The Royal Canadian Mint has unveiled the new effigy which will be seen on Canadian circulation, collector, and bullion coinage. The new likeness was revealed on the 75th birthday of His Majesty who celebrated his second birthday as sovereign and the first since he was crowned. His Royal Highness, Charles Philip Arthur George, Prince of […]
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 […]
United States Mint wins “Best Collectible Silver Coin” award at the 2023 Mint Directors Conference
The following was sent in an e-mail to the numismatic press The United States Mint today announced it has been honored with the “Best Collectible Silver Coin” award for the 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary five-ounce Proof silver dollar at the 2023 Mint Directors Conference in Ottawa, Canada, yesterday. The obverse (heads) design features the […]
Canada: New gold and silver Proof coins feature growling grizzly bear in ultra high relief
The Royal Canadian Mint has released new gold and silver Proof-quality coins which feature perhaps one of North America’s most resilient and iconic mammals, symbolising independence and wonderment. Few North American species are as revered as the enigmatic grizzly bear, a long-time symbol of strength and expansive wild spaces. Ursus arctos horribilis, to use its […]
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: Numismatic memorial to Elizabeth II features royal cypher on black rhodium-plated silver coin
The Royal Canadian Mint has released new black rhodium-plated silver Proof memorial coins, which feature one of the most recognisable symbols of a historic reign. As the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II (1926–2022) draws near, the royal cypher of the Late Queen, which was the monarch’s identifier, features as part of […]
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 gold and silver Proof coins feature striking bald eagle pair with classic design
The Royal Canadian Mint has released new gold and silver Proof coins, which focus on one of North America’s most enduring symbols of strength and independence. The bald eagle and its representation are shared by all three countries in North America and is featured on the official crests of the United States and Mexico. These […]
Canada: New silver Proof coins celebrate 125th anniversary of Yukon Territory’s addition to Confederation
The Royal Canadian Mint has released new $20 silver Proof collector coins marking the 125th anniversary of the incorporation of the Yukon Territory into the Canadian Confederation. The smallest and westernmost of Canada’s three territories at 474,391 square kilometres (183,163 square miles), was created during the 1870s and 1880s when significant numbers of gold miners […]
Canada: Silver Proof coin marks 150th anniversary of Prince Edward Island joining Confederation
The Royal Canadian Mint has released new silver Proof collector coins which mark an important anniversary for the country’s smallest province. Prince Edward Island celebrated its 150th anniversary of entry into the Canadian Confederation when it became the seventh province to join on the 1st July 1873. Despite the Charlottetown Conference taking place in 1864, […]
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