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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) but in 2006, these two items were now priced at $39.95 and $31.95. At the beginning of the 1990’s, 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.
[edit] Chinese Lunar New Year Coin Series
| Year |
Theme |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
| 2000 |
Year of the Dragon |
Harvey Chan |
88,634 |
$72.88 |
| 2001 |
Year of the Snake |
Harvey Chan |
60,754 |
$78.88 |
| 2002 |
Year of the Horse |
Harvey Chan |
59,395 |
$78.88 |
| 2003 |
Year of the Goat |
Harvey Chan |
53,714 |
$78.88 |
| 2004 |
Year of the Monkey |
Harvey Chan |
46,182 |
$83.88 |
| 2005 |
Year of the Rooster |
Harvey Chan |
44,691 |
$83.88 |
| 2006 |
Year of the Dog |
Harvey Chan |
N/A |
$88.88 |
| 2007 |
Year of the Boar |
Harvey Chan |
48,888 |
$88.88 |
| 2008 |
Year of the Rat |
Harvey Chan |
48,888 |
$88.88 |
| 2009 |
Year of the Ox |
Harvey Chan |
N/A |
N/A |
[edit] Commemorative Silver Dollar Series
| Year |
Theme |
Artist |
Mintage (Proof) |
Issue Price (Proof) |
Mintage (BU) |
Issue Price (BU) |
| 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 |
Discovery of Cobalt |
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 Québec |
Suzanne Duranceau |
65,000 |
$42.95 |
35,000 |
$34.95 |
[edit] Gold Plated Proof Silver Dollars
NOTE: 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 Québec |
Suzanne Duranceau |
60,000 |
$89.95 |
[edit] Numismatic One, Three and Five Cents
One Cent
| Year |
Theme |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
| 2004 |
2003 Annual Report Collectible |
G.E. Kruger-Gray |
10,000 |
$24.95 |
Three Cents
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 |
[edit] Numismatic Ten Cents
| 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 |
[edit] Numismatic 25-cent Pieces
| 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 |
[edit] Oversized 25-cent pieces
| 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 |
[edit] 2005-present
| 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 |
N/A |
19.95 |
Part of Québec Winter Carnival Set |
| 2007 |
Balloons |
N/A |
N/A |
19.95 |
From Birthday Gift Set |
| 2007 |
Fireworks |
N/A |
N/A |
19.95 |
From Congratulations Gift Set |
| 2007 |
Flowers |
N/A |
N/A |
19.95 |
From Wedding Gift Set |
| 2007 |
Maple Leaf |
N/A |
N/A |
19.95 |
From Oh! Canada Gift Set |
| 2007 |
Rattle |
N/A |
N/A |
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 |
[edit] Canada Day
| 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 |
See Note 1 |
| 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. (See Note 2) |
| 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 |
$9.95 |
Featuring MacLean the Mountie |
Packaged with tattoos |
NOTE 1: Regarding the 2002 Canada Day coin, a variant was issued in circulation without any colour. It was presented to new Canadians at their citizenship ceremony during "Celebrate Canada Day" week.[2] These coins were distributed between July and September 2002 with a final mintage of 30,627,000.
NOTE 2: This coin was from the Canada Day Bundle, available with fanny pack, water bottle, and T-Shirt)
[edit] Holiday Coin Set
[edit] NHL coins
| 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 |
N/A |
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 |
N/A |
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 |
N/A |
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 |
N/A |
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 |
N/A |
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 |
N/A |
24.95 |
From Vancouver Canucks Gift Set |
[edit] Canadian Wildlife Series
| 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 |
[edit] Numismatic Fifty-Cent Collections
[edit] Discovering Nature Series
| Year |
Theme |
Artist |
Finish |
Issue Price (For Two Coin Set) |
Total Mintage |
Designs |
| 2000 |
Canada’s Birds of Prey |
Jean-Luc Grondin and Pierre Leduc |
Proof |
$59.95 |
123,628 |
Bald Eagle, Osprey, Great Horned Owl, Red-Tailed Hawk |
[edit] Canadian Sports Series
| 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 |
[edit] Canadian Festivals Series 2001-2003
| 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 |
[edit] Canadian Folklore and Legends Series 2001-2002
| 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 |
[edit] Canadian Floral Collection 2002-present
| 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 |
[edit] Coat of Arms of Canada 2004
| Year |
Theme |
Finish |
Issue Price |
Total Mintage |
| 2004 |
Evolution of Queen’s Effigy |
Proof |
$79.95 |
11,707 |
[edit] 1/25 Ounce Gold 2004-present
| Year |
Butterfly |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
Finish |
| 2004 |
Moose |
N/A |
N/A |
$69.95 |
Proof |
| 2005 |
Voyageur |
N/A |
N/A |
$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 |
[edit] Butterfly Collection 2004-2006
| 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 |
[edit] 60th Anniversary of the end of World War II 2005
| 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 |
[edit] Legends of Hockey 2005
NOTE: All legends sets consisted of four coins with images provided courtesy of the Hockey Hall of Fame
Source:[3]
| Year |
Theme |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
Finish |
| 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 |
Part of Irregular Shaped coins collection |
[edit] Numismatic One, Two and Three Dollars
One Dollar
| Year |
Theme |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
Special Notes |
| 2002 |
Centre Ice Coin |
R.R. Carmichael |
25,000 |
N/A |
See Note 1 |
| 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 (See Note 2) |
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 Grondin |
19,956 [4] |
$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 |
NOTE 1: 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.
[edit] NHL Coins
| 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 |
[edit] Specimen Set Variant Dollars
| Year |
Theme |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
| 2002 |
15th Anniversary Loonie |
Dora de Pédery-Hunt |
67,672 |
$39.95 |
| 2004 |
Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary |
Susan Taylor |
N/A |
$39.95 |
| 2005 |
Tufted Puffin |
N/A |
N/A |
$39.95 |
| 2006 |
Snowy Owl |
Glen Loates |
20,000 |
$39.95 |
| 2007 |
Trumpeter Swan |
Kerri Burnett |
40,000 |
45.95 |
Two Dollars
| 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 |
Three Dollars
| Year |
Theme |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
| 2006 |
Sterling Silver Square Beaver Coin |
Cosme Saffioti |
20,000 |
$45.95 |
[edit] Numismatic Four, Five and Eight Dollars
Four Dollars
| 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) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| 2010 |
Dromaeosaurus (part of Giants of Prehistory) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Five Dollars
| 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 (See Note 1) |
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 - See Note 2) |
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 |
NOTE 1: Coin is double-dated. Obverse has 2003 on it to signify year of release. Reverse has 2006 to commemorate year of event.
NOTE 2: Made for British Royal Mint as part of six-coin set from six countries commemorating end of World War II. Reverse was exactly the same as original issue but had privy mark of two maple leaves
Eight Dollars
| 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 |
[edit] Ten Dollars
| 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 |
[edit] Fifteen Dollars
Vignettes of Royalty
| Year |
Theme |
Artist |
Finish |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
| 2007 |
Queen Victoria |
Leonard Charles Wyon |
10,000 |
$99.95 |
[edit] Twenty Dollars
[edit] Land, Sea and Rail Transportation Series 2000-2003
| 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 |
[edit] Natural Wonders 2003-2005
| Year |
Design |
Issue |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
| 2003 |
Niagara Falls |
Hologram |
Gary Corcoran |
29,967 |
$79.95 |
| 2003 |
Rocky Mountains |
Hologram |
José Osio |
28,793 |
$69.95 |
| 2004 |
Iceberg |
Hologram |
Royal Canadian Mint Staff |
24,879 |
$69.95 |
| 2004 |
Northern Lights |
Double Image Hologram |
Gary Corcoran |
34,135 |
$79.95 |
| 2004 |
Hopewell Rocks |
Selectively Gold Plated |
Stan Witten |
16,918 |
$69.95 |
| 2005 |
Diamonds |
Double Image Hologram |
José Osio |
35,000 |
$69.95 |
[edit] Lighthouse Collection 2004-2005
| 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 |
[edit] National Parks 2005-2006
| 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 |
[edit] Tall Ships Collection 2005-present
| 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 |
[edit] Architectural Collection
| 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 |
[edit] International Polar Year
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. [5] 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. [6] 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. [7]
A mint spokesman said the kayaker is simply meant to represent the indigenous people of the North and their role in Arctic exploration. [8] 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. [9] 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. [10]
| Year |
Theme |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
| 2007 |
Christmas Sleigh Ride |
Tony Bianco |
10,000 |
$69.95 |
| 2007 |
Piedfort Coin with White Crystal Effect |
Konard Wachelko |
5,000 |
$94.95 |
| 2007 |
Piedfort Coin with Blue Crystal Effect |
Konard Wachelko |
5,000 |
$94.95 |
| 2008 |
Agriculture (variant of 2008 22 Karat Gold) |
John Mardon |
20,000 |
$69.95 |
[edit] Thirty Dollars
| 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 |
[edit] Canadian Achievements
| 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 |
[edit] National War Memorials
| 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 |
[edit] Fifty Dollars
| 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 |
[edit] Seventy-Five Dollars
| Year |
Theme |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
| 2005 |
Pope John Paul II |
Susan Taylor |
1,870 |
$499.00 |
[edit] 100 Dollar Gold
| 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 (See Note 1) |
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 |
NOTE 1: This 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.
[edit] 150 Dollar Gold
Chinese Lunar New Year
| Year |
Theme |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
| 2000 |
Year of the Dragon |
Harvey Chan |
8,874 |
$388.88 |
| 2001 |
Year of the Snake |
Harvey Chan |
6,571 |
$388.88 |
| 2002 |
Year of the Horse |
Harvey Chan |
6,843 |
$388.88 |
| 2003 |
Year of the Sheep |
Harvey Chan |
3,927 |
$398.88 |
| 2004 |
Year of the Monkey |
Harvey Chan |
3,318 |
$398.88 |
| 2005 |
Year of the Rooster |
Harvey Chan |
4,888 |
$398.88 |
| 2006 |
Year of the Dog |
Harvey Chan |
4,888 |
$448.88 |
| 2007 |
Year of the Pig |
Harvey Chan |
4,888 |
$498.95 |
| 2008 |
Year of the Rat |
Harvey Chan |
4,888 |
$508.95 |
[edit] 200 Dollar Gold
[edit] Celebrating Canadian Native Cultures and Traditions
- This collection started in 1997
| Year |
Theme |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
| 2000 |
Mother and Child |
Germaine Arnaktauyok |
7,410 |
$414.95 |
[edit] Canadian Art and Artists
| 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 |
[edit] Canadian Commerce
| 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 |
[edit] 250 Dollar Gold
| Year |
Theme |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
| 2006 |
Dog Sled Team |
Arnold Nogy |
900 |
$1089.95 |
[edit] 300 Dollars
[edit] 300 Dollar Gold
| Year |
Theme |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
| 2002 |
Triple Cameo of Queen |
Sheldon Beveridge |
999 |
$1095.95 |
| 2003 |
Great Seal of Canada |
RCM Staff |
998 |
$1099.95 |
| 2004 |
Quadruple Cameo of Queen |
Christie Paquet |
999 |
$1099.95 |
| 2005 |
Totem Pole Welcome Figure |
Richard Hunt, Ph. D. |
1,000 |
$1,099.95 |
| 2006 |
80th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II |
Cosme Saffioti |
1,000 |
$1,520.95 |
| 2006 |
Swarovski Crystal Snowflake |
Konrad Wachelko |
1,000 |
$1,520.95 |
| 2007 |
Four Seasons Moon Mask |
Jody Broomfield |
1,200 |
$1,599.95 |
Canadian Achievements
| Year |
Theme |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
| 2005 |
120th Anniversary of Standard Time |
Bonnie Ross |
1,200 (See Note) |
$999.95 |
| 2006 |
Canadarm2, Colonel Chris Hadfield |
Cecily Mok |
1,000 |
$1,089.95 |
| 2007 |
Panoramic Camera, Rocky Mountains |
Chris Jordison |
1,000 |
$1,111.95 |
NOTE: 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.
The Shinplaster
| Year |
Theme |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
| 2005 |
The 1870 Shinplaster |
R.R. Carmichael |
1,250 |
$1,295.95 |
| 2006 |
The 1900 Shinplaster |
RCM Engravers |
1,250 |
$1,295.95 |
| 2007 |
Shinplaster (1923) |
Robert Ralph-Carmichael |
1,250 |
$1,490.95 |
[edit] Provincial Coat of Arms
| Year |
Theme |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
| 2008 |
Newfoundland and Labrador |
Royal Canadian Mint Engravers |
1,000 |
$1541.95 |
[edit] 300 Dollar Platinum
| Year |
Theme |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
| 2007 |
Woolly Mammoth |
N/A |
400 |
$2999.95 |
[edit] 350 Dollar Gold
[edit] Provincial Flowers
- This collection started in 1999.
| Year |
Theme |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
| 2000 |
The Pacific Dogwood (Flower of British Columbia) |
Caren Heine |
1,971 |
$999.99 |
| 2001 |
The Mayflower (Flower of Nova Scotia) |
Bonnie Ross |
1,988 |
$999.99 |
| 2002 |
The Wild Rose (Flower of Alberta) |
Dr. A. K. Hellum |
2,001 |
$1,099.99 |
| 2003 |
The White Trillium (Flower of Ontario) |
Pamela Stagg |
1,865 |
$1,099.99 |
| 2004 |
The Fireweed (Flower of Yukon) |
Catherine Ann Deer |
1,836 |
$1,099.99 |
| 2005 |
The Western Red Lily (Flower of Saskatchewan) |
Chris Jordison |
2,005 |
$1,295.95 |
| 2006 |
Iris Versicolor (Flower of Québec) |
Susan Taylor |
2,006 |
$1,489.95 |
| 2007 |
Purple Violet (Flower of New Brunswick) |
Sue Rose |
1,400 |
$1520.95 |
| 2008 |
Purple Saxifrage (Flower of Nunavut) |
Celia Godkin |
1,400 |
$1676.95 |
[edit] Five Hundred Dollars
- NOTE: This is the Royal Canadian Mint’s first five ounce gold coin and their first Five Hundred Dollar denomination.
| Year |
Theme |
Artist |
Mintage |
Issue Price |
| 2007 |
Queen’s Diamond Wedding Anniversary |
Steve Hepburn |
200 |
$5,999.95 |
[edit] Palladium coins
Big and Little Bear Constellations
| Year |
Theme |
Artist |
Finish |
Issue Price |
Total Mintage |
Face Value |
| 2006 |
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
Colin Mayne |
Specimen |
$849.95 |
1,200 |
Fifty Dollars |
[edit] Platinum coins
[edit] Endangered Wildlife Series
- This collection started in 1995.
| Year |
Theme |
Face Values |
Artist |
Issue Price |
Mintage |
Finish |
| 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 |
[edit] Collector Cards
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 13 cards were created with many selling on eBay.
2003
2004
- Acadie
- Lucky Loonie
- Poppy
2005
- Alberta Centennial
- Saskatchewan Centennial
- Terry Fox
- Victory Nickel
- Year of the Veteran
2006
- 10th Anniversary Toonie
- Lucky Loonie
- Medal of Bravery
- Pink Ribbon Cancer Coin
2007
[edit] Definition of finishes
- Bullion: Brilliant relief against a parallel lined background.
- Proof: Frosted relief against a mirror background
- Specimen: Brilliant relief on a satin background.
- A – Used on 2005 Palladium Test Coin to signify the coins were struck from Lot A.
- B – Used on 2005 Palladium Test Coin to signify the coins were struck from Lot B.
- Dot – In December of 1936, King Edward VIII abdicated the throne in favour of his brother, who would become King George VI. The problem was that the Royal Mint was designing the effigy of King Edward VIII and now a new effigy would need to be created. The 1, 10 and 25 cent pieces in 1937 would be struck from dies with a 1936 date on the reverse. To distinguish that these coins were issued in 1937, a Dot Mint Mark was placed on the 1936 dies, and could be found beneath the year. These coins fulfilled demand for coins until new coinage tools with the effigy of King George VI were ready. While the 10 and 25 cent coins are more common, the 1 cent coins are rare, with about a half-dozen known to exist.
- H – Used to identify coins that were struck for Canada by the Birmingham Mint, also known as the Heaton Mint, until 1907.
- Innukshuk - All circulation coins for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics have the Innukshuk Mint Mark on the Obverse of the coin.
- International Polar Year - The obverse of the 2007 International Polar Year $20 Numismatic Coin has the logo for the International Polar Year on the obverse of the coin.
- Maple Leaf – All coins with a Maple Leaf Mint Mark were struck in 1948 due to an emergency with coin toolage. The granting of India’s independence resulted in the removal of IND:IMP (meaning Emperor of India) from King George VI’s effigy. Due to the demand for circulation coins in 1948, coins for 1948 could not be struck until the new tools were received. The new tools would have the IND:IMP removed from them. In the meanwhile, coins were produced in 1948 with a year of 1947 on them. A small Maple Leaf Mint Mark was struck beside 1947 on the reverse of all coins to signify the year of production.
- P – From 2001-2006, most one cent, five cents, ten cents, twenty-five cents, and fifty cents issued for circulation were struck with a P Mint Mark to represent the Royal Canadian Mint’s plating process.
- Paralympic Logo - All circulation coins for the 2010 Vancouver Paralympic Games have the Paralympic Games logo on the Obverse of the coin.
- RCM Logo – At the CNA Convention in July 2006, the RCM unveiled its new Mint Mark to be used on all circulation and numismatic coinage. The agenda behind the implementation of this new Mint Mark was to help increase the RCM’s image as a brand. The aim of the logo is to educate coin users and coin collectors, respectively, that the RCM is minting Canada’s coins. The first Circulation Coin to have this new Mint Mark is the 10th Anniversary Two-Dollar coin. The first Numismatic Coin to have this new Mint Mark is the Snowbirds Coin and Stamp Set.[11]
- T/É - In an effort to push the standard of quality higher, the RCM started to experiment with a gold bullion coin that would have a purity of 99.999%. The result was a Gold Maple Leaf Test Bullion coin with the Mint Mark of T/É (to signify Test/Épreuve). The date on the obverse of the coin was 2007 and it had a mintage of 500.
- Teddy Bear - When the RCM released its Baby Lullabies and CD Set, a sterling silver one dollar coin was included in the set. The one dollar coin included a mint mark of a teddy bear.
- W - Used occasionally on specimen sets produced in Winnipeg, starting in 1998.
- W/P - Used on the Special Edition Uncirculated Set of 2003. The W mint mark stated that the coin was produced in Winnipeg and the P states that the coins are plated.
[edit] References
- ^ Royal Canadian Mint 2006 Annual Report, page 4
- ^ Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 60th Edition, 2006
- ^ Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 60th Edition
- ^ 2006 Royal Canadian Mint Annual Report, p. 44
- ^ $20 worth of painful history
- ^ $20 worth of painful history
- ^ $20 worth of painful history
- ^ $20 worth of painful history
- ^ $20 worth of painful history
- ^ $20 worth of painful history
- ^ Coin World, Vol. 47, Issue 2417, Page 74, August 7, 2006
- Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 60th Edition, 2006, W.K. Cross
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