A pastime, a pursuit, a passion!
Coins are intrinsically interesting, aren't they? But becoming a collector means going one
step further - it means looking at a coin and seeing more than 'just money'.
Coins have meaning. Beyond the gold, beyond the silver, that's what gives them value. People
preserve coins as keepsakes, memorials, even talismans, such as the 'lucky' quarter tucked away
in a drawer or the silver dollar minted in a birth year. To a collector, a coin can be precious
for many reasons: as a piece of history, as an expression of a culture, as a work of art. And
every Canadian coin has a singular story to tell.
For passionate collectors, the Mint produces some of the world's most stunning commemorative
coins, treasured for their rarity, historic significance and craftsmanship. Canadian coins
celebrate our nation's culture and milestones, its natural splendour, the technological and
athletic achievements that make us proud.
Canadian collector coins are struck meticulously, one by one in Ottawa at the Royal Canadian
Mint's original home, crafted from initial designs by Canadian artists. Many Canadian coins
have been honoured with international recognition and awards.
We believe that collecting coins can fill a lifetime with interest and inspiration. What
begins as a pastime can easily become an absorbing pursuit - indeed, a passion.
