Royal Canadian Mint

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT'S $2 CIRCULATION COIN HONOURING QUEEN ELIZABETH II NAMED BEST NEW CIRCULATING COIN OR COIN SERIES BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CURRENCY AFFAIRS

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, May 17, 2023 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is delighted that its bi-metallic $2 circulation coin featuring a world-first black nickel-plated outer ring was recognized as the Best New Circulating Coin or Coin Series under the International Association of Currency Affairs' (IACA) 2023 Excellence in Currency Awards.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 17, 2023 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is delighted that its bi-metallic $2 circulation coin featuring a world-first black nickel-plated outer ring was recognized as the Best New Circulating Coin or Coin Series under the International Association of Currency Affairs' (IACA) 2023 Excellence in Currency Awards.
  • The award was officially presented at the 2023 Currency Conference in Mexico City, Mexico.
  • "By leveraging yet another Royal Canadian Mint innovation to create this special $2 circulation coin, we were able to offer Canadians an excellent way to remember her."
  • The Excellence in Currency Awards were introduced by IACA in 2007 to promote and recognise excellence in currency issue, production, processing, management and distribution.

THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT UNVEILS GOLD AND SILVER COINS MARKING THE CORONATION OF HIS MAJESTY KING CHARLES III

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Saturday, May 6, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, May 6, 2023 /CNW/ - As Canadians celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the first formal investiture of a new monarch in seven decades, the Royal Canadian Mint is marking this historic event with pure gold and silver collector coins.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 6, 2023 /CNW/ - As Canadians celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the first formal investiture of a new monarch in seven decades, the Royal Canadian Mint is marking this historic event with pure gold and silver collector coins.
  • The central design of each coin in the King Charles III Coronation suite features His Majesty's royal cypher, the Sovereign's personal monogram.
  • "The Mint is proud to issue finely crafted collector coins that will preserve the memory of this historic occasion."
  • These products can be ordered as of today by directly contacting the Royal Canadian Mint at 1-800-267-1871 in Canada, 1-800-268-6468 in the US, or at www.mint.ca .

Prime Minister celebrates the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

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Saturday, May 6, 2023

The Crown was created by the Canadian Heraldic Authority as a symbol of the Canadian monarchy and was approved by His Majesty the King.

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  • The Crown was created by the Canadian Heraldic Authority as a symbol of the Canadian monarchy and was approved by His Majesty the King.
  • The new flag of the Sovereign was also recently approved by King Charles III.
  • "Today, we ring in the reign of His Majesty King Charles III and reaffirm Canada's enduring commitment to the Commonwealth.
  • His Majesty King Charles III acceded to the Throne on September 8, 2022, following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Canadian Coronation Medallion Approved by King Charles III

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

TORONTO, May 2, 2023 /CNW/ - For the coronation of King Charles III, His Majesty has officially approved two different medallion designs exclusively for Canada.

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  • TORONTO, May 2, 2023 /CNW/ - For the coronation of King Charles III, His Majesty has officially approved two different medallion designs exclusively for Canada.
  • Each maple leaf represents the coronation of one of the Kings and Queens of Canada since confederation: Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, King George V, King George VI, Queen Elizabeth II, and now King Charles III.
  • The second design features conjoined double effigies of Their Majesties King Charles III and the Queen Consort Camilla together with the date of the coronation.
  • The design of this large format bronze medallion features conjoined double effigies of Their Majesties King Charles III and the Queen Consort Camilla together with the date of the coronation.

THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT ANNOUNCES NUMISMATIC COIN COLLECTION HONOURING THE LIFE AND REIGN OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, who served as Canada's monarch and head of state for 70 years is being remembered on a dazzling collection of precious metal coins. Silver, gold and platinum coins revisit seven decades of history by featuring timeless emblems of the reign of the late Queen, while other precious keepsakes show a more intimate portrait of the Queen known to generations of Canadians. These numismatic treasures, featuring a special tribute obverse displaying all four effigies that have appeared on Canadian coins, will be offered to the public throughout 2023. The 2022 $5 Fine Silver Coin - A Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, the first issue in this souvenir collection, as well as the 2022 $2 Special Wrap Roll – Honouring Queen Elizabeth II, are available as of today.

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  • The 2022 $5 Fine Silver Coin - A Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, the first issue in this souvenir collection, as well as the 2022 $2 Special Wrap Roll – Honouring Queen Elizabeth II, are available as of today.
  • "The passing of Queen Elizabeth II is a pivotal event that the Mint is acknowledging with dignity and respect," said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
  • Except for the Special Wrap Roll circulation coins, the obverse design is exclusive to the Queen Elizabeth II's Reign collection.
  • The 2022 $5 Fine Silver Coin - A Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the 2022 $2 Special Wrap Roll – Honouring Queen Elizabeth II can be ordered directly from the Mint at 1-800-267-1871 in Canada, 1-800-268-6468 in the US, or at www.mint.ca .

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT WINS TWO COIN OF THE YEAR AWARDS, CAPTURING "BEST CROWN" AND "BEST CIRCULATION" COIN CATEGORIES

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Friday, January 20, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Canadian Mint is honoured to have won Coin of the Year Awards in two of the 10 categories in which mints from around the world compete for recognition in the most coveted awards program for excellence in coin design and manufacturing.  The 2021 $20 Fine Silver Coin - Black and Gold: The Grey Wolf was named "Best Crown", while the Mint's first coloured 10-cent circulation coin issued in 2021 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Bluenose was crowned "Best Circulation" coin.

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  • "The Mint is passionate about finding new ways to showcase Canada on coins that represent the highest levels of craftsmanship, design and innovation," said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
  • The annual Coin of the Year competition receives nominations from an international consortium of mint representatives and numismatists.
  • The judging is conducted by an international panel of the world's leading mint officials, medalists, journalists, central bank and museum officials.
  • The winners were selected from among 100 finalists spanning ten categories.

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT WINS TWO COIN OF THE YEAR AWARDS, CAPTURING "BEST CROWN" AND "BEST CIRCULATION" COIN CATEGORIES

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Friday, January 20, 2023

"The Mint is passionate about finding new ways to showcase Canada on coins that represent the highest levels of craftsmanship, design and innovation," said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.

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  • "The Mint is passionate about finding new ways to showcase Canada on coins that represent the highest levels of craftsmanship, design and innovation," said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
  • The annual Coin of the Year competition receives nominations from an international consortium of mint representatives and numismatists.
  • The judging is conducted by an international panel of the world's leading mint officials, medalists, journalists, central bank and museum officials.
  • The winners were selected from among 100 finalists spanning ten categories.

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT INTRODUCES TRANSITIONAL EFFIGY ON 2023 PROOF SILVER DOLLAR CELEBRATING PIONEERING WOMAN JOURNALIST KATHLEEN "KIT" COLEMAN

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Royal Canadian Mint has dedicated its 2023 Proof Silver Dollar to celebrating the inspiring life of Canada's first woman journalist, Kathleen "Kit" Coleman.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Royal Canadian Mint has dedicated its 2023 Proof Silver Dollar to celebrating the inspiring life of Canada's first woman journalist, Kathleen "Kit" Coleman.
  • She also helped establish the Canadian Women's Press Club, and served as its first President.
  • Pandora Young has fashioned another portrait of the pioneering journalist on the 2023 $100 Pure Gold Coin.
  • Other products launching today include:
    The 2023 Treasured Silver Maple Leaf series of Premium Bullion in Special Packaging, offered with a 1 oz.

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT INTRODUCES TRANSITIONAL EFFIGY ON 2023 PROOF SILVER DOLLAR CELEBRATING PIONEERING WOMAN JOURNALIST KATHLEEN "KIT" COLEMAN

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Canadian Mint has dedicated its 2023 Proof Silver Dollar to celebrating the inspiring life of Canada's first woman journalist, Kathleen "Kit" Coleman. Born in County Galway, Ireland and emigrating to Canada in 1884, Kit Coleman first joined the Toronto Daily Mail as a Women' Editor and later became North America's first accredited woman war correspondent, gaining international fame for her coverage of the aftermath of the Spanish-American War. She also helped establish the Canadian Women's Press Club, and served as its first President. Her fascinating journey is told through the artistry of Pandora Young, who used Kit's silhouette as the canvas upon which the main chapters of her life are richly illustrated on the reverse of the coin.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Canadian Mint has dedicated its 2023 Proof Silver Dollar to celebrating the inspiring life of Canada's first woman journalist, Kathleen "Kit" Coleman.
  • She also helped establish the Canadian Women's Press Club, and served as its first President.
  • Pandora Young has fashioned another portrait of the pioneering journalist on the 2023 $100 Pure Gold Coin.
  • Other products launching today include:
    The 2023 Treasured Silver Maple Leaf series of Premium Bullion in Special Packaging, offered with a 1 oz.

BTV Focuses on ETFs with: TD, Horizons, AGF, Evolve, Emerge, S&P Global, Royal Canadian Mint and More

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

TDAM's VP, Director, & lead of ETF distribution, Jonathon Needham tells BTV how they help investors at any stage achieve their financial goals.

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  • TDAM's VP, Director, & lead of ETF distribution, Jonathon Needham tells BTV how they help investors at any stage achieve their financial goals.
  • Horizons ETFs Management Inc: The fourth largest ETF provider and the largest independent provider in Canada.
  • Offering over 100 ETFs, Horizon's President & CEO, Stephen Hawkins, shares his perspective on why he thinks mutual funds are dead.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint: BTV gets educated on The Royal Canadian Mint's coined term, "ETR's" - Exchange Traded Receipts provide investors with direct ownership in physical gold and silver, stored in their secure facilities.