One of the most recognisable symbols in the world, the Canadian Maple Leaf, immediately evokes the North American nation of Canada. It's appeared on countless coins over the last few decades, including huge numbers of precious metal ones issued by the Royal Canadian Mint. The RCM have been experimenting with fresh implementations of the symbol for many years and [...]
The latest in an increasing number of silver bullion coins released by a major mint for a dealer, this new Calgary Stampede silver coin is struck by the Royal Canadian Mint for Calgary-based bullion dealer, Silver Gold Bull. There are no mintage limits but the coin will only be struck through to the end of the year and SGB [...]
For the third year in succession the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has released a range of coins featuring one of the most iconic characters in comics history, Superman. Unlike in 2013 when we saw seven coins released, all in large display boxes, the RCM has followed their 2014 launch with a range of three 1 oz silver coins and a 12g 14kt gold one,
Here's a look at the bulk of the May release run from the Royal Canadian Mint that we've not covered yet. We've already posted about the superb Looney Tunes coins, all nineteen of them, in an earlier article, but this mint often pumps out in excess of twenty coins a month so it's relatively easy for them to offer [...]
Designed to open a second front in 1943 when it was determined that D-Day in Normandy would not be practical until 1944, the Allied invasion of Sicily was the first stage in a campaign to cut through what Churchill described as "the soft underbelly of the Axis". Operation Avalanche was undertaken by the US Fifth Army under General Clark, [...]
Populariser of the face value silver coin format in recent years and despite being taken up by other mints like the Monnaie de Paris and the Royal Mint, the Royal Canadian Mint are the most enamoured of the concept judging by the amount of coins released. From $100, through $50 and $25, it's the $20 for $20 coin that [...]
With Disney and Thunderbirds in full flow at the New Zealand Mint, with Star Trek just starting an epic multi-year mission from the Perth Mint, and with Batman, Superman and the Godfather putting in appearances this last year, there's never been a better time for the collector of numismatic television and movie memorabilia.
THE MAGNIFICENT BALD EAGLE POSES FOR NEW CANADIAN FRACTIONAL SILVER SET Take one of the most magnificent birds on the planet and combine it with one of the worlds best mints and you have a recipe for a fine looking coin. The Royal Canadian Mint have released a new nature set featuring a portrait view of [...]
Along with the British Royal Mint and the various Australian and New Zealand mints, the Royal Canadian Mint have been at the forefront when designing and releasing coins commemorating the centenary of events of the First World War. With several releases already under their belt, and no doubt many more from now until the end of 2018, it will [...]
The Royal Canadian Mint likes to experiment with the application of different colour technologies on some of its coins. From the 'Sheer effect' of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet coin, through to the very cool dinosaur skeleton coins, there are numerous examples of the inventive use of these techniques and now the latest iteration has launched. With the series entitled [...]
