Noi monede comemorative din Canada și Spania - 22.06.2026

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Next Monday, June 29, one of the most interesting joint issues of the 2026 Spanish numismatic program will go on sale: The Real de a Ocho: Roots of Canadian Coinage, a collection made up of two one-ounce silver coins issued jointly by the National Mint and the Royal Canadian Mint. 

This is not just another collection. This issue looks directly to one of the most influential coins in history: the Spanish eight-real, also known internationally as the Spanish dollar. A coin that for centuries circulated across oceans, ports, trade routes, and territories far removed from one another, becoming a truly global currency.

The collection is presented as a two-piece Proof case: a Spanish 10-euro coin and a Canadian 20-dollar coin, both minted in silver and one ounce in weight. The retail price will be 290 euros, including VAT, and the maximum mintage is limited to 2,500 sets.

The appeal of this issue lies precisely in the dialogue between the two coins. Spain contributes the historical roots: the Spanish eight-real, the great international currency of the Early Modern period. Canada brings the memory of a territory where those Spanish coins played a significant role in monetary circulation during the 18th and 19th centuries.

The Spanish coin reproduces on its reverse an image inspired by the reverse of a real de a ocho coin minted in Mexico in 1737, during the reign of Philip V. It features the most recognizable elements of the columnario: the Pillars of Hercules, the globes, the crowns and the legend PLUS ULTRA , one of the most powerful designs in all of Hispanic numismatics. 

The obverse features a portrait of King Felipe VI facing left, accompanied by the legend FELIPE VI REY DE ESPAÑA · 2026, the mint mark, and the face value of 10 EURO. The design maintains a clean and understated aesthetic, with the royal portrait as the central element and a proof finish that enhances the contrast between the mirrored background and the matte relief. 

The Canadian coin, with a face value of 20 dollars, features on its obverse the portrait of Charles III alongside the legend CANADA 2026 DG REX. Its reverse visually links to Spain's Spanish heritage through a reinterpretation of historical motifs associated with the Spanish dollar and the escudo, highlighting the role those coins played in Canadian monetary development. 

The FNMT itself highlights that this is the first collaboration in history between the Royal Canadian Mint and the Royal Mint of Spain, a detail that adds institutional and collector interest to the issue. Furthermore, it is presented as the first round one-ounce silver coin issued by the FNMT-RCM, another noteworthy element within the Spanish collector coin program.

Issue Name The Piece of Eight: Roots of the Canadian Currency
Sale date Monday, June 29, 2026
Type of issue Joint Spain-Canada issue
Content Two one-ounce silver coins
Spanish coin 10 euros, 999 fine silver
Canadian currency $20, 99.99% pure silver
Quality Proof
Maximum print run 2,500 collections
Price 290 euros, VAT included
Sale Only available in the complete collection

The Spanish dollar was not just a Spanish coin. It was a tool of international trade, a trusted benchmark, and a currency accepted in very different territories thanks to its weight, purity, and recognition. Its influence also reached North America, where it contributed to the formation of monetary systems that would later evolve into their own national currencies.

Therefore, this collection has a meaning that goes beyond the precious metal or the mintage. It is an issue that connects history, trade, navigation, empires, colonies, and monetary evolution. A way of remembering that, before the major contemporary currencies existed, a Spanish coin had already traveled the world.

 

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Noi monede comemorative din Canada - 15.05.2026

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The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a new Canadian one-dollar coin dedicated to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a historic event for Canada, which will co-host the tournament with the United States and Mexico. The coin also commemorates an unprecedented event: it will be the first time a men's FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by three countries. 

The coin began circulating on May 14, 2026, and comes in two different versions: a conventional one and a colored one. A total of three million coins have been minted, two million of which are the colored version. 

The reverse side, designed by Canadian artist Glen Green, revolves around the official “FIFA26 CAN” mosaic, built around a maple leaf, one of Canada’s great national symbols. In the colored version, small squares in shades of red and orange add dynamism to the design and evoke the unity of millions of fans around football. 

On the left is the official emblem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while on the right is a depiction of a ball in motion. Below it are the names of Toronto and Vancouver, the two Canadian cities that will host matches of the tournament. The entire design is surrounded by the bilingual inscriptions “FIFA WORLD CUP 26” and “COUPE DU MONDE DE LA FIFA 26”. 

The obverse features the effigy of King Charles III, created by the artist Steven Rosati. This coin joins the collection of coins issued during the early years of the new reign and is also one of Canada's major recent sports issues.

The coin comes at a time of enormous anticipation for Canadian soccer. Between June 11 and July 19, 2026, Toronto and Vancouver will host a total of 13 World Cup matches, including games for the Canadian men's national team, which will play matches in both host cities.

Beyond its function as circulating currency, this issue seeks to capture the atmosphere surrounding the biggest football event on the planet. The design aims to convey movement, celebration, and collective feeling, transforming a simple dollar coin into a memento of one of the most important sporting events in the country's recent history.

Coin characteristics

Feature Detail 

Country Canada
Face value 1 dollar
Year 2026
Reason 2026 FIFA World Cup
Issuing entity Royal Canadian Mint
Reverse designer Glen Green
Front design Steven Rosati
Versions Conventional and colored
Total print run 3,000,000 coins
Colored print 2,000,000 coins
Date of issue May 14, 2026

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O nouă monedă comemorativă din Canada - 02.04.2026 - VIDEO

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Canada has once again demonstrated its knack for making its circulating coins appealing. To mark the 50th anniversary of the CN Tower, the Royal Canadian Mint has released a new commemorative $2 coin… and it's not alone.

The coin has been issued in two versions: a standard one and a colored one with a luminescent effect. In other words, a coin that literally glows in the dark. This is something unusual in circulation and will undoubtedly spark the interest of many collectors.

Design: a coin with a “reading” over time
Obverse

The obverse maintains the usual design: a portrait of Charles III, by Steven Rosati. No changes compared to other recent issues.

Reverse

 

The reverse side is where all the interest lies.

Carl Wiens' design does not simply depict the tower, but plays with the passage of time:The CN Tower appears dominating the current skyline
Below is a profile of Toronto in 1976
The outer ring shows the urban evolution over these 50 years

And then there's the detail that makes it special: in the colored version, when the luminescent effect is activated, the tower and the city appear illuminated as if it were night.

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Two versions… and two collector profiles

The broadcast has clearly been planned for two audiences:

 

Colorless version: closer to the traditional coin
Glow-in-the-dark version: more eye-catching, designed to also attract a non-specialized audience

These types of strategies are becoming more common outside of Europe, but they still attract attention among Spanish collectors, where circulating coins tend to be much more conservative.
Coin characteristics

Feature Detail 

 

Country Canada
Face value $2
Year of issue 2026
Reason 50th anniversary of the CN Tower
Designer (reverse) Carl Wiens
Obverse Charles III
Guy Bimetallic
Versions Colored and uncolored
Special technology Luminescent effect (colored version only)
Total print run 3,000,000
– Colored 2,000,000
– Not colored 1,000,000
Date of issue March 31, 2026

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O nouă monedă comemorativă din Canada - 23.11.2025 - VIDEO

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Obverse of the 30th anniversary Canadian 2 dollar commemorative coin, featuring the portrait of King Charles III designed by Steven Rosati, accompanied by the commemorative dates 1996–2026.

Reverse side featuring Brent Townsend's classic polar bear design on an ice floe.

In 2026, the Royal Canadian Mint celebrates the 30th anniversary of one of the country's most iconic coins: the Canadian two-dollar coin, affectionately known as the Toonie. To mark this anniversary, the Mint is releasing a special edition for collectors, a tribute to three decades of history, technology, and national pride.

The story of the Toonie began on February 19, 1996, when the Canadian government replaced the two-dollar bill with a coin of the same value. The move, besides being economically practical, was a statement of modernity: coins have a much longer lifespan than banknotes, and Canada wanted to introduce an innovative, durable coin with its own distinct visual identity.

Its design was revolutionary for the time. It was a bimetallic coin, with a gold core and a silver outer ring, a symbol of durability and technological advancement. On the reverse, artist Brent Townsend depicted a solitary polar bear on an ice floe, an image that eventually became one of the country's most recognizable visual icons. The obverse featured the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, marking the continuity of the monetary system within the Commonwealth tradition.

The nickname Toonie was born from the humor and inventiveness of the Canadian people themselves. Eight years earlier, in 1987, the one-dollar coin had been introduced, featuring the loon, a bird native to the country, on its reverse. That coin was nicknamed Loonie, from the English word " loon." When the new two-dollar coin appeared, Canadians began calling it Toonie, a play on words between "two" and "Loonie "—literally, "double the Loonie." What started as a popular nickname ended up becoming an official name, recognized even by the Mint itself. Today, no Canadian needs any explanation: Toonie is simply "the two-dollar coin."

For three decades, the Toonie has been a part of daily life in Canada and has evolved alongside the country. In 2012, its metal composition was changed to a lighter, safer, and more durable multi-layered steel structure. It has been featured in dozens of commemorative editions—dedicated to historical anniversaries, social causes, or natural symbols—becoming a kind of metallic canvas where Canada records its collective memory.

The 30th Anniversary Commemorative Edition

The Toonie 30th Anniversary Special Edition, issued in 2026, celebrates this historic journey with a design that blends respect for the past with a forward-looking perspective. It comes in an exclusive collector's format: Special Wrap Rolls, each containing twenty-five coins.

The obverse features, for the first time, the portrait of King Charles III, sculpted by Steven Rosati, symbolizing a new era in Canadian monetary history. On the reverse, Brent Townsend's classic polar bear returns in all its glory, accompanied by the dates 1996–2026 , marking three decades since the coin's introduction.

The set is minted with the "W" mint mark, corresponding to the Winnipeg plant where Canadian circulation coins are produced. The edition is limited to 30,000 rolls, reinforcing its exclusivity and potential numismatic value.

Beyond its appeal as a collector's item, this issue celebrates a country's history through its currency: a fusion of art, technique, and national identity.

Technical specifications of the commemorative coin

Feature Detail 

Official name 30th Anniversary of the Toonie – Collector's Edition
Country Canada
Transmitter Royal Canadian Mint
Year 2026
Face value 2 Canadian dollars
Commemorative occasion 30th anniversary of the introduction of the 2 dollar coin (1996–2026)
Artists Obverse: Steven Rosati (portrait of King Charles III) • Reverse: Brent Townsend (polar bear)
Composition Inner core: aluminum-bronze plated • Outer ring: nickel-plated steel
Diameter 28 mm
Approximate weight 6.9 g
Type of singing Fluted
Quality No circulation
Mint mark “W” (Winnipeg)
Limited edition 30,000 rolls (25 coins per roll)
Presentation Special Wrap Roll
Circularity Not intended for general circulation
Commemorative design Double date “1996–2026” on the reverse, a tribute to the 30th anniversary

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Thirty years after its introduction, the Toonie remains much more than a coin: it is a symbol of Canadian ingenuity, practicality, and shared identity. This 30th anniversary edition not only commemorates a significant milestone but also celebrates the connection between art, history, and everyday life. Its obverse depicts a new era under the reign of Charles III; its reverse, the timeless polar bear, recalls the origins of a nation that finds pride even in the smallest things.

The Toonie was born as a practical solution, but over time it has become a true gem of modern numismatics. And with this commemorative issue, its story enters, once again, the realm of legend.

 

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Noi monede comemorative din Canada - 07.11.2025 - VIDEO

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In 2025, the Royal Canadian Mint will unveil a new commemorative $2 coin honoring one of the nation's most solemn symbols: Canada's Unknown Soldier. This issue marks the 25th anniversary of the repatriation of the remains of a Canadian soldier killed in the First World War, a gesture that a quarter of a century ago deeply moved the nation and strengthened the bond between memory, service, and sacrifice.

A return full of meaning

In 2000, the remains of an unidentified Canadian soldier were exhumed from the Cabaret-Rouge cemetery in France and transported to Ottawa. There, they were laid to rest with full military honors in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, across from the National War Memorial.

This symbolic act, which commemorates all Canadians who lost their lives in service and whose names remain unknown, became a point of national unity. Since then, the site has witnessed countless expressions of respect and gratitude toward those who “are gone, but never forgotten.”

The art behind the coin

The coin was designed by sculptor Mary-Ann Liu, the same artist who created the bronze reliefs that adorn the original tomb. On the reverse, Liu depicts a street-level view of the tomb, framed by the silhouettes of four sentinels. Each figure represents the men and women of the Canadian Forces who have served, are serving, or will serve in defense of their country.

The central motif, serene and solemn, invites contemplation. In the colored version, a red poppy stands out in the foreground: a universal symbol of remembrance that, in Canada, every November evokes those who have fallen in all wars.

The obverse, meanwhile, shows the portrait of King Charles III , a work by the artist Steven Rosati , accompanied by the inscription “CANADA 2025 – 2 DOLLARS”.

Two versions for the same memory

The Royal Canadian Mint has issued this piece in two versions:

A standard, colorless version that reproduces the original design in metal;

And a colored version, where the red poppy adds a vibrant and emotional touch.

Both versions will circulate nationwide, but special collector editions are also available. A total of approximately three million coins will be minted, two million of which will be colored and one million uncolored.

A tribute that travels in your pocket

Beyond its numismatic value, this coin is intended to fulfill a profoundly symbolic function. As it passes from hand to hand, it will remind Canadians every day of the sacrifice of those who did not return home.

The Royal Canadian Mint expressed it with a phrase that sums up the spirit of the issue:

“Every time you receive this coin, remember those who served and never returned. They have departed, but they will never be forgotten.”

Official video of the broadcast

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Technical specifications

FeatureDetailFace value 2 Canadian dollars
Year of issue 2025
Issue 25th anniversary of the repatriation of the Unknown Soldier
Reverse designer Mary-Ann Liu
Artist on the front Steven Rosati
Outer ring material Three-layer nickel-plated steel
Core material Nickel-plated aluminum bronze
Diameter 28 mm
Weight 6.99 g
Singing Fluted
Total print run 3,000,000 coins
Distribution 2,000,000 colored / 1,000,000 uncolored
Circulation Legal tender in Canada
Release date November 5, 2025

 

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Noi monede comemorative din Canada - 09.09.2025 - VIDEO

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Now, the life and legacy of Canadian artist Daphne Odjig are celebrated on three new commemorative coins, a tribute from the Royal Canadian Mint to a creator whose captivating work is accompanied by a steadfast commitment to elevating and highlighting Indigenous art in the country.

Daphne Odjig: Pioneer of Contemporary Indigenous Art in Canada

Daphne Odjig was a Canadian artist of Anishinaabe (Odawa-Potawatomi) and British descent, born on September 11, 1919, in Wiikwemkoong, an Indigenous community on Manitoulin Island, Ontario. Recognized as one of the most influential figures in the development of contemporary Indigenous art in Canada, Odjig dedicated her life to highlighting, preserving, and renewing her people's cultural traditions through innovative visual language.

Her work is characterized by the fusion of elements of the Anishinaabe visual tradition with influences from European modernism. She used curved forms, stylized contours, and vibrant palettes to narrate the stories, mythologies, and everyday experiences of Indigenous communities. This unique approach connected her with the Woodlands style, an artistic movement that redefined Indigenous representation in the contemporary world.

In the early 1970s, Odjig helped organize the Professional Native Indian Artists Inc., known as the Indian Group of Seven, along with other artists such as Norval Morrisseau and Alex Janvier. The group, formally incorporated in 1974, played a decisive role in asserting cultural rights and gaining recognition for Indigenous art within Canadian institutions.

Throughout his career, his works have been exhibited in national and international galleries, consolidating his prestige as a cultural icon. His awards include the Order of Canada (1986), the Order of British Columbia (2007), and the Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts (2007).

A retrospective organized in 2007 by the Art Gallery of Sudbury toured several cities in Canada. The exhibition was presented at the National Gallery of Canada in 2009–2010, becoming the Gallery's first solo exhibition dedicated to an Indigenous woman artist.

Daphne Odjig passed away on October 1, 2016, in Kelowna, British Columbia, leaving behind a significant artistic and cultural legacy. Her career not only paved the way for future generations of Indigenous artists, but also helped transform the perception and appreciation of Indigenous art in Canada and around the world.

Design

The reverse of the coins is based on Odjig's work and features a fragment of her work "Folk Singer" (1977). It features the image of a female figure holding a drum, a portrait that comes even more vivid in the two colorized coin versions. This design is an exceptional representation of the bold line and color work that characterized much of Daphne Odjig's art.

On the circulation $2 coins, the central image is surrounded by the name of the issuing country "CANADA", the face value "2 DOLLARS", and the artist's name "DAPHNE ODJIG" separated by a drawing by Odjig of a fisherman, as it appears above her signature in her 1978 masterpiece, "The Indian in Transition", where it serves as a visual representation of her surname, the anglicized version of "Odjig" being "Fisher".The obverse of the coins features a central image of Steven Rosati's effigy of King Charles III, surrounded by the inscriptions "CHARLES III", the year of issue "2025", the Latin abbreviation "DG REX" (Dei Gratia Rex, or "King by the Grace of God"), and the 1 oz silver coin also features the face value "20 DOLLARS" and the issuing country "CANADA".

2 dollar coin

Technical characteristics

Facial: 2 dollars
Metal: Outer ring: nickel-plated steel; inner core: brass-plated aluminum bronze
Quality: SC
Weight: 6.99 g
Diameter: 28 mm
Issue date: 2025
Country: Canada
Issue volume: 10,000

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2 dollar color coin

 

Technical characteristics

Facial: 2 dollars
Metal: Outer ring: nickel-plated steel; inner core: brass-plated aluminum bronze
Quality: SC
Weight: 6.99 g
Diameter: 28 mm
Issue date: 2025
Country: Canada
Issue volume: 15,000

 

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20 dollar coin – 1 oz silver

 

Technical characteristics

Facial: 20 dollars
Metal: Silver 99.99%
Quality: Proof
Weight: 31.39 g
Diameter: 38 mm
Issue date: 2025
Country: Canada
Issue volume: 7,500

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Noi monede comemorative din Canada - 10.04.2025

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In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint has issued a special circulation $1 coin that pays tribute to this pivotal institution in the country's history. The coin comes in two versions: one with color details and one without color.

Coin design

 

The reverse of the coin, designed by artist Silvia Pecota, depicts the facade of the Supreme Court of Canada building. In the colorized version, the 150th anniversary logo appears as a blue circle with the inscription "150" in white in the center, framed by a white laurel branch in the lower left and the dates "1875–2025" in the upper right. The inscriptions "SUPREME COURT OF CANADA" and "COUR SUPRÊME DU CANADA" appear on either side of this image. The uncolored version features the same design, but without the colored accents.

The obverse of both versions features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Steven Rosati.

Technical characteristics

Face value 1 dollar
Metal: Brass-plated steel
Weight: 6.27 g
Diameter: 26.5 mm
Issue date: 2024
Country: Canada
Total issue volume: 3,000,000


Issue volume

A total of three million of these commemorative coins have been produced: two million with colored details and one million without. These coins entered circulation on April 8, 2025.  

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Noi monede comemorative din Canada - 10.04.2025

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Canada 1 dollar 2025 - 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada

New commemorative circulation type in normal and coloured versions:

"150th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada"

TECHNICAL DATA

Composition: three-ply brass plated steel
Diameter: 26.50 mm
Weight: 6.27 g
Artist: Silvia Pecota

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O nouă monedă comemorativă din Canada - 26.11.2024 - VIDEO

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The second installment in the Great Hunters coin series has been issued by the Royal Canadian Mint. This coin, minted in pure silver and with a face value of $20, features Canada's largest wild cat depicted using innovative Ultra High Relief (UHR) technology, the cougar.

Guided by its senses and gifted with both speed and agility, the puma does not need to make an astonishing display of strength when hunting. Instead, it stalks its prey silently, crouching, crawling and hiding in the foliage as it approaches, before quickly pouncing and delivering a deadly attack. Solitary and elusive, the puma relies on its senses to survive and prefers to remain unnoticed.

This animal is an opportunistic predator that hunts from dusk to dawn, and is known to hunt a variety of species, including mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk, moose calves, coyotes, beavers, and mice. It relies heavily on its ability to hide and ambush its prey, and once it has had its fill, it will hide the remains and save them for another meal.

The reverse design, by artist Emily Damstra, has been engraved in 1.4mm Ultra High Relief (UHR), allowing the viewer to observe the high quality detail and depth of the depiction of a ferocious cougar in the Canadian wilderness. The cougar stalks silently and stands firm on its feet, its large paws cushioning and silencing its progress as it crawls up a rocky slope strewn with fallen leaves from the surrounding trembling aspen trees, creating a variety of textures within the same composition.

Finally, the obverse of the coin features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, a work by Canadian artist Steven Rosati, placed on a geometric pattern made with the maple leaf of the Canadian flag. Surrounding the composition we can see the inscriptions of the name of the monarch “CHARLES III”, the name of the issuing country “CANADA”, the year of issue “2024”, the abbreviated Latin legend “DG REX” (Dei Gratia Rex) (By the Grace of God, King) and the face value “20 DOLLARS”.

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Technical characteristics

Facial: 20 dollars
Metal: Silver 99.99
Quality: Proof
Weight: 31.39 g
Diameter: 36.15 mm
Release date: 2024
Country: Canada
Volume issued: 6.000

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Noi monede comemorative din Canada - 08.11.2024

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Canada 2 dollars 2024 - Inuit Nunangat

New commemorative circulation bimetallic type in normal and coloured versions:

"Inuit Nunangat"

TECHNICAL DATA

Disc composition: three-ply brass finish plated aluminum bronze
Ring composition: three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Diameter: 28.00 mm
Weight: 6.99 g

(images from www.mint.ca)

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Noi monede comemorative din Canada - 07.11.2024 - VIDEO

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A new bimetallic, face-type commemorative $2 circulation coin dedicated to the Inuit Nunangat, a geographical and cultural region that comprises the traditional territory of the Inuit people in Canada, has just been issued in Canada.

This area includes four main regions: Inuvialuit (in the Northwest Territories and Yukon), Nunavut, Nunavik (in northern Quebec) and Nunatsiavut (in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador). Inuit Nunangat is much more than a territorial demarcation; it is the ancestral home and living space of Inuit culture, language and community life, which have deep roots in these Arctic and subarctic lands.

Of the 3 million coins in the issue, 2 million are coloured. The coins are already being put into circulation throughout Canada.

Celebrating the Inuit homeland in Canada, this coin combines the art of four Inuit artists representing each of the four treaty areas of Inuit Nunangat with marine creatures they rely on for food and resources, represented by a walrus, a narwhal, two beluga whales, a seal and an Arctic char. On the outer ring, each of the four artists has designed an ulu specific to the region. A pattern used in both Inuit tattoo tradition and clothing appears between the two security elements at the base of the ring, while the inclusion of the legend “INUIT NUNANGAT” expresses the importance of this terminology in expressing Canada’s identity.

The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Steven Rosati.

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Technical characteristics

Face value 2 dollars
Metal composition: Outer ring: Multi-layer nickel-plated steel
Center: Multiple layers of bronze-plated brass
Weight: 6.92 g
Diameter: 28 mm
Release date: 2024
Country: Canada
Issue volume: 3,000,000 (2 in color 1 without)

 

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O nouă monedă comemorativă din Canada - 02.10.2024 - VIDEO

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The Royal Canadian Mint has just put on sale for the "modest" price of 13,000 Canadian dollars (8,685 euros) a coin made of 5 kilos of pure silver and a limited edition of just 100 units, under the name "Heraldic Landscape: Birds of Canada".

As of today, October 1, 2024, 5 kilos of silver are worth 4,590 euros.

Designed by Cathy Bursey-Sabourin, the reverse of the coin features a new version of Canada’s coat of arms, redesigned to fit a circular format. Surrounding the shield, the official birds of Canada’s provinces and territories, as well as heraldic stylizations and dividing lines representing key geographical features, are arranged counter-clockwise to form a pictorial representation of Canada from west to east and north to south.

From top left: a Steller's jay (British Columbia); a striped line for Pacific coastal waves; a defence line for the Canadian Rockies; a great horned owl (Alberta); a striated line for rounded hills of flows; a wheat carpet for meadows; a sharp-tailed grouse (Saskatchewan); a great grey owl (Manitoba); a common loon (Ontario); a wavy line for central lakes and the Canadian Shield; a snowy owl (Quebec); a black-headed chickadee (New Brunswick); a nebulous line for high tides in the Bay of Fundy; an osprey (Nova Scotia); a blue jay (Prince Edward Island); an Atlantic puffin (Newfoundland and Labrador); a wave line for the Atlantic coast; a ptarmigan (Nunavut); a bubbling skipper for the Arctic Ocean and the ice floes of northern Canada; a gyrfalcon (Northwest Territories); and a common raven (Yukon).

The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III made by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

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Technical specifications

Country: Canada
Year: 2024
Face value: 500 Canadian dollars
Metal: Silver
Purity: 999
Weight: 5 kg
Diameter: 180 mm
Quality: Proof
Roll: 100
Design: Cathy Bursey-Sabourin (reverse), Steven Rosati (recto)
Singing: Fluted

 

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Noi monede comemorative din Canada - 19.09.2024 - VIDEO

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A new bimetallic, face-type commemorative $2 circulation coin has just been issued in Canada to celebrate the centenary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).

The RCAF’s official creation on April 1, 1924, provided Canada with a full-time, permanent air force. In the century since, it has supported Canada’s defence, contributed to international peacekeeping efforts and fostered aviation innovation. In addition, the RCAF continues to support search and rescue operations, serving as a lifeline to those in distress in Canada and its surrounding waters. It has also provided support to the national and international communities in the wake of natural disasters or other emergencies.

Of the 3 million coins in the issue, 2 million are coloured. The coins are already being put into circulation throughout Canada.

The reverse of this coin, designed by Canadian illustrator Pui Yan Fung, features stylised depictions of aircraft flown by RCAF personnel past and present. The inner core features the RCAF emblem above an H model of the CC-130 Hercules, which has been the mainstay of the RCAF transport fleet for over 60 years; the upward angle of the Hercules is a nod to the RCAF motto, Sic itur ad astra (“Such is the way to the stars”). The double date “1924 2024” appears beneath the CC-130H in flight.

The outer ring features eight current and historic RCAF aircraft, from top to bottom: the Finch Mk. II, CSR-123 Otter, F-86 Sabre Mk. 6 and CF-100 Canuck Mk. 5 on the left; and the CT-114 Tutor, CC-115 Buffalo, CF-188 Hornet and CH-146 Griffon helicopter on the right.

The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Steven Rosati.

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Technical characteristics

Face value 2 dollars
Metal composition: Outer ring: Multi-layer nickel-plated steel
Center: Multiple layers of bronze-plated brass
Weight: 6.92 g
Diameter: 28 mm
Release date: 2024
Country: Canada
Issue volume: 3,000,000 (2 in color 1 without)

 

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The Coin of the Year (COTY) awards are a prestigious recognition in the world of numismatics, organized annually since 1984 by the American magazine World Coin News. These awards highlight the design, artistic vision and craftsmanship of the coins issued in the previous year.

Nominations for the Coin of the Year (COTY) awards are chosen through a detailed and rigorous process:

Initial Selection: Coins issued in the previous year are reviewed by a committee of numismatic experts. This committee is comprised of editors of World Coin News as well as other specialists in the field.
Grading Criteria: Coins are graded based on several criteria, including:Artistic Design: The quality and creativity of the design.
Technical Innovation: New techniques or materials used in manufacturing.
Historical or Cultural Relevance: The importance of the subject represented on the coin.
Popularity: Acceptance and popularity among collectors and the general public.
Nominations: After evaluation, the coins that best meet these criteria are selected. These coins are grouped into different categories, such as Best Gold Coin, Best Silver Coin, Most Artistic Coin, among others.


Voting: The nominated coins are then voted on by an international panel of judges, which includes numismatists, historians and other experts. This panel determines the winning coins in each category.

This process ensures that the awarded coins are not only of high quality, but also represent the best in terms of design, innovation and cultural relevance.

This August, the 10 winning coins were announced, one for each category, and the overall winner. All of these coins were minted in 2023.

COTY Awards 2024

 

 Best Coin Dedicated to a Historical Event

Coins commemorating events, institutions or figures considered very significant in terms of the historical heritage of a people, a country or humanity. The subject must have occurred or have a historical perspective of at least 100 years ago.

 

Cameroon – 2,000 CFA francs – Sumerian civilization


Best Coin Dedicated to a Contemporary Event

Coins commemorating events, institutions or figures linked to current or recent events that influence a people or humanity. The themes must have occurred during the last 99 years.

 

Ukraine – 10 hryvnias – The courage to be


Best gold coin

Coins minted in gold, platinum, palladium or other precious metal, which have a general artistic appeal, both from an aesthetic and commercial point of view.

 

United States – $100 – Freedom through perseverance


Best silver coin

Coins minted in silver, which have a general artistic appeal, both from an aesthetic and commercial point of view. 

 

Austria – 20 euros – Neutron star


Best Crown Coin

Coins with a general appeal, both aesthetically and commercially. Consideration should also be given to the unique theme the coin should reflect, and how this piece fits into the definition of a “crown,” including a minimum size requirement of 37 mm and a maximum size of 45 mm. 

 

Cook Islands – 10 dollars – Astrolabio


Best Circulation Coin

Coins made of non-precious metals have a general appeal, both from an aesthetic and commercial point of view, and satisfy the basic needs of monetary units intended for circulation. 

 

China – 5 Yuan – Chinese Peking Opera


Best bimetallic coin

Coins that reflect the concept of a ringed coin, where the outer ring and inner core are made of different metals. Coins should have an overall artistic appeal, both from an aesthetic and commercial standpoint. 

 

Austria – 25 Euros in silver and niobium – Global warming


Most artistic coin

The coin is selected solely on the basis of having exceptional artistic merit. Its commercial potential, theme or popularity should not be considered. 

 

Latvia – 5 euros – Riga Fashion


Most innovative currency

Coin that best fits the term “innovative concept.” Pioneers in metal alloy themes, non-typical coin materials, shapes, distinct visual themes, or other innovations. Particular attention is paid to technological advances that convey ideas and minting mechanisms.

 

France – 200 euros – Pierre Hermé


Coin of Greatest Inspiration

The coin must feature designs dedicated to ideas, events, institutions or individuals that best exemplify man's eternal aspirations for peace, freedom and human rights. Judges have taken into consideration the theme, design and artistic merit in choosing the winner.

 

Canada – $50 – Allegory of Peace


CURRENCY OF THE YEAR 2024

Once the winners are known, by category, we will now know which has been the absolute winner and proclaimed COIN OF THE YEAR 2024. Let's get to know it in depth.

The United States Mint was the big winner, with its high-relief $100 gold American Liberty coin featuring the theme “Freedom Through Perseverance.”

Currency details

The US Mint issued this pure gold coin in 2023, the sixth in a series launched in 2015 under the name “American Liberty”. It was available for purchase from August 10 of last year.

The “American Liberty” collection celebrates modern interpretations of the concept of American liberty, exploring the theme beyond the classical tradition of allegorical portraits of “Liberty.”

Since its establishment more than 230 years ago, the United States Mint has issued a wide variety of coins featuring the concept of liberty personified by allegorical female figures. However, this piece offers a different interpretation: a bold representation of the perseverance of American freedom. 

 

The obverse of the coin depicts a Pinus longaeva, a species native to California, Nevada, and Utah. It is believed to be one of the oldest living organisms on Earth, as it can live up to 5,000 years. Long-lived pines grow in places where other plants cannot, and are often the first species to repopulate the land after natural disasters, such as a lava flow or glacial runoff. The coin features the following inscriptions: “LIBERTY”, “IN GOD WE TRUST” and the year of issue “2023”.

The coin was engraved by Joseph Menna and designed by Elana Hagler. 

 

The reverse design, meanwhile, features a young bald eagle standing on a rocky outcrop, moments before taking flight. It features the inscriptions of the issuing country “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” the quantity and purity of the metal “1 OZ.” and “.9999 FINE GOLD,” the face value “$100,” and the Latin legend “E PLURIBUS UNUM” (OUT OF MANY, ONE).

Technical characteristics of the coin

Series: American Liberty
Year: 2023
Composition: 999 Gold
Face value: 100 dollars
Diameter: 30.61 mm
Weight: 1 troy ounce (31.10 g)
Mint: West Point – W
Roll: 125.000

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