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Gold Coin embedded by ideal cushion cut diamond

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  Each coin to match the patented cut of the 0.23 carat Recently, the Royal Canadian Mint released the Pure Gold Diamond Shaped Coin with De Beers Ideal Cushion Diamond. Embedded on one of the coin’s sculpted facets, the 0.23-carat De Beers Ideal Cushion Cut Diamond and its patented cut inspired this premium collectible’s multi-dimensional shape and facet arrangement.  No other diamond shape rivals the intensity of a cushion cut’s fire. Coveted for its timeless allure and sparkle, the classic, pillow-like shape – one of the oldest diamond shapes – inspired this spellbinding 99.99% pure gold coin, the fourth in a series of diamond-topped, diamond-shaped coins.  Each coin has been masterfully sculpted to match the patented cut of the 0.23 carat De Beers Ideal Cushion Cut diamond embedded on one of its facets, where the precious stone’s flashes of coloured light add flair to a storied silhouette that is synonymous with royalty and romance.          ...

Royal Canadian Mint Honours Bill Reid

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  New $2 Circulation Coin!   One hundred years after the birth of the late Bill Reid, the legendary artist and advocate of Haida culture also known by the Haida name Iljuwas, the Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new $2 circulation coin honouring his ground-breaking contributions to contemporary Indigenous art. The bold image of a grizzly bear, a favourite character of Reid's paintings, carvings and jewelry, fills the reverse side of this new commemorative coin which was unveiled on the Mint's YouTube channel. "The Government of Canada recognizes the important contributions of Indigenous peoples, including the artistic traditions that have shaped their cultures over millennia and personally enriched us as people who call Canada home," said The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage. "We are proud that the Royal Canadian Mint has chosen to immortalize Haida artist Bill Reid on a commemorative circulation coin that shows the inspirational stre...

End of the WW II Royal Mint Coin!

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A commemoration coin that pays tribute 2020!   Royal Canadian Mint with its "V" for Victory and its coded message to Canadians everywhere, Thomas Shingles' Victory design reflected this nation's spirit in 1945. Now, 75 years later, we're bringing the famous design back on a new $2 commemorative circulation coin, which honours the contributions and sacrifices that paved the way to Allied victory.   This keepsake set features two versions of Canada's $2 circulation coin issued in 2020 to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Both the uncoloured and coloured versions appear alongside our classic $1, 25-, 10- and 5-cent circulation denominations, and all six coins are packaged in a special collector card. It's an easy way to view and display the newest addition to coin collection! The coins special features are, 1: To mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, we're bringing back the Victory coin design that i...

Journey to Equal Rights

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Royal Canadian Mints for LGBTQ2 While Canadians' are known for their strongly held values of diversity, inclusion and equality, for many years, LGBTQ2 Canadians were not treated equally. Today, the Royal Canadian Mint is proud to launch a one-dollar circulation coin commemorating 50 years of progress in recognizing the rights of LGBTQ2 Canadians.   It was a 1969 Act of Parliament that marked the initial milestone on the journey to equality for LGBTQ2 communities by decriminalizing homosexual acts between two consenting people of 21 years or older.   The new coin, combining the words, EQUALITY-ÉGALITÉ with the signature work of Vancouver artist Joe Average, starts circulating. It was also launched through an official unveiling at the 519 Community Centre, in Toronto, Ontario. "For the past 50 years and beyond, Canadians have fought for their right to love, marry, start a family and live openly as their most authentic selves," said Bill Morneau, Minister ...