Dr. Roberta Bondar made history when she became Canada’s first woman astronaut and the world’s first neurologist in space, when she flew aboard Space Shuttle Discovery as a crew member of Mission STS-42. Twenty-five years later, Canadians can celebrate her inspiring accomplishment with the world’s first ever curved and glow-in-the-dark silver coin which was unveiled by Dr. Bondar … Read more
The Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a new two-dollar circulation coin commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic during a special ceremony held aboard HMCS Sackville. This coin has begun circulating today and Canadians can now start looking for it in their change. “The Government of Canada is proud that the Mint is issuing a circulation coin which recognizes that … Read more
In recognition of Newfoundland’s great First World War sacrifice, the Royal Canadian Mint held an event at Canadian Forces Station St. John’s to officially present the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and the Newfoundland and Labrador Command of the Royal Canadian Legion with framed silver coins commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel. This collector coin … Read more
The Royal Canadian Mint is paying tribute to all Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes competing in the Rio 2016 Summer Games by launching the 2016 Lucky Loonie, Canada’s latest commemorative circulation coin. The coin was part of the celebration program at the Canadian Olympic Beach Party held at Toronto’s Woodbine Beach in honour of Team Canada. … Read more
After selling out all 10,000 “Firefighters” coins in its 2016 Fine Silver National Heroes series, the Royal Canadian Mint announced that it has donated an additional $50,000 to the Red Cross Alberta Fires Appeal benefitting the Fort McMurray community. The Mint donated $10,000 to the Red Cross when it launched the series on May 16, 2016 … Read more
On the occasion of Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto’s official state visit, the Royal Canadian Mint has produced a commemorative silver medallion celebrating Canada and Mexico’s longstanding ties as North American neighbours. The medallion was unveiled by President Peña Nieto, Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs Claudia Ruiz Massieu, Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.) and … Read more
The Royal Canadian Mint is on track to achieve its financial goals for the current fiscal year after announcing consolidated revenues of $780.9 million in the 13 weeks ended April 2, 2016, and consolidated profit before taxes of $13.2 million in its 2016 First Quarter Financial Report. Strong bullion sales have increased overall revenue by … Read more
The Royal Canadian Mint is proudly honouring Canada’s national heroes with a new silver collector coin series. The series features firefighters, paramedics, police and the military, all of which face danger in the line of duty yet remain steadfast in their commitment and dedication to helping others. The coins were unveiled at a ceremony held … Read more
The Royal Canadian Mint, under license by CBS Consumer Products, is set to uncover a new world of collectibles celebrating the 50th anniversary of Star Trek: The Original Series. A $10 coloured silver coin picturing the commander of U.S.S. Enterprise, Captain James Tiberius Kirk, was unveiled by William Shatner, the Canadian-born actor who made this character … Read more
The Royal Canadian Mint demonstrated strong business performance in 2015 thanks to excellent bullion and numismatics sales. Though a $65.5 million non-cash impairment charge resulting from lower than anticipated future cash flows from the Mint’s circulation businesses offset profits, the Mint broke even in 2015. Strong cash generation from operations also allowed the Mint to pay its … Read more
