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2009

January 9
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2009 $15 sterling silver lunar stamp and Precious Coin Set: Year of the Ox, for $112.88. [982.17] [1099.19]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2009 $1 sterling silver coin, commemorating the 100th anniversity of the maiden flight of the Silver Dart, the first powered flight in Canada. The coin's design was created by Jason Bowman. The Proof coin features selective gold plating. Mintage limit is 50,000 coins, priced at $47.95. A coin in Brilliant Uncirculated finish with no gold plating is limited to 30,000 coins, priced at $39.95. [962.36] [981.18] [1041.58]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2009 Proof Set - 100th Anniversary of Flight in Canada, containing examples of the seven circulating coins plus a 2009 $1 sterling silver coin with selective gold plating. Price is $99.95; mintage limit is 55,000. [981.18]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2009 $200 22-karat gold coin, commemorating coal mining in Canada. This is the 5th coin in the Historical Commerce series. The design was created by John Mardon. The coin has black laser work on the coal in the design. Mintage limit is 4,000; price is $697.95. A $20 0.9999 silver version, second in the series, sells for $74.95 and has a mintage limit of 10,000 coins. [962.36] [981.19] [1042.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the third coin in the Provincial Coat of Arms series, $300 14-karat gold portraying the Yukon coat of arms. Mintage limit is 1000, price is $1659.95. [962.36] [981.19] [1042.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2009 $100 14-karat gold coin commemorating the 10th anniversary of the creation of Nunavut. The design was created by Andrew Qappik. Mintage limit is 5000 coins; price is $419.95. [962.36] [981.19] [1042.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2009 Specimen Set, with the aureate bronze $1 coin honoring the Great Blue Heron. The coin's design was created by Chris Jordison. Mintage limit of 40,000 sets; price is $47.95. [962.36] [981.20] [1041.58]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues four special occasion use coins, each featuring a colored design on a 25-cent planchet: Thank You, Congratulations, Wedding, and Birthday. Price is $9.95 each. [981.21] [984]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2009 "Welcoming Baby" coin set with a four-colored 25-cent coin, and a "Oh! Canada!" coin set with a different colored 25-cent coin. Price is $19.95 each. [964.1] [981.21]

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January 15
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the painted 2009 Cross Country Skiiing 25-cent coin. [1025.58] [1040.50]
February 6
  • At the 2009 World Money Fair in Berlin, Germany, the Royal Canadian Mint announces it has made a mintage of 50,000 Reverse Proof Maple Leaf silver $5 bullion coins with Brandenburg Gate privy mark, sold to a German institution for sale in the German market. [1044.59]
February 18
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 11th 0.925 fine silver $25 2010 Olympic hologram coin featuring speed-skating. The design was created by Tony Bianco. Mintage limit is 45,000; price is $71.85; weight is 27.78 grams; diameter is 40mm. [965.44] [981.22] [1025.58]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 2009 $300 14-karat gold coin, third coin in the Friendship series. The design was created by David Craig. Mintage limit is 2500; weight 60 grams, diameter 50mm; price is $1656.95; mintage limit is 2500. [965.44] [981.23]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 Lucky Loonie sterling silver $1 coin, with color painted Vancouver 2010 Olympic games motif. Mintage limit is 40,000; price is $54.95. [981.23] [1025.58]
February 23
  • In Baddeck, Nova Scotia, the Royal Canadian Mint launches the 2009 $1 sterling silver coin, commemorating the 100th anniversity of the maiden flight of the Silver Dart, the first powered flight in Canada. [966.10]
February
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 2009 $1 0.925 silver coin featuring a colored 2010 Vancouver Olympics logo. Mintage limit is 40,000; issue price is $54.95. [965.44]
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March 10
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 2009 Proof $1 0.925 silver coin commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Montreal Canadiens NHL hockey team. The coin features selective gold-plating on the logo and the coin's edge. Mintage limit is 15,000, weight is 25.175 grans, diameter is 36.07mm; price is $69.95. [965.36] [1046.46] (March 17 [983])
March 12
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the painted 2009 Speed Skating 25-cent coin. [1025.58] [1040.50]
April 15
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2009 50-cent triangular coin, commemorating the Six String Nation guitar, with selective hologram. The coin is struck in 0.75 copper, 0.25 nickel. Mintage limit is 30,000, weight is 19.1 grams, largest diameter is 34.06mm, issue price is $34.95. [968.1] [1048.64]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2009 50-cent 1/25-ounce 0.9999 gold Maple Leaf bullion coin, depicting two leaves of red maple. Mintage limit is 15,000, weight is 1.27 grams, diameter is 13.92mm, issue price is $99.95. [968.12] [1048.64]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2009 $4 0.9999 silver coin depicting a Tyrannosaurus rex, the 3rd coin in the dinosaur series. The coin features selective brown finish. The design was created by Kerri Burnett. Mintage limit is 20,000, weight is 15.87 grams, diameter is 34mm, issue price is $42.95. [968.1] [1048.64]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2009 $15 rectangular silver coin depicting the Ten of Spades, the 3rd coin of the Playing Card Money series, with selective gold-plating on the edge, and colored design. Mintage limit is 25,000, weight is 31.56 grams, size is 49.8mm x 28.6mm, issue price is $94.95. [968.12] [1048.64]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2009 $15 0.925 silver coin depicting King George VI, the 4th coin of the vignettes series. Mintage limit is 10,000, weight is 30 grams, diameter is 36.15mm, issue price is $104.95. [968.1] [1048.64]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2009 $350 0.99999 gold coin depicting a pitcher plant, the provincial flower of Newfoundland and Labrador, the 12th coin in the series. The design was created by Julie Wilson. Mintage limit is 1400, weight is 35 grams, diameter is 34mm, issue price is $2149.95. [968.12] [1048.64]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a non-circulating 2009 Canada Day 25-cent coin depicting colorized Churchill the polar bear, caribou, loon, beaver, on a boat. The coin is nickel-plated steel, packaged with a postcard and magnetic frame with character magnets. No mintage limit; price is $14.95. [970.7] [984]
May 28
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a non-circulating 25-cent coin depicting the Notre-Dame-du-Saguenary (Our Lady of the Fjord) statue, colored based on two photographs. Coins are struck on nickel-plated steel; weight is 12.5 grams; diameter is 35mm; issue price is $14.95. [969.1] [980.10]
June 23
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a gold $500 coin for the 150th anniversary of construction of Parliament Buildings in Ottawa. The coin contains 5 ounces of gold, weighs 156.05 grams, with diameter 60.15mm. Mintage limit is 200, issue price is $10,199.95. Also, $50 5-ounce silver coin, 65.25mm diameter, 157.6 grams, limit 2000 coins; price is $459.95. [971.1] [1067.47] (June 3 [984])
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the painted 2009 Bobsleigh 25-cent coin. [1040.50]
July 22
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases a 2009 $20 0.9999 silver coin, the second in the Great Canadian Locomotive series, depicting the Jubilee type of 1936. The coin weights 31.39 grams, diameter is 38mm, mintage limit is 10,000, issue price is $74.95. [972.45] [1068.46]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases a 2009 $15 silver coin, the 4th coin in the playing card series, depicting a colored King of Hearts. The coin is 0.925 silver, mintage limit 25,000, 31.56 grams weight, 48.9 x 26.8 mm, with gold-plated edge, issue price $94.95. [972.1] [1068.46]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases a 2009 $20 silver coin, with embedded Swarovski crystal. The design of a gold, orange, and yellow colored maple leaf was created by Celia Godkin. Mintage limit 10,000, 31.39 grams weight, 38mm diameter, issue price $94.95. [972.45] [1068.46]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases a 2009 International Year of Astronomy coin, with blue painted sky. The design was created by Colin Mayne. Mintage limit 10,000, 33.75 grams weight, 40mm diameter, issue price $89.95. [972.45] [1068.46]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases a 2009 0.99999 gold $150 "Blessings of Wealth" coin depicting symbols of prosperity in Chinese culture, with scalloped edge. The design was created by Harvey Chan. This is Canada's first coin with a scalloped edge. Mintage limit is 5000, 10.4 grams weight, 22.5mm diameter, issue price $799.95. [972.45] [1068.46]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2009 $25 sterling silver hologram coin for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, depicting Ski Jumping. Mintage limit is 45,000; price is $71.95. [984] [1025.58]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a Proof 0.925 fine silver $5 coin to mark the 80th anniversary of official relations with Japan, depicting deer and trees of both countries. The coin weighs 25.175 grams, has 36.07mm diameter, mintage limit 40,000. The coin is only availble to members of the RCM Masters Club (for $47.95), and as part of a Japanese Proof coin set. [974.15] [1071.46]
August
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases a $50 0.9999 fine 1-ounce gold coin for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games, depicting a hockey player. Mintage limit is 50,000. Also a $5 1-ounce silver coin with the same design. [976]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases a silver 1-ounce $5 bullion coin, with privy mark Tower Bridge of London, and another with "f12" for the Fabulous 12. [976.15]
September 16
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2009 $300 14-karat gold Proof coin, 4th in the Provincial Coat of Arms series, depicting the coat of arms of Prince Edward Island. The coin is 60 grams weight, 50mm diameter, with mintage limit 1000; price is $1949.95. [978.49] [982.16] [1088.86]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases the Proof 2009 Steppe Bison 0.9995 fine platinum coin, 3rd in the series of prehistoric animals. Weight is 31.16 grams, diameter 30mm, mintage limit 200, issue price $2999.95. [978.49] [1088.86]
October 1
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 $3 0.9999 silver coin depicting a chinook salmon, with selective gold plating on the reverse border, and pink on the fish. The design is based on the "Return of the Tyee" wood carving by Jody Broomfield. Each coin is 7.96 grams, with 27mm diameter; mintage limit is 15,000; price is $54.95. [978.1] [982.16] [1085.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2009 $15 0.925 silver Vignettes of Royalty coin, final coin of the series, depicting the Mary Gillick laureate head of Queen Elizabeth II of 1953. The coin is 30 grams, 36.15mm diameter, with mintage limit 10,000; price is $104.95. [978.49] [982.16] [1085.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 $150 18-karat gold hologram lunar Zodiac coin for the Year of the Tiger, the 11th coin in the series. The design was created by Harvey Chan. Each coin is 11.84 grams, with 28mm diameter. Mintage limit is 4888; price is $555.55. [978.1] [982.17] [1085.50] [1089.46]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 $4 0.9999 silver Dinosaur Collection coin, depicting a fossil of the dromaeosaurus, the 4th and final in the series. The design was created by Kerri Burnett. Each Proof coin includes a selective brown finish, has weight 15.87 grams, and 34mm diameter; mintage limit is 20,000; price is $42.95. [978.1] [982.17] [1085.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2009 50-cent Christmas coin, with lenticular technology to make the color train appear to move. The brass-plated steel coin is 35mm diameter, with no mintage limit; price is $25.95. [978.49] [982.18] [1084.54]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2009 $4 0.9999 silver Christmas coin, depicting hanging stockings. The design was created by Tony Bianco. The coin is 15.87 grams, 34mm diameter, with mintage limit 15,000; price is $42.95. [978.49] [982.18] [1084.54]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2009 7-coin Holiday Gift Set, with color 25-cent coin depicting Santa Claus. price is $19.95 [978.49] [982.18] [1084.54]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2009 $20 0.9999 silver coin with Swarovski crystals, 3rd in the series. One coin depicts a snowflake with seven blue Swarovski Crystal elements, the other includes pink crystals. The design was created by Konrad Wachelko. Each Proof coin is 31.39 grams, with 38mm diameter, and combined mintage set at 15,000 coins. [978.1] [982.18] [1084.54]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2009 $25 sterling silver hologram coin for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, depicting Olympic Spirit. Mintage limit is 45,000; price is $71.95. [982.19]
October 2
  • The Royal Canadian Mint begins sales of the first coin of a new lunar Zodiac series, a $15 2010 sterling silver coin marking the Year of the Tiger, struck with scalloped edges. The design was created by Three Degrees Creative Group. The coin is 26.29 grams, 38mm diameter, with mintage limit 19,888. [979.7] [1087.50] [1089.46]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint begins sales of the 2010 ultra high relief Vancouver Winter Olympic Games Proof 0.925 fine silver dollar coin, depicting a First Nations sun theme. The design was created by Xwa Lack Tun. Weight is 30 grams, diameter 36.15mm, mintage limit 5000, issue price $139.95. [1087.50]
October 17
  • Canada Post unveils the NHL Montreal Canadiens Centennial Pack with sheet of stamps and circulating $1 coin with Montreal Canadiens 100th anniversary logo lacquered on surface. [985.1]
November 2
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2010 $15 Year of the Tiger coin. The design was created by Aries Cheung. The coin is 0.9999 silver, 38mm diameter, 31.39 grams. [989.14] [1089.46]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2010 $150 Year of the Tiger coin. The design was created by Aries Cheung. The coin is 0.75 gold, 28mm diameter, 11.84 grams, mintage limit 2500. [989.14] [1089.46]
November 19
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2009/10 NHL Collector Card and Coin series, with six different nickel-plated steel 50-cent coin depicting color painted images of the Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens. Price is $14.95 each. [982.19]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint launches a set of three Maple Leaf gold $50 coins with red-colored maple leafs. The coins are dated 2008, 2009, and 2010. The new 2010 issue features a hockey player. Mintage limit is 500 sets. [998.46]
November 23
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 Silver Lunar Lotus Coin - Year of the Tiger. The $15 0.925 fine silver Proof coin has an 8-scallop shaped edge; mintage limit is 19,888; price is $88.88. [990]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2009/10 NHL Collector card and 50-cent coin sets. The six sets depict painted images of Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators. Price is $14.95 each. [990]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2010 $1 Proof silver Vancouver Olympics coin of "The Sun". Mintage limit is 5000, price is $139.95. [990]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2009 Maple of Wisdom $8 coin, featuring a dragon with hologram maple leaf and embedded red Swarovski crystal. The design was created by Simon Ng. The Proof coin is 25.3 grams, 0.925 fine silver, mintage limit 14,888, price is $88.88. [985.1] [990] [1089.46]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues one $2500 0.9999 fine gold and three $250 0.9999 fine silver 1-kilogram 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games coins depicting a reverse design of an eagle by artist Xwa Lack Tun. The silver coins are available in standard Proof, antique effect, and enamel background finish. Each coin is 101.6mm in diameter. Mintages are 1500 (silver) and 20 (gold). Price of the silver coin is $1649.95. [990] [1090.54]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2010 Special Edition Vancouver 2010 Uncirculated Set - Olympic Moments. The set contains 1-cent through $2 circulating coins, and three colored Olympic Moments 25-cent coins. Mintage limit is 30,000; Price is $27.95. [990]
December 14
  • Monnaie Collection Royale releases a Canadian $20 Proof 0.9999 fine silver coin struck by the Royal Canadian Mint, marking the 475th anniversary of Jacques Cartier's arrival in Quebec in 1534. The design was created by John Mardon. Mintage is limited to 1534 coins. Issue price is $169.95. Weight is 31.38 grams, diameter 38mm. [986.1] [1098.50]

2010

January 6
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 $1 coin marking the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Navy, depicting the HMCS Sackville corvette. The coin is 0.925 silver, 36.07mm diameter, 25.175 grams. The single coins are available in Proof (limit 50,000, price $52.95) or Brilliant Uncirculated (limit 30,000, price $46.95). The coin is also available in the Proof Mint Set (8 coins, limit 55,000, price $109.95) with selective gold plating on the rim and ocean. [991.1] [992.24] [1099.20] [1121.46]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 uncirculated set, 1-cent through $2 in new packaging. Mintage limit is 55,000. Price is $23.95. [991.32] [992.25] [1099.21] [1121.46]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 Specimen Set, seven coins, including a $1 aureate coin depicting the Northern Harrier hawk, designed by Arnold Nogy. Mintage limit is 35,000. Price is $49.95. [991.32] [992.25] [1099.20] [1121.46]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 $100 14-karat gold coin marking the 400th anniversary of the discovery of Hudson Bay, designed by John Mantha. The coin is 12 grams, 27mm diameter, mintage limit 5000. Issue price is $589.95. [991.32] [992.25] [1099.17] [1121.46]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 $300 gold British Columbia Provincial Coat of Arms coin, 5th in the series. The coin is 14 karat gold, 5cm diameter, 60 grams, mintage limit 500. Price is $2249.95. [991.32] [992.25] [1099.16] [1121.46]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 $200 gold Historical Commerce coin, 6th in the series, depicting petroleum and oil trade, designed by John Mardon. The oil from the well is laser-painted black. The Proof 22-karat gold coin is 2.9cm diameter, 16 grams, mintage limit 4000. Price is $999.95. [991.32] [992.25] [1099.17] [1121.46]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues three 2010 greeting cards with painted 25-cent coin: Happy Birthday, Congratulations, and Thank You. Each is priced at $9.95. [991.32] [992.27] [1099.22] [1123.46]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues three 2010 gift sets, each with seven circulating coins, with color-painted 25-cent coin: Oh! Canada! has maple leaves, Welcome Baby! has blue baby carriage, and Wedding has pink heart and roses. Each is priced at $19.95. [991.32] [992.27] [1099.22] [1123.46]
January 12
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the Vancouver 2010 - Gold Collectors Set, with souvenir sheet of two 57-cent postage stamps, one-dollar coin with Vancouver Olympic emblem, one-dollar nickel with color emblem, 50-cent coin with lenticular image of Vancouver skyline and emblem, two pins, booklet, and case. Limit of sets is 16,000; price is $49.95. Also Silver Collectors Set with five stamps, five red-pained 25-cent coins, for $49.95. Also Bronze Collectors Set with three color 50-cent coins, five stamps, for $49.95. [992.22]
February 1
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases a set of three Maple Leaf silver $5 coins with gold-plated maple leafs. The coins are dated 2008, 2009, and 2010. The new 2010 issue features a hockey player. Issue price is $199.95, with mintage limit 4000 sets. [998.46] (February 12 [1074])
February 12
  • The Royal Canadian Mint begins sales of a $500 gold coin entitled "The Look of the Games" designed by the Vancouver Olympic Committee, with native and urban images. The Proof coin is 0.9999 gold, 156.05 grams, 60.15mm diameter, with mintage limit 210, issue price $9495.95. Also available as $50 5-ounce 0.9999 silver, 157.6 grams, 65.25cm diameter, with mintage limit 2010, issue price $389.95. [994.1] [1074] [1136.46]
February 14
  • The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 2010 $200 gold coin celebrating Canada's first gold medal won by a Canadian on home soil. The design was created by Bonnie Ross. The coin is 0.916 fine gold, weight 16 grams, diameter 22mm, mintage limit 2010, issue price $989.95. [1074] [1133.20] (February 16 [1058.1])
April 14
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 nickel-plated steel 25-cent colored goldfinch bird coin, resuming the Birds of Canada series. The design was created by Arnold Nogy. Weight 12.61 grams, diameter 35mm, mintage 14,000, issue price $24.95. [1003.50] [1045] [1061.44]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 0.9999 fine silver $20 water lily coin, colorized design and three embedded Swarovski crystals. The design was created by Claudio D'Angelo. Weight 31.39 grams, diameter 38mm, mintage 10,000, issue price $104.95. [1003.50] [1045] [1061.1]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 Proof 0.99999 gold $350 prairie crocus Manitoba provincial flower coin, 13th in series. The design was created by Celia Godkin. Weight 35 grams, diameter 34mm, mintage 1400, issue price $2999.95. [1003.50] [1045] [1061.44]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 Proof 1/25-ounce 0.9999 gold 50-cent coin honoring the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The design was created by Janet Griffin-Scott. Weight 1.27 grams, diameter 13.92mm, mintage 14,000, issue price $109.95. [1003.50] [1045] [1061.44]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2010 Special Edition $2 Specimen Set - Young Lynx, first coin in the Young Wildlife Series. Mintage limit 15,000; issue price $49.95. Designer of the $2 lynx coin is Christie Paquet. [1045] [1061.1] [1104.42]
May 3
  • The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 2010 50-cent Daspletosaurus torosus dinosaur coin, employing lenticular technology to show movement when the coin is tilted. The brass-plated steel coin has 35mm diameter, and is priced at $24.95. [1012.46] [1062.1]
May 6
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 Dinosaur Exhibit $1 Coin: 100th Anniversary of Museum of Nature. Issue price is $24.95. [1045]
June 2
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a silver Proof set of five coins commemorating the first Voyageur silver dollar in 1935. The coins feature designs similar to those of 1935, with dual dates 1935-2010. All but the 1-cent coin are 0.925 fine silver. Mintage limit 5000 sets; issue price is $159.95. [1026.50] (June 9 [1045])
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2010 Proof 5-ounce 0.9999 fine silver $50 coin depicting the design of the 1935 $50 Bank of Canada paper money. Weight 157.6 grams, diameter 65.25mm, mintage limit 2000, issue price $389.95. [1026.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2010 Proof 5-ounce gold $500 coin depicting the design of the 1935 $500 Bank of Canada paper money. Weight 156.05 grams, diameter 60.15mm, mintage limit 200, issue price $9405.95. [1026.50]
June 25
  • A Canadian $1 million 100-kg gold Maple Leaf coin, the world's largest gold coin, sells at auction in Austria for 3.27 million euros (CDN$4.18 million), the melt value of the gold. [1029] [1035.52] [1065.17]
July 15
  • The Royal Canadian Mint announces a 2010 gold-plated 0.9999 fine silver $5 coin with legend "Vancouver Whistler 2010", and image of a hockey player. Mintage limit is 10,000. Issue price is $71.95. [1051.46] [1107.1]
July 21
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2010 Proof 0.9999 fine silver $10 coin depicting the design of the 1935 $10 Bank of Canada paper money. Weight 15 grams, diameter 34mm, mintage limit 7500, issue price $54.95. [1026.50] [1045]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2010 Proof 0.9999 fine silver $20 coin depicting the design of the 1935 $20 Bank of Canada paper money. Weight 31.39 grams, diameter 38mm, mintage limit 7500, issue price $79.95. [1026.50] [1045]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2010 0.925 fine silver Proof coin commemorating the first Voyageur silver dollar in 1935. Weight 25.175 grams, 36.07mm diameter, mintage limit 7500, issue price $69.95. [1026.50] [1064.1]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 Blue Jay colored nickel-plated steel 25-cent coin, 6th in the Birds of Canada series. The design was created by Arnold Nogy. Weight is 11.6 grams, diameter is 35mm, mintage limit is 14,000, issue price is $24.95. [1043.58] [1045] [1064.1]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 Barn Owl gold-plated 0.925 fine silver $3 square coin, first coin in the Wildlife Conservation series. The design was created by Jason Bowman. Weight is 11.8 grams, size is 27mm square, mintage limit is 15,000, issue price is $59.95. [1043.58] [1065.29]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 Albertosaurus 50-cent dinosaur coin, employing lenticular motion, the second coin in the Dinosaur Exhibit series. Weight is 12.61 grams, diameter is 35mm, issue price is $24.95. [1043.58] [1065.1]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 Euoplocephalus talus fossil Proof 0.9999 fine silver $4 coin, 5th coin in the series. The design was created by Kerri Burnett. Weight is 15.87 grams, diameter is 34mm, mintage limit is 13,000, issue price is $49.95. [1043.58] [1065.29]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2010 scallop-shaped Proof 0.99999 fine gold $150 Blessings of Strength coin. The design of a battle between a dragon and a tiger, was created by Harvey Chan. Weight is 10.4 grams, diameter 22.5mm, mintage limit 1388, issue price $939.95. [1045] [1056.58] [1064.1]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 $20 Fine Silver Coin - Maple Leaf Crystal Raindrop, with green colored striped maple leaves and Swarovski crystal. The design was created by Celia Godkin. Weight is 31.39 grams, diameter is 38mm, mintage limit is 10,000, issue price is $104.95. [1045] [1053.46] [1064.1]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues four Proof gold $75 coins by four different artists, depicting colored scene of maple leaves in four seasons. Mintage limit 1000 each, 12 grams, 27mm, $589.95 each, $2358.95 set. [1053.46] [1065.33] [1073] [1099.18]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues its smallest gold coin, a 2010 0.5 gram 0.9999 fine gold 25-cent Caribou coin. The Caribou design by Emanuel Hahn has been used on the circulating 25-cent coin since 1937. Diameter is 11mm, mintage limit is 15,000, issue price is $74.95. [1056.58] [1065.29]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2010 Proof 0.9999 fine silver $20 coin featuring a Selkirk model locomotive, 3rd in the series. Weight is 31.39 grams, diameter is 38mm, mintage limit is 10,000, issue price is $79.95. [1056.58] [1065.29]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2010 Proof Maple of Strength 0.925 fine silver $8 coin. The design of five horses surrounding a maple leaf hologram was created by Simon Ng. Weight is 25.3 grams, diameter is 36.07mm, mintage limit is 8888, issue price is $88.88. [1056.58] [1065.33]
August
  • The Royal Canadian Mint unveils a new 1-ounce 0.9999 fine silver bullion $5 coin depicting a wolf, to be 38mm diameter, with maximum mintage 1 million coins. [1108.1]
September 3
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 Saskatchewan Roughriders Pop-up Football Helmet with gold-plated aureate bronze dollar. Issue price is $19.95. [1073]
September 15
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 $5 0.9999 fine silver gold-plated Canadian Olympic Hockey Gold coin. Mintage limit 10,000, issue price $71.95. [1073]
September 16
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2011 $15 coin for the Year of the Rabbit, Proof 0.925 fine silver, scalloped edge. The design was created by Three Designs Creative Group. Weight is 26.29 grams, diameter 38mm, mintage limit 19,888, issue price $98.88. [1075.50] [1099.19] [1109.41]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2011 $150 coin for the Year of the Rabbit, Proof 0.750 fine gold, 0.250 silver, rabbit and carrot hologram, 12th in series. The design was created by Harvey Chan. Weight is 11.84 grams, diameter 28mm, mintage limit 4888, issue price $638.88. [1075.50] [1099.19] [1109.41]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2011 $15 coin for the Year of the Rabbit, Proof 0.9999 fine silver. The design was created by Aries Cheung. Weight is 31.39 grams, diameter 38mm, mintage limit 9999; issue price $98.88. [1075.50] [1109.41]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2011 $150 coin for the Year of the Rabbit, Proof 0.750 fine gold. The design was created by Aries Cheung. Weight is 11.84 grams, diameter 28mm, mintage limit 2500; issue price $638.88. [1075.50] [1109.41]
October 6
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 Gold Plated Coin and Stamp Set - 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Navy. Production limit is 20,000 sets. [1073] [1108.21]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2010 Proof 0.925 fine silver dollar coin, featuring a red enameled poppy in a field of poppies, to honor the last known Canadian veteran of World War I. The design was created by Christie Paquet. Diameter is 36mm, weight 25.175 grams, mintage limit 5000, issue price $139.95. [1076.5] [1109.1]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2010 Specimen gold-plated 0.925 fine silver $3 coin depicting a stylized polar bear, 2nd coin in ths Wildlife Conservation series, designed by Jason Bouwman. Weight is 11.8 grams, size is 27mm square, mintage limit 15,000. [1079.50] [1099.17] [1109.12]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 $300 14k gold New Brunswick Coat of Arms coin, 6th in the series. Mintage limit is 500 coins, weight 60 grams, diameter 50mm, issue price is $2249.95. [1099.16] [1109.1]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2010 50-cent brass-plated steel coin depicting the dinosaur Sinosauropteryx, with lenticular motion technology, 3rd in series. Weight is 12.61 grams, diameter 35mm, issue price $24.95. [1079.50] [1099.17] [1107.1]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 Holiday Gift Set, with uncirculated 1-cent through $2 coin, except 25-cent which features a colored Santa Claus image. Issue price is $19.95. [1099.15] [1107.33]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 50-cent Lenticular Coin - Santa and the Red-Nosed Reindeer, copper-plated steel, 3-D color, 35mm diameter. Issue price is $26.95. [1099.15] [1109.44]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 $20 0.9999 Fine Silver Coin - Crystal Snowflakes, with six Tanzanite or Blue Swarovski Elements. Mintage limit is 7500 each; issue price is $99.95. [1099.16] [1109.44]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 $300 14-karat gold Crystal Snowflake coin, with six white Swarovski elements. The design was created by Konrad Wachelko. Weight is 60.5 grams, diameter 50mm, mintage limit is 750, issue price is $2295.95. [1099.21] [1109.44]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 $20 0.9999 Fine Silver Coin - Holiday Pinecones, with three Ruby or Moonlight Swarovski Elements. Weight 31.39 grams, diameter 38mm, mintage limit is 5000 each; issue price is $99.95. [1099.16] [1109.44]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 0.9999 fine gold 1-kilogram coin commemorating the 125th anniversary of Banff National Park. Mintage limit is 25; issue price is $2599. [1099.21] [1109.39]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 $250 0.9999 fine silver 1-kilogram coin commemorating the 125th anniversary of Banff National Park. Mintage limit is 750; issue price is $1904.95. [1099.21] [1109.39]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 0.9999 fine silver 1-ounce $5 Maple Leaf coin, diameter 34mm, mintage limit 9000. [1109.12]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 0.99999 fine gold $10 Maple Leaf coin, 6.25 grams, diameter 16mm, mintage limit 3000, in a set with the silver 2010 Maple Leaf coin. [1109.12]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2010 $300 0.9995 fine platinum Megalonyx Jeffersonii coin, 4th in the series. The design was created by Kerri Burnett. Weight 31.16 grams, diameter 30mm, mintage limit 200. [1109.39]
October 25
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2010 Rembrance Day Collector Card with 2010 25-cent Poppy circulating coin. Issue price is $9.95. [1099.18]
October 28
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a Special Edition Uncirculated Set, 8 coins including colro 25-cent Poppy coin, 100th anniversary Canadian Navy $1 coin, and 100th anniversary Saskatchewan Roughriders $1 coin. Mintage limit 15,000 sets; issue price $25.95. [1099.18]
October 29
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the Gold Plated Coin and Stamp Set - 100th Anniversary of Canadian Navy, including gold-plated aureate bronze dollar, 20-page booklet, and two postage stamps. Mintage limit is 20,000 sets; issue price is $39.95. [1099.18]
December 9
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2011 Proof 0.925 fine silver $20 coin depicting a winter scene of a farm horse pulling a tree. The design was created by Rémi Clark. Weight is 27.78 grams, diameter 40mm, mintage limit 8000, issue price $69.95. [1091.50]

2011

January 4
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the special set of collector editions of Maple Leaf gold coins, containing 1-ounce, 1/4-ounce, 1/10-ounce, and 1/20-ounce 0.9999 fine gold Maple Leaf coins and a gold-plated silver medal, struck with a Reverse Proof finish, and privy mark "100 YEARS/ANS". Mintage limit is 750 sets. Issue price to Masters Club members (initially) is $3739.95. [1091.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 Parks Canada Centennial 0.925 fine silver silver dollar. The design of hands cradling four endangered species was created by Luc Normandin. Weight is 25.175 grams, diameter 36.07mm, mintage limit and issue price: 25,000 and $49.95 (BU), and 40,000 and $55.95 (Proof). [1092.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 Proof set, with selectively gold-plated $1 silver coin, 0.925 fine silver versions of the circulating 5-, 10-, 25-, 50-cent, and $2 coin, and Proof versions of cent and dollar. Issue price is $114.95. [1092.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 Specimen set, each coin in standard compositions and Specimen finish, the nickel-bronze dollar features a great gray owl, designed by Arnold Nogy. Mintage limit is 35,000 sets, issue price is $49.95. [1092.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 Uncirculated set, with mintage limit 55,000, and issue price $23.95. [1092.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues four 2011 coin gift sets, with all standard circulating coins except the 25-cent coin replaced by one depicting the theme: Baby, Birthday, O Canada, and Wedding. Issue price is $19.95 each. [1092.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2011 Tooth Fairy 25-cent coin. Issue price is $9.95. [1092.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 2011 Proof Canada Geese 1/25-ounce 0.9999 fine gold 50-cent coin. The design was created by Emily Damstra. Weight is 1.27 grams, diameter 13.92mm, mintage limit 10,000, issue price $109.95. [1093.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 2011 Proof 175th anniversary of Canada's First Railroad $100 0.5833 fine gold coin. Weight is 12 grams, diameter 27mm, mintage limit 3000, issue price $639.95. [1093.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 2011 SS Beaver 0.9167 fine gold $200 coin, 7th and final in the Historical Commerce series. Weight is 16 grams, diameter 29mm, mintage limit 2800, issue price $1079.95. [1093.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 2011 Manitoba Coat of Arms 0.5833 fine gold $300 coin. Weight is 60 grams, diameter 50mm, mintage limit 500, issue price $2429.95. [1093.50]
January 27
  • The Royal Canadian Mint begins limited sales of a $20 0.9999 fine silver coin depicting five maple leaves, for $20 and free shipping. Weight is 7.96 grams, diameter 27mm, mintage limit 200,000. [1102.1]
(month unknown)
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 $5 Grizzly Bear 1-ounce 0.9999 fine silver coin, 2nd in series of Canadian Wildlife. Mintage is 1 million coins. [1102.42]
  • Coin of the Year awards:
    • Best Silver Coin: Canada 2009 $20 Crystal Snowflake silver coin;
    • Most Artistic Coin: Canada 2009 $300 Summer Moon Mask gold coin.
    [1125.3]
February 28
  • The Royal Canadian Mint begins shipping the 2011 0.9999 fine silver $20 coins to fulfill orders; issue price $20, free shipping, mintage limit 200,000, limit 3 per person. [1124.15]
March 15
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2011 25-cent nickel-plated steel colored Specimen coin featuring a barn swallow, 7th coin in the Birds of Canada series. The design was created by Arnold Nogy. Diameter is 35mm, weight is 11.6 grams, mintage limit is 14,000, issue price is $25.95. [1104.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2011 Specimen set with $2 coin depicting a baby elk, second coin in the Young Wildlife series. The design was created by Christie Paquet. Mintage limit of the set of 15,000; issue price $49.95. [1104.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2011 0.925 fine silver $3 square Specimen coin depicting a killer whale, third coin in the Wildlife Conservation series. The design was created by Jason Bouwman. Weight is 11.8 grams, diameter 27mm, mintage limit 15,000, issue price $62.95. [1104.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2011 0.9999 fine silver $3 coin depicting a native mother and child, with selective pink and yellow gold plating. The design was created by Andrew Qappik. Weight is 7.96 grams, diameter 27mm, mintage limit 10,000, issue price $64.95. [1104.42]
May 2
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 2011 Tulip and Ladybug 25-cent Specimen nickel-plated steel coin. Diameter is 35mm, weight is 11.6 grams, issue price is $24.95. [1111.58]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 2011 Tulip and Ladybug $20 Proof 0.9999 fine silver $20 coin, with ladybug made of Venetian glass rising above the coin's surface. Weight is 31.39 grams, diameter 38mm, mintage limit 5000, issue price $139.95. [1111.58]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 2011 Proof 0.9999 fine silver $20 depicting the wild rose in color, with three embedded Swarovski crystals. The design was created by Margaret Best. Weight is 31.39 grams, diameter 38mm, mintage limit 10,000, issue price $109.95. [1111.58]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 2011 Proof 0.99999 fine gold $350, depicting mountain avens, the territorial flower for Northwest Territories, the 12th and final coin in the series of provincial and territorial flowers. The design was created by Caren Heine. Weight is 35 grams, diameter 34mm, mintage limit 1300, issue price $2799.95. [1111.58]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 2012 Proof 0.9999 fine silver $20 coin marking the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne, with a Swarovski crystal. The design was created by Laurie McGaw. Weight is 31.39 grams, diameter 38mm, mintage limit 15,000, issue price $104.95. [1112.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases twelve different 2011 Birthstone Collection Proof 0.9999 fine silver $3 coins, each with a colored Swarovski Crystal for each birthstone. Weight is 7.96 grams, diameter 27mm, issue price $64.95. [1112.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 2011 Welcome to the World Proof 0.9999 fine silver $4 coin, depicting a baby's feet. Weight is 15.87 grams, diameter 34mm, mintage limit 10,000, issue price $59.95. [1112.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 2011 Sasquatch nickel-plated steel 25-cent coin, first in the Canadian Mythical Creatures series. The design was created by Emily S. Damstra. Weight is 11.6 grams, diameter 35mm, issue price $24.95. [1112.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 2011 D-10 locomotive Proof 0.9999 fine silver $20 coin, fourth and final coin in the Great Canadian Locomotives series. Weight is 31.39 grams, diameter 38mm, mintage limit 10,000, issue price $79.95. [1112.42]
June 16
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 2011 Specimen Memphré legendary reptile nickel-plated steel colored 25-cent coin, second in the Canadian Mythical Creatures series. The design was created by Emily Damstra. Weight is 11.6 grams, diameter 35mm, no mintage limit, issue price $24.95. [1112.42] [1117.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2011 Proof bimetallic 0.925 fine silver and niobium $5 coin, depicting a Full Buck Moon selectively oxidized yellow, first of a series of four coins. The design was created by John Mantha. Weight is 8.5 grams, diameter 28mm, mintage limit 7500, issue price $121.95. [1118.58]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 2011 Specimen black-capped chickadee nickel-plated steel colored 25-cent coin, fourth in the Birds of Canada series. The design was created by Arnold Nogy. Weight is 11.6 grams, diameter 35mm, mintage limit 14,000, issue price $25.95. [1117.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 2011 1/10-ounce gold $5 coin marking the 75th anniversary of the first mobile blood unit, depicting Dr. Norman Bethune. The design was created by Harvey Chan. Weight is 3.13 grams, diameter 16mm, mintage limit 5,000, issue price $319.95. [1117.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 2011 Proof Maple of Happiness 0.9999 fine silver $15 coin, depicting a magpie. The design was created by Simon Ng. Weight is 31.39 grams, diameter 38mm, mintage limit 8,888, issue price $98.88. [1117.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 2011 Proof Blessings of Happiness 0.99999 fine gold $150 scallop-shaped coin, depicting a lion, third coin in the series. The design was created by Harvey Chan. Weight is 10.4 grams, diameter 22.5mm, mintage limit 888, issue price $988.88. [1117.50]
June 29
  • The Royal Canadian Mint begins sales of a 2011 Proof 0.9167 fine gold $200 coin depicting Prince William of Wales and Catherine Middleton. The coin incorporates a white Swarovski crystal. The design was created by Laurie McGaw. Weight is 16 grams, diameter 29mm, mintage 2000, issue price $1199.95. [1118.10]
July 4
  • The Royal Canadian Mint announces a wildlife photography contest in which the winning photo will be featured on a 2012 collector coin. The contest closes September 2. [1117.68]
July 21
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 Specimen Maple Leaf Forever 0.9999 fine silver 1/2 ounce $10 coin. The design was created by Debbie Adams. Weight is 15.87 grams, diameter 34mm, mintage limit 100,000, issue price $34.95. [1120.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 Proof bigleaf maple 0.9999 fine silver $20 coin in the Crystal Raindrop series, with green leaves and an embedded Swarovski crystal. The design was created by Celia Godkin. Weight is 31.39 grams, diameter 38mm, mintage limit 10,000, issue price $109.95. [1120.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 Specimen black-footed ferret gold-plated 0.925 fine silver $3 coin, 4th in the Wildlife Conservation series. The design was created by Jason Bouwman. Weight is 11.8 grams, size 27x27mm, mintage limit 15,000, issue price $62.95. [1120.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 lacrosse 1-kilogram 0.9999 fine silver $250 coin. The design was created by Steve Hepburn. Weight is 1000 grams, diameter 101.8mm, mintage limit 600, issue price $2195.95. [1120.42]
August
  • At the ANA's World's Fair of Money in Rosemont, Illinois, the Royal Canadian Mint sells special sets of uncirculated 1-cent through $2 coins except the 5-cent coin, with a copper medal indicating the coin show. Mintage limit is 500 sets, issue price $15. [1129.42]
September 1
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 2011 Mishepishu nickel-plated steel 25-cent coin, third in the Canadian Mythical Creatures series. The design was created by Emily S. Damstra. Weight is 11.6 grams, diameter 35mm, issue price $24.95. [1112.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 Proof Full Hunter's Moon ringed bimetallic $5 coins, with 0.925 fine silver ring and copper-brown niobium insert. Weight is 8.5 grams, diameter is 28mm, mintage limit is 7500. [1128.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 2012 Year of the Dragon Proof 0.9999 fine silver $15 coin, 3rd coin in the Classic Chinese Zodiac series. The design was created by Aries Chung. Weight is 31.39 grams, diameter is 38mm, mintage limit 48,888, issue price $98.88. [1132.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 2012 Year of the Dragon Proof 0.750 fine gold, 0.250 fine silver $150 coin, 3rd coin in the Classic Chinese Zodiac series. The design was created by Aries Chung. Weight is 11.84, diameter is 28mm, mintage limit 2500, issue price $688.88. [1132.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 2012 Year of the Dragon Proof 0.999 fine silver $15 scallop-shaped coin, 3rd coin in the Lunar Lotus series. Weight is 26.7 grams, diameter is 38mm, mintage limit 48,888, issue price $98.88. [1132.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 2012 Year of the Dragon 1-kilogram 0.9999 fine silver $250 coin, first in the 1-kg Lunar zodiac series. Diameter is 101.6mm, mintage limit is 5,888, issue price is $2195.95. [1132.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 2012 Year of the Dragon 1-kilogram 0.9999 fine gold $2500 coin, first in the 1-kg Lunar zodiac series. Diameter is 101.6mm, mintage limit 38 pieces, issue price $69,000. [1132.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues two 2011 Proof 0.9999 fine silver $20 Crystal Snowflake coins with seven embedded colored Swarovski crystals (one emerald or topaz, plus six clear). The design was created by Konrad Wachelko. Weight is 31.39 grams, diameter 38mm, mintage limit 15,000, issue price $114.95. [1134.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues two 2011 Proof 0.9999 fine silver $20 Small Crystal Snowflake coins with embedded colored Swarovski crystals (three Montana blue or three Hyacinth orange-red). The design was created by Konrad Wachelko. Weight is 31.39 grams, diameter 38mm, mintage limit 15,000, issue price $114.95. [1134.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 Proof 0.9999 fine silver $20 Christmas Tree coin with five embedded green colored Swarovski crystals. The design was created by Tony Bianco. Weight is 31.39 grams, diameter 38mm, mintage limit 15,000, issue price $114.95. [1134.42]
September
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases a 2011 RCMP 1-ounce 0.99999 fine gold $200 coin. The design was created by Ago Aarand. Weight is 31.1 grams, diameter is 30mm, mintage is unlimited. [1128.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint releases a 2012 cougar $5 0.9999 fine silver coin, 3rd design in the Canadian Wildlife series. The design was created by William Woodruff. Weight is 31.1 grams, diameter is 38mm, mintage limit is 1,000,000. [1128.42]
September 22
  • The Canadian government authorizes the Royal Canadian Mint to produce coins with denomination $100,000. [1134.10]
September 28
  • The Royal Canadian Mint begins sales of the 2011 Canoe 0.9999 fine silver $20 coin. The design was created by Jason Bouwman. Weight is 7.96 grams, diameter 27mm, mintage limit is 250,000, issue price is $20 plus shipping. [1132.10]
October 4
  • The Royal Canadian Mint begins sales of the 2011 Wayne Gretzky gold-plated copper-plated steel 25-cent coin, depicting Wayne Gretzky's head in color. The design was created by Glen Green. Weight is 11.6 grams, diameter is 35mm, issue price $34.99. [1135.46]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint begins sales of the 2011 Wayne Gretzky Proof 0.9999 fine silver $25 coin, with "99" in a hologram. Weight is 31.39 grams, diameter is 38mm, mintage limit 19,999, issue price $99.99. [1135.46]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint begins sales of the 2011 Wayne Gretzky Proof 0.9167 fine gold $200 coin, with laser engraving of "99". Weight is 16 grams, diameter is 29mm, mintage limit 999, issue price $1299.99. [1135.46]
October 9
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 Uncirculated nickel-plated steel 50-cent coin. The design was created by William Woodruff. Weight is 6.9 grams, diameter 27.13mm, issue price $14.95. [1140.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 Proof 0.9999 fine silver $20 coin. The design was created by William Woodruff. Weight is 31.39 grams, diameter 38mm, mintage limit 15,000, issue price $94.95. [1140.42]
October 11
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 lenticular Gifts from Santa 50-cent coin, 5th coin in the annual series. Weight is 12.61 grams, diameter 35mm, issue price $26.95. [1140.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2012 Prince Philip-Queen Elizabeth II Proof 0.9999 fine silver $20 coin. The design was created by Laurie McGaw. Weight is 31.39 grams, diameter 38mm, mintage limit 15,000, issue price $84.95. [1135.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2012 Royal Cypher Proof 0.9999 fine silver $20 coin. Weight is 31.39 grams, diameter 38mm, mintage limit 15,000, issue price $84.95. [1135.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2012 Royal Cypher Proof 0.9999 fine gold $5 coin. Weight is 3.13 grams, diameter 16mm, mintage limit 7500, issue price $259.95. [1135.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2012 Diamond Jubilee gold $300 coin with embedded Canadian Ekati diamond (0.11-0.14 carats). The design was created by Laurie McGaw. Weight is 22 grams, diameter 25mm, mintage limit 1500, issue price $1999.95. [1135.42]
October 20
  • At the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art in Vancouvber, BC, the Royal Canadian Mint unveils its first 10kg gold coin, the 2011 0.99999 fine gold $100,000 Spirit of Haida Gwaii coin. Diameter is 180mm, mintage limit is 15 pieces, issue price is gold market rate plus 22 percent premium (about US$55,000). [1135.32] [1138.42]
November 1
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 Proof 0.9999 fine gold 50-cent Boreal Forest coin. The design was created by Corinne Hunt. Weight is 1.27 grams, diameter is 13.92mm, mintage limit 2500, issue price $139.95. [1137.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 Proof 0.9999 fine gold 50-cent Orca Whale coin. The design was created by Corinne Hunt. Weight is 1.27 grams, diameter is 13.92mm, mintage limit 2500, issue price $139.95. [1137.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 Proof 0.9999 fine gold 50-cent Peregrine Falcon coin. The design was created by Corinne Hunt. Weight is 1.27 grams, diameter is 13.92mm, mintage limit 2500, issue price $139.95. [1137.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 Proof 0.9999 fine gold 50-cent Wood Bison coin. The design was created by Corinne Hunt. Weight is 1.27 grams, diameter is 13.92mm, mintage limit 2500, issue price $139.95. [1137.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 Proof 0.9999 fine silver $10 Wood Bison coin. The design was created by Corinne Hunt. Weight is 15.87 grams, diameter is 15.87mm, mintage limit 10,000. Issue price $69.95. [1137.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 Proof 0.9999 fine silver $10 Boreal Forest coin. The design was created by Corinne Hunt. Weight is 15.87 grams, diameter is 15.87mm, mintage limit 10,000. Issue price $69.95. [1137.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 Proof 0.9999 fine silver $10 Orca Whale coin. The design was created by Corinne Hunt. Weight is 15.87 grams, diameter is 15.87mm, mintage limit 10,000. Issue price $69.95. [1137.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 Proof 0.9999 fine silver $10 Peregrine Falcon coin. The design was created by Corinne Hunt. Weight is 15.87 grams, diameter is 15.87mm, mintage limit 10,000. Issue price $69.95. [1137.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a Canadian Conservation Successes three-coin set, consisting of 2011 Proof 0.925 fine silver 25-cent coins with designs of Orca Whale, Peregrine Falcon, and Wood Bison. The designs were created by Corinne Hunt. Weight is 5.9 grams, diameter is 23.88mm, mintage limit 10,000 sets, issue price $49.95. [1137.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues a wildlife eight-coin set, consisting of Uncirculated examples of the six circulating 2011 25-cent coins (three colored, three not), and the National Parks $1 and Boreal Forests $2 coins. Mintage limit is 10,000, issue price $23.95. [1137.50]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 Proof 0.9999 fine silver Wintertown $10 coin, with red/green/black painted holly leaves. The design was created by Virginia Boulay. Weight is 15.87 grams, diameter 34mm, mintage limit 8000, issue price $69.95. [1140.42]
  • The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2011 Proof 0.9999 fine silver Little Skaters $10 coin, with red/green/black painted holly leaves. The design was created by Virginia Boulay. Weight is 15.87 grams, diameter 34mm, mintage limit 8000, issue price $69.95. [1140.42]
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