Daily Archives: January 11, 2009
Royal Canadian Mint Launches First Collector Coins of 2009
Ottawa, Ontario – The Royal Canadian Mint today [January 9] released its first new collector coins and gift products of 2009, choosing the centennial of flight in Canada as the theme of its highly anticipated 2009 Proof Silver Dollar.
This coin leads a formation of annual releases consisting of $100, $200 and $300 face value gold issues, as well as proof, uncirculated and specimen coin sets celebrating popular and meaningful themes. The Mint's fine silver version of the Historical Commerce Collection, "new look" gift sets and new greeting card coins complete the line-up.
"The Royal Canadian Mint continues to stand out among the world's mints by producing collector coins of striking appearance and exceptional quality," said Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. "The first collector coins of 2009 are shining examples of our passion for crafting coins of outstanding beauty and value for buyers from across Canada and around the world."