Royal Canadian Mint Olympic coins facts for kids
The Royal Canadian Mint has been making special coins for the Olympic Games held in Canada ever since the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. These coins help celebrate and sometimes even help pay for the Games. Canada has hosted the Olympics several times, and each time, unique coins have been created to mark the event.
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Montreal 1976 Summer Games Coins
The first big collection of Olympic coins was made for the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Starting in February 1973, the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) began a huge project. The Canadian government, led by Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, decided that these coins would help pay for and remember the 1976 Summer Olympics.
The plan was to create thirty coins: twenty-eight silver coins (with values of $5 and $10) and two gold coins. This was the first time since 1914 that the RCM made $5 and $10 coins. The silver coins were grouped into seven sets, with each set having four coins (two $5 coins and two $10 coins). The seven themes for these sets were:
- Places around the world
- Olympic symbols
- Early Canadian sports
- Olympic track and field sports
- Olympic water sports
- Olympic team and contact sports
- Olympic souvenirs
The $10 coins weighed about 48.6 grams, and the $5 coins weighed about 24.3 grams. Each coin was 92.5% silver. This meant the $10 coin had about 44.95 grams of silver, and the $5 coin had about 22.47 grams of silver.
A cool thing about these coins was their special designs and finishes. All 28 coins looked similar. The top part of each coin had the Olympic logo, its value, and words in the same spot. The coins had two new finishes never used on Canadian coins before. One was a soft, frosted look. The other was a "proof" finish, which meant the words and design were frosted, standing out against a shiny, mirror-like background. The RCM had to get special machines to make these unique finishes.
A small number of the $5 and $10 coins were first sold by banks in styrofoam, not in protective cases. You could buy these coins loose or one by one.
Montreal 1976 Olympic Coin Series
Series 1
| Year | Coin Number | Face Value | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price (Encapsulated) | Issue Price (Standard Case) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Coin No. 1 | Ten Dollars | Map of World | Georges Huel | 543,098 | $12.00 | $14.00 |
| 1973 | Coin No. 2 | Five Dollars | Map of North America | Georges Huel | 537,898 | $6.00 | $7.50 |
| 1973 | Coin No. 3 | Ten Dollars | Montreal Skyline | Georges Huel | Included in mintage of No. 1 | $12.00 | $14.00 |
| 1973 | Coin No. 4 | Five Dollars | Kingston and Sailboats | Georges Huel | Included in mintage of No. 2 | $6.00 | $7.50 |
Series 2
| Year | Coin Number | Face Value | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price (Encapsulated) | Issue Price (Standard Case) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Coin No. 5 | Ten Dollars | Head of Zeus | Anthony Mann | 1,990,570 | $15.00 | $17.00 |
| 1974 | Coin No. 6 | Five Dollars | Athlete with Torch | Anthony Mann | 1,974,939 | $7.50 | $9.00 |
| 1974 | Coin No. 7 | Ten Dollars | Temple of Zeus | Anthony Mann | Included in mintage of No. 5 | $15.00 | $17.00 |
| 1974 | Coin No. 8 | Five Dollars | Olympic Rings and Wreath | Anthony Mann | Included in mintage of No. 6 | $7.50 | $9.00 |
Series 3
| Year | Coin Number | Face Value | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price (Encapsulated) | Issue Price (Standard Case) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Coin No. 9 | Ten Dollars | Lacrosse | Ken Danby | 1,990,570 | $15.75 | $17.00 |
| 1974 | Coin No. 10 | Five Dollars | Canoeing | Ken Danby | 1,974,939 | $8.00 | $9.00 |
| 1974 | Coin No. 11 | Ten Dollars | Cycling | Ken Danby | Included in mintage of No. 9 | $15.75 | $17.00 |
| 1974 | Coin No. 12 | Five Dollars | Rowing | Ken Danby | Included in mintage of No. 10 | $8.00 | $9.00 |
Series 4
| Year | Coin Number | Face Value | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price (Encapsulated) | Issue Price (Standard Case) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Coin No. 13 | Ten Dollars | Men's Hurdles | Leo Yerxa | 1,985,000 | $15.75 | $17.00 |
| 1975 | Coin No. 14 | Five Dollars | Marathon | Leo Yerxa | 2,476,217 | $8.00 | $9.00 |
| 1975 | Coin No. 15 | Ten Dollars | Women's Shot Put | Leo Yerxa | Included in mintage of No. 13 | $15.75 | $17.00 |
| 1975 | Coin No. 16 | Five Dollars | Women's Javelin | Included in mintage of No. 14 | $8.00 | $9.00 |
Series 5
| Year | Coin Number | Face Value | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price (Encapsulated) | Issue Price (Standard Case) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Coin No. 17 | Ten Dollars | Paddling | Lynda Cooper | 1,985,000 | $15.75 | $17.00 |
| 1975 | Coin No. 18 | Five Dollars | Diving | Lynda Cooper | 2,476,217 | $8.00 | $9.00 |
| 1975 | Coin No. 19 | Ten Dollars | Sailing | Lynda Cooper | Included in mintage of No. 17 | $15.75 | $17.00 |
| 1975 | Coin No. 20 | Five Dollars | Swimming | Lynda Cooper | Included in mintage of No. 18 | $8.00 | $9.00 |
Series 6
| Year | Coin Number | Face Value | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price (Encapsulated) | Issue Price (Standard Case) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Coin No. 21 | Ten Dollars | Field Hockey | Shigeo Fukada | 1,887,630 | $15.75 | $17.00 |
| 1976 | Coin No. 22 | Five Dollars | Fencing | Shigeo Fukada | 1,985,257 | $8.00 | $9.00 |
| 1976 | Coin No. 23 | Ten Dollars | Soccer | Shigeo Fukada | Included in mintage of No. 21 | $15.75 | $17.00 |
| 1976 | Coin No. 24 | Five Dollars | Boxing | Shigeo Fukada | Included in mintage of No. 22 | $8.00 | $9.00 |
Series 7
| Year | Coin Number | Face Value | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price (Encapsulated) | Issue Price (Standard Case) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Coin No. 25 | Ten Dollars | Olympic Stadium | Elliott John Morrison | 1,887,629 | $15.75 | $17.00 |
| 1976 | Coin No. 26 | Five Dollars | Olympic Village | Elliott John Morrison | 1,985,257 | $8.00 | $9.00 |
| 1976 | Coin No. 27 | Ten Dollars | Olympic Velodrome | Elliott John Morrison | Included in mintage of No. 25 | $15.75 | $17.00 |
| 1976 | Coin No. 28 | Five Dollars | Olympic Flame | Elliott John Morrison | Included in mintage of No. 22 | $8.00 | $9.00 |
100 Dollar Gold Coin
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Olympic Commemorative (14 karat) | Dora de Pédery-Hunt | 650,000 | $105.00 |
| 1976 | Olympic Commemorative (22 karat) | Dora de Pédery-Hunt | 350,000 | $150.00 |
Calgary 1988 Winter Games Coins
The Olympics came back to Canada in the 1980s, with Calgary hosting the 1988 Winter Olympics. Starting in 1985, the Canadian government, led by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, released a set of ten coins. These coins also helped fund and celebrate the Games.
Like the Montreal Olympics, the RCM made coins with a new face value that had not been used before: $20. These coins were only made in "Proof" quality, meaning they had a very high-quality, shiny finish. They were sold with the help of the Royal Bank of Canada.
Unlike the Montreal coins, only 5,000,000 of these coins were made. This was also the first time a silver coin had words written on its edge. The words were: 'XV OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES - JEUX D'OLYMPIQUES D'HIVER' (which means 'XV Olympic Winter Games' in French). Some rare coins were made without these words on the edge by mistake.
The ten coins were also available in a green felt case with an Olympic logo. Inside, there was a Royal Canadian Mint medal. This medal could be taken out, and a gold coin (sold separately) could be put in its place. The case also included a special paper called a Certificate of Authenticity, which was numbered and signed. The whole case came in a white cardboard sleeve with the Olympic logo.
Calgary 1988 Olympic Coin Details
| Year | Series | Sport | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Face | Weight | Composition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | First Series | Downhill Skiing | Ian Stewart | 406,360 | $37.00 | $20 | 34.107 grams | 92.5% Ag/7.5% Cu |
| 1985 | First Series | Speed Skating | Friedrich Peter | 354,222 | $37.00 | $20 | 34.107 grams | 92.5% Ag/7.5% Cu |
| 1986 | Second Series | Hockey | Ian Stewart | 396,602 | $37.00 | $20 | 34.107 grams | 92.5% Ag/7.5% Cu |
| 1986 | Second Series | Biathlon | John Mardon | 308,086 | $37.00 | $20 | 34.107 grams | 92.5% Ag/7.5% Cu |
| 1986 | Third Series | Cross-Country Skiing | Ian Stewart | 303,199 | $39.50 | $20 | 34.107 grams | 92.5% Ag/7.5% Cu |
| 1986 | Third Series | Free-Style Skiing | Walter Ott | 294,322 | $39.50 | $20 | 34.107 grams | 92.5% Ag/7.5% Cu |
| 1986 | Fourth Series | Ski-Jumping | Raymond Taylor | 334,875 | $39.50 | $20 | 34.107 grams | 92.5% Ag/7.5% Cu |
| 1986 | Fourth Series | Curling | Ian Stewart | 286,457 | $39.50 | $20 | 34.107 grams | 92.5% Ag/7.5% Cu |
| 1987 | Fifth Series | Figure Skating | Raymond Taylor | 290,954 | $42.00 | $20 | 34.107 grams | 92.5% Ag/7.5% Cu |
| 1987 | Fifth Series | Bobsleigh | John Mardon | 274,326 | $42.00 | $20 | 34.107 grams | 92.5% Ag/7.5% Cu |
One Hundred Dollar Gold Coin
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Face | Weight | Composition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | XV Olympic Winter Games | Friedrich Peter | 145,175 | $255.00 | $100 | 13.338 grams | 58.33% Au/41.67% Ag |
Olympic Centennial Coins
The International Olympic Committee decided to celebrate 100 years of the Olympic Games with a special coin set. Five different mints from around the world helped make these coins. The Royal Canadian Mint released its first three coins in 1992. Other countries that made coins included Austria, Australia, France, and Greece.
Two of the Canadian coins were silver with a value of $15, and the third was a gold coin worth $175. The $15 coins could be bought alone or as part of a set. The individual coins came in a burgundy case, while the set was in a wooden display case. Both $15 coins had words on their edge: CITIUS, ALTIUS, FORTIUS. These Latin words mean "Faster, Higher, Stronger," which is the Olympic motto. The $175 gold coin also had these words on its edge and came with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Juan Antonio Samaranch, who was the head of the International Olympic Committee.
100th Anniversary Coin Details
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Face Value | Issue Price | Weight | Composition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Speed Skater, Pole Vaulter, Gymnast | David Craig | 105,645 | $15.00 | $46.95 | 36.63 grams | 92.5% Ag |
| 1992 | Speed Skater, Pole Vaulter, Gymnast - Plain Edge Variety | David Craig | Less than 25 | $15.00 | $46.95 | 36.63 grams | 92.5% Ag |
| 1992 | Spirit of the Generations | Stewart Sherwood | Included in mintage of first coin | $15.00 | $46.95 | 36.63 grams | 92.5% Ag |
| 1992 | Flame | Stewart Sherwood | 22,092 | $175.00 | $429.75 | 16.97 grams | 91.6% Au/8.4% Ag |
Olympic Coins 2004-2016
Coins for Everyday Use
Lucky Loonie Coins
The "Lucky Loonie" is a special one-dollar coin. For the 2010 Olympic Lucky Loonie, it didn't have the usual loon bird on it. Instead, it featured the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic symbol, called Ilanaaq, which is a type of inukshuk (a stone landmark).
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Lucky Loonie | R.R. Carmichael | 6,526,000 |
| 2006 | Lucky Loonie | Jean-Luc Grondin | 10,495,000 |
| 2008 | Lucky Loonie | Jean-Luc Grondin | 10,841,000 |
| 2010 | Lucky Loonie | Susanna Blunt | 10,250,000 |
| 2012 | Lucky Loonie | Emily S. Damstra | 5,000,000 |
| 2014 | Lucky Loonie | Emily S. Damstra | 5,000,000 |
| 2016 | Lucky Loonie | Derek Wicks | 5,000,000 |
First Strikes of Lucky Loonie These are some of the very first coins made.
| Year | Theme | Mintage | Issue Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Lucky Loonie | 20,010 | $15.95 |
Collector Coins
These coins are made for people who collect them, not for everyday use.
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Centre Ice Coin | R.R. Carmichael | 25,000 | $54.95 | This coin celebrated Canada winning gold medals in men's and women's hockey at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. It was part of a "Going for the Gold Set" that also had Olympic stamps and a magazine. The coin also had two dates: 1987 (when production started) and 2002. |
| 2004 | Sterling Silver Lucky Loonie | R.R. Carmichael, RCM Staff | 19,941 | $39.95. | This coin marked the 2004 Athens Olympics. |
| 2006 | Sterling Silver Lucky Loonie | Jean-Luc Grondin | 19,956 | $39. | This coin marked the 2006 Torino Olympics. |
Vancouver 2010 Olympics Coins
Everyday Use Coins
The Vancouver 2010 Olympic coin program for everyday use included 17 coins: 15 quarters and 2 Loonies. The words "D.G. Regina" (which means "By the Grace of God, Queen") were removed from the Queen's image on the 25-cent coins. This made them rare "godless circulating coins" in Canada. The first $1 coin for this series was dated 2008, but it still had the standard image of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt with "ELIZABETH II" and "D.G. REGINA" on it.
- In 2007, five different Olympic coins were made for everyday use.
| Year | Sport | Artist | Mintage | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Curling | Glen Green | 22,400,000 | February 24 |
| 2007 | Ice Hockey | Glen Green | 22,400,000 | April 4 |
| 2007 | Wheelchair curling | Glen Green | 22,400,000 | July 11 |
| 2007 | Biathlon | Glen Green | 22,400,000 | September 12 |
| 2007 | Alpine Skiing | Glen Green | 22,400,000 | October 24 |
These coins were also sold at gas stations on special cards. Many of the Alpine Skiing coins released in October 2007 had a mistake called a "mule." This means a 2008 front side (obverse) was accidentally used instead of the correct 2007 one. The Royal Canadian Mint said that "sports cards" and 10,000 "coin board" sets with this error were released before it was noticed. A similar mistake happened with the Wheelchair Curling coin, where the regular Vancouver 2010 logo was used instead of the Paralympic logo. Both of these error coins became popular with collectors. Some 2009 bobsleigh "mule" coins have also been found.
- In 2008, three different Olympic coins were made for everyday use.
| Year | Sport | Artist | Mintage | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Snowboarding | Glen Green | 22,400,000 | February 20 |
| 2008 | Freestyle Skiing | Glen Green | 22,400,000 | April 16 |
| 2008 | Figure Skating | Glen Green | 22,400,000 | November 18 |
- In 2009, five different Olympic coins were planned for everyday use. The coins meant to celebrate medal winners became "Olympic moments" coins instead. Three million of each "moments" coin would have red coloring.
| Year | Sport | Artist | Mintage | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Cross Country Skiing | Glen Green | 22,400,000 | January 15 |
| 2009 | Speed Skating | Glen Green | 22,400,000 | March 12 |
| 2009 | Bobsleigh | Glen Green | 22,400,000 | June 23 |
| 2009 | Men's Ice Hockey | Jason Bouwman | 22,000,000 | September 29 |
| 2009 | Men's Ice Hockey (colour) | Jason Bouwman | 2,800,000 | September 29 |
| 2009 | Men's Ice Hockey (colour engraved 2) | Jason Bouwman | 200,000 | September 29 |
| 2009 | Women's Ice Hockey | Jason Bouwman | 22,000,000 | November 17 |
| 2009 | Women's Ice Hockey (colour) | Jason Bouwman | 3,000,000 | November 17 |
- In 2010, two different Olympic coins were planned for everyday use.
| Year | Sport | Artist | Mintage | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Cindy Klassen | Jason Bouwman | 22,000,000 | January 5 |
| 2010 | Cindy Klassen (colour) | Jason Bouwman | 3,000,000 | January 5 |
| 2010 | Ice sledge hockey | Glen Green | 22,400,000 | March 18 |
Twenty-Five Cent First Strikes
These are the very first 25-cent coins made for collectors.
| Year | Sport | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Curling | Glen Green | 10,000 | $15.95 | February 24 |
| 2007 | Ice Hockey | Glen Green | 10,000 | $15.95 | April 4 |
| 2007 | Wheelchair curling | Glen Green | 10,000 | $15.95 | July 11 |
| 2007 | Biathlon | Glen Green | 10,000 | $15.95 | September 12 |
| 2007 | Alpine Skiing | Glen Green | 10,000 | $15.95 | October 24 |
| 2008 | Snowboarding | Glen Green | 10,000 | $15.95 | February 20 |
| 2008 | Freestyle Skiing | Glen Green | 10,000 | $15.95 | April 16 |
| 2009 | Bobsleigh | Glen Green | 10,000 | $16.95 | June 23 |
Special Edition Coin Rolls
These coin rolls were sold directly by the Royal Canadian Mint in special red paper wrapping.
| Year | Sport | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Curling | Glen Green | 10,000 | $16.95 | February 24 |
| 2007 | Ice Hockey | Glen Green | 10,000 | $16.95 | April 4 |
| 2007 | Paralympic Curling | Glen Green | 10,000 | $16.95 | July 11 |
| 2007 | Biathlon | Glen Green | 10,000 | $16.95 | September 12 |
| 2007 | Alpine Skiing | Glen Green | 10,000 | $16.95 | October 24 |
| 2008 | Snowboarding | Glen Green | 10,000 | $16.95 | February 20 |
| 2008 | Freestyle Skiing | Glen Green | 10,000 | $16.95 | April 16 |
| 2009 | Bobsleigh | Glen Green | 10,000 | $16.95 | June 23 |
Special Edition Uncirculated Coin Sets
These sets contain coins that have not been used in everyday transactions.
| Year | Mintage | Issue Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 30,000 | $23.95 |
| 2008 | 30,000 | $23.95 |
| 2009 | 30,000 | $23.95 |
Collector Coins (Numismatic)
Special Edition Proof Dollars
| Year | Theme | Composition | Weight | Finish | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2010 Vancouver Olympics: The Sun | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 30 grams | Frosted relief on a proof-like field | Xwa lack tun (Rick Harry) | 5,000 | 139.95 |
Twenty-Five Dollar Coins
Specifications
| Composition | Finish | Weight (grams) | Diameter (mm) | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | Proof (with hologram on reverse) | 27.78 | 40 | First ever holographic coin collection for the Olympic Winter Games |
| Year | Sport | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Curling | Steve Hepburn | 45,000 | $69.95 | February 24 |
| 2007 | Ice Hockey | Steve Hepburn | 45,000 | $69.95 | April 4 |
| 2007 | Athletes Pride | Shelagh Armstrong | 45,000 | $69.95 | July 11 |
| 2007 | Biathlon | Bonnie Ross | 45,000 | $69.95 | September 12 |
| 2007 | Alpine Skiing | Brian Hughes | 45,000 | $69.95 | October 24 |
| 2008 | Snowboarding | Steve Hepburn | 45,000 | $71.95 | February 20 |
| 2008 | Freestyle Skiing | John Mardon | 45,000 | $71.95 | April 16 |
| 2008 | Home of 2010 Winter Games | Shelagh Armstrong | 45,000 | $71.95 | July 23 |
| 2008 | Figure Skating | Steve Hepburn | 45,000 | $71.95 | September 10 |
| 2009 | Bobsleigh | Bonnie Ross | 45,000 | $71.95 | June 23 |
| 2009 | Speed Skating | Tony Bianco | 45,000 | $71.95 | February 18 |
| 2009 | Cross Country Skiing | TBD | 45,000 | $71.95 | April 15 |
| 2009 | Olympic Spirit | TBD | 45,000 | TBD | July 22 |
| 2009 | Skeleton | TBD | 45,000 | TBD | September 9 |
| 2009 | Ski Jumping | TBD | 45,000 | TBD | October 7 |
Seventy-Five Dollar Coins
Specifications
| Composition | Finish | Weight (grams) | Diameter (mm) | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | Proof (with colour on reverse) | 12 | 27 | Canadian Culture, Wildlife, and Winter Games themes |
| Year | Design | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | RCMP | Cecily Mok | 8,000 | $389.95 | February 24 |
| 2007 | Athletes Pride | Shelagh Armstrong | 8,000 | $389.95 | July 11 |
| 2007 | Canada Geese | Kerri Burnett | 8,000 | $389.95 | October 24 |
| 2008 | Four Host First Nations | Jody Broomfield | 8,000 | $409.95 | February 20 |
| 2008 | Home of 2010 Winter Games | Shelagh Armstrong | 8,000 | $409.95 | July 23 |
| 2008 | Inukshuk | Catherine Deer | 8,000 | $409.95 | October 29 |
| 2009 | Wolf | Arnold Nogy | 8,000 | $433.95 | February 18 |
| 2009 | Olympic Spirit | TBD | TBD | TBD | June 17 |
| 2009 | Moose | TBD | TBD | TBD | September 9 |
Two Hundred and Fifty Dollar Coins
Specifications
| Composition | Finish | Weight (grams) | Diameter (mm) | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99.99% pure silver | Proof | 1,000 | 101.6 | First time that RCM has produced a pure silver coin with guaranteed weight of 1 kilo |
| Year | Design | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Early Canada | Stan Witten | 2,500 | $1,299.95 |
| 2008 | Towards Confederation | Susan Taylor | 2,500 | $1,599.95 |
| 2009 | Surviving the Flood | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 1,500 | $1,599.95 |
Three Hundred Dollar Coins
Specifications
| Composition | Finish | Weight (grams) | Diameter (mm) | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | Proof (bullion on reverse) | 60 | 50 | Repeated on each coin is a circle of sculpted faces looking into three different central designs |
| Year | Design | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Olympic Ideals | David Craig (inner design), Laurie McGaw (outer ring design) | 2,500 | $1,499.95 |
| 2008 | Competition | David Craig (inner design), Laurie McGaw (outer ring design) | 2,500 | $1,565.95 |
| 2009 | Friendship | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollar Coins
Specifications
| Composition | Finish | Weight (grams) | Diameter (mm) | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99.99% pure gold | Proof | 1,000 | 101.6 | First time that RCM has produced a pure gold coin with guaranteed weight of 1 kilo |
| Year | Design | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Early Canada | Stan Witten | 20 | $36,000.00 |
| 2008 | Towards Confederation | Susan Taylor | 20 | $49,000.00 |
| 2009 | Surviving the Flood | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 40 | $49,000.00 |
Bullion Coins
The Royal Canadian Mint and the International Olympic Committee agreed to make Olympic Gold and Silver Maple Leaf coins. This was announced on August 3, 2007. This agreement allowed the RCM to make special "bullion" coins (coins made from precious metals like gold and silver) with the symbols of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Two coins were released: a Gold Maple Leaf coin and a Canadian Silver Maple Leaf coin, both dated 2008. This new agreement meant the RCM was selling Olympic coins through all its main ways of business: bullion, everyday use coins, and collector coins.
Vancouver 2010 Winter Paralympics Coins
Two special coins for everyday use were made for the 2010 Winter Paralympics. They are listed in the charts above, but here they are again for easy viewing.
Specifications
| Years | Weight | Diameter/Shape | Composition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–present | 4.4 g | 23.88 mm | 94.0% steel, 3.8% copper, 2.2% nickel plating |
Details
| Date of Issue | Sport | Artist | Mintage |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2007 | Wheelchair curling | Glen Green | 22,400,000 |
| March 18, 2010 | Ice sledge hockey | Glen Green | 22,400,000 |
Vancouver 2010 Winter Games Mascot Coins
Mascot Coins
Each mascot coin features one of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic mascots: Miga, Quatchi, and Sumi. However, there isn't a coin for Mukmuk, who is a "sidekick" mascot.
| Year | Mascot | Diameter | Weight | Issue Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Miga | 23.88mm | 4.4 g | $15.95 |
| 2008 | Quatchi | 23.88mm | 4.4 g | $15.95 |
| 2008 | Sumi | 23.88mm | 4.4 g | $15.95 |
Mascot Sport Poses
These coins show the mascots Miga, Quatchi, or Sumi doing different sports poses. Mukmuk, the sidekick, is not on any of these coins. All these coins were worth 50 cents, came in a plastic sleeve, and cost $9.95.
| Mascot | Sport Pose |
|---|---|
| Miga | Alpine skiing |
| Quatchi and Miga | Bobsleigh |
| Quatchi and Miga | Figure skating |
| Miga | Ice Hockey |
| Quatchi | Ice Hockey |
| Quatchi | Parallel Giant Slalom |
| Sumi | Paralympic Alpine Skiing |
| Sumi | Paralympic Sledge Hockey |
| Miga | Skeleton |
| Miga | Ski Aerials |
| Quatchi | Snowboard Cross |
See also
- Modern Olympic coins
- Modern Olympic Coins (2000-present)
- Modern Winter Olympic coins
