Baby Premium Coin Set, and Wedding Premium Coin Set |
2008 | Gold Louis | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 10,000 | $124.95 | Third Gold Louis Coin |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Special Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2008 | Calgary Flames | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2008 | Calgary Flames | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Calgary Flames Gift Set |
2008 | Edmonton Oilers | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2008 | Edmonton Oilers | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Edmonton Oilers Gift Set |
2008 | Montreal Canadiens | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2008 | Montreal Canadiens | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Montreal Canadiens Gift Set |
2008 | Ottawa Senators | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2008 | Ottawa Senators | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Ottawa Senators Gift Set |
2008 | Toronto Maple Leafs | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2008 | Toronto Maple Leafs | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Toronto Maple Leafs Gift Set |
2008 | Vancouver Canucks | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2008 | Vancouver Canucks | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Vancouver Canucks Gift Set |
2009 | Calgary Flames | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Calgary Flames Gift Set |
2009 | Edmonton Oilers | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Edmonton Oilers Gift Set |
2009 | Montreal Canadiens | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Montreal Canadiens Gift Set |
2009 | Ottawa Senators | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Ottawa Senators Gift Set |
2009 | Toronto Maple Leafs | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Toronto Maple Leafs Gift Set |
2009 | Vancouver Canucks | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Vancouver Canucks Gift Set |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2002 | 15th Anniversary Loonie | Jean-Luc Grandin | 67,672 | $39.95 |
2004 | Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary | Susan Taylor | 46,493 | $39.95 |
2005 | Tufted puffin | Mark Hobson | 39,818 | $39.95 |
2006 | Snowy owl | Glen Loates | 39,935 | $39.95 |
2007 | Trumpeter swan | Kerri Burnett | 27,056 | 45.95 |
2008 | Common eider | Mark Hobson | 21,227 | $45.95 |
2009 | Great Blue Heron | Chris Jordison | 21,677 | $49.95 |
2010 | Northern Harrier | Arnold Nogy | 21,111 | $49.95 |
2011 | Great Grey Owl | Arnold Nogy | 25,665 | $49.95 |
2012 | 25th Anniversary Loon | Arnold Nogy | 34,975 | $49.95 |
2013 | Blue-Winged Teal | Glen Loates | 28,884 | $49.95 |
2014 | Ferriginous Hawk | Trevor Tennant | 24,181 | $49.95 |
2015 | Blue Jay | Edward Spera | 30,000 (Minted) | $49.95 |
2016 | Tundra Swan | Glen Scrimshaw | 30,000 (Minted) | $49.95 |
2017 | Snow Goose | Derek C. Wicks | 30,000 (Minted) | $51.95 |
2018 | Burrowing Owl | Pierre Girard | 30,000 (Minted) | $49.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2004 | Proud polar bear (part of Coin and Stamp Set) | N/A | 25,208 | $29.22 |
2006 | 22K Gold 10th Anniversary Two Dollar Coin | Brent Townsend | 3,000 | $399.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2010 | Lynx Kittens | Christie Paquet | 14,790 | $49.95 |
2011 | Elk Calf | Christie Paquet | 13,899 | $49.95 |
2012 | Wolf Cubs | Emily Damstra | 14,968 | $49.95 |
2013 | Black Bear Cubs | Glen Loates | 15,468 | $49.95 |
2014 | Baby Rabbits | Pierre Leduc | 11,319 | $49.95 |
2015 | Baby Raccoons | Clinton Jammer | 15,000 (Minted) | $49.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2006 | Sterling Silver Square Beaver Coin | Cosme Saffioti | 20,000 | $45.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | Parasaurolophus (part of Giants of Prehistory) | Kerri Burnett | 20,000 | $39.95 |
2008 | Triceratops (part of Giants of Prehistory) | Kerri Burnett | 20,000 | $39.95 |
2009 | Tyrannosaurus rex (part of Giants of Prehistory) | Kerri Burnett | 20,000 | $42.95 |
2010 | Dromaeosaurus (part of Giants of Prehistory) | Kerri Burnett | 20,000 | $42.95 |
2010 | Euoplocephalus tutus (part of Giants of Prehistory) | Kerri Burnett | 13,000 | $49.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | First Wireless Transmission (part of joint coin set with British Royal Mint) | Cosme Saffioti | 15,011 | $99.95 |
2002 | 15th Anniversary of Loonie (Hologram) | RCM Staff | 29,970 | $39.95 |
2002 | 90th Anniversary of $5 Coin Gold | W.H.J. Blakemore | 1998 | $749.95 (for two coin set) |
2003 | FIFA 2006 World Cup of Soccer | Utszula Walerzak | 19,519 | $39.95 |
2004 | 100th Anniversary of Canadian Open Golf Tournament (was part of Canadian Open Commemorative Frame) | Cosme Saffioti | 15,623 | $49.99 |
2004 | Majestic Moose (had year 2004 on obverse but was released in 2003, part of Coin and Stamp Set) | David Preston-Smith | 25,553 | $39.95 |
2005 | 60th Anniversary, End of World War II (ORIGINAL ISSUE) | Peter Mossman | 25,000 | $39.95 |
2005 | 60th Anniversary, End of World War II (VARIANT) | Peter Mossman | 10,000 | 245 British Pounds |
2005 | Alberta Centennial | Michelle Grant | 20,000 | $49.95 |
2005 | Atlantic Walrus and Calf (from $5 Coin and Stamp Set) | Pierre Leduc | 25,555 | $49.55 |
2005 | Saskatchewan Centennial | Paulette Sapergia | 20,000 | $49.95 |
2005 | White tailed deer and fawn (from $5 Coin and Stamp Set) | Xerxes Irani | 25,555 | $49.55 |
2006 | Breast Cancer Enamelled | Christie Paquet | 15,000 | $59.95 |
2006 | Peregrine Falcon (from $5 Coin and Stamp Set) | Dwayne Harty | 25,555 | $49.55 |
2006 | Sable Island Horse (from $5 Coin and Stamp Set) | Paul Illsley | 25,555 | $49.55 |
2006 | Snowbirds (part of Coin and Stamp Set) | Jianping Yan | 25,555 | $59.95 |
2009 | 80th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Japan | N/A | 40,000 | $47.95 |
2003's Coin is double-dated. Its obverse has 2003 on it to signify year of release while its reverse has 2006 to commemorate year of event.
VARIANT was made for British Royal Mint as part of six-coin set from six countries commemorating end of World War II. The reverse was exactly the same as original issue but had privy mark of two maple leaves
The 80th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Japan is a joint issue between the Royal Canadian Mint and the Japan Mint. 35,000 coins are made available for Japan Mint customers, while only 5,000 are available for RCM customers. [14]
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Special Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2004 | Great Grizzly | N/A | 25,883 | $48.88 | Part of Coin and Stamp Set |
2005 | Chinese Railway Workers | RCM Staff | 20,000 | $120.00 | Two Coin Set |
2007 | Fine Silver Chinese Coin | Harvey Chan | 20,000 | $45.95 | Square hole in the middle of the coin |
2009 | Maple of Wisdom [15] | Simon Ng | 14,888 | $88.88 | Part of the Maple Leaf Hologram Series; Sterling Silver; Swarovski Crystal Element in the middle |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2002 | 90th Anniversary of $10 Coin Gold | W.H.J. Blakemore | 1998 | $749.95 (for two coin set) |
2005 | Year of the Veteran | Elaine Gobel | 20,000 | $49.95 |
2005 | Pope John Paul II | Susan Taylor | 24,716 | $49.95 |
2006 | Fortress of Louisbourg | Susan Taylor | N/A | $49.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1998 | Year of the Tiger | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 68,888 | $68.88 |
1999 | Year of the Rabbit | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 88,634 | $72.88 |
2000 | Year of the Dragon | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 88,888 | $72.88 |
2001 | Year of the Snake | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 60,754 | $78.88 |
2002 | Year of the Horse | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 59,395 | $78.88 |
2003 | Year of the Goat | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 53,714 | $78.88 |
2004 | Year of the Monkey | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 46,182 | $83.88 |
2005 | Year of the Rooster | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 44,691 | $83.88 |
2006 | Year of the Dog | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 41,617 [16] | $88.88 |
2007 | Year of the Pig | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 48,888 | $88.88 |
2008 | Year of the Rat | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 48,888 | $88.88 |
2009 | Year of the Ox | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 48,888 | $88.88 |
The last 4 coins are the only coins of their respective year bearing the former effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1990–2003) designed by Canadian Dora de Pédery-Hunt.
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | Queen Victoria | Leonard Charles Wyon | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 10,000 | $99.95 |
2008 | King Edward VII | Original effigy artwork by George William De Saulles | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 10,000 | $99.95 |
2008 | King George V | Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 10,000 | $99.95 |
2009 | King George VI | Thomas Hugh Paget | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 10,000 | $104.95 |
2009 | Queen Elizabeth II | Mary Gillick | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 10,000 | $104.95 |
Customers who subscribed to The Vignettes of Royalty series of coins from the Royal Canadian Mint were, upon completion, given the 2009 King Edward VIII Medallion, an ultra-high relief, pure copper medallion.
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2009 | King Edward VIII | Thomas Hugh Paget | copper | N/A | $19.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2008 | Jack of Hearts | Henri Beau | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 25,000 | $89.95 |
2008 | Queen of Spades | Henri Beau | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 25,000 | $89.95 |
2009 | Ten of Spades | Henri Beau | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 25,000 | $94.95 |
2009 | King of Hearts | Henri Beau | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 25,000 | $94.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2000 | Steam Buggy | John Mardon | 44,367 | $59.95 |
2000 | The Bluenose | J. Franklin Wright | Included in Steam Buggy | $59.95 |
2000 | The Toronto | John Mardon | Included in Steam Buggy | $59.95 |
2001 | The Russell “Light Four” | John Mardon | 41,828 | $59.95 |
2001 | The Marco Polo | J. Franklin Wright | Included in The Russell | $59.95 |
2001 | The Scotia | Don Curley | Included in The Russell | $59.95 |
2002 | The Gray-Dort | John Mardon | 35,944 | $59.95 |
2002 | The William Lawrence | Bonnie Ross | Included in The Gray-Dort | $59.95 |
2002 | D-10 Locomotive | Dan Fell | Included in The Gray-Dort | $59.95 |
2003 | HMCS Bras D’Or | Don Curley | 31,997 | $59.95 |
2003 | C.N.R. FA-1 Diesel Electric | John Mardon | Included in HMCS Bras D’Or | $59.95 |
2003 | Bricklin SV-1 | Brian Hughes | Included in HMCS Bras D’Or | $59.95 |
Year | Design | Issue | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2003 | Niagara Falls | Hologram | Gary Corcoran | 29,967 | $79.95 |
2003 | Rocky Mountains | Colorized | José Osio | 28,793 | $69.95 |
2004 | Iceberg | Hologram | José Osio | 24,879 | $69.95 |
2004 | Northern Lights | Double Image Hologram | Gary Corcoran | 34,135 | $79.95 |
2004 | Hopewell Rocks | Selectively Gold Plated | José Osio | 16,918 | $69.95 |
2005 | Diamonds | Double Image Hologram | José Osio | 35,000 | $69.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2004 | Sambro Island Lighthouse | N/A | N/A | $69.95 |
2005 | Toronto Island Lighthouse | Brian Hughes | 20,000 | $69.95 |
Year | Park | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | Pacific Rim (B.C.) | Susanna Blunt | 20,000 | $69.95 |
2005 | Mingan (Québec) | Pierre Leduc | 20,000 | $69.95 |
2006 | Georgian Bay (Ontario) | Tony Bianco | 20,000 | $69.95 |
2006 | Nahanni (NWT) | Virginia Boulay | 15,000 | $69.95 |
2006 | Jasper (Alberta) | Michelle Grant | 15,000 | $69.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | Three-Masted Ship | Bonnie Ross | 20,000 | $69.95 |
2006 | The Ketch | John M. Horton | 16,000 | $69.95 |
2007 | The Brigantine | Bonnie Ross | 16,000 | $74.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2006 | Notre-Dame de Montréal Basilica | Jianping Yan | 15,000 | $69.95 |
2006 | CN Tower | Jianping Yan | 15,000 | $69.95 |
2006 | Pengrowth Saddledome | Jianping Yan | 15,000 | $69.95 |
The Royal Canadian Mint's $20 silver coin, launched on July 18, 2007, has evoked one of the darkest moments in the history of polar exploration and rankled Canada's main Inuit organization. [17] The coin was struck to mark the 125th anniversary of the International Polar Year scientific studies and features a "world first" metallic-blue finish meant to mimic the Arctic's icy hues. [17] On one side of the coin is the customary portrait of Queen Elizabeth; on the other, 16th-century British explorer Martin Frobisher and a compass rose from his era, along with images of the ship he sailed in search of the fabled Northwest Passage and an Inuit man paddling his kayak in ice-choked waters. [17]
A mint spokesman said the kayaker is simply meant to represent the indigenous people of the North and their role in Arctic exploration. [17] However, the combination of elements recalls an infamous episode from Frobisher's 1576 voyage to Baffin Island and the tragic fate of an unnamed Inuit paddler who was lured aboard the explorer's ship, Gabriel, and kidnapped for transport back to England as proof of the expedition's success in reaching the New World. [17] The Inuit captive, one of the first native North Americans known to have reached Europe, was put on circus-style display in England and became the subject of portraits, including one intended for Frobisher's sponsor, Queen Elizabeth I, before dying—probably of pneumonia or exposure to European disease—only weeks after arriving. [17]
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2008 | Royal Hudson | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 10,000 | $69.95 |
2009 | Jubilee | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 10,000 | $74.95 |
2010 | Selkirk | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 10,000 | $79.95 |
2011 | D-10 | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 10,000 | $79.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2008 | Tiny Echoes of Rain | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 10,000 | $89.95 |
2009 | Autumn Showers | Celia Godkin | 10,000 | $94.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Special Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2008 | Calgary Flames | Marcos Hallam | 10,000 | 74.95 | Includes special lucite stand |
2008 | Edmonton Oilers | Marcos Hallam | 10,000 | 74.95 | Includes special lucite stand |
2008 | Ottawa Senators | Marcos Hallam | 10,000 | 74.95 | Includes special lucite stand |
2008 | Montreal Canadiens | Marcos Hallam | 10,000 | 74.95 | Includes special lucite stand |
2008 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Marcos Hallam | 10,000 | 74.95 | Includes special lucite stand |
2008 | Vancouver Canucks | Marcos Hallam | 10,000 | 74.95 | Includes special lucite stand |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2008 | Agriculture (variant of 2008 22 Karat Gold) | John Mardon | 20,000 | $69.95 |
2009 | Coal Mining Trade | John Mardon | 10,000 | $74.95 |
The crystalline beauty of a snowflake shimmers with genuine CRYSTALLIZED Swarovski Elements
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | Blue Crystal - Piedfort | Konrad Wachelko | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 5,000 | $94.95 |
2007 | Iridescent Crystal - Piedfort | Konrad Wachelko | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 5,000 | $94.95 |
2008 | Amethyst Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 7,500 | $94.95 |
2008 | Sapphire Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 7,500 | $94.95 |
2009 | Blue Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 7,500 | $94.95 |
2009 | Pink Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 7,500 | $94.95 |
2010 | Blue Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 7,500 | $99.95 |
2010 | Tanzanite Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 7,500 | $99.95 |
2011 | Emerald Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 15,000 | $114.95 |
2011 | Topaz Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 15,000 | $114.95 |
2011 | Hyacinth Red Small Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 15,000 | $114.95 |
2011 | Montana Blue Small Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 15,000 | $114.95 |
A pair of pine cones with genuine CRYSTALLIZED Swarovski Elements to enhance the pine needles and a decorative ribbon along the coin's edge
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2010 | Moonlight | Susan Taylor | 99.99% silver | 5,000 | $99.95 |
2010 | Ruby | Susan Taylor | 99.99% silver | 5,000 | $99.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | Holiday Sleigh Ride | Tony Bianco | 99.99% silver | 10,000 | $69.95 |
2008 | Holiday Carols | Tony Bianco | 99.99% silver | 10,000 | $69.95 |
2011 | Winter Scene | Rémi Clark | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 8,000 | $69.95 |
2011 | Christmas tree | Tony Bianco | 99.99% silver | 15,000 | $114.95 |
2011 is a traditional star-topped Christmas tree wrapped in fluffy garlands and studded with five genuine CRYSTALLIZED Swarovski Element "lights".
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2009 | Summer Moon Mask | Jody Broomfield | 99.99% silver | 10,000 | $69.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | Welcome Figure Totem Pole | Richard Hunt, Ph.D. | 20,000 | $79.95 |
2006 | Dog Sled | Arnold Nogy | 15,000 | $89.95 |
2009 | International Year of Astronomy | Colin Mayne | 10,000 | $89.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2006 | Canada's First Spacewalk, Col. Chris Hadfield | Cecily Mok | 20,000 | $79.95 |
2007 | Panoramic Camera, Niagara Falls | Chris Jordison | 15,000 | $84.95 |
2008 | Imax | Imax Corporation | 15,000 | $84.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2006 | National War Memorial | RCM Engravers | 15,000 | $79.95 |
2006 | Beaumont Hamel | RCM Engravers | 15,000 | $79.95 |
2007 | Vimy Ridge | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 15,000 | $79.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2006 | Four Seasons | Tony Bianco | 2,000 | $299.95 |
2007 | Queen's Diamond Wedding Anniversary | Steve Hepburn | 4,000 | $299.95 |
2008 | 100th Anniversary of Royal Canadian Mint | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 4,000 | $369.95 |
2009 | 150th Anniversary: Construction of Parliament Buildings | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 2,000 | $459.95 |
2010 | Vancouver 2010 - Look of the Games | Vancouver 2010 Design Team | 2,010 | $389.95 |
2010 | 75th Anniversary of the First Bank Notes | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 2,000 | $389.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | Pope John Paul II | Susan Taylor | 5,000 | $499.00 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2000 | 150th Anniv., Search for Northwest Passage | John Mardon | 10,547 | $259.95 |
2001 | 125th Anniv., Library of Parliament | Robert R. Carmichael | 8,080 | $259.95 |
2002 | Commemorating Canada's Oil Industry | John Mardon | 9,994 | $259.95 |
2003 | 100th Anniversary of Marquis Wheat | Thom Nelson | 9,993 | $259.95 |
2004 | St. Lawrence Seaway Construction | Susan Taylor | 7,123 | $259.95 |
2005 | 130th Anniversary of Supreme Court of Canada | Suzanne Duranceau | 9,000 | $329.95 |
2006 | 75th Anniversary, Longest International Hockey Series | Tony Bianco | 9,000 | $329.95 |
2007 | 140th Anniversary of the Dominion of Canada | Bonnie Ross | 5,000 | $369.95 |
2008 | 200th Anniversary, Fraser River | John Mantha | 5,000 | $386.95 |
2009 | 10th Anniversary of Nunavut | Andrew Qappik | 5,000 | $419.95 |
2002 was the first $100 Gold Coin to feature colouring on it. A sea of “black gold” was featured to commemorate the discovery of the Leduc Oil Field on February 13, 1947.
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2000 | Year of the Dragon | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 8,874 | $388.88 |
2001 | Year of the Snake | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 6,571 | $388.88 |
2002 | Year of the Horse | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 6,843 | $388.88 |
2003 | Year of the Goat | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 3,927 | $398.88 |
2004 | Year of the Monkey | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 3,318 | $398.88 |
2005 | Year of the Rooster | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 4,888 | $398.88 |
2006 | Year of the Dog | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 4,888 | $448.88 |
2007 | Year of the Pig | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 4,888 | $498.95 |
2008 | Year of the Rat | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 4,888 | $508.95 |
2009 | Year of the Ox | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 4,888 | $638.88 |
2010 | Year of the Tiger | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 4,888 | $555.55 |
2011 | Year of the Rabbit | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 4,888 | $638.88 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2010 | Year of the Tiger | Aries Cheung | 75% gold, 25% silver | 2,500 | $555.55 |
2011 | Year of the Rabbit | Aries Cheung | 75% gold, 25% silver | 2,500 | $638.88 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2009 | Blessings of Wealth | Harvey Chan | 99.999% pure gold | 5,000 | $799.95 |
2010 | Blessings of Strength | Harvey Chan | 99.999% pure gold | 1,388 | $939.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
1997 | Haida Raven Bringing Light to the World | Robert Davidson | 11,610 | $414.95 |
1998 | Legend of the White Buffalo | Alex Janvier | 7,419 | $414.95 |
1999 | Mikmaq Butterfly | Alan Syliboy | 6,510 | $414.95 |
2000 | Mother and Child | Germaine Arnaktauyok | 7,410 | $414.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | The Habitant Farm | Cornelius Kreighoff | 5,406 | $414.95 |
2002 | The Jack Pine | Tom Thompson | 5,754 | $414.95 |
2003 | Houses | Lionel Lemoine Fitzgerald | 4,118 | $414.95 |
2004 | Fragments | Alfred Pellan | 3,699 | $414.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | Fur Traders | John Mardon | 4,500 | $489.95 |
2006 | Timber Trade | John Mardon | 4,500 | $489.95 |
2007 | Fishing Trade | John Mardon | 4,000 | $579.95 |
2008 | Agricultural Commerce | John Mardon | 4,000 | $619.95 |
2009 | Coal Mining Trade | John Mardon | 4,000 | $697.95 |
2010 | Petroleum and Oil Trade | John Mardon | 4,000 | $999.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
2006 | Dog Sled Team | Arnold Nogy | 900 | $1089.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2002 | Triple Cameo Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II | Sheldon Beveridge | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 999 | $1,095.95 |
2003 | The Great Seal of Canada | RCM Staff | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 998 | $1,095.95 |
2004 | Quadruple Cameo Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II | Christie Paquet | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 999 | $1,099.95 |
2005 | "Welcome Figure" Totem Pole | Richard Hunt, Ph.D. | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,000 | $1,199.95 |
2006 | 80th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II | Cosme Saffioti | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,000 | $1,520.95 |
2006 | Crystal Snowflake | Konrad Wachelko | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,000 | $1,520.95 |
2008 | Four Seasons Moon Mask | Jody Broomfield | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,200 | $1,599.95 |
2009 | Gold Summer Moon Mask | Jody Broomfield | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,200 | $1,949.95 |
2010 | Crystal Snowflake | Konrad Wachelko | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 750 | $2,295.95 |
In 2002 the three cameos are 99.99% silver.
In 2004 each cameo is struck in 24KT gold.
2006 was the Royal Canadian Mint's first coin incorporating authentic Swarovski Crystals in the design.
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | 120th Anniversary of Standard Time | Bonnie Ross | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,200 | $999.95 |
2006 | 5th Anniversary of the First Canadian to Walk In Space; Canadarm2 | Cecily Monk | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,000 | $1,089.95 |
2007 | 140th Anniversary of the Invention of the Panoramic Camera; Rocky Mountains | Chris Jordison | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,000 | $1,111.95 |
2008 | IMAX | Imax Corporation | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,000 | $1,228.95 |
In 2005, in order to represent each of Canada's time zones, the RCM issued six variants of the coin. The variants represented a total mintage of 1,200 coins.
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | 135th Anniversary of the 1870 Shinplaster | Robert Ralph Carmichael | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,250 | $1,295.95 |
2006 | The 1900 Shinplaster | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,250 | $1,295.95 |
2007 | The 1923 Shinplaster | Robert Ralph Carmichael | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,250 | $1,490.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2008 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,000 | $1,541.95 |
2008 | Alberta | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,000 | $1,631.95 |
2009 | Yukon | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,000 | $1,659.95 |
2009 | Prince Edward Island | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,000 | $1,949.95 |
2010 | British Columbia | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 500 | $2,249.95 |
2010 | New Brunswick | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 500 | $2,249.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | Olympic Ideals | Laurie McGaw (Ring of Faces), David Craig (Interior) | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 2,500 | $1,999.95 |
2008 | Competition | Laurie McGaw (Ring of Faces), David Craig (Interior) | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 2,500 | $1,999.95 |
2009 | Friendship | Laurie McGaw (Ring of Faces), David Craig (Interior) | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 2,500 | $1,999.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | Woolly Mammoth | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 99.95% platinum | 400 | $2,999.95 |
2008 | Scimitar Cat | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 99.95% platinum | 200 | N/A |
2009 | Steppe Bison | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 99.95% platinum | 200 | $2,999.95 |
2010 | Ground Sloth | Kerri Burnett | 99.95% platinum | 200 | $2,999.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
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1998 | The four flowers - rose, lis, thistle & shamrock | Pierre Leduc | 99.999% pure gold | 1,998 | $999.99 |
1999 | The golden slipper (flower of Prince Edward Island) | Henry Purdy | 99.999% pure gold | 1,999 | $999.99 |
2000 | The Pacific dogwood (flower of British Columbia) | Caren Heine | 99.999% pure gold | 2,000 | $999.99 |
2001 | The mayflower (flower of Nova Scotia) | Bonnie Ross | 99.999% pure gold | 2,001 | $1,019.99 |
2002 | The wild rose (flower of Alberta) | Dr. A. K. Hellum | 99.999% pure gold | 2,002 | $1,099.99 |
2003 | The white trillium (flower of Ontario) | Pamela Stagg | 99.999% pure gold | 2,003 | $1,099.99 |
2004 | The fireweed (flower of Yukon) | Catherine Ann Deer | 99.999% pure gold | 2,004 | $1,099.99 |
2005 | The western red lily (flower of Saskatchewan) | Chris Jordison | 99.999% pure gold | 2,005 | $1,295.95 |
2006 | Iris versicolor (flower of Quebec) | Susan Taylor | 99.999% pure gold | 2,006 | $1,489.95 |
2007 | Purple violet (flower of New Brunswick) | Sue Rose | 99.999% pure gold | 1,400 | $1,520.95 |
2008 | Purple saxifrage (flower of Nunavut) | Celia Godkin | 99.999% pure gold | 1,400 | $1,676.95 |
2009 | Pitcher plant (flower of Newfoundland and Labrador) | Julie Wilson | 99.999% pure gold | 1,400 | $2,149.95 |
2010 | Prairie crocus (flower of Manitoba) | Celia Godkin | 99.999% pure gold | 1,400 | $2,599.95 |
1998 features the "4 Flowers" of the Canadian Coat of Arms symbolically represent each of the four founding nations of Canada - the French, the English, the Scottish and the Irish.
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
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2007 | Queen's Diamond (60th) Wedding Anniversary | Steve Hepburn | 99.99% pure gold | 200 | $5,999.95 |
2008 | 100th Anniversary Royal Canadian Mint | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 99.99% pure gold | 250 | $8,159.95 |
2009 | 150th Anniversary: Construction of Parliament Buildings | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 99.99% pure gold | 200 | $10,199.95 |
2010 | Vancouver 2010 - Look of the Games | Vancouver 2010 Design Team | 99.99% pure gold | 210 | $9,495.95 |
2010 | 75th Anniversary of the First Bank Notes | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 99.99% pure gold | 200 | $9,495.95 |
2007 was Royal Canadian Mint’s first five ounce gold coin and the introduction of the new 500 Dollar denomination
Big and Little Bear Constellations
Year | Theme | Artist | Finish | Issue Price | Total Mintage | Face Value |
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2006 | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter | Colin Mayne | Specimen | $849.95 | 1,200 | Fifty Dollars |
This collection started in 1995.
Year | Theme | Face Values | Artist | Issue Price | Mintage | Finish |
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2000 | Pronghorn | $30, $75, $150, $300 | Mark Hobson | $2,095.95 | 599 | Proof |
2001 | Harlequin duck | $30, $75, $150, $300 | Cosme Saffioti, Susan Taylor | $2,395.95 | 336 | Proof |
2002 | Great blue heron | $30, $75, $150, $300 | John-Luc Grondin | $2,495.95 | 700 | Proof |
2003 | Atlantic Walrus | $30, $75, $150, $300 | John-Luc Grondin | $2,995.95 | 365 | Proof |
2004 | Grizzly bear | $30, $75, $150, $300 | N/A | $2,995.95 | 376 | Proof |
The first Collector Card that was issued was to commemorate the creation of a new effigy for her majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2003 and a redemption was offered in Chatelaine magazine. In 2004, to commemorate the Acadie 25-cent coin. One card was included with every phone order after the launch of the commemorative coin. With the release of the Lucky Loonie, a third Collector Card was created. To procure a card, customers had to go on the RCM website and place a request online. A total of 23 Collector Coin Cards have been released to date, mostly selling online for substantially more than they were when originally released.
The loonie, formally the Canadian one-dollar coin, is a gold-coloured Canadian coin that was introduced in 1987 and is produced by the Royal Canadian Mint at its facility in Winnipeg. The most prevalent versions of the coin show a common loon, a bird found throughout Canada, on the reverse and Queen Elizabeth II, the nation's head of state at the time of the coin's issue, on the obverse. Various commemorative and specimen-set editions of the coin with special designs replacing the loon on the reverse have been minted over the years. Beginning in December 2023, a new version featuring King Charles III will enter circulation, to replace the version featuring Elizabeth II.
The toonie, formally the Canadian two-dollar coin, was introduced on February 19, 1996, by Minister of Public Works Diane Marleau. As of 2023, it possesses the highest monetary value of any circulating Canadian coin. The toonie is a bi-metallic coin which on the reverse side bears an image of a polar bear by artist Brent Townsend. The obverse, like all other current Canadian circulation coins, has a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. It has the words ELIZABETH II / D.G. REGINA in a typeface different from any other Canadian coin.
The Royal Canadian Mint is the mint of Canada and a Crown corporation, operating under the Royal Canadian Mint Act. The shares of the Mint are held in trust for the Crown in right of Canada.
The Canadian fifty-cent coin is a Canadian coin worth 50 cents. The coin's reverse depicts the coat of arms of Canada. At the opening ceremonies for the Ottawa branch of the Royal Mint, held on January 2, 1908, Governor General Earl Grey struck the Dominion of Canada's first domestically produced coin. It was a silver fifty-cent coin bearing the effigy of King Edward VII.
In Canada, a penny is an out-of-production coin worth one cent, or 1⁄100 of a dollar. According to the Royal Canadian Mint, the official term for the coin is the one-cent piece, but in practice the terms penny and cent predominate. Penny was likely readily adopted because the previous coinage in Canada was the British monetary system, where Canada used British pounds, shillings, and pence as coinage alongside U.S. decimal coins and Spanish milled dollars.
This glossary of numismatics is a list of definitions of terms and concepts relevant to numismatics and coin collecting, as well as sub-fields and related disciplines, with concise explanations for the beginner or professional.
The Canadian Silver Maple Leaf is a silver bullion coin that is issued annually by the Government of Canada since 1988. It is produced by the Royal Canadian Mint.
The coins of Canada are produced by the Royal Canadian Mint and denominated in Canadian dollars ($) and the subunit of dollars, cents (¢). An effigy of the reigning monarch always appears on the obverse of all coins. There are standard images which appear on the reverse, but there are also commemorative and numismatic issues with different images on the reverse.
The voyageur dollar is a coin of Canada that was struck for circulation from 1935 through 1986. Until 1968, the coin was composed of 80% silver. A smaller, nickel version for general circulation was struck from 1968 through 1986. In 1987, the coin was replaced by the loonie. Like all of Canada's discontinued coins, the voyageur dollar coins remain legal tender.
One of the most profitable aspects of the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) is its numismatic product line. The first numismatic coin from the RCM was arguably the 1935 dollar commemorating the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty King George V. Though intended for circulation, it was the first Canadian coin commemorating an event. The decision to issue this coin was made in October 1934 by then-Prime Minister R.B. Bennett. There were economic and patriotic motivations for the release of a silver dollar, including a hope to boost the silver mining industry. In future years, the silver dollar would have a more emotional meaning for many Canadians because it was also the first coin to have the Voyageur motif on its reverse.
Since the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, the Royal Canadian Mint has struck Summer and Winter Olympic coins to mark Games held in Canada.
By 1954, a new trend was beginning to emerge for the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association as annual meetings evolved into annual conventions. Working with the Toronto Coin Club as host, the first such convention was held in Toronto in 1954. The conventions offered an agenda of educational forums, bourse activity, competitive exhibits with awards to the winners, and a closing banquet, with the highlight being a special guest speaker.. It was also in 1954 that the association issued its first ever medal to commemorate the event. The tradition of an annual convention and a convention medal continues to this very day.
Commemorative coins of Canada are coins issued by the Royal Canadian Mint to commemorate significant persons, special events, and anniversaries.
The Canadian silver dollar was first issued by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1935 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V. The coin's reverse design was sculpted by Emanuel Hahn and portrays a voyageur and a person of Indigenous descent paddling a birch-bark canoe. The faint lines in the background represent the Northern Lights. The voyageur design was used on the dollar until 1986. It was then replaced with the 1987 Canadian 1-dollar coin. 1967 marked the end of the silver dollar as a business strike, or a coin issued for circulation. After 1967, the dollar coin was made of nickel, except for non-circulating commemorative issues for the collector market, which continue to contain silver.
Although the first Olympic coin can be traced back to 480 BC, the modern Olympics did not see its first commemoratives until 1951. The original concept of Olympic coins was that the Greeks believed that coins brought the general public closer to the Olympic games. The premise was that those who could not attend the games could at least have a tangible souvenir of the event.
The Royal Canadian Mint has made coins with various themes. Most recently, ice hockey has been used for many numismatic releases. The first known ice hockey coin was for the 1988 Winter Olympics. Issued on February 25, 1986, the coin featured a goalie on the coin. Edge lettering was also used for the coin, the first time that it was used on silver coins.
Yvon Gariepy was the President of the Royal Canadian Mint from 1975 to 1981. In later years, he worked for Canada Post. Mr. Gariepy was a professional member of the Order of Engineers of Quebec, Professional Corporation of Urbanists of Quebec, Canadian Institute of Planners and the Institute of the Public Administration of Canada.
Starting in 1997, the Royal Canadian Mint started to sell hockey medallions to the public. To commemorate the induction of Mario Lemieux in the Hockey Hall of Fame, a set was issued honouring all three inductees. One set was issued in Sterling Silver while another was issued in Nickel. The success of the release led to future issues.