Royal Canadian Mint numismatic coins (2010s) facts for kids

Welcome to the exciting world of Canadian coins! The Royal Canadian Mint makes many special coins each year. These aren't just for spending; they're often collected because of their unique designs and the stories they tell about Canada.

About Canadian Coins

Who is on the front of the coins?

Since 2003, most Canadian coins have featured a picture of Queen Elizabeth II. This special picture was created by an artist named Susanna Blunt. It's on the front, or "obverse," side of the coin.

What do coin finishes mean?

Coins can have different looks, called "finishes." Here are some common ones:

• Bullion: This finish has a shiny design against a background with fine lines.
• Proof: Imagine a frosty design on a super shiny, mirror-like background. That's a proof coin!
• Specimen: This finish shows a shiny design on a soft, satiny background.

Special Coin Sets

The Royal Canadian Mint sometimes releases special "specimen sets." These sets contain a collection of coins with unique features. For example, some sets might have a special version of the one-dollar coin, while others might have a special two-dollar coin.

Where to learn more about Canadian coins?

If you're interested in learning more about other Canadian coins, check out these pages:

• Royal Canadian Mint numismatic coins (1900–1999)
• Royal Canadian Mint numismatic coins (2000s)
• Canadian Silver Maple Leaf
• Royal Canadian Mint Olympic coins

Twenty-Five Cent Coins

The Royal Canadian Mint has made many cool 25-cent coins. Some of these special coins don't even have the Queen's picture on the back!

Birds of Canada Series

This series features different Canadian birds.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2010	American goldfinch	Arnold Nogy	14,000	$24.95
2010	Blue jay	Arnold Nogy	14,000	$24.95
2011	Barn swallow	Arnold Nogy	14,000	$25.95
2011	Black-capped chickadee	Arnold Nogy	14,000	$25.95
2012	Evening grosbeak	Arnold Nogy	20,000	$29.95
2012	Rose-breasted grosbeak	Arnold Nogy	20,000	$29.95
2013	American robin	Trevor Tennant	17,500	$29.95
2013	Barn owl	Trevor Tennant	17,500	$29.95
2014	Eastern meadowlark	Tony Bianco	17,500	$29.95
2014	Scarlet tanager	Pierre Leduc	17,500	$29.95

Ducks of Canada Series

This series highlights different types of ducks found in Canada.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2013	Mallard	Trevor Tennant	17,500	$29.95
2013	Wood duck	Trevor Tennant	17,500	$29.95
2014	Northern pintail	Trevor Tennant	17,500	$29.95

Glow-in-the-Dark Prehistoric Creatures Series

These coins feature amazing creatures from long ago and even glow in the dark!

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2012	Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai	Julius T. Csotonyi	25,000	$29.95
2012	Quetzalcoatlus	Julius T. Csotonyi	30,000	$29.95
2013	Tylosaurus Pembinensis	Julius T. Csotonyi	30,000	$29.95
2014	Tiktaalik	Julius T. Csotonyi	30,000	$29.95

Flora and Fauna Series

This series celebrates beautiful plants and animals.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2011	Tulip with Ladybug	Cosme Saffioti	20,000	$24.95
2012	Aster with Bumble Bee	Maurice Gervais	20,000	$29.95
2013	Purple Coneflower and Eastern Tailed Blue Butterfly	Maurice Gervais	17,500	$29.95
2014	Water-lily and Leopard Frog	Maurice Gervais	17,500	$29.95

Haunted Canada Series

These coins feature spooky themes from Canadian folklore.

Year	Theme	Mintage	Issue price
2014	Ghost Bride	15,000	$29.95
2015	The Brakeman	15,000	$29.95

One Dollar Coins

The Loonie

The Canadian one-dollar coin is often called the "Loonie" because it features a loon, a Canadian bird. You can find regular Loonies in special coin sets. There are also many special "commemorative" Loonies that celebrate different events or themes.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2010	Northern harrier - specimen set	Arnold Nogy	35,000	$49.95
2010	Olympic Lucky Loonie - proof-like set
2010	Canadian Navy
2010	Saskatchewan Roughriders
2011	Great gray owl - specimen set		35,000
2011	Parks Canada - special proof-like set
2012	Loonie 25th Anniversary - specimen set		35,000
2012	Olympic Lucky Loonie - proof-like set
2012	100th Grey Cup
2013	Blue winged teal look - specimen set		50,000
2014	Ferruginous hawk loon - specimen set		50,000
2014	Olympic Lucky Loonie - proof-like set

Commemorative Silver Dollars

These one-dollar coins are made of silver and celebrate important Canadian moments.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage (proof)	Issue price (proof)	Notes
2010	Centennial, Canadian Navy	Yves Berube	50,000	$52.95	Sold individually
2010	Centennial, Canadian Navy - Proof Set	Yves Berube	55,000	$109.95	Proof Silver Dollar has selective gold plating; other coins in set are 92.5% silver, except $1 and 1 cent
2011	Centennial, Parks Canada	Luc Normandin	40,000	$55.95	Sold individually
2011	Centennial, Parks Canada - Proof Set	Luc Normandin	45,000	$114.95	Proof Silver Dollar has selective gold plating; other coins in set are 92.5% silver, except $1 and 1 cent
2012	200th Anniversary of the War of 1812	Ardell Bourgeois	40,000	$59.95	Sold individually
2012	200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 - Silver Dollar Proof Set	Ardell Bourgeois	40,000	$99.95	Only the Silver Dollar is 99.99% silver in this set
2012	200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 - Fine Silver Proof Set	Ardell Bourgeois	20,000	$224.95	Proof Silver Dollar has selective gold plating; all coins in set are 99.99% silver
2013	Centennial of the Canadian Arctic Expedition	Bonnie Ross	40,000	$59.95	Sold individually
2013	Centennial of the Canadian Arctic Expedition - Silver Dollar Proof Set	Bonnie Ross	20,000	$229.95	Only the Silver Dollar is 99.99% silver in this set
2013	Centennial of the Canadian Arctic Expedition - Fine Silver Proof Set	Bonnie Ross	20,000	$229.95	Proof Silver Dollar has selective gold plating; all coins in set are 99.99% silver
2014	Centennial of the Declaration of the 1st World War	Bonnie Ross	40,000	$59.95	Sold individually
2014	Centennial of the Declaration of the 1st World War - Silver Dollar Proof Set	Bonnie Ross	30,000	$99.95	Only the Silver Dollar is 99.99% silver in this set
2014	Centennial of the Declaration of the 1st World War - Fine Silver Proof Set	Bonnie Ross	25,000	$229.95	Proof Silver Dollar has selective gold plating; all coins in set are 99.99% silver

Special Edition Proof Dollars

These are very special one-dollar coins with a "proof" finish, meaning they have a frosted design on a shiny background.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2010	75th Anniversary of Voyageur dollar	Royal Canadian Mint engravers	7,500	$69.95
2010	75th Anniversary of Voyageur dollar - Limited Edition Proof Set	Royal Canadian Mint engravers	5,000	$159.95

Two Dollar Coins

The Toonie

The Canadian two-dollar coin is known as the "Toonie." Like the Loonie, it has regular versions and special commemorative versions.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2010	Young lynx - special edition specimen set	Christie Paquet	15,000	$49.95
2011	Baby elk - special edition specimen set	Christie Paquet	15,000	$49.95
2012	Wolf cubs - special edition specimen set	Christie Paquet	15,000	$49.95
2013	Black bear cubs - special edition specimen set	Christie Paquet	15,000	$49.95
2014	Rabbits - special edition specimen set	Christie Paquet	15,000	$49.95
2015	Baby raccoons - special edition specimen set	Clinton Jammer	15,000	$49.95

Three and Four Dollar Coins

Three Dollar Coins

Here are some unique three-dollar coins.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2010	Return of the Tyee	Jody Broomfield	15,000	$54.95
2010	Barn Owl (square coin)	Jason Bouwman	15,000	unknown
2014	Spider and Web	Yves Berube	10,000	unknown

Four Dollar Coins

These four-dollar coins feature different themes, including prehistoric creatures and historical figures.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2010	Dromaeosaurus (4th issue of Giants of Prehistory)	Kerri Burnett	20,000	$42.95
2010	Euoplocephalus tutus (5th issue of Giants of Prehistory)	Kerri Burnett	13,000	$49.95
2012	Sir Isaac Brock (2nd issue of The War of 1812 Series)	Bonnie Ross	10,000	$49.95
2012	Tecumseh (3rd issue of The War of 1812 Series)	Bonnie Ross	10,000	$49.95
2013	Charles de Salaberry (4th issue of The War of 1812 Series)	Bonnie Ross	10,000	$49.95
2013	Laura Secord (5th issue of The War of 1812 Series)	Bonnie Ross	10,000	$49.95

Five Dollar Coins

Calendar in the Sky Series

This series features different moon themes.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2011	Full Buck Moon	John Mantha	7,500	$121.95
2012	Full Hunter's Moon	John Mantha	7,500	$121.95
2013	Full Wolf Moon	John Mantha	7,500	$121.95
2013	Full Pink Moon	John Mantha	7,500	$121.95

Aboriginal Tradition of Hunting Series

These coins celebrate the traditional hunting practices of Indigenous peoples.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2013	Deer	Darlene Gait	10,000	$69.95
2013	Bison	Darlene Gait	10,000	$69.95
2014	Hunting in Harmony	Darlene Gait	10,000	$69.95

Canadian Banknotes Series

This series features designs inspired by old Canadian banknotes.

Year	Theme	Mintage	Issue price
2013	Canadian Bank of Commerce Bank Note Design	8,500	$69.95
2014	Saint George Slaying the Dragon	8,500	$69.95
2014	Lion on the Mountain	8,500	$69.95
2015	Canadian Bank Note Vignette	8,500	$69.95

Flowers in Canada (Niobium) Series

These coins are special because they use Niobium, a metal that can create different colors.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2014	Tulip	Bert Liverance	6,000	$139.95
2014	Rose	Bert Liverance	6,000	$139.95
2014	Poinsettia	Bert Liverance	6,000	$139.95

Eight Dollar Coins

Here is a special eight-dollar coin.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price	Notes
2010	Maple of Strength	Simon Ng (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)	8,888	$88.88	2nd in the Maple Leaf Hologram Series

Ten Dollar Coins

Ducks of Canada Series

Another series featuring Canadian ducks, but these are ten-dollar coins.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2013	Mallard	Trevor Tennant	10,000	$69.95
2013	Wood Duck	Trevor Tennant	10,000	$69.95
2014	Pintail	Trevor Tennant	10,000	$69.95
2014	Harlequin	Trevor Tennant	10,000	$69.95
2015	Cinnamon Teal	Denis Mayer Jr.	10,000	$69.95
2016	Canvasback	Glen Scrimshaw	10,000	$69.95

Dragonfly Series

This series showcases different types of dragonflies.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2013	Twelve-Spotted Skimmer Dragonfly	Celia Godkin	10,000	$79.95
2014	Green Darner Dragonfly	Celia Godkin	10,000	$79.95
2015	The Pygmy Snaketail	Celia Godkin	10,000	$79.95

Canoe Across Canada Series

This set of six coins came with a special canoe-shaped holder.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2015	Wondrous West	Greg Banning	20,000	$44.95
2015	Splendid Surroundings	Greg Banning	20,000	$44.95
2015	Magnificent Mountains	Greg Banning	20,000	$44.95
2015	Serene Scene	Greg Banning	20,000	$44.95
2015	Mirror, Mirror	Greg Banning	20,000	$44.95
2015	Exquisite Ending	Greg Banning	20,000	$44.95

Adventure Canada Series

These coins show different outdoor activities in Canada.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2015	Windsurfing	Ken Ryan	20,000	$44.95
2015	Whitewater Rafting	Ken Ryan	20,000	$44.95
2015	Mountain Biking	Ken Ryan	20,000	$44.95
2015	Ice Climbing	Ken Ryan	20,000	$44.95
2015	Dog Sledding	Ken Ryan	20,000	$44.95

Looney Tunes™ Series

These coins feature popular Looney Tunes characters. An 8-coin set came with a collector's case.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2015	Tweety Bird:"I Tawt I Taw a Putty Tat!"	Warner Bros.	30,000	$49.95
2015	Sylvester the Cat:"Suffering Succotash!"	Warner Bros.	30,000	$49.95
2015	Marvin the Martian:"Where's the Kaboom?"	Warner Bros.	30,000	$49.95
2015	Road Runner	Warner Bros.	30,000	$49.95
2015	Wile E. Coyote	Warner Bros.	30,000	$49.95
2015	Daffy Duck	Warner Bros.	30,000	$49.95
2015	Bugs Bunny	Warner Bros.	30,000	$49.95
2015	That's All Folks	Warner Bros.	30,000	$49.95

FIFA Women's World Cup Canada™ Series

This set of six coins celebrated the FIFA Women's World Cup held in Canada.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2015	Go Canada, Go! (Coloured)	Greg Banning	15,000	$59.95
2015	The Kicker	Greg Banning	15,000	$54.95
2015	The Goalie	Greg Banning	15,000	$54.95
2015	Heading the Ball	Greg Banning	15,000	$54.95
2015	Celebration	Greg Banning	15,000	$54.95
2015	Canada Welcomes The World (Coloured)	Greg Banning	15,000	$59.95

Other Ten Dollar Coins

Here are some other special ten-dollar coins.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price	Notes
2010	75th anniversary of first Canadian bank notes	Royal Canadian Mint engravers	7,500	$54.95	The design shows a seated woman with farm produce, like the original 1935 $10 banknote.
2012	HMS Shannon (1st issue of The War of 1812 Series)	Bonnie Ross	10,000	$64.95	Features a gold-plated figurehead from the HMS Shannon's bow.

Fifteen Dollar Coins

Maple Leaf Hologram Series

These coins feature beautiful maple leaf designs with a hologram effect.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price	Notes
2011	Maple of Happiness	Simon Ng	8,888	$98.88	3rd in the Maple Leaf Hologram Series
2012	Maple of Good Fortune	Three Degrees Creative Group	8,888	$98.88	4th in the Maple Leaf Hologram Series
2013	Maple of Peace	Simon Ng	8,888	$98.88	5th in the Maple Leaf Hologram Series
2014	Maple of Longevity	Simon Ng	8,888	$98.88	6th in the Maple Leaf Hologram Series

Exploring Canada Series

This series celebrates different explorations and historical journeys in Canada.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2014	Voyageurs	John Mantha	15,000	$54.95
2014	The Gold Rush	John Mantha	15,000	$54.95
2014	The Arctic Expedition	John Mantha	15,000	$54.95
2015	The West Coast Exploration	John Mantha	15,000	$54.95
2015	Pioneering Mapmakers	John Mantha	15,000	$54.95
2015	The Wild Rivers Exploration	John Mantha	15,000	$54.95
2015	Building the Canadian Pacific Railway	John Mantha	15,000	$54.95
2015	Scientific Exploration	John Mantha	15,000	$54.95
2015	Space Exploration	John Mantha	15,000	$54.95

Twenty Dollar Coins

Swarovski Crystals Series

These coins are extra special because they include sparkling Swarovski crystals!

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2010	Water lily	Claudio D'Angelo	10,000	$104.95
2011	Wild rose	Margaret Best	10,000	$109.95
2012	Rhododendron	Claudio D'Angelo	10,000	$119.95
2013	Blue flag iris	Celia Godkin	10,000	$119.95
2014	Red trillium	Margaret Best	10,000	$119.95
2015	Black-eyed susan	Laurie Koss	10,000	$119.95

Maple Canopy Series

This series shows the beauty of Canadian maple trees throughout the seasons.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2013	Canadian maple canopy (spring) - 1st in series	Emily Damstra	7,500	$99.95
2013	Canadian maple canopy (autumn) - 2nd in series	Margaret Best	7,500	$99.95
2014	Canadian maple canopy (Spring) - 3rd in series	Margaret Best	7,500	$99.95
2014	Canadian maple canopy (Autumn Allure) - 4th in series	Emily Damstra	7,500	$99.95

Murano Glass Flora and Fauna Series

These coins feature beautiful Murano glass elements, often shaped like animals or plants.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2011	Tulip with Ladybug	Cosme Saffioti (reverse), Giuliano Donnagio (Murano glass element)	5,000	$139.95
2012	Aster with Bumble Bee	Cosme Saffioti (reverse), Giuliano Donnagio (Murano glass element)	10,000	$139.95
2013	Purple Coneflower with Venetian Glass Butterfly	Maurice Gervais (reverse), Giuliano Donnagio (Murano glass element)	10,000	$149.95
2014	Water-lily and Venetian Glass Leopard Frog	Maurice Gervais (reverse), Giuliano Donnagio (Murano glass element)	12,500	$149.95
2015	Venetian Glass Turtle with Broadleaf Arrowhead Flower	Maurice Gervais (reverse), Giuliano Donnagio (Murano glass element)	12,500	$149.95
2016	Venetian Glass Snail	Maurice Gervais (reverse), Giuliano Donnagio (Murano glass element)	12,500	$149.95

Group of Seven Series

This series celebrates famous Canadian artists known as the "Group of Seven."

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2012	Stormy Weather, Georgian Bay (FH Varley)	FH Varley	7,000	$89.95
2012	Nova Scotia Fishing Village (Arthur Lismer)	Arthur Lismer	7,000	$89.95
2012	Houses Cobalt (Franklin Carmichael)	Franklin Carmichael	7,000	$89.95
2013	Toronto Street Winter Morning (Lawren S. Harris)	Lawren S. Harris	7,000	$89.95
2013	Guardian of the Gorge (Franz Johnston)	Franz Johnson	7,000	$89.95
2013	Sumacs (JEH MacDonald)	J.E.H. MacDonald	7,000	$89.95
2013	Saint-Tite-des-Caps (AY Jackson)	A.Y. Jackson	7,000	$89.95

World Baseball Classic Series

These coins celebrate the sport of baseball.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2013	Fielder	Steve Hepburn	7,500	$114.95
2013	Hitter	Steve Hepburn	7,500	$114.95
2013	Pitcher	Steve Hepburn	7,500	$114.95
2013	Runner	Steve Hepburn	7,500	$114.95

Untamed Canada Series

This series features wild animals found in Canada.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2013	Arctic Fox	Tivadar Bote	8,500	$89.95
2013	Pronghorn	Laurie McGaw	8,500	$89.95
2013	Wolverine	Tivadar Bote	8,500	$89.95

Butterflies of Canada Series

These coins showcase beautiful Canadian butterflies.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2013	Canadian Tiger Swallowtail	Celia Godkin	10,000	$99.95
2014	Red Spotted Purple	Celia Godkin	10,000	$99.95
2015	Giant Sulphur	Celia Godkin	10,000	$99.95

Superman Coins Series

These coins celebrate the famous superhero, Superman!

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2013	75 Years of Superman Man of Steel™ Superman™'s S-Shield Superman™ & Metropolis	Jim Lee, DC Comics DC Comics Jim Lee, DC Comics	10,000	$109.75 $119.75 $129.75
2014	Superman™ Comic Book Covers Iconic Superman™ Comic Book Covers: Action Comics #1 from 1938 Iconic Superman™ Comic Book Covers: Action Comics #419 from 1972 Iconic Superman™ Comic Book Covers: Superman Annual #1 from 2012	DC Comics	10,000	$69.96 $89.95 $109.95
2015	Superman™ Comic Book Covers Iconic Superman™ Comic Book Covers: Action Comics #1 (2011) Iconic Superman™ Comic Book Covers: Superman Unchained #2 (2013) Iconic Superman™ Comic Book Covers: Superman #28 (2014)	Warner Bros.	10,000	$109.95

Canadian Dinosaurs Series

Discover ancient creatures that once roamed Canada with these dinosaur coins.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2013	Bathygnathus Borealis	Julius Csotonyi	8,500	$89.95
2014	Scutellosaurus	Julius Csotonyi	8,500	$89.95
2014	Xenoceratops Foremostensis	Julius Csotonyi	8,500	$89.95
2015	Albertosaurus	Julius Csotonyi	8,500	$89.95

Prehistoric Animals Series

More amazing prehistoric animals are featured on these coins.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2014	Woolly Mammoth	Michael Skrepnick	7,500	$89.95
2015	American Scimitar Sabre-Tooth Cat	Julius Csotonyi	7,500	$89.95

A Story of the Northern Lights (Silver Hologram) Series

These coins capture the magic of the Northern Lights with a hologram effect.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2013	The Great Hare	Nathalie Bertin	8,500	$109.95
2014	Howling Wolf	Nathalie Bertin	8,500	$109.95
2015	The Raven	Nathalie Bertin	8,500	$109.95

Autumn Painted and Engraved Coins Series

These coins show beautiful autumn scenes with painted details.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2013	Autumn Bliss	Tony Bianco	7,500	$99.95
2014	Autumn Falls	Tony Bianco	7,500	$99.95
2015	Autumn Express	Jacky MacDonald	7,500	$99.95

Venetian Glass Holiday Coins

These festive coins include charming Venetian glass elements.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2013	Holiday Season with Venetian Glass Candy Cane	Maurice Gervais (coin), Cortella & Ballarin s.n.c. (candy cane)	10,000	$149.95
2014	Venetian Glass Snowman	Julius Csotonyi	10,000	$149.95
2016	Venetian Glass Angel	Julius Csotonyi	10,000	$149.95
2017	Murano Snow-Covered Tree	Tony Bianco	7,000	$152.95

Great Lakes Series

This series celebrates the impressive Great Lakes.

Year	Theme	Mintage	Issue price
2014	Lake Superior	10,000	$114.95
2014	Lake Ontario	10,000	$114.95
2014	Lake Erie	10,000	$114.95
2015	Lake Michigan	10,000	$114.95
2015	Lake Huron	10,000	$114.95

Lost Ships in Canadian Waters Series

These coins tell the stories of famous ships lost in Canadian waters. Each coin has the ship's name written on its edge.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2014	RMS Empress of Ireland	John Horton	7,000	$109.95
2015	Franklin's Lost Expedition	John Horton	7,000	$109.95
2015	S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald	John Horton	7,000	$109.95

Grizzly Bear Series

This series features powerful grizzly bears in different scenes.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2015	The Catch	Lauren Crawshaw	6,500	$99.95
2015	Togetherness	Lauren Crawshaw	6,500	$99.95
2015	Family	Lauren Crawshaw	6,500	$99.95
2015	The Battle	Lauren Crawshaw	6,500	$99.95

Canadian Homefront Collection

These coins highlight important events and efforts on the Canadian home front during wartime.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2015	Transcontinental Railroad	David A. Oram, Sir E.B. MacKennal (obverse)	7,500	$89.95
2015	Canada's First Submarines	Yves Bérubé	7,500	$89.95
2015	British Commonwealth Air Training Program		7,500	$89.95
	Patrol Against U-Boats		7,500	$89.95

UNESCO: At Home and Abroad Series

This series connects Canadian natural sites with famous international ones.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2015	Mount Fuji & The Canadian Rockies	Trevor Tennant	7,500	$89.95
2015	Wood Buffalo National Park and Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries	Lauren Crawshaw	7,500	$89.95

First World War Battlefront Series

These coins remember important battles from the First World War.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2015	The Battle of Neuve-Chapelle	Joel Kimmel, Sir E.B. MacKennal (obverse)	10,000	$109.95
2015	The Second Battle of Ypres	Silvia Pecota, Sir E.B. MacKennal (obverse)	10,000	$109.95

Second World War Battlefront Series

This coin remembers a key battle from the Second World War.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2015	The Battle of Britain	Ardell Bourgeois, T. H. Paget (obverse)	10,000	$89.95

Looney Tunes™ Series (20 Dollar)

More Looney Tunes fun on these 20-dollar coins!

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2015	4-Coin Subscription and Wrist Watch Set Tweety Bird Sylvester the Cat Daffy Duck Bugs Bunny	Warner Bros.	12,500	$109.95/coin
2015	Merrie Melodies (with ACME Crate)	Warner Bros.	12,500	$109.95

Majestic Animals Series

This series celebrates some of Canada's grandest animals.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2015	Bighorn Sheep	Maurade Baynton	6,500	$99.95
2015	Misty Morning Mule Deer	Trevor Tennant	6,500	$99.95
2015	Majestic Elk	Maurade Baynton	6,500	$99.95
2015	Imposing Alpha Wolf	Maurade Baynton	6,500	$99.95
2016	Snowy Owl	Douglas Laird	6,500	$99.95

Forests of Canada Series

These coins highlight different types of trees found in Canada's forests.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2015	Carolinian Tulip-Tree	Julius Csotonyi	8,500	$99.95
2015	Coast Shore Pine	Margaret Best	8,500	$99.95
2015	Columbian Yew Tree	Julius Csotonyi	8,500	$99.95
2015	Boreal Balsam Poplar	Margaret Best	8,500	$99.95

Weather Phenomenon Series

This coin captures the drama of a summer storm.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2015	Summer Storm	Tony Bianco and Arnold Nogy	8,000	$99.95

Canadian Landscape Series

These coins show beautiful scenes from across Canada.

Year	Theme	Mintage	Issue price
2015	The Rockies	7,500	$99.95
	The Lake	7,500	$99.95
	Après-ski	7,500	$99.95
	Hiking	7,500	$99.95

Wonders of the Universe Series

This coin celebrates the amazing experience of stargazing.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2015	Star Gazing	Loïc Beaumont-Tremblay	8,500	$149.95

Pure Silver "$20 for $20" Commemorative Coin Series

This was a special series where you could buy a pure silver coin with a face value of $20 for exactly $20! They had a unique "specimen" finish. The Royal Canadian Mint hoped this would encourage new coin collectors.

Year	Number	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2011	1	Maple Leaf	Cosme Saffioti	200,000	$20.00
2011	2	Canoe	Jason Bouwman	250,000	$20.00
2012	3	Polar Bear	Emily S. Damstra	250,000	$20.00
2012	4	Queen's Diamond Jubilee	Laurie McGaw	250,000	$20.00
2012	5	Farewell to the Penny	Jesse Koreck	250,000	$20.00
2012	6	Magical Reindeer	Virginia Boulay	250,000	$20.00
2013	7	Hockey	Greg Banning	250,000	$20.00
2013	8	Wolf	Glen Loates	250,000	$20.00
2013	9	Iceberg	Emily S. Damstra	225,000	$20.00
2013	10	Santa Claus	Jesse Koreck	225,000	$20.00
2014	11	Canada Goose	Trevor Tennant	225,000	$20.00
2014	12	Bobcat	Ken Ryan	225,000	$20.00
2014	13	Summertime	John Mantha	200,000	$20.00
2014	14	Snowman	Jesse Koreck	200,000	$20.00
2015	15	50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag (1st Colour Coin. Face Value $25)	Julius Csotonyi	225,000	$25.00
2015	16	FIFA Women's World Cup	Joel Kimmel	200,000	$20.00
2015	17	Bugs Bunny	Warner Bros. Ent Inc.	350,000	$20.00
2015	18	Superman	DC Comics	350,000	$20.00
2015	19	Gingerbread Man	Chris and Rosina Reid	200,000	$20.00
2016	20	Winter Fun (2nd Colour Coin. Face Value $25)	Jesse Koreck	200,000	$25.00
2016	21	Tyrannosaurus Rex	Julius Csotonyi	300,000	$20.00
2016	22	Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice	DC Comics	300,000	$20.00
2016	23	Star Trek: Enterprise		300,000	$20.00
2016	24	True North (3rd Colour Coin. Face Value $25)	Trevor Tennant	250,000	$25.00
2016	25	Woodland Elf (4th Colour Coin. Face Value $25)	Jesse Koreck	275,000	$25.00

What happened with the "$20 for $20" program?

The "$20 for $20" coin program started in 2011. It was meant to be an easy way for new people to start collecting coins. The Mint made money from these coins because the silver inside them was worth less than $20. They expected that most people would keep the coins as collectibles and not spend them.

However, the price of silver dropped a lot between 2011 and 2016. This meant that the silver in the coins became worth less than $20. Many people started returning their coins to the Mint to get the full $20 face value back. This caused the Mint to lose money.

Because of these losses, the program was stopped. The Mint has said that there is no time limit for people to exchange these coins for their face value.

Twenty-Five Dollar Coins

O Canada Series 2013

This series celebrates Canadian animals. It was available as a subscription and came with a special wooden box.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2013	The Beaver	Pierre Leduc	8,500	$89.95
2013	The Polar Bear	Pierre Leduc	8,500	$89.95
2013	The Wolf	Pierre Leduc	8,500	$89.95
2013	The Caribou	Pierre Leduc	8,500	$89.95
2013	The Orca	Pierre Leduc	8,500	$89.95

O Canada Series 2014

This series features different Canadian scenes and icons.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2014	The Igloo	Yves Bérubé	8,500	$89.95
2014	Skiing Canada's Slopes	Kendra Dixson	8,500	$89.95
2014	Under The Maple Tree	Claudio D'Angelo	8,500	$89.95
2014	Cowboy in the Canadian Rockies	Bernie Brown	8,500	$89.95
2014	The Arctic Fox and the Northern Lights	Julius Csotonyi	8,500	$89.95

Glow-in-the-Dark Star Charts Series

These coins glow in the dark, and their packaging even forms a picture of The Big Dipper when put together!

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2015	The Quest	Cyril Assiniboine	7,500	$104.95
2015	The Wounded Bear	Cyril Assiniboine	7,500	$104.95
2015	The Great Ascent	Cyril Assiniboine	7,500	$104.95
2015	The Eternal Pursuit	Cyril Assiniboine	7,500	$104.95

Moon Mask Coins Series

These coins feature beautiful and detailed moon mask designs.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2013	Grandmother Moon Mask (Ultra High Relief)	Richard Cochrane	6,000	$149.95
2014	Matriarch Moon Mask (Ultra High Relief)	Carol Young	6,000	$149.95
2015	Singing Moon Mask 3-coin set (Ultra High Relief) Proof Finish Antique Finish Colour Enamel Finish	Andy Everson	3,000	$359.95

Other Twenty-Five Dollar Coins

Here are some other special 25-dollar coins.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2011	Wayne and Walter Gretzky	Glen Green	19,999	$99.95
2013	Canada: An Allegory	Laurie McGaw	8,500	$89.95
2014	Christmas Ornament (Ultra High Relief)	Three Degrees Creative Group	6,000	$129.95
2014	Canadian Lynx (Ultra High Relief)	Pierre Leduc	6,000	$149.95

Thirty Dollar Coins

Looney Tunes™ Classic Scenes Series

These 30-dollar coins feature classic scenes from Looney Tunes cartoons.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2015	Looney Tunes™ Classic Scenes The Rabbit of Seville Fast and Furry-ous Birds Anonymous	Warner Bros.	5,000	$189.95/coin

Fifty Dollar Coins

Pure Silver "$50 for $50" Commemorative Coin Series

Similar to the "$20 for $20" series, these coins were sold at their face value of $50.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2014	Polar Bear	Emily Damstra	100,000	$50.00
2014	Snowy Owl	Trevor Tennant	90,000	$50.00
2015	Beaver	Emily Damstra	100,000	$50.00
2016	Hare	Emily Damstra	90,000	$50.00

Five Ounce Silver Coins

This large silver coin celebrates the 75th anniversary of Canadian banknotes.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price	Notes
2010	75th anniversary of first Canadian banknotes	Royal Canadian Mint engravers	2,000	$389.95	The design is like the original 1935 $50 banknote, showing a seated woman with symbols of modern inventions.

One Hundred Dollar Coins

Wildlife in Motion "$100 for $100" Series

This series features Canadian wildlife and, like the "$20 for $20" series, was sold at its face value.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2013	Bison	Claudio D’Angelo	50,000	$100.00
2014	Bighorn Sheep	Claudio D’Angelo	45,000	$100.00
2014	Bald Eagle	Claudio D’Angelo	50,000	$100.00
2014	Grizzly Bear	Claudio D’Angelo	50,000	$100.00
2015	Canadian Horse	Claudio D’Angelo	45,000	$100.00
2015	Musk Ox	Laurene Spino	45,000	$100.00
2016	Cougar	Claudio D’Angelo	50,000	$100.00
2016	Orca	Trevor Tennant	50,000	$100.00
2016	Elk	Glen Loates	30,000	$100.00

100 Dollar Gold Coins

This gold coin celebrates the 400th anniversary of the discovery of Hudson Bay.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2010	400th anniversary of discovery of Hudson Bay	John Mantha	5,000	$509.95

One Hundred Twenty-Five Dollar Coins

Conservation Collection Series

These large silver coins celebrate important Canadian animals and conservation efforts.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2015	Whooping Crane	Luc Normandin	500	$1,099.95
2015	Grey Fox	Laurene Spino	500	$1,099.95
2015	Narwhal		500	$1,099.95

Two Hundred Dollar Coins

Landscapes of the North "$200 For $200" Series

These coins feature beautiful landscapes from Canada's North and were sold at their face value.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2014	Towering Forests	Ellen Cowie	20,000	$200.00
2015	Coastal Waters	Ellen Cowie	25,000	$200.00
2015	Rugged Mountains	Steve Hepburn	25,000	$200.00
2016	Vast Prairies	Luc Normandin	25,000	$200.00
2016	Arctic	Luc Normandin	25,000	$200.00

200 Dollar Gold Coins

This gold coin celebrates the petroleum and oil trade.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2010	Petroleum and oil trade	John Mardon	4,000	$849.95

Three Hundred Dollar Gold Coins

Coat of Arms Series

These gold coins feature the coat of arms for different Canadian provinces and territories.

Year	Theme	Mintage	Issue price
2010	British Columbia	500	$2249.95
2010	New Brunswick	500	$2429.95
2011	Manitoba	500	$2429.95
2011	Nova Scotia	500	$2649.95
2012	Quebec	500	$2649.95
2012	Nunavut	500	$2649.95
2013	Ontario	500	$2649.95

Three Hundred Fifty Dollar Gold Coins

Provincial Flowers Series

These very pure gold coins feature the official flowers of Canadian provinces.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price	Notes
2010	Prairie crocus	Celia Godkin	1400	$2599.95	13th issue in the series
2011	Mountain avens	Caren Heine	1300	$2799.95	Last issue in the series

Five Hundred Dollar Gold Coins

These very valuable gold coins commemorate important historical events and art.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price	Notes
2010	75th anniversary of first Canadian bank notes	Royal Canadian Mint engravers	200	$9495.95	The design is like the original 1935 $500 banknote, showing a seated woman with symbols of harvest.
2013	HMS Shannon & USS Chesapeake	John Horton	200	$11999.95	Remembers a historic battle from the War of 1812.
2013	An Aboriginal Story	Raymond Weizineau	100	$12000.00	Features Indigenous art by an Atikamekw nation artist.

Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollar Gold Coins

This extremely valuable gold coin celebrates the 250th anniversary of the end of the Seven Years' War.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price	Notes
2013	250th anniversary of the end of the Seven Years' War	Luc Normandin (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)	20	$69,000	There is also a silver version of this coin.

Chinese Lunar New Year Coin Series

This series celebrates the Chinese Lunar New Year, with different animals representing each year.

Lotus Series (Sterling silver or Pure silver)

All coins in this series have a special scalloped shape and were designed by the Three Degrees Creative Group.

Year	Theme	Mintage	Issue price
2010	Year of the Tiger	19,888	$88.88
2011	Year of the Rabbit	19,888	$98.88
2012	Year of the Dragon	48,888	$98.88
2013	Year of the Snake	28,888	$98.88
2014	Year of the Horse	28,888	$98.88
2015	Year of the Goat	18,888	$98.88
2016	Year of the Monkey	18,888	$98.88

Pure Silver Lunar New Year Coins

These coins are made of pure silver and feature the Lunar New Year animals.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2010	Year of the Tiger	Aries Cheung	9,999	$88.88
2011	Year of the Rabbit	Aries Cheung	9,999	$98.88
2012	Year of the Dragon	Aries Cheung	48,888	$98.88
2013	Year of the Snake	N/A	128,888	$31.95

18 Karat Gold Lunar New Year Coins

These coins are made of 18 karat gold and feature the Lunar New Year animals.

Year	Theme	Artist	Mintage	Issue price
2010	Year of the Tiger	Aries Cheung	2,500	$688.88
2011	Year of the Rabbit	Aries Cheung	2,500	$688.88
2012	Year of the Dragon	Aries Cheung	2,500	$688.88
2013	Year of the Snake	Aries Cheung	2,500	$688.88