Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint released its 2017 financial results. “Profits were up and the Mint is on solid financial ground, thanks to our dedicated employees who carry out the Mint’s mandate and business strategy with enthusiasm. Strong results in our attractive and innovative collectible coins as well as our foreign business helped offset a softer global … Read more

Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint reported its financial results for the 13 and 39 weeks ended September 30, 2017. “The Mint continues to achieve strong operating performance across all its businesses and remains a global minting leader,”  said Sandra L. Hanington, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. “We are building and executing more sophisticated … Read more

July 6 – Royal Canadian Mint – Press Release

The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to share that Dr. Hieu C. Truong, who led the Mint’s engineering and research and development programs for 36 years, was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada by Governor General David Johnston. Truong’s legendary creativity and ingenuity earned him the admiration of industry peers world-wide and inspired a … Read more

June 6 – Royal Canadian Mint – Press Release

To celebrate the Loonie’s birthday, the Mint has produced a special numismatic set. This set features a 99.99% pure silver edition of the now-classic Loonie design that graces the reverse of Canada’s one-dollar circulation coin, as designed by Robert Ralph Carmichael. “It’s very fitting that during Canada 150, we are also celebrating one of the … Read more

June 1 – Royal Canadian Mint – Press Release

The Royal Canadian Mint is encouraging Canadians to look in their change for the specially designed 2017-dated coins and keep them as a reminder of Canada’s 150th anniversary. “Like the rest of Canada, the Mint is looking forward to July 1st to celebrate everything that makes our country great,” said Sandra Hanington, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian … Read more

May 25 – Royal Canadian Mint – Press Release

The Royal Canadian Mint has crafted a silver collector coin marking the 75th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid, where brave Canadian troops suffered heavy losses in Canada’s first army combat mission of the Second World War. In remembrance of this unforgettable chapter in Canadian military history, the Mint presented a framed version of this coin to … Read more

May 17 – Royal Canadian Mint – Press Release

The Royal Canadian Mint reported its financial results for the 13 weeks ended April 1, 2017. “With a wide range of appealing collector products including entry level-priced coins, the Mint’s Numismatics business is benefitting from the early success of our Canada 150 program in the First Quarter of 2017,” said Sandra L. Hanington, President and … Read more

May 9 – Royal Canadian Mint – Press Release

The Royal Canadian Mint reported its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2016. The contents of this release should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report. “We are encouraged by the profitability achieved in 2016 as we continue to execute our new business strategy with the help of our talented employees,” said … Read more

April 6 – Royal Canadian Mint – Press Release

The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a silver collector coin to honour and remember Canada’s soldiers who valiantly won the historic Battle of Vimy Ridge and paved the way to the Allied victory which ended the First World War. This fine silver coin was unveiled at the Canadian War Museum. “As Canadians remember the sacrifices and achievements … Read more

March 16 – Royal Canadian Mint – Press Release

In honour of the Stanley Cup’s 125th anniversary,  Governor General David Johnston and Royal Canadian Mint President and CEO Sandra Hanington unveiled 25-cent commemorative circulation coins at Rideau Hall. “As the ultimate symbol of Canadians’ passion for hockey, the Stanley Cup is woven into the fabric of our culture and identity and marking its 125th anniversary on a 25-cent circulation coin is one … Read more