Royal Canadian Mint / Monnaie royale canadienne

From 17 Wing with pride.

It was an honour to unveil our newest commemorative circulation coin at CFB Winnipeg with so many members of the RCAF, Mint board members, and distinguished guests in attendance.

Learn more about the $2 coin commemorating the RCAF’s centennial: bit.ly/3ZaVsMm

Serving Canada, together.

In honour of Military Family Appreciation Day, we sat down with six different Royal Canadian Air Force families across the organization (spanning ranks, occupations, and even generations) to learn more about their unique experiences and the importance of family support.

Discover their stories: bit.ly/4gzmjIa

RCAF Centennial / Le centenaire de l'ARC

Soaring into circulation.

Two million colour-enhanced and one million engraved-only RCAF commemorative $2 coins are now entering circulation all across Canada.

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Trivia Tuesday!

Our first-ever Platinum Maple Leaf (PtML) bullion coin was introduced in September of 1988, adding to our suite of precious metal investment products. We couldn’t think of a better topic to highlight in this month’s Trivia Tuesday.

Take our platinum quiz on Instagram stories to discover many cool facts about this precious. Search on Instagram

An evening of sharing our appreciation!

We were so excited to connect with many of our Masters Club members in Toronto earlier this month.

2024 Proof Dollar artist Jason Bouwman and Product Manager Matt Eggink joined us for an interactive panel on the Anatomy of a Coin. Chief Technology Officer Xianyao Li also gave a sneak preview of upcoming advancements from our R&D Lab.

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Making the case for the 1 oz. GML coin!

✅ Purity
✅ Security
✅ Liquidity
✅ Quality

We reached out to 2 is 1 to get their thoughts on what makes up the best gold coin and he made a good case for the Gold Maple Leaf. Find out what they had to say here: https://bit.ly/4edtTGG

Do you agree? Let us know in the comments!

Spread joy this holiday season with a fun Gift Card Set.

’Tis the season for enjoying festive traditions, and for letting people know how much we enjoy having them in our lives. Whether you’re spending the holidays together or apart, the 2024 Holiday Gift Card Set will make your heartfelt holiday wishes extra special. Packaged like a greeting card (complete with envelope), this five-piece set includes an exclusive $1 coin bearing a playful winter scene that exudes joy and warmth, even on the coldest day.

Brighten spirits this season with the Holiday Gift Card Set: bit.ly/4cMsHc9

From one royal era to the next.

His Majesty King Charles III acceding to the Throne was the first formal investiture of a new monarch in the lifetime of most Canadians. Even through this momentous change, time-honoured traditions were followed.

Learn more about how this historic transition was captured in one of latest offerings: bit.ly/47okw4P

Did you know?

Featured in this set, the fourth (and final) Canadian coin effigy of Queen Elizabeth II recalls the effigy of George VI, who also chose to be portrayed without a crown—and the tradition continues with the first effigy of His Majesty King Charles III.

Another coin tradition? His Majesty’s profile faces left, in the opposite direction to his predecessor, a custom that dates back to King Charles II in 1660.

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Wherever a snow crystal lands, its delicate form is as ethereal as it is enchanting.

Experience the uniqueness of these icy wonders through our second snowflake coin in our Snowflake series. This classic stellar dendrite, which is the most common type of snow crystal, showcases a unique star-shaped form that varies according to atmospheric conditions. Re-created in 99.99% pure silver, this unique snow crystal, which would have formed at temperatures around -15 degrees Celsius, is elaborately ornamented with distinct markings on a hexagonal motif that provide the illusion of symmetry, while the ice-blue crystal at its centre evokes the crisp winter sparkle of freshly fallen snow.

Hold a snowflake in your hand: bit.ly/3ASqMFx

Get a snapshot of an extraordinary moment in time for Canadian coinage with this Premium Bullion set.

Issued directly by the Royal Canadian Mint, this three-coin set brings together three different issues of our 1 oz. 99.99% pure silver Treasured Maple Leaf bullion coin—one from 2022, 2023 and 2024. Featuring obverse designs that trace the historic transition from the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II to that of His Majesty King Charles III, the Treasured Silver Maple Leaf is a specially packaged Premium Bullion offering that is made for marking milestones.

Pay homage to the longest-reigning monarch in Canada’s modern history while also marking the beginning of a new royal era - order today ➡ bit.ly/3X0vJDT

Witness a close encounter of the second kind.

The Langenburg Event is the seventh unusual encounter re-told as part of our Canada’s Unexplained Phenomena series of coins! Viewed from the witness’s perspective, the coin brings this story to life with blacklight paint technology enhancing the scene of this strange sighting with an eerie glow. Featuring the steel-like saucer-shaped objects hovering just above the ground while a farmer swathing his fields stands nearby in amazement.

Add this curious coin to your collection today: bit.ly/4cMfNLl

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be observed later this month. We are proud to continue our journey towards reconciliation with the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake.

First introduced in 2022, the Keepsake honours the more than 150,000 First Nations, Inuit and Métis children who were taken from their families and forced to attend Residential, Day and Boarding Schools across Canada.

All net proceeds from the sale of the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake, developed in partnership with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and their Survivor’s Circle, help support the work of their Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund.

Learn more: bit.ly/3R2JWuM

Striking stories sure to capture your imagination.

From the weird and wonderful to the serene and sentimental, our newest collection tells the tale of our vibrant Canadian story. While the seventh coin in our Unexplained Phenomena series shares the story of a once-in-a-lifetime encounter, our new holiday coin celebrates a sweet family ritual – trimming the holiday tree.

Learn more about these and other collection-worthy coins celebrating our rich flora, fauna, seasons, and stories: bit.ly/4g6nm27

How one precious metal is helping to drive the automotive industry forward as the number of electrical components in cars grow.

You unlock the car, start the engine, adjust the seat, and turn on the air-conditioning before backing out of the driveway while glancing at the rearview camera on the touchscreen. Without realizing it, many of us rely on silver to help get us to our next destination.

In our next Let’s Talk Bullion article, we look at how silver is used in the automotive sector and why it’s ideal for making cars: https://bit.ly/3AGASJA

Make summer last with this enchanting movement coin.

Cast in sterling silver and plated with yellow gold, evoking the sun’s warm rays, the dragonfly hovers gracefully above an open bloom on a summer day. Tilt the coin and watch as the 3D dragonfly circles around the white-water lily above the mirror-like surface of the water complete with lily pads and gentle ripples that, only slightly, disrupt the stillness of the scene. Gaze into the heart of the bloom and discover the sparkle of a clear crystal.

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Nicknames go waaay back!

While paleontology can be a serious business, researchers don’t always refer to dinosaurs by their full names. From the tongue-twisting Micropachycephalosaurus to the Aztecan named Huehuecanauhtlus, referencing them by their scientific names can be a real challenge!

Learn more about five dinos with aptly-applied nicknames, including our newest Discovering Dinosaurs star, the Royal Horned Face.

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Picture Pure-fect!

The practice of biting gold is traced back to the gold rush in California in the early 1800s. Traders believed that if you could leave teeth marks, then the gold was real.

While biting into a gold or silver medal makes for a cool picture, it doesn’t reveal much about its purity. Both precious metals are coveted for their malleability, but even the purest of gold or silver would be difficult to brand with one bite.

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