Royal Canadian Mint Commemorative Coins
Two series of coins were produced based on the history of aviation in Canada. The first 10 coin series was produced from 1990-1994, while the second 10 coin series was produced from 1995-1999. All 20 coins were minted in sterling silver with a face value of $20 and contain a gold plated cameo.
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The Royal Canadian Mint produced a series of coins from 2001-2004 based on early transportation in Canada. Three coins were produced each year in sterling silver with a $20 face value. Each year celebrated transportation on land (car), rails (train), and the sea (ship). The entire early transportation series contains 12 coins.
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The Royal Canadian Mint has released a large variety of 25 Cents denomination non-circulating/oversize coins. Each year produces new coins to collect with varying themes, designs, and compositions. A large series of 9 coins have been produced from 2007-2012 which celebrate birds of Canada.
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The Royal Canadian Mint has released a large variety of 50 Cents denomination non-circulating/irregular size coins. Each year produces new coins to collect with varying themes, designs, and compositions. There are 2 main series of 50 cents coins including a butterfly collection (2004-2006) and a gold plated floral collection (2002-2007).
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The Royal Canadian Mint has released only a handful of $3 denomination coins. There is one predominant $3 series based on wildlife conservation with a unique square design composed of gold plated sterling silver.
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The Royal Canadian Mint has released only a handful of $4 denomination coins. There is one predominant $4 series based on dinosaurs. These coins have a unique fossilized finish, are composed of pure silver, and are approved by the Royal Tyrrell Museum.
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The Royal Canadian Mint has released a variety of $5 denomination coins. Each year produces new coins to collect with varying themes, designs, and compositions.
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The Royal Canadian Mint has released a variety of $10 denomination coins. Each year produces new coins to collect with varying themes, designs, and compositions.
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The Royal Canadian Mint has released a variety of $15 denomination coins. Each year produces new coins to collect with varying themes, designs, and compositions. Predominant $15 denomination series include: Vignettes of Royalty, Playing Card Money, Chinese Lunar Series, & Continuity of the Crown.
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The Royal Canadian Mint has released a large variety of $20 denomination coins. Each year produces new coins to collect with varying themes, designs, and compositions. Predominant $20 denomination series include: Tall Ships, National Parks, Trains, Transportation, Aviation, Architectural Treasures, Natural Wonders, Swarovski Crystal snowflake coins, & Swarovski Crystal raindrop coins.
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The Royal Canadian Mint has released only a handful of non Olympic $25 face value coins. Recently, in 2011, two coins were produced. One to celebrate Wayne and Walter Gretzky and the other to celebrate Toronto, Canada.
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The Royal Canadian Mint has released a handful of $30 denomination coins. Coins have been produced from 2005-2009 with varying themes and designs. In the past few years there has not been $30 face value coins produced.
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The Royal Canadian Mint has released handful of $50 denomination coins. $50 coins have been produced since 2005 featuring varying themes and designs and using precious metals such as palladium, gold, and silver.
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