The Royal Canadian Mint is putting a national treasure back in the hands of Canadians by offering the public the chance to buy part of a rare collection of Canada's first gold coins, produced by the mint from 1912 to 1914 and not seen since the outbreak of the First World War. Stored at the … Read more
On the heels of announcing record revenues and its fourth highest ever net income earlier this year, the Royal Canadian Mint's 2011 annual report is the recipient of the Award of Excellence for Corporate Reporting for small federal Crown Corporations by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. The Corporate Reporting Awards, which are the most … Read more
The Royal Canadian Mint was recently awarded gold in the category of Graphic Design Miscellaneous for its 2012 "Celebration" Gift Sets by the Advertising and Design Club of Canada (ADCC). Now in its 63rd year, ADCC celebrates the exceptional work in advertising, graphic design, editorial design and interactive media to promote the highest professional standards … Read more
Over the last few years and in the spirit of remembrance, the Royal Canadian Mint has paid homage to Canada's veterans through numismatic and circulation coins. The recent Highway of Heroes and the Georgina Pope silver commemorative coins continue the proud Mint tradition of issuing coins that honour Canada's veterans and the theme of remembrance. … Read more
The Royal Canadian Mint announced the closing of the initial public offering of 5,000,000 exchange-traded receipts ("ETRs") under the Mint's Canadian Silver Reserves Program at a price of C$20.00 per ETR (or U.S.$19.98) for gross proceeds of C$100,000,000. The ETRs will commence trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canadian dollars and U.S. dollars under … Read more
The Royal Canadian Mint is pleased to announce a public offering of exchange-traded receipts (ETRs) under the mint's new Canadian Silver Reserves Program. Each ETR evidences ownership in physical silver bullion held in the custody of the mint at its facilities. The Canadian Silver Reserves Program marks a further expansion of the mint's successful core … Read more
On the eve of the 200th anniversary of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock's death on the battlefield at Queenston Heights, Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) unveiled a new Royal Canadian Mint circulation coin honouring Brock as a hero of the War of 1812. This is the first of four circulation coins which commemorate key … Read more
The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to present its customers with a bountiful array of new collector coins. Its latest product release includes fine silver tributes to Canadian historical figures such as War of 1812 hero Major-General Sir Isaac Brock; female military pioneer Georgina Pope; and Group of Seven painter Franklin Carmichael. The 25th anniversary … Read more
The Royal Canadian Mint honoured Canada's iconic "penny" circulation coin, whose production officially ended on May 4, 2012, with an exquisite array of fine silver and gold collectibles, as well as gift products, which pay respect to the penny's unforgettable legacy as both a pillar of Canadian commerce and an integral part of Canada's cultural … Read more
A new one-dollar coin commemorating the 100th Grey Cup, Canada's single biggest annual sporting event, was unveiled by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, Ont.). Flaherty said this new circulation coin immortalizes an important milestone in Canada's sports history and the government is proud to join Canadians and Canadian football enthusiasts in celebrating the 100th Grey … Read more
