- May
- The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the Canada Day 25c coin, featuring an otter and red colorized maple leaves. The coin is not struck for circulation. [794.12]
- June
- The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 2003 Coronation Proof 0.9999 fine silver dollar, in the style of the 1953 dollar coin, with 1953-2003 dates. Mintage limited to 30,000. [794.1]
- The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 1953 Special Edition Coronation Set. It contains modern proof strikings of coins appearing as they did in 1953, with dual dates 1953-2003 on the obverses: 1c is copper; 5c, 10c, 25c, and 50c struck in 92.5% silver; $1 is 0.9999 fine silver. Mintage limited to 30,000 sets. [794.12]
- The Royal Canadian Mint introduces the first Natural Wonders series $20 coin, depicting a hologram image of the Niagara Falls. The design was created by Gary Corcoran. The 0.9999 fine silver Proof coin has a weight of 31.9 grams, and mintage is limited to 10,000 coins. [794.12] [795.1] [819.1] [820.1]
- June 18
- A federal government order in council authorizes the issue of non-circulating coins of denominations $3 and $4. [797.1]
- (month unknown)
- The Royal Canadian Mint announces a 50c sterling silver coin in the Canadian Festivals Series, marking the Back to Batoche festival in Saskatchewan. [795.13]
- The Royal Canadian Mint announces a 50c sterling silver coin in the Canadian Festivals Series, marking the Festival acadien de Caraquet in new Brunswick. [795.13]
- The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 2003 $350 Floral Gold Coin, depicting Ontario's white trillium. The 0.99999 fine Proof coin weighs 38.05 grams. Mintage is 3003 pieces. [819.19] [827.6]
- The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 2003 colorized silver Maple Leaf bullion coin depicting the summer season. The coin contains one ounce of 0.9999 fine silver. [819.19]
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues the "Good Fortune" hologram coin, a silver Maple Leaf bullion coin with privy mark with Chinese characters for good luck. [819.19]
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2003 Maple Leaf Proof Hologram five-coin set. Coins contain 1/20, 1/10, 1/4, 1/2, and 1 ounce of 0.9995 fine platinum. [819.19]
- September
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues the second Natural Wonders series $20 coin, featuring a colorized image of the Rocky Mountains. The Proof coin is 0.9999 fine silver, weighs 31.9 grams. Mintage is limited to 35,000 coins. [795.1] [819.1] [820.1] [822.6]
- September 25
- The Royal Canadian Mint sells by eBay auction two uniquely created $1 gold coins, based on regular production silver collector coins. The 2002 Jubilee $1 coin struck in gold sells for $55,100.01. The 2003 Coronation $1 coin struck in gold sells for $62,600. Both Proof coins are struck in 24k gold. The coins represent the first coins of the Royal Canadian Mint from an intentional single striking each. [818.1] [821.20] [822.1]
- (month unknown)
- The Royal Canadian Mint introduces the Wildlife Collection Series 2003 Platinum Four-Coin Set featuring the Atlantic walrus. The designs were created by Pierre Leduc. The coins have face values $30, $75, $150, $300, all of 0.9995 fine platinum. Mintage is limited to 700 sets. Price is $2995.95 per set. [820.6]
- The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the five-coin Silver Maple Hologram Set, containing 0.999 fine silver coins of denominations and weights $5 (one ounce), $4 (1/2 ounce), $3 (1/4 ounce), $2 (1/10 ounce), $1 (1/20 ounce). Mintage limit is 30,000 sets, at $149.95 each. This set commemorates the 15th anniversary of the Silver Maple Leaf. This is the first time the Royal Canadian Mint has struck $3 and $4 coins. [823.1]
- November 4
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 2003 $300 gold coin depicting an enthroned image of Queen Elizabeth II and the Great Seal of Canada. The mintage of 1000 coins is sold out within an hour. [824.1] [825.6]
- November
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues the third Natural Wonders series $20 coin, featuring a hologram image of the Northern Lights. The 0.9999 fine silver Proof coin has a maximum mintage of 35,000. [795.1] [819.1] [824.1]
- (month unknown)
- Krause Publications announces the nominees for its 2004 Coin of the Year competition. The Royal Canadian Mint's 2002 Golden Jubilee Proof Sterling Silver Dollar is nominated for Best Silver Coin. [825.7]
- December 1
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2004 Year of the Monkey $15 sterling silver coin with 24k gold plated cameo. The design was created by Harvey Chan. The 0.975 fine silver coin has a weight of 34 grams, and diameter of 40 mm. Mintage is limited to 68,888. [824.17] [826.7]
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2004 Year of the Monkey $150 gold coin featuring a hologram image of a monkey. The design was created by Harvey Chan. The 0.75 gold, 0.25 silver coin has a weight of 11.84 grams, and diameter of 28 mm. Mintage is limited to 6,888. [824.17] [826.7]
- December 19
- The Royal Canadian Mint and Canada Post issue the Majestic Moose Stamp and Coin Set, consisting of a 0.9999 fine silver $5 Proof coin, and two $5 moose stamps (one cancelled, one mint). Mintage is limited to 25,555 coins. [824.17] [836.4]
2004
- January
- The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 2004 silver $1 coin, marking the 400th anniversary of the first French settlement in North America. The design was created by Robert-Ralph Carmichael. The coin is 0.9999 fine silver, 36.07 mm diameter, 25.175 grams, available in Proof or Brilliant finish. [828.1]
- The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 2004 gold $100 coin, marking the 50th anniversary of the start of the St. Lawrence Seaway. The design was created by John Mardon. The coin is 0.5833 gold, 0.4167 silver, 27 mm diameter, 12 grams, with mintage limited to 10,000 pieces. [828.1]
- The Royal Canadian Mint and Canada Post issue The $8 Great Grizzly Stamp and Coin Set, consisting of a $8 Grizzly coin, and two 1997 $8 grizzly stamps (one cancelled, one mint). Mintage is limited to 25,888 coins. Price of a set is $48.88. The coin is 0.9999 fine silver, 28 grams, 40 mm diameter, Proof finish. This is the first $8 coin stuck by the Mint. [828.1] [837.19]
- The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 2004 gold $200 coin, the last in the Canadian Art Series, depicting Fragments by Alfred Pellan. The coin is 0.9167 gold, 29 mm diameter, 16 grams, Proof finish, with mintage limited to 5,000 pieces. [828.24]
- The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 2004 gold $350 coin, depicting fireweed, the floral emblem of the Yukon Territory. The design was created by Pamela Stagg. The coin is 0.99999 gold, 34 mm diameter, 35 grams, with mintage limited to 2004 pieces. [828.24]
- (month unknown)
- The German coin magazine Deutches Munzen Magazin announces winners of its Coin of the Year awards, based on votes by readers. Canada's $350 Gold Coin series wins in Best Coin Program of the Year 2002, and the 2002 $350 Wild Rose Gold Coin ranks third in Coin of the Year category. [828.24]
- The Royal Canadian Mint releases a 0.9999 fine silver Proof coin commemorating the 2006 FIFA World Cup Soccer games in Germany. Mintage is limited to 50,000. [830.14]
- March 29
- In Halifax, the Royal Canadian Mint unveils a 0.925 fine silver 5c coin marking the 60th anniversary of the June 6, 1944 D-Day landings in Europe. The reverse depicts the 1943 5c coin design of a torch and V, with double dates 1944, 2004. The coin is 12-sided, complete with Morse code used on the 1943 coin. Mintage limited to 20,000. [834.1]
- April 5
- The Royal Canadian Mint and Canada Post issue The $1 Elusive Loon Stamp and Coin Set, consisting of a aureate bronze $1 proof coin with maple leaf privy mark, and two $1 loon stamps (one cancelled, one mint). Mintage is limited to 25,111 coins. Price of the set is $25.11. [834.9] [837.19]
- (month unknown)
- The Royal Canadian Mint unveils a 0.9999 fine silver four-coin set, depicting the Arctic fox. Face values and weights are $2 (1/10 ounce), $3 (1/4 ounce), $4 (1/2 ounce), $5 (1 ounce). Mintage limit is 20,000 sets. [834.9] [835.9]
- The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 2004 Natural Wonders coin, depicting a hologram of an iceberg. The $20 coin has content of 0.9999 fine silver. Mintage limit is 35,000 coins. [834.9] [835.9]
- The Royal Canadian Mint unveils a 0.925 fine silver 50c coin depicting an Easter lily with gold plating. The design was created by Christie Paquet. Mintage limit is 33,000 coins. [834.9] [835.9]
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues its annual report, including for the first time a limited edition (10,000) 2003 1c coin with gold-plated maple leaf. [833.1]
- May 5
- The Royal Canadian Mint and Canada Post issue The $2 Proud Polar Bear Stamp and Coin Set, consisting of a 0.925 fine silver $2 coin with two maple leaf privy marks, and two $2 polar bear stamps (one cancelled, one mint). Mintage is limited to 25,222 coins. Price of the set is $29.22. [834.9] [837.19]
- (month unknown)
- The Royal Canadian Mint announces a 25th anniversary Gold Maple Leaf coin set, each coin being bi-metallic, with inner core 0.9999 gold, outer ring 0.9999 silver. Face values and weights are $50 (1 ounce), $20 (1/2 ounce), $10 (1/4 ounce), $5 (1/10 ounce), $1 (1/20 ounce), 50c (1/25 ounce). Mintage limited to 1500 sets. [835.9]
- June 21
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 2004 Sambro Island Lighthouse Silver Coin, part of the new Lighthouses of Canada Collection. The 0.9999 fine silver one ounce coin has face value of $20, selling for $69.95. Mintage is limited to 25,000 coins. [835.9] [838.41]
- June 22
- At the Royal Canadian Mint's Ottawa plant, the last 2003 Golden Daffodil coin is struck, by Mary Ann McCuen. 55,000 of the gold-plated sterling-silver coins were struck, with $72,924 of the sales being donated to the Canadian Cancer Society. [840.16]
- June 26
- In Bayside, New Brunswick, the Royal Canadian Mint unveils a 2004 silver $1 coin, commemorating the 400th anniversary of European settlement of St. Croix Island. The coin depicts a 17th century sailing ship, designed by Robert-Ralph Carmichael. The coin is 0.9999 fine silver, available in Proof or uncirculated condition. [839.1] [840.16]
- July 9
- In Toronto, Ontario, the Canadian Numismatic Association holds its annual convention, over two days. David Dingwall, master of the Royal Canadian Mint, announces that starting August 16, the mint would implement a plan to melt unsold numismatic products after twelve months from the date of the product's launch. [839.1] [841.1]
- (month unknown)
- The Royal Canadian Mint releases a 2004 $300 14-carat gold coin, depicting four cameos of the portraits of Queen Elizabeth II used on Canadian coins. (The limit of 1000 coins is sold out in a few hours.) [842.7]
- August 18
- At the ANA's World's Fair of Money in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA, the Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 2004 25th anniversary Gold Maple Leaf bullion coin. The one-ounce 0.9999 fine coin is minted with a limit of 10,000 pieces. The design was created by Walter Ott. (All coins are sold within a day.) [843.1] [844.1]
- (month unknown)
- The Royal Canadian Mint releases a Proof $1 coin with the 25-cent coin poppy design. The coin is 0.9999 fine silver, with 36.97 mm diameter. Mintage is limited to 25,000 coins. Price is $49.95. [847.25]
- The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 2005 14k gold $300 coin, commemorating the 25-cent banknote of 1870-1923. The Proof coin depicts Brittania used on the 1870 note. [849.1]
- The Royal Canadian Mint unveils a two-coin set of $8 coins commemorating the 120th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railway and the contribution of Chinese laborers. The Proof coins are 0.9999 silver with gold-plated inner core, with mintage limited to 20,000 each. [849.12]
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