The Royal Canadian Mint is celebrating the centenary of Bluenose with the launch of two commemorative coins dedicated to the legendary Canadian schooner. The annual $100 Pure Gold Coin and Proof Silver Dollar commemorate the legacy of the original Bluenose,… »
Highlights / coin
Internet, Science & Technology
Canadian three-metal coin wins international award
The Royal Canadian Mint announced that it has won a best new coin award for a token that is made of three metals. The coin has a brass-plated steel ring, an inner core of nickel-plated steel and copper-plated steel on… »
Canada History: May 4, 2012- the last penny drops
In the Canadian federal government’s March “Economic Action Plan” of 2012, a segment was devoted to the penny, the one cent coin. The particular reference said the government had decided to end the use of the penny. Originally made of… »
Black History Month: New collector coin honours civil rights icon
In a small incident that has since become legendary, North America’s first fight for black rights will be honoured once again by the Royal Canadian Mint. In 1946, years before the Rosa Parks incident in the U.S., Canadian businesswoman Viola… »
Coin commemorates end of First World War
In less than a month, many nations around the world will mark a momentous date. This year, November 11th will be the 100th anniversary of the Armistice to end the horrific tragedy of the First World War. To mark the… »
Canada’s “loonie” turns 30 today
Not loved at first, now iconic In 1986, the Canadian government announced it would be introducing a new one dollar coin the following year. This was proposed as a cost saving measure to replace the one dollar banknote. Lucky loonie… »
Podcast
The world in pictures
Canada in pictures
