The Royal Canadian Mint has launched (26th June) a new coin, which for the mint and Canada, is a “first” in terms of using gold that was mined entirely from the territory of Nunavut, the newest territory in the Canadian Confederation. Each coin is struck from 99
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Canada: Latest silver coin celebrates RASC anniversary and includes a real meteorite fragment integrated into design
The Royal Canadian Mint has launched (26th June) a new collector coin which is especially relevant as the release coincides with the celebrations for the 150th Anniversary of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC). For this occasion, the Royal Canadian Mint has created a truly out-of-this-world collectible by adding a genuine meteorite fragment to limited edition silver coins marking this anniversary
Annual classics return as the Royal Canadian Mint launches the first numismatic catalogue of 2018
Ottawa, Ontario, January 11, 2018 — A new year signals the return of collector coins which have long been the foundation of the Royal Canadian Mint’s numismatic program. These include perennial favourites such as the Proof Silver Dollar and Fine Silver Proof Set, $100 and $200 gold coins, as well as the Classic Canadian Uncirculated Set