 | This article needs to be updated.(January 2013) |
| This article needs to be updated.(January 2013) |
Unless an obverse design artist is noted, the obverse of all Canadian coins since 2003 features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
The Royal Canadian Mint issued two different specimen sets. One set had a variant dollar in its set, while the other set had a variant two dollar coin.
Among the many commemorative 25 cent coins which didn't have the Queen on the reverse were:
| Year | Theme | Diameter (mm) | Weight (g) | Artist | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | American goldfinch [1] | 35 | 12.61 | Arnold Nogy | 14,000 | $24.95 |
| 2010 | Blue jay [1] | 35 | 12.61 | Arnold Nogy | 14,000 | $24.95 |
| 2011 | Barn swallow [1] | 35 | 12.61 | Arnold Nogy | 14,000 | $25.95 |
| 2011 | Black-capped chickadee [1] | 35 | 12.61 | Arnold Nogy | 14,000 | $25.95 |
| 2012 | Evening grosbeak [1] | 35 | ? | Arnold Nogy | 20,000 | $29.95 |
| 2012 | Rose-breasted grosbeak [1] | 35 | 12.61 | Arnold Nogy | 20,000 | $29.95 |
| 2013 | American robin [1] | 35 | ? | Trevor Tennant | 17,500 | $29.95 |
| 2013 | Barn owl [1] | 35 | ? | Trevor Tennant | 17,500 | $29.95 |
| 2014 | Eastern meadowlark [2] | 35 | ? | Tony Bianco | 17,500 | $29.95 |
| 2014 | Scarlet tanager [3] | 35 | ? | Pierre Leduc | 17,500 | $29.95 |
| Year | Theme | Diameter (mm) | Weight (g) | Artist | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Mallard [4] | 35 | ? | Trevor Tennant | 17,500 | $29.95 |
| 2013 | Wood duck [5] | 35 | ? | Trevor Tennant | 17,500 | $29.95 |
| 2014 | Northern pintail [6] | 35 | ? | Trevor Tennant | 17,500 | $29.95 |
| Year | Theme | Diameter (mm) | Weight (g) | Artist | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai | 35 | 13.8 | Julius T. Csotonyi | 25,000 | $29.95 |
| 2012 | Quetzalcoatlus | 35 | 13.8 | Julius T. Csotonyi | 30,000 | $29.95 |
| 2013 | Tylosaurus Pembinensis | 35 | 13.8 | Julius T. Csotonyi | 30,000 | $29.95 |
| 2014 | Tiktaalik | 35 | 13.8 | Julius T. Csotonyi | 30,000 | $29.95 |
| Year | Theme | Diameter (mm) | Weight (g) | Artist | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Tulip with Ladybug | 35 | 12.6 | Cosme Saffioti | 20,000 | $24.95 |
| 2012 | Aster with Bumble Bee [9] | 35 | 12.61 | Maurice Gervais | 20,000 | $29.95 |
| 2013 | Purple Coneflower and Eastern Tailed Blue Butterfly [10] | 35 | 12.61 | Maurice Gervais | 17,500 | $29.95 |
| 2014 | Water-lily and Leopard Frog [11] | 35 | 12.61 | Maurice Gervais | 17,500 | $29.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Diameter (mm) | Weight (g) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Ghost Bride [12] | Cupronickel | 35 | 0.5 | 15,000 | $29.95 | |
| 2015 | The Brakeman [13] | Cupronickel | 35 | 0.5 | 15,000 | $29.95 | |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | RCMP | Janet Griffin Scott | 14,000 | $109.95 |
The Canadian $1 "Loonie" is minted in its regular version, available in the standard Proof, Proof-Like and Special Specimen sets, and it is also minted in various other Commemorative versions (shown below), available in Special Proof-Like sets, and the regular Specimen sets.
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Northern harrier - specimen set [1] | Arnold Nogy | 35,000 | $49.95 |
| 2010 | Olympic Lucky Loonie - proof-like set [1] | |||
| 2010 | Canadian Navy - | |||
| 2010 | Saskatchewan Roughriders | |||
| 2011 | Great gray owl - specimen set [1] | 35,000 | ||
| 2011 | Parks Canada - special proof-like set [1] | |||
| 2012 | Loonie 25th Anniversary - specimen set [1] | 35,000 | ||
| 2012 | Olympic Lucky Loonie - proof-like set [1] | |||
| 2012 | 100th Grey Cup | |||
| 2013 | Blue winged teal look - specimen set [1] | 50,000 | ||
| 2014 | Ferruginous hawk loon - specimen set [1] | 50,000 | ||
| 2014 | Olympic Lucky Loonie - proof-like set [1] | |||
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage (proof) | Issue price (proof) | Mintage (BU) | Issue price (BU) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Centennial, Canadian Navy [1] | Yves Berube | 50,000 | $52.95 | 30,000 | $46.95 | sold individually |
| 2010 | Centennial, Canadian Navy - Proof Set [1] | Yves Berube | 55,000 | $109.95 | N/A | N/A | Proof Silver Dollar has selective gold plating; all coins in set are 92.5% silver, except $1 and 1 cent |
| 2011 | Centennial, Parks Canada [1] | Luc Normandin | 40,000 | $55.95 | 25,000 | $49.95 | sold individually |
| 2011 | Centennial, Parks Canada - Proof Set [1] | Luc Normandin | 45,000 | $114.95 | N/A | N/A | Proof Silver Dollar has selective gold plating; all coins in set are 92.5% silver, except $1 and 1 cent |
| 2012 | 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 [1] | Ardell Bourgeois | 40,000 | $59.95 | 25,000 | $54.95 | sold individually |
| 2012 | 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 - Silver Dollar Proof Set [1] | Ardell Bourgeois | 40,000 | $99.95 | N/A | N/A | Only the Silver Dollar is 99.99% silver in this set |
| 2012 | 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 - Fine Silver Proof Set [1] | Ardell Bourgeois | 20,000 | $224.95 | N/A | N/A | Proof Silver Dollar has selective gold plating; all coins in set are 99.99% silver |
| 2013 | Centennial of the Canadian Arctic Expedition [1] | Bonnie Ross | 40,000 | $59.95 | 20,000 | $54.95 | sold individually |
| 2013 | Centennial of the Canadian Arctic Expedition - Silver Dollar Proof Set [1] | Bonnie Ross | 20,000 | $229.95 | N/A | N/A | Only the Silver Dollar is 99.99% silver in this set |
| 2013 | Centennial of the Canadian Arctic Expedition - Fine Silver Proof Set [1] | Bonnie Ross | 20,000 | $229.95 | N/A | N/A | Proof Silver Dollar has selective gold plating; all coins in set are 99.99% silver |
| 2014 | Centennial of the Declaration of the 1st World War [1] | Bonnie Ross | 40,000 | $59.95 | 20,000 | $54.95 | sold individually |
| 2014 | Centennial of the Declaration of the 1st World War - Silver Dollar Proof Set [1] | Bonnie Ross | 30,000 | $99.95 | N/A | N/A | Only the Silver Dollar is 99.99% silver in this set |
| 2014 | Centennial of the Declaration of the 1st World War - Fine Silver Proof Set [1] | Bonnie Ross | 25,000 | $229.95 | N/A | N/A | Proof Silver Dollar has selective gold plating; all coins in set are 99.99% silver |
| Year | Theme | Composition | Weight | Finish | Artist | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75th Anniversary of Voyageur dollar [1] | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 25.175 grams | Frosted relief on a proof-like field | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 7,500 | 69.95 |
| 2010 | 75th Anniversary of Voyageur dollar - Limited Edition Proof Set [1] | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 25.175 grams | Frosted relief on a proof-like field | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 5,000 | 159.95 |
The Canadian $2 "Toonie" is minted in its regular version, available in the standard Proof, Proof-Like and Specimen sets, and it is also minted in a Commemorative version (shown below), available in Special Specimen sets.
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Young lynx - special edition specimen set [1] | Christie Paquet | 15,000 | $49.95 |
| 2011 | Baby elk - special edition specimen set [1] | Christie Paquet | 15,000 | $49.95 |
| 2012 | Wolf cubs - special edition specimen set [1] | Christie Paquet | 15,000 | $49.95 |
| 2013 | Black bear cubs - special edition specimen set [1] | Christie Paquet | 15,000 | $49.95 |
| 2014 | Rabbits - special edition specimen set [1] | Christie Paquet | 15,000 | $49.95 |
| 2015 | Baby raccoons - special edition specimen set [14] | Clinton Jammer | 15,000 | $49.95 |
Three Dollars
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Composition | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Return of the Tyee [15] | Jody Broomfield | 15,000 | 99.99% pure silver | $54.95 |
| 2010 | Barn Owl (square coin) | Jason Bouwman | 15,000 | gold-plated sterling silver (92.5% silver) | unknown |
| 2014 | Spider and Web | Yves Berube | 10,000 | 99.99% pure silver | unknown |
Four Dollars
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Composition | Weight | Diameter | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Dromaeosaurus (4th issue of Giants of Prehistory) [15] | Kerri Burnett | 20,000 | 99.99% pure silver | 15.87g | 34mm | $42.95 |
| 2010 | Euoplocephalus tutus (5th issue of Giants of Prehistory) [1] | Kerri Burnett | 13,000 | 99.99% pure silver | 15.87g | 34mm | $49.95 |
| 2012 | Sir Isaac Brock (2nd issue of The War of 1812 Series) [1] | Bonnie Ross | 10,000 | 99.99% pure silver | 7.96g | 27mm | $49.95 |
| 2012 | Tecumseh (3rd issue of The War of 1812 Series) [1] | Bonnie Ross | 10,000 | 99.99% pure silver | 7.96g | 27mm | $49.95 |
| 2013 | Charles de Salaberry (4th issue of The War of 1812 Series) [1] | Bonnie Ross | 10,000 | 99.99% pure silver | 7.96g | 27mm | $49.95 |
| 2013 | Laura Secord (5th issue of The War of 1812 Series) [1] | Bonnie Ross | 10,000 | 99.99% pure silver | 7.96g | 27mm | $49.95 |
| Year | Theme | Diameter (mm) | Weight (g) | Artist | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Full Buck Moon [17] | 28.0 | 8.5 | John Mantha | 7,500 | $121.95 |
| 2012 | Full Hunter's Moon [18] | 28.0 | 8.5 | John Mantha | 7,500 | $121.95 |
| 2013 | Full Wolf Moon [19] | 28.0 | 8.5 | John Mantha | 7,500 | $121.95 |
| 2013 | Full Pink Moon [20] | 28.0 | 8.5 | John Mantha | 7,500 | $121.95 |
| Year | Theme | Diameter (mm) | Weight (g) | Artist | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Deer | 22.9 | 36.0 | Darlene Gait | 10,000 | $69.95 |
| 2013 | Bison | 22.9 | 36.0 | Darlene Gait | 10,000 | $69.95 |
| 2014 | Hunting in Harmony | 22.9 | 36.0 | Darlene Gait | 10,000 | $69.95 |
| Year | Theme | Diameter (mm) | Weight (g) | Artist | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Canadian Bank of Commerce Bank Note Design | 36.07 | 23.17 | 8,500 | $69.95 | |
| 2014 | Saint George Slaying the Dragon | 36 | 23 | 8,500 | $69.95 | |
| 2014 | Lion on the Mountain [23] | 36.07 | 23.17 | 8,500 | $69.95 | |
| 2015 | Canadian Bank Note Vignette [24] | 36.07 | 23.17 | 8,500 | $69.95 | |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Diameter (mm) | Weight (g) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Tulip [25] | Bert Liverance | 99.9% silver with Niobium core | 28.0 | 9.0 | 6,000 | $139.95 |
| 2014 | Rose [26] | Bert Liverance | 99.9% silver with Niobium core | 28.0 | 9.0 | 6,000 | $139.95 |
| 2014 | Poinsettia [27] | Bert Liverance | 99.9% silver with Niobium core | 28.0 | 9.0 | 6,000 | $139.95 |
Eight dollars
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Maple of Strength [1] | Simon Ng (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse) | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 8,888 | $88.88 | 2nd in the Maple Leaf Hologram Series |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Mallard [28] | Trevor Tennant | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 10,000 | $69.95 |
| 2013 | Wood Duck [29] | Trevor Tennant | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 10,000 | $69.95 |
| 2014 | Pintail [30] | Trevor Tennant | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 10,000 | $69.95 |
| 2014 | Harlequin [31] | Trevor Tennant | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 10,000 | $69.95 |
| 2015 | Cinnamon Teal [32] | Denis Mayer Jr. | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 10,000 | $69.95 |
| 2016 | Canvasback [33] | Glen Scrimshaw | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 10,000 | $69.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Twelve-Spotted Skimmer Dragonfly [34] | Celia Godkin | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 10,000 | $79.95 |
| 2014 | Green Darner Dragonfly [35] | Celia Godkin | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 10,000 | $79.95 |
| 2015 | The Pygmy Snaketail [36] | Celia Godkin | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 10,000 | $79.95 |
This 6-coin set was available in a subscription that included a red wooden canoe-shaped holder.
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Wondrous West | Greg Banning | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 20,000 | $44.95 |
| 2015 | Splendid Surroundings | Greg Banning | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 20,000 | $44.95 |
| 2015 | Magnificent Mountains | Greg Banning | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 20,000 | $44.95 |
| 2015 | Serene Scene | Greg Banning | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 20,000 | $44.95 |
| 2015 | Mirror, Mirror | Greg Banning | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 20,000 | $44.95 |
| 2015 | Exquisite Ending | Greg Banning | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 20,000 | $44.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Windsurfing [38] | Ken Ryan | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 20,000 | $44.95 |
| 2015 | Whitewater Rafting [39] | Ken Ryan | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 20,000 | $44.95 |
| 2015 | Mountain Biking [40] | Ken Ryan | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 20,000 | $44.95 |
| 2015 | Ice Climbing [41] | Ken Ryan | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 20,000 | $44.95 |
| 2015 | Dog Sledding [42] | Ken Ryan | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 20,000 | $44.95 |
These coins were available as an 8-coin subscription set that included a collector's case
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Tweety Bird:"I Tawt I Taw a Putty Tat!" [44] | Warner Bros. | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 30,000 | $49.95 |
| 2015 | Sylvester the Cat:"Suffering Succotash!" [45] | Warner Bros. | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 30,000 | $49.95 |
| 2015 | Marvin the Martian:"Where's the Kaboom?" [46] | Warner Bros. | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 30,000 | $49.95 |
| 2015 | Road Runner | Warner Bros. | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 30,000 | $49.95 |
| 2015 | Wile E. Coyote | Warner Bros. | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 30,000 | $49.95 |
| 2015 | Daffy Duck | Warner Bros. | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 30,000 | $49.95 |
| 2015 | Bugs Bunny | Warner Bros. | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 30,000 | $49.95 |
| 2015 | That's All Folks | Warner Bros. | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 30,000 | $49.95 |
These coins were available as a 6-coin subscription set that included a collector's case
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Go Canada, Go! (Coloured) | Greg Banning | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 15,000 | $59.95 |
| 2015 | The Kicker | Greg Banning | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 15,000 | $54.95 |
| 2015 | The Goalie | Greg Banning | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 15,000 | $54.95 |
| 2015 | Heading the Ball | Greg Banning | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 15,000 | $54.95 |
| 2015 | Celebration | Greg Banning | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 15,000 | $54.95 |
| 2015 | Canada Welcomes The World (Coloured) | Greg Banning | 99.99% silver | 15.87 | 34 | 15,000 | $59.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Weight (grams) | Mintage | Issue price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75th anniversary of first Canadian bank notes [1] | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 15.87 | 7,500 | $54.95 | The reverse design is a reproduction of the design that appeared on the original 1935 $10 bank note; a seated woman surrounded by a variety of farm produce to symbolize the harvest. |
| 2012 | HMS Shannon (1st issue of The War of 1812 Series) [1] | Bonnie Ross | 15.87 | 10,000 | $64.95 | Figurehead from HMS Shannon's bow featured as a gold-plated cameo. The other issues are under the Four Dollars section. |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Maple of Happiness [1] | Simon Ng | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,888 | $98.88 | 3rd in the Maple Leaf Hologram Series |
| 2012 | Maple of Good Fortune [1] | Three Degrees Creative Group | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,888 | $98.88 | 4th in the Maple Leaf Hologram Series |
| 2013 | Maple of Peace [1] | Simon Ng | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,888 | $98.88 | 5th in the Maple Leaf Hologram Series |
| 2014 | Maple of Longevity [1] | Simon Ng | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,888 | $98.88 | 6th in the Maple Leaf Hologram Series |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Voyageurs | John Mantha | 99.99% silver | 23.17 | 36.07 | 15,000 | $54.95 |
| 2014 | The Gold Rush | John Mantha | 99.99% silver | 23.17 | 36.07 | 15,000 | $54.95 |
| 2014 | The Arctic Expedition | John Mantha | 99.99% silver | 23.17 | 36.07 | 15,000 | $54.95 |
| 2015 | The West Coast Exploration | John Mantha | 99.99% silver | 23.17 | 36.07 | 15,000 | $54.95 |
| 2015 | Pioneering Mapmakers | John Mantha | 99.99% silver | 23.17 | 36.07 | 15,000 | $54.95 |
| 2015 | The Wild Rivers Exploration | John Mantha | 99.99% silver | 23.17 | 36.07 | 15,000 | $54.95 |
| 2015 | Building the Canadian Pacific Railway | John Mantha | 99.99% silver | 23.17 | 36.07 | 15,000 | $54.95 |
| 2015 | Scientific Exploration | John Mantha | 99.99% silver | 23.17 | 36.07 | 15,000 | $54.95 |
| 2015 | Space Exploration | John Mantha | 99.99% silver | 23.17 | 36.07 | 15,000 | $54.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Water lily [49] | Claudio D'Angelo | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 10,000 | $104.95 |
| 2011 | Wild rose [50] | Margaret Best | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 10,000 | $109.95 |
| 2012 | Rhododendron [51] | Claudio D'Angelo | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 10,000 | $119.95 |
| 2013 | Blue flag iris [52] | Celia Godkin | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 10,000 | $119.95 |
| 2014 | Red trillium [53] | Margaret Best | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 10,000 | $119.95 |
| 2015 | Black-eyed susan [54] | Laurie Koss | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 10,000 | $119.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Canadian maple canopy (spring) - 1st in series [1] | Emily Damstra | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,500 | $99.95 |
| 2013 | Canadian maple canopy (autumn) - 2nd in series [1] | Margaret Best | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,500 | $99.95 |
| 2014 | Canadian maple canopy (Spring) - 3rd in series [1] | Margaret Best | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,500 | $99.95 |
| 2014 | Canadian maple canopy (Autumn Allure) - 4th in series [1] | Emily Damstra | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,500 | $99.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Tulip with Ladybug [56] | Cosme Saffioti (reverse), Giuliano Donnagio (Murano glass element) | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 5,000 | $139.95 |
| 2012 | Aster with Bumble Bee [57] | Cosme Saffioti (reverse), Giuliano Donnagio (Murano glass element) | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 10,000 | $139.95 |
| 2013 | Purple Coneflower with Venetian Glass Butterfly [58] | Maurice Gervais (reverse), Giuliano Donnagio (Murano glass element) | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 10,000 | $149.95 |
| 2014 | Water-lily and Venetian Glass Leopard Frog [59] | Maurice Gervais (reverse), Giuliano Donnagio (Murano glass element) | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 12,500 | $149.95 |
| 2015 | Venetian Glass Turtle with Broadleaf Arrowhead Flower [60] | Maurice Gervais (reverse), Giuliano Donnagio (Murano glass element) | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 12,500 | $149.95 |
| 2016 | Venetian Glass Snail [61] | Maurice Gervais (reverse), Giuliano Donnagio (Murano glass element) | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 12,500 | $149.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Stormy Weather, Georgian Bay (FH Varley) [63] | FH Varley | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,000 | $89.95 |
| 2012 | Nova Scotia Fishing Village (Arthur Lismer) [64] | Arthur Lismer | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,000 | $89.95 |
| 2012 | Houses Cobalt (Franklin Carmichael) [65] | Franklin Carmichael | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,000 | $89.95 |
| 2013 | Toronto Street Winter Morning (Lawren S. Harris) [66] | Lawren S. Harris | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,000 | $89.95 |
| 2013 | Guardian of the Gorge (Franz Johnston) [67] | Franz Johnson | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,000 | $89.95 |
| 2013 | Sumacs (JEH MacDonald) [68] | J.E.H. MacDonald | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,000 | $89.95 |
| 2013 | Saint-Tite-des-Caps (AY Jackson) [69] | A.Y. Jackson | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,000 | $89.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Fielder [70] | Steve Hepburn | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,500 | $114.95 |
| 2013 | Hitter [71] | Steve Hepburn | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,500 | $114.95 |
| 2013 | Pitcher [72] | Steve Hepburn | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,500 | $114.95 |
| 2013 | Runner [73] | Steve Hepburn | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,500 | $114.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Arctic Fox [74] | Tivadar Bote | 99.99% silver | 28.02 | 40 | 8,500 | $89.95 |
| 2013 | Pronghorn [75] | Laurie McGaw | 99.99% silver | 31.6 | 40 | 8,500 | $89.95 |
| 2013 | Wolverine [76] | Tivadar Bote | 99.99% silver | 31.6 | 40 | 8,500 | $89.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Canadian Tiger Swallowtail [77] | Celia Godkin | 99.99% silver | 28.02 | 40 | 10,000 | $99.95 |
| 2014 | Red Spotted Purple [78] | Celia Godkin | 99.99% silver | 31.83 | 40 | 10,000 | $99.95 |
| 2015 | Giant Sulphur [79] | Celia Godkin | 99.99% silver | 31.83 | 40 | 10,000 | $99.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 75 Years of Superman | Jim Lee, DC Comics | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 10,000 | $109.75 |
| 2014 | Superman™ Comic Book Covers | DC Comics | 99.99% silver | 15.87 23.17 31.39 | 23 36.07 38 | 10,000 | $69.96 $89.95 $109.95 |
| 2015 | Superman™ Comic Book Covers | Warner Bros. | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 10,000 | $109.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bathygnathus Borealis [89] | Julius Csotonyi | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,500 | $89.95 |
| 2014 | Scutellosaurus [90] | Julius Csotonyi | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,500 | $89.95 |
| 2014 | Xenoceratops Foremostensis [91] | Julius Csotonyi | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,500 | $89.95 |
| 2015 | Albertosaurus [92] | Julius Csotonyi | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,500 | $89.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Woolly Mammoth [93] | Michael Skrepnick | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,500 | $89.95 |
| 2015 | American Scimitar Sabre-Tooth Cat [94] | Julius Csotonyi | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,500 | $89.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Great Hare [95] | Nathalie Bertin | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,500 | $109.95 |
| 2014 | Howling Wolf [96] | Nathalie Bertin | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,500 | $109.95 |
| 2015 | The Raven [97] | Nathalie Bertin | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,500 | $109.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Autumn Bliss [1] | Tony Bianco | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,500 | $99.95 |
| 2014 | Autumn Falls [98] | Tony Bianco | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,500 | $99.95 |
| 2015 | Autumn Express [99] | Jacky MacDonald | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,500 | $99.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Holiday Season with Venetian Glass Candy Cane [100] | Maurice Gervais (coin), Cortella & Ballarin s.n.c. (candy cane) | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 10,000 | $149.95 |
| 2014 | Venetian Glass Snowman [101] | Julius Csotonyi | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 10,000 | $149.95 |
| 2016 | Venetian Glass Angel [102] | Julius Csotonyi | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 10,000 | $149.95 |
| 2017 | Murano Snow-Covered Tree [103] | Tony Bianco | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,000 | $152.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Lake Superior [105] | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 10,000 | $114.95 | |
| 2014 | Lake Ontario [106] | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 10,000 | $114.95 | |
| 2014 | Lake Erie [107] | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 10,000 | $114.95 | |
| 2015 | Lake Michigan [108] | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 10,000 | $114.95 | |
| 2015 | Lake Huron [109] | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 10,000 | $114.95 | |
All coins in the series feature edge lettering spelling the name of the vessel.
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | RMS Empress of Ireland [110] | John Horton | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,000 | $109.95 |
| 2015 | Franklin's Lost Expedition [111] | John Horton | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,000 | $109.95 |
| 2015 | S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald [112] | John Horton | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,000 | $109.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Catch | Lauren Crawshaw | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 6,500 | $99.95 |
| 2015 | Togetherness | Lauren Crawshaw | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 6,500 | $99.95 |
| 2015 | Family | Lauren Crawshaw | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 6,500 | $99.95 |
| 2015 | The Battle | Lauren Crawshaw | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 6,500 | $99.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Transcontinental Railroad [113] | David A. Oram, Sir E.B. MacKennal (obverse) | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,500 | $89.95 |
| 2015 | Canada's First Submarines [114] | Yves Bérubé | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,500 | $89.95 |
| 2015 | British Commonwealth Air Training Program [115] | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,500 | $89.95 | |
| Patrol Against U-Boats [116] | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,500 | $89.95 | ||
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Mount Fuji & The Canadian Rockies [117] | Trevor Tennant | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,500 | $89.95 |
| 2015 | Wood Buffalo National Park and Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries [118] | Lauren Crawshaw | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,500 | $89.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Battle of Neuve-Chapelle [119] | Joel Kimmel, Sir E.B. MacKennal (obverse) | 99.99% silver with selective gold plating | 31.39 | 38 | 10,000 | $109.95 |
| 2015 | The Second Battle of Ypres [120] | Silvia Pecota, Sir E.B. MacKennal (obverse) | 99.99% silver with selective gold plating | 31.39 | 38 | 10,000 | $109.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Battle of Britain [121] | Ardell Bourgeois, T. H. Paget (obverse) | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 10,000 | $89.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4-Coin Subscription and Wrist Watch Set [122]
| Warner Bros. | 99.99% silver | 31.83 | 40 | 12,500 | $109.95/coin |
| 2015 | Merrie Melodies (with ACME Crate) [123] | Warner Bros. | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 12,500 | $109.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bighorn Sheep [124] | Maurade Baynton | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 6,500 | $99.95 |
| 2015 | Misty Morning Mule Deer [125] | Trevor Tennant | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 6,500 | $99.95 |
| 2015 | Majestic Elk [126] | Maurade Baynton | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 6,500 | $99.95 |
| 2015 | Imposing Alpha Wolf [127] | Maurade Baynton | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 6,500 | $99.95 |
| 2016 | Snowy Owl [128] | Douglas Laird | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 6,500 | $99.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Carolinian Tulip-Tree [129] | Julius Csotonyi | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,500 | $99.95 |
| 2015 | Coast Shore Pine [130] | Margaret Best | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,500 | $99.95 |
| 2015 | Columbian Yew Tree [131] | Julius Csotonyi | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,500 | $99.95 |
| 2015 | Boreal Balsam Poplar [132] | Margaret Best | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,500 | $99.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Summer Storm [133] | Tony Bianco and Arnold Nogy | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,000 | $99.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Rockies [134] | Stéphanie Gauvin | 99.99% silver | 31.83 | 40 | 7,500 | $99.95 |
| The Lake | 99.99% silver | 31.83 | 40 | 7,500 | $99.95 | ||
| Après-ski | 99.99% silver | 31.83 | 40 | 7,500 | $99.95 | ||
| Hiking | 99.99% silver | 31.83 | 40 | 7,500 | $99.95 | ||
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Star Gazing [135] | Loïc Beaumont-Tremblay | 99.99% silver | 31.83 | 40 | 8,500 | $149.95 |
A series of commemorative silver coins was introduced in 2011. The coins in this series were sold at their face value of twenty Canadian dollars. They have a specimen finish and are .9999 pure silver, weighing 7.96 grams. The coins were sold by the Mint encapsulated in hard plastic and included a certificate of authenticity. With each release, the Royal Canadian Mint redirected the domain 20for20.ca to the latest coin in the series. In 2012, the third coin in the series became available for order, and a subscription program was introduced allowing customers to purchase the next two coins of the series whose designs had yet to be announced. The first coin of the subscription commemorated the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II and the second commemorated the end of production of the Canadian Penny, both occurring in 2012. Notably, the Diamond Jubilee coin bears a unique reverse design depicting a younger Queen compared to the rest of the coins in the series. A fourth coin was released in 2012 during the holiday season and bore a stylized reindeer on the reverse. The series continued into 2013 with a coin commemorating hockey and another depicting a wolf.
| Year | Number | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | Maple Leaf (not officially named) | Cosme Saffioti | 200,000 | $20.00 |
| 2011 | 2 | Canoe | Jason Bouwman | 250,000 | $20.00 |
| 2012 | 3 | Polar Bear | Emily S. Damstra | 250,000 | $20.00 |
| 2012 | 4 | Queen's Diamond Jubilee | Laurie McGaw | 250,000 | $20.00 |
| 2012 | 5 | Farewell to the Penny | Jesse Koreck | 250,000 | $20.00 |
| 2012 | 6 | Magical Reindeer | Virginia Boulay | 250,000 | $20.00 |
| 2013 | 7 | Hockey | Greg Banning | 250,000 | $20.00 |
| 2013 | 8 | Wolf | Glen Loates | 250,000 | $20.00 |
| 2013 | 9 | Iceberg | Emily S. Damstra | 225,000 | $20.00 |
| 2013 | 10 | Santa Claus | Jesse Koreck | 225,000 | $20.00 |
| 2014 | 11 | Canada Goose | Trevor Tennant | 225,000 | $20.00 |
| 2014 | 12 | Bobcat | Ken Ryan | 225,000 | $20.00 |
| 2014 | 13 | Summertime | John Mantha | 200,000 | $20.00 |
| 2014 | 14 | Snowman | Jesse Koreck | 200,000 | $20.00 |
| 2015 | 15 | 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag (1st Colour Coin. Face Value $25) | Julius Csotonyi | 225,000 | $25.00 |
| 2015 | 16 | FIFA Women's World Cup | Joel Kimmel | 200,000 | $20.00 |
| 2015 | 17 | Bugs Bunny | Warner Bros. Ent Inc. | 350,000 | $20.00 |
| 2015 | 18 | Superman | DC Comics | 350,000 | $20.00 |
| 2015 | 19 | Gingerbread Man | Chris and Rosina Reid | 200,000 | $20.00 |
| 2016 | 20 | Winter Fun (2nd Colour Coin. Face Value $25) | Jesse Koreck | 200,000 | $25.00 |
| 2016 | 21 | Tyrannosaurus Rex | Julius Csotonyi | 300,000 | $20.00 |
| 2016 | 22 | Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice | DC Comics | 300,000 | $20.00 |
| 2016 | 23 | Star Trek: Enterprise | 300,000 | $20.00 | |
| 2016 | 24 | True North (3rd Colour Coin. Face Value $25) | Trevor Tennant | 250,000 | $25.00 |
| 2016 | 25 | Woodland Elf (4th Colour Coin. Face Value $25) | Jesse Koreck | 275,000 | $25.00 |
The $20 for $20 coin program was launched in 2011 as a "low-risk" way to bring in new collectors of Royal Canadian Mint products. It was initially a success as 4.2 million coins were minted and as the Mint booked profits based on estimated seigniorage ($20 face value less the value of its silver content of 0.256 troy ounce) on coins that won't be redeemed for face value. But as the price of silver has dramatically fallen from 2011 to 2016, massive amounts of the $20 coins were returned, for which the Mint must refund the fixed $20 face value in exchange for a coin whose bullion price has dropped since issue. The refunds intensified further amidst public concerns on these coins' exchangeability for face value. [136] [137]
The Mint was therefore stung with "negative seigniorage" losses reversing seigniorage gains booked when those coins were issued. Employee bonuses were cancelled in 2016, the program was discontinued, and the Mint had to write down the value of $65.5-million worth of Winnipeg plant improvements upon recognizing it cannot realize profits on similar programs into the future. The Mint has declared that there's no plan to place an expiry date on redemptions of these coins.
This series was also available as a subscription and came with a wooden collector's box.
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Beaver [138] | Pierre Leduc | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,500 | $89.95 |
| 2013 | The Polar Bear [139] | Pierre Leduc | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,500 | $89.95 |
| 2013 | The Wolf [140] | Pierre Leduc | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,500 | $89.95 |
| 2013 | The Caribou [141] | Pierre Leduc | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,500 | $89.95 |
| 2013 | The Orca [142] | Pierre Leduc | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,500 | $89.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Igloo [143] | Yves Bérubé | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,500 | $89.95 |
| 2014 | Skiing Canada's Slopes [144] | Kendra Dixson | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,500 | $89.95 |
| 2014 | Under The Maple Tree [145] | Claudio D'Angelo | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,500 | $89.95 |
| 2014 | Cowboy in the Canadian Rockies [146] | Bernie Brown | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,500 | $89.95 |
| 2014 | The Arctic Fox and the Northern Lights [147] | Julius Csotonyi | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,500 | $89.95 |
Not only did the coins glow-in-the-dark, but so did the outer boxes. When the packaging was placed together, the design formed the pattern of The Big Dipper.
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Quest [148] | Cyril Assiniboine | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 7,500 | $104.95 |
| 2015 | The Wounded Bear [149] | Cyril Assiniboine | 99.99% silver | 31.83 | 40 | 7,500 | $104.95 |
| 2015 | The Great Ascent [150] | Cyril Assiniboine | 99.99% silver | 31.83 | 40 | 7,500 | $104.95 |
| 2015 | The Eternal Pursuit [151] | Cyril Assiniboine | 99.99% silver | 31.83 | 40 | 7,500 | $104.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Grandmother Moon Mask (Ultra High Relief) [152] | Richard Cochrane | 99.99% silver | 30.76 | 36.15 | 6,000 | $149.95 |
| 2014 | Matriarch Moon Mask (Ultra High Relief) [153] | Carol Young | 99.99% silver | 30.76 | 36.15 | 6,000 | $149.95 |
| 2015 | Singing Moon Mask 3-coin set (Ultra High Relief) [154]
| Andy Everson | 99.99% silver | 30.76 | 36.07 | 3,000 | $359.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Wayne and Walter Gretzky [155] | Glen Green | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 19,999 | $99.95 |
| 2013 | Canada: An Allegory [156] | Laurie McGaw | 99.99% silver | 31.39 | 38 | 8,500 | $89.95 |
| 2014 | Christmas Ornament (Ultra High Relief) [157] | Three Degrees Creative Group | 99.99% silver | 30.76 | 36.15 | 6,000 | $129.95 |
| 2014 | Canadian Lynx (Ultra High Relief) [158] | Pierre Leduc | 99.99% silver | 30.76 | 36.15 | 6,000 | $149.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Looney Tunes™ Classic Scenes [159]
| Warner Bros. | 99.99% silver | 62.67 | 54 | 5,000 | $189.95/coin |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Polar Bear | Emily Damstra | 100,000 | $50.00 |
| 2014 | Snowy Owl | Trevor Tennant | 90,000 | $50.00 |
| 2015 | Beaver | Emily Damstra | 100,000 | $50.00 |
| 2016 | Hare | Emily Damstra | 90,000 | $50.00 |
| Year | Theme | Diameter (mm) | Artist | Mintage | Issue price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75th anniversary of first Canadian banknotes | 65.25 | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 2,000 | $389.95 | The design is a reproduction of the image that was on the original 1935 $50 bank note; a seated woman with elements of radio broadcasting to symbolize modern inventions. |
In May 2013 the mint offered the first coin in this series depicting a bison. The coin has a face value of $100 and was sold for $100, analogous to the $20 for $20 series that began in 2011. The coin has a weight of 31.6 g and is 99.99% fine silver, minted with a matte proof finish.
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bison | Claudio D’Angelo | 50,000 | $100.00 |
| 2014 | Bighorn Sheep | Claudio D’Angelo | 45,000 | $100.00 |
| 2014 | Bald Eagle | Claudio D’Angelo | 50,000 | $100.00 |
| 2014 | Grizzly Bear | Claudio D’Angelo | 50,000 | $100.00 |
| 2015 | Canadian Horse | Claudio D’Angelo | 45,000 | $100.00 |
| 2015 | Musk Ox | Laurene Spino | 45,000 | $100.00 |
| 2016 | Cougar | Claudio D’Angelo | 50,000 | $100.00 |
| 2016 | Orca | Trevor Tennant | 50,000 | $100.00 |
| 2016 | Elk | Glen Loates | 30,000 | $100.00 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 400th anniversary of discovery of Hudson Bay | John Mantha | 5,000 | $509.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Whooping Crane [160] | Luc Normandin | 99.99% silver | 500 | 85 | 500 | $1,099.95 |
| 2015 | Grey Fox [161] | Laurene Spino | 99.99% silver | 500 | 85 | 500 | $1,099.95 |
| 2015 | Narwhal | 99.99% silver | 500 | 85 | 500 | $1,099.95 | |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Towering Forests [162] | Ellen Cowie | 99.99% silver | 62.69 | 50 | 20,000 | $200.00 |
| 2015 | Coastal Waters [163] | Ellen Cowie | 99.99% silver | 63.07 | 50 | 25,000 | $200.00 |
| 2015 | Rugged Mountains [164] | Steve Hepburn | 99.99% silver | 62.69 | 50 | 25,000 | $200.00 |
| 2016 | Vast Prairies [165] | Luc Normandin | 99.99% silver | 62.69 | 50 | 25,000 | $200.00 |
| 2016 | Arctic [166] | Luc Normandin | 99.99% silver | 62.69 | 50 | 25,000 | $200.00 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Petroleum and oil trade | John Mardon | 4,000 | $849.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | British Columbia [1] | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver (14 karat gold) | 500 | $2249.95 |
| 2010 | New Brunswick [1] | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver (14 karat gold) | 500 | $2429.95 |
| 2011 | Manitoba [1] | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver (14 karat gold) | 500 | $2429.95 |
| 2011 | Nova Scotia [1] | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver (14 karat gold) | 500 | $2649.95 |
| 2012 | Quebec [1] | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver (14 karat gold) | 500 | $2649.95 |
| 2012 | Nunavut [1] | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver (14 karat gold) | 500 | $2649.95 |
| 2013 | Ontario [1] | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver (14 karat gold) | 500 | $2649.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Prairie crocus [1] | Celia Godkin | 99.999% Gold | 1400 | $2599.95 | 13th issue in the series |
| 2011 | Mountain avens [1] | Caren Heine | 99.999% Gold | 1300 | $2799.95 | Last issue in the series |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Diameter (mm) | Weight (grams) | Mintage | Issue price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75th anniversary of first Canadian bank notes [1] | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 60.15 | 156.5 | 200 | $9495.95 | The design is a reproduction of the image that was on the original 1935 $500 bank note; a seated woman holding a sickle surrounded by the fruits of harvest to symbolize fertility. |
| 2013 | HMS Shannon & USS Chesapeake [1] | John Horton | 60 | 156.05 | 200 | $11999.95 | Commemorates a historic battle of the War of 1812. |
| 2013 | An Aboriginal Story [1] | Raymond Weizineau | 60.15 | 156.05 | 100 | $12000.00 | Aboriginal art created by Raymond Weizineau, an Atikamekw nation artist. |
| Year | Theme | Diameter (mm) | Weight (grams) | Artist | Mintage | Issue price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 250th anniversary of the end of the Seven Years' War [167] | 102.1 | 1,000 | Luc Normandin (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse) | 20 | $69,000 | There is also a silver counterpart with face value of $250. |
| Year | Theme | Composition | Weight | Diameter | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Year of the Tiger [1] | Sterling silver | 26.29 grams | 38 mm | 19,888 | $88.88 |
| 2011 | Year of the Rabbit [1] | Sterling silver | 26.29 grams | 38 mm | 19,888 | $98.88 |
| 2012 | Year of the Dragon [169] | Pure silver | 26.7 grams | 38 mm | 48,888 | $98.88 |
| 2013 | Year of the Snake [170] | Pure silver | 26.7 grams | 38 mm | 28,888 | $98.88 |
| 2014 | Year of the Horse [171] | Pure silver | 26.7 grams | 38 mm | 28,888 | $98.88 |
| 2015 | Year of the Goat [172] | Pure silver | 26.7 grams | 38 mm | 18,888 | $98.88 |
| 2016 | Year of the Monkey [173] | Pure silver | 26.7 grams | 38 mm | 18,888 | $98.88 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Weight | Diameter | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Year of the Tiger [1] | Aries Cheung | 9,999 | 31.39g | 38mm | $88.88 |
| 2011 | Year of the Rabbit [1] | Aries Cheung | 9,999 | 31.39g | 38mm | $98.88 |
| 2012 | Year of the Dragon [1] | Aries Cheung | 48,888 | 31.39g | 38mm | $98.88 |
| 2013 | Year of the Snake [1] | N/A | 128,888 | 7.96g | 27mm | $31.95 |
| Year | Theme | Artist | Weight | Diameter | Mintage | Issue price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Year of the Tiger [1] | Aries Cheung | 11.84g | 28mm | 2,500 | $688.88 |
| 2011 | Year of the Rabbit [1] | Aries Cheung | 11.84g | 28mm | 2,500 | $688.88 |
| 2012 | Year of the Dragon [1] | Aries Cheung | 11.84g | 28mm | 2,500 | $688.88 |
| 2013 | Year of the Snake [1] | Aries Cheung | 11.84g | 28mm | 2,500 | $688.88 |
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 quarter, short for quarter dollar, is a Canadian coin worth 25 cents or one-fourth of a Canadian dollar. It is a small, circular coin of silver colour. According to the Royal Canadian Mint, the official name for the coin is the 25-cent piece, but in practice it is usually called a "quarter", much like its American counterpart. In French, it is called a caribou or trente sous. The coin is produced at the Royal Canadian Mint's facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The American Silver Eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the United States.
Britannia coins are British bullion coins issued by the Royal Mint in gold since 1987, in silver since 1997, and in platinum since 2018. The coin patterns feature various depictions of Britannia, a feminine personification of the United Kingdom.
The Kennedy half dollar, first minted in 1964, is a fifty-cent coin currently issued by the United States Mint. Intended as a memorial to the assassinated 35th president of the United States John F. Kennedy, it was authorized by Congress just over a month after his death. Use of existing works by Mint sculptors Gilroy Roberts and Frank Gasparro allowed dies to be prepared quickly, and striking of the new coins began in January 1964.
The Australian Gold Nugget is a gold bullion coin minted by the Perth Mint. The coins have been minted in denominations of 1⁄20 oz, 1⁄10 oz, 1⁄4 oz, 1⁄2 oz, 1 oz, 2 oz, 10 oz, and 1 kg of 24 carat gold. They have legal tender status in Australia and are one of few legal tender bullion gold coins to change their design every year, another being the Chinese Gold Panda. This and their limited annual mintage may, unlike for many other bullion coins, raise their numismatic value over the value of gold used.
The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf (GML) is a gold bullion coin that is issued annually by the Government of Canada. It is produced by the Royal Canadian Mint.
Palladium coins are a form of coinage made out of the rare silver-white transition metal palladium. Palladium is assigned the code XPD by ISO 4217. The first palladium coins were produced in 1966.
The Canadian Silver Maple Leaf is a silver bullion coin that is issued annually by the Government of Canada. 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 American Buffalo, also known as a gold buffalo, is a 24-karat bullion coin first offered for sale by the United States Mint on June 22, 2006, and available for shipment beginning on July 13. The coin follows the design of the Indian Head nickel and has gained its nickname from the American Bison on the reverse side of the design. This was the first time ever that the United States Government has minted pure (.9999) 24-karat gold coins for the public. The coin has a legal tender (face) value of US$50. Due to a combination of the coin's popularity and the tremendous increase in the price of gold since its creation the coin's value has increased considerably in a short time of just a few years. The initial 2006 U.S. Mint price of the proof coin was $800. In 2007 the Mint proof coin was $899.95, $1,410.00 in 2009, and $2,010.00 in 2011.
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.
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.
One of the most highly profitable aspects of the Royal Canadian Mint’s enterprise is in its Numismatic product line. 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.
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.
The Apollo 11 50th Anniversary commemorative coins were issued by the United States Mint in 2019 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first crewed landing on the Moon by Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Consisting of a gold half eagle, two different sizes of silver dollars, and a copper-nickel clad half dollar, each of the four was issued in proof condition, with all but the larger silver dollar also issued in uncirculated. The gold coins were struck at the West Point Mint, the silver at the Philadelphia Mint and the base metal half dollars at the mints in Denver and San Francisco.
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