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The Royal Canadian Mint Scores an Ace as its February Collection Opens With a New Silver Coin Honouring Flying Legend Billy Bishop

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Friday, February 8, 2019
Currency, Coins, Coins of Canada, Government of Canada, Coin mints, Banking in Canada, Royal Canadian Mint, Royal Mint, American Liberty 225th Anniversary Coin

This month, the Royal Canadian Mint tells a story of valour in combat with a tribute to Canadian First World War flying ace Billy Bishop.

Key Points: 
  • This month, the Royal Canadian Mint tells a story of valour in combat with a tribute to Canadian First World War flying ace Billy Bishop.
  • This fine silver coin continues the Mint's proud tradition of preserving the memory of the heroic men and women behind Canada's military history.
  • Little-known pieces of Canada's numismatic past are also brought back to life in the 2019 Fine Silver 2-Coin Set - Royal Canadian Mint Lore: Back to Concept.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

The Royal Canadian Mint Scores an Ace as its February Collection Opens With a New Silver Coin Honouring Flying Legend Billy Bishop

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Friday, February 8, 2019
Currency, Coins of Canada, Numismatics, Coins, Banking in Canada, Royal Canadian Mint, Coin mints, Coin set, Royal Canadian Mint numismatic coins, Royal Mint

OTTAWA, Feb. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -This month, the Royal Canadian Mint tells a story of valour in combat with a tribute to Canadian First World War flying ace Billy Bishop.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Feb. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -This month, the Royal Canadian Mint tells a story of valour in combat with a tribute to Canadian First World War flying ace Billy Bishop.
  • This fine silver coin continues the Mint's proud tradition of preserving the memory of the heroic men and women behind Canada's military history.
  • Little-known pieces of Canada's numismatic past are also brought back to life in the 2019 Fine Silver 2-Coin Set - Royal Canadian Mint Lore: Back to Concept.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

The Royal Canadian Mint Scores an Ace as its February Collection Opens With a New Silver Coin Honouring Flying Legend Billy Bishop

Retrieved on: 
Friday, February 8, 2019
Currency, Coins of Canada, Numismatics, Coins, Banking in Canada, Royal Canadian Mint, Coin mints, Coin set, Royal Canadian Mint numismatic coins, Royal Mint

OTTAWA, Feb. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -This month, the Royal Canadian Mint tells a story of valour in combat with a tribute to Canadian First World War flying ace Billy Bishop.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Feb. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -This month, the Royal Canadian Mint tells a story of valour in combat with a tribute to Canadian First World War flying ace Billy Bishop.
  • This fine silver coin continues the Mint's proud tradition of preserving the memory of the heroic men and women behind Canada's military history.
  • Little-known pieces of Canada's numismatic past are also brought back to life in the 2019 Fine Silver 2-Coin Set - Royal Canadian Mint Lore: Back to Concept.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

Royal Canadian Mint dedicates its first Black History Month coin to Viola Desmond

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Coins of Canada, Government of Canada, Coins, Currency, Banking in Canada, Royal Canadian Mint, Coin mints, Mint

OTTAWA, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -In celebration of Black History Month, the Royal Canadian Mint is proud to announce that its very first Black History Month coin pays tribute to Canadian civil rights pioneer, Viola Desmond.

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  • OTTAWA, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -In celebration of Black History Month, the Royal Canadian Mint is proud to announce that its very first Black History Month coin pays tribute to Canadian civil rights pioneer, Viola Desmond.
  • "Sharing the honest and compelling story of Viola Desmond on our very first coin honouring Black History Month is an excellent way to celebrate an extraordinary Canadian who helpedour nation become admired for our cultural diversity and compassion."
  • After the unanimous approval of a motion proposed by Senator Donald Oliver in February 2008, the month of February was officially declared Black History Month in Canada.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

The Royal Canadian Mint Celebrates 40 Years of Leadership and Innovation With Anniversary Edition of Its World-famous Gold Maple Leaf Bullion Coin

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Friday, February 1, 2019
Coins, Bullion coins, Currency, Numismatics, Royal Canadian Mint, Canadian Gold Maple Leaf, Gold coin, Gold, Maple leaf, Precious metal, Canadian Silver Maple Leaf

Forty years later, it is the world's favourite gold bullion coin, with multiple benchmarks to its credit, such as unsurpassed purity, laser micro-engraving and Bullion DNA anti-counterfeiting technology.

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  • Forty years later, it is the world's favourite gold bullion coin, with multiple benchmarks to its credit, such as unsurpassed purity, laser micro-engraving and Bullion DNA anti-counterfeiting technology.
  • The Mint will start shipping this limited edition, 1 oz., 99.99% pure gold coin to official bullion distributors this month.
  • "The Royal Canadian Mint is extremely proud to have distinguished itself as a global market leader by consistently raising the bar on the purity and security of its Gold Maple Leaf bullion coin", said Jennifer Camelon, Interim President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
  • "Our 40th anniversary Gold Maple Leaf is also a tribute to the talent and ingenuity of our people, who made it possible for the Mint to offer world's best gold bullion coin to our customers."

Soldier appearing on Royal Canadian Mint silver dollar honouring 75th Anniversary D-Day is identified

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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That soldier has been identified as Private George Herman Baker, a member of No.

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  • That soldier has been identified as Private George Herman Baker, a member of No.
  • He is survived by his daughter Karen McLeod, to whom the Mint was honoured to present this coin in honour of her late father.
  • Designed by Simcoe-area artist Tony Bianco, the 2019 Proof Silver Dollar vividly depicts Canadians coming ashore under enemy fire.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

The Royal Canadian Mint honours bravery and sacrifice by dedicating its 2019 Proof Silver Dollar to the 75th Anniversary D-Day

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
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OTTAWA, Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -With each new year, the Royal Canadian Mint maintains the tradition of issuing an annual silver dollar to commemorate a story of national significance.

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  • OTTAWA, Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -With each new year, the Royal Canadian Mint maintains the tradition of issuing an annual silver dollar to commemorate a story of national significance.
  • This year, the Mint is proud to honour Canada's pivotal role in the successful Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 on the traditionally engraved 2019 Proof Silver Dollar 75th Anniversary of D-Day.
  • Another powerful symbol of the sacrifices made by Canadians on D-Day can be found on the 2019 $100-Karat Gold Coin.
  • Innovating with shape is another Mint hallmark that returns on the new fine silver "three-panel" coin set Wings of Hope.

The Royal Canadian Mint Honours Bravery and Sacrifice by Dedicating Its 2019 Proof Silver Dollar to the 75th Anniversary D-Day

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Currency, Numismatics, Coins, Banking in Canada, Royal Canadian Mint, Coin set, Dollar coin, Mint, Coin, Silver coin, Production of coins, United States Mint coin sets

With each new year, the Royal Canadian Mint maintains the tradition of issuing an annual silver dollar to commemorate a story of national significance.

Key Points: 
  • With each new year, the Royal Canadian Mint maintains the tradition of issuing an annual silver dollar to commemorate a story of national significance.
  • This year, the Mint is proud to honour Canada's pivotal role in the successful Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 on the traditionally engraved 2019 Proof Silver Dollar - 75thAnniversary of D-Day.
  • Innovating with shape is another Mint hallmark that returns on the new fine silver "three-panel" coin set - Wings of Hope.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

The Royal Canadian Mint launches new double-concave silver coin among its final products of 2018

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Thursday, December 6, 2018
Numismatics, Coins, Currency, Coins of Canada, Banking in Canada, Royal Canadian Mint, Mint, Bullion coins, Coin mints, Gold coins

OTTAWA, Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is pleased to introduce a 10 oz.

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  • OTTAWA, Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is pleased to introduce a 10 oz.
  • This unique coin is also enclosed in a double concave capsule to give collectors maximum appreciation of its dramatic and unusual shape.
  • All of these products can be ordered directly from the Mint at 1-800-267-1871 in Canada,1-800-268-6468 in the US, or online at www.mint.ca .
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

New Medal From Canada Unites U.S. and Royal Canadian Mint Legends for First Time... a GovMint.com and ModernCoinMart Exclusive

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Monday, December 3, 2018
Coins, Currency, Numismatics, John Mercanti, Royal Canadian Mint, Mint, Thomas Jefferson, Coins of the United States, Roosevelt dime, Jefferson nickel

Susan Taylor, retired Royal Canadian Mint Senior Engraver, is the winner of the 2016 American Medal of the Year Award, and the designer of the International Art Medal Federation 2018 Congress Medal.

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  • Susan Taylor, retired Royal Canadian Mint Senior Engraver, is the winner of the 2016 American Medal of the Year Award, and the designer of the International Art Medal Federation 2018 Congress Medal.
  • This marks the first time ever that John Mercanti has worked with another North American mint.
  • Released by the Royal Canadian Mint and available exclusively through GovMint.com and ModernCoinMart, the 2019 Peace & Liberty medal honors the sacrifices made by veterans of both nations, and the principles for which they fight.
  • The historic 2019 Peace & Liberty Proof marks the start of an all-new series for the Royal Canadian Mint.