Royal Canadian Mint

• Canada has a new toonie, and it celebrates Inuit culture

  The Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a special two-dollar circulation coin Tuesday celebrating Inuit Nunangat, honouring the culture's rich tradition.

  Canada

  Nov 5
  
• Canada’s coins get royal overhaul as King Charles’ image revealed

  Earlier this year, the federal government directed the mint and the Bank of Canada to replace the image of the queen with one of the King on coins and on the $20 bill.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2023
  
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• Royal Canadian Mint to begin circulation of coins with image of King Charles

  The first Canadian coins bearing the face of King Charles are soon to be circulated across the country.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2023
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• Saskatchewan artist helps design Royal Canadian Mint coin for Indigenous Peoples Day

  A Saskatchewan artist is one of three who contributed to the design of a newly unveiled Royal Canadian Mint coin that commemorates National Indigenous Peoples Day.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2023
• Queen Elizabeth coin released after death most popular in Canada, sellers say  

  The two-dollar coin with a black band of nickel-plated steel features the late monarch's effigy in the centre of one side and the usual polar bear on an ice floe on the other.

  Canada

  May 4, 2023
• Royal Canadian Mint still foresees vital role as demand for coins declines

  The Royal Canadian Mint, which also produces international coins for dozens of other countries, has said it believes its recent layoffs in Winnipeg will be temporary.

  Economy

  Mar 10, 2023
• Royal Canadian Mint temporarily lays off 56 workers at its Winnipeg facility

  The statement says the mint 'has made every effort to avoid layoffs and is doing so only as a temporary measure' and that the employees will be offered transitional support.

  Economy

  Feb 13, 2023
• Here’s a first look at the new $2 coin commemorating Queen Elizabeth II

  The black ring on the new $2 coin is supposed to be 'reminiscent of a mourning armband,' according to a press release from the Royal Canadian Mint.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2022
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• Royal Canadian Mint teases new $2 coin honouring Queen Elizabeth II

  The Mint says the coin will feature an "innovative technology that has given the $2 circulation coin a bold new look," while a government document details a black outer ring.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2022
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• Queen Elizabeth II death: How it affects Canada’s currency, stamps, street names

  Here's a look at some of the things that will - or won't - change following Queen Elizabeth II's death.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2022