Tiger – just the mention of the word evokes a sense of excitement, power and graceful beauty. Therefore, it is not a surprise that the Chinese would include such an animal in their zodiac calendar created millennia ago (that’s right, millennia).
To celebrate the Year of the Tiger, which began today, February 14, 2010, the Royal Canadian Mint has released four new limited minted coins, all of which incorporate the Tiger’s attributes of excitement and beauty:
- 2010 $15 Silver Lunar Lotus Coin – Year of the Tiger
- 2010 $15 Fine Silver Coin – Year of the Tiger
- 2010 $150 Fine Gold Coin – Year of the Tiger
- 2010 $150 Lunar Hologram Coin – Year of the Tiger
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With one day remaining before the eyes of the world turn to Canada for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the Royal Canadian Mint is proud to issue the 2010 Lucky Loonie.
Royal Canadian Mint 2010 Lucky Loonie Products: silver collector coin, circulation coin, circulation roll, and First Day 2010 Lucky Loonie (Click to Enlarge)
The one-dollar coin, which features the Ilanaaq, the Official Emblem of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, was launched at a public hockey shoot-out special event outside the Royal Canadian Mint Pavilion in downtown Vancouver.
"Canadians have waited years for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to finally begin in Vancouver and the Lucky Loonie is a symbol of luck for our athletes participating in these two extraordinary sporting events," said Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
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Did you know that the Royal Canadian Mint is the proud producer of the gold, silver and bronze medals for the winning athletes of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games?
Royal Canadian Mint Vancouver 2010 Look of the Games Coins (not to scale) – CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE
It’s true and as an "Official Supporter" of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, we’ve also produced the most extensive circulation coin program in relation to the Olympic Games ever conceived by any mint worldwide.
To promote the excitement and passion of the 2010 Winter Games throughout the world, we’re also offering limited mintage collector coins and sets — they’re all part of the Royal Canadian Mint’s exclusive Vancouver 2010 Collection.
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The Royal Canadian Mint’s Winter 2010 Collection — Product Spotlight
Earlier this month, the Royal Canadian Mint released its first new collector coins of 2010. To follow up on our recent 2010 Proof Set Spotlight honouring the Canadian Navy’s centennial as the theme of its 2010 Silver Dollar, we’re now pleased to tell you about another perennial favourite — the annual Specimen Set which pays tribute to one of Canada’s remarkable feathered friends.
2010 Royal Canadian Mint Specimen Set Coins (not to scale) – CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE
The Royal Canadian Mint 2010 Specimen Set includes seven Canadian coins with a combination of superb brilliant and frosted relief finishes on lined backgrounds.
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The Royal Canadian Mint’s Winter 2010 Collection is here! The Mint has just released its first new collector coins of 2010, choosing the distinguished celebration of the Canadian Navy’s centennial as the theme of its 2010 Silver Dollar.
Canadian Navy Centennial Silver Dollar – CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE
This flagship of the Mint’s annual collector coin program is joined by the newest editions of annual releases consisting of $100, $200 and $300 face value gold issues, as well as proof, uncirculated and specimen coin sets featuring popular icons of Canada. Starting with the ever-popular annual proof set, the Royal Canadian Mint is pleased to share insight into the winter collection through a series of special CoinNews articles over the coming weeks.
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The Royal Canadian Mint today released its first new collector coins and gift products of 2010, choosing the distinguished celebration of the Canadian Navy’s centennial as the theme of its 2010 Silver Dollar.
This flagship of the Mint’s annual collector coin program is joined by the newest editions of annual releases consisting of $100, $200 and $300 face value gold issues, as well as proof, uncirculated and specimen coin sets featuring popular icons of Canada. Attractive gift sets and new greeting card coins complete the line-up.
"The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to celebrate Canada’s heritage, culture and values through the rich and exciting variety of collector coins it produces every year," said Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
"In 2010, Mint employees are honoured to pay tribute to the distinguished celebration of the centennial of Canada’s Navy while celebrating many other uniquely Canadian symbols through an inspiring array of world-class collector coins".
Below are the featured products being launched today.
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OTTAWA, ON — The Royal Canadian Mint today released findings of third party reviews which fully accounts for the difference between the Corporation’s stock keeping records and the physical amount of precious metals on hand for the 2008 fiscal year. "Last month, the RCMP concluded their investigation and established that no theft of gold [...]
The Royal Canadian Mint has received written confirmation from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) that its thorough investigation into the unreconciled difference of gold and silver inventories at the end of the 2008 Fiscal Year does "not support further effort in the continuance of a criminal investigation into this matter." The RCMP letter is [...]
Ottawa, Ontario — For the fourth consecutive year, the Royal Canadian Mint has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2010. This annual list, published by MediaCorp, recognizes employers that are industry leaders at attracting and retaining employees. “The Royal Canadian Mint is extremely proud to be included as one of Canada’s [...]
Ottawa, Ontario, – As Canadians start planning for the holiday season, the Royal Canadian Mint has unwrapped its latest collector coins and gift products of 2009. A vivid array of precious and base metal coins await the sophisticated collector or gift-giver with offerings such as: A new pair of Crystal Snowflake $20 silver coins The [...]
