Canada: New gold Proof coins mark centenary anniversary, founding of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)

The Royal Canadian Mint has released new gold Proof coins which mark the centenary anniversary of the founding of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) on the 1st April 1924. With the addition of this branch of the military, Canada gained its first permanent full-time air force, and its early fleet helped develop the country’s […]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our loyal readers

Yes, here we are, the holiday season is upon us once again and like many of my colleagues and associates, the same comment seems to be repeated over and over, “I can’t believe Christmas is just around the corner,” or words to that effect. For me, it’s the best time of year, as I happen […]

Canada: hexagonal silver Proof coins launch new series featuring snowflake crystals

The Royal Canadian Mint has released festive silver Proof coins which launch a new series and introduce their first hexagonal-shaped coin featuring a sparkling crystal. The new series highlights snow crystals, a popular theme previously visited in 2018 and now incorporating an appropriate shape to feature the uniqueness of snow crystals. They sparkle on a […]

Closure of the Pobjoy Mint: the end of an innovative and extraordinary era in modern numismatics

Almost two weeks ago, you likely heard the surprising news of the retirement of the Pobjoy Mint’s current director, Taya Pobjoy, and subsequently the closure of the Pobjoy Mint. Anyone who has been an active collector of modern coins during the last half century would probably have at least one or more coins produced from […]

Canada: Latest silver specimen coin in current “W Mintmark” series features legendary “loonie” dollar

The Royal Canadian Mint has released the second coin in tribute to their Winnipeg facility with a collector series entitled the “W Mintmark” series that celebrates Canada’s circulation coins, beginning with the $2 bi-metallic coin and continuing with the latest “loonie” dollar coin. First introduced in 1987, the story behind the development of Canada’s very […]

Canada: Third silver Proof coin released in “Generations” series features creation story of the Mi’kmaq

The Royal Canadian Mint has released its third silver Proof collector coin, which is part of their series entitled “Generations” which continues the theme of traditional stories, folklore, and art passed on by Canada’s Indigenous peoples. Featured are elements of culture and heritage, with the third coin’s theme depicting the creation story of how life […]

Canada: New royal era begins on Canadian coinage, as gold and silver Proof coins mark King Charles III coronation

The Royal Canadian Mint has released a collection of gold and silver coins which marks a momentous event in both British and Canadian royal history. The coronation of His Majesty King Charles III at Westminster Abbey in London on the 6th May 2023 is a solemn occasion as it marks the first coronation of a […]

Canada: Magnificence of triangular staysails captured on new $200 gold coin in “Tall Ships” series

The Royal Canadian Mint has released new gold coins, which is part of their “Tall Ships” series launched last year. As was the case with many countries in the Americas, these full-rigged ships of the 18th, 19th, and even 20th centuries facilitated the development of Canada, from the frigates built to defend the shores to […]

Canada: Maple Leaf’s 35th anniversary marked with maple leaves in motion silver Proof mega coin 

The Royal Canadian Mint is marking the 35th anniversary of the release of the first silver editions of their ever-popular Maple Leaf one-ounce bullion coins produced in silver. The most widely recognised symbol of Canada, the maple leaf continues to be a powerful representation of proud Canadian achievements and key milestones. This instantly recognisable symbol […]

Canada: Colourful Ukrainian pysanka designs feature on egg-shaped gold and silver Proof coins 

The Royal Canadian Mint has launched their latest pysanka-design egg-shaped Proof coins, which replicate the very colourful and intricately detailed Easter coins that are steeped in tradition and created as part of the Ukrainian Easter celebrations. First launched in 2016, the coins have since become popular with collectors due to the bright colours applied to […]