1990
- January 1
- Effective this day, any new coins struck feature the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Dora de Pedery-Hunt. [152.18] [758.1]
1991
- January 31
- The Secretary of State and the Minister of Supply and Services announce an open design competition for the 1992 25c and $1 coins, to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Confederation. Twelve different 25c coins will be issued for circulation. The contest deadline is March 15. [122.4] [123.1] [148.1] [516.14]
- August 13
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1992 25c nickel coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "New Brunswick" on the reverse. [466.3002]
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the designs of the base metal 1c, 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c, and $1 coins show the dates "1867-1992". [466.3008]
- September 26
- A Royal proclamation, effective December 1, specifies that the design of a 1992 25c nickel coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Northwest Territories" on the reverse. [467.3398]
- A Royal proclamation, effective January 1, 1992, specifies that the design of a 1992 25c nickel coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Newfoundland" on the reverse. [467.3402]
1992
- January 9
- In Fredericton, New Brunswick, the federal Minister of Supply and Services unveils the first 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program, honoring New Brunswick. Designer of the coin is Ronald Lambert. [131.1] [148.1] [661.113] [307] [365.11] [516.18] [804.1]
- February 6
- In Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, the second 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program is unveiled. [132.1] [661.113] [307] [516.18] [805.1]
- February 27
- A Royal proclamation, effective March 1, specifies that the design of a 1992 25c nickel coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Yukon" on the reverse. [468.1184]
- A Royal proclamation, effective March 1, specifies that the design of a 1992 25c nickel coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Manitoba" on the reverse. [468.1186]
- March 5
- In St. John's, Newfoundland, the Minister of Supply and Services unveils the third 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program. Designer of the coin is Christopher Newhook. [134.1] [661.113] [307] [516.18] [805.1]
- March 24
- A Royal proclamation, effective April 1, specifies that the design of a 1992 25c nickel coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Alberta" on the reverse. [469.1351]
- April 7
- In Winnipeg, Manitoba, the fourth 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program is unveiled. The design was created by Muriel Hope. [136.1] [661.113] [307] [516.18]
- May 7
- In Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, the fifth 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program is unveiled. Elizabeth Dulac created the design. [136.1] [137.1] [661.113] [516.18] [806.1]
- June 4
- In Edmonton, Alberta, the sixth 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program is unveiled. Mel Heath created the design. [136.1] [138.1] [661.113] [516.18]
- June 16
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1992 25c nickel coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Prince Edward Island" on the reverse. [470.2641]
- June 29
- On Parliament Hill, Paul Dick, Minister responsible for the Mint, unveils the Canada 125 commemorative $1 coin. Rita Swanson created the design, showing the center block of the Parliament buildings. [139.1] [232.D8]
- June 30
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a $1 bronze-plated nickel coin depict three children and the centre block of the Parliament Buildings, and show the dates "1867-1992". [471.3083]
- July 1
- The circulating dollar coin commemorating Canada's 125th anniversary (showing the parliament buildings) is issued. [74.2] [148.7] [516.14] (July 2 [437.282])
- July 7
- The seventh 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program is unveiled in Prince Edward Island. Nigel Roe created the design. [140.1] [661.113] [809.1]
- July 31
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1992 25c nickel coin and 25c silver coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Ontario" on the reverse. [472.3509]
- August 6
- The eighth 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program is unveiled in Toronto, Ontario. Greg Salmela created the design. [141.1] [661.113]
- September 9
- The ninth 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program is unveiled in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Bruce Wood created the design. [143.1] [661.113]
- September 29
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1992 25c nickel coin and 25c silver coin have "1867-1992" on the obverse, and "Quebec" on the reverse. [474.3966]
- October 1
- The tenth 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program is unveiled in Quebec City, Quebec. Romualda Bukauskas created the design. [144.1] [661.113]
- November 5
- The eleventh 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program is unveiled in Regina, Saskatchewan. Brian Cobb created the design. [145.1] [146.1] [661.113]
- November 9
- The twelfth and final 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program is unveiled in Victoria, British Columbia. Carla Egan created the design. [145.1] [146.1] [147.1] [227.A6] [233.B4] [661.113] (November 5 [147.1])
- November 18
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1992 25c nickel coin and 25c silver coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "British Columbia" on the reverse. [475.4632]
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1992 25c nickel coin and 25c silver coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Saskatchewan" on the reverse. [475.4636]
1993
- April 22
- Member of Parliament Bob Kaplan introduces a private member's bill in the House of Commons that seeks to abolish the 1c coin. [153.4] [373.A4]
1994
- March 30
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1994 $1 bronze-plated nickel coin depict the National War Memorial monument in Ottawa. [481]
- April 25
- The Minister of Public Works and Government Services unveils a new $1 coin for circulation. The coin honors Canadian war heroes, depicting the National War Memorial. [316]
1995
- January 4
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1995 $1 bronze-plated nickel coin depict the Peacekeeping Monument. [482.202]
- January
- The Royal Canadian Mint conducts an opinion poll on public preference and acceptance of a possible $2 coin. 79 percent favor the introduction of a $2 coin because of the cost savings. 78 percent favor a bimetallic coin slightly larger than the current $1 coin. [323] [816.1]
- January 16
- The Minister of Public Works and Government Services unveils the second $1 coin in the Peace and Remembrance series. It features the Peacekeeping Monument in Ottawa, on the reverse. [53] [321] [396.5]
- February 27
- The Government of Canada announces its intention to replace the $2 bill with a $2 coin in 1996. [257] [323] [367.A11] [368.A6] [816.1]
- March 4
- Environomics Research Group begins conducting a Canadian national survey on behalf of the Royal Canadian Mint to canvass public opinion on the design theme for a circulating $2 coin. [81.1] [328] [371.A6]
- March 31
- The Minister of Public Works and Government Services announces the government's intention to make the 1c coin of bronze-plated steel, and the 5c-50c coins of nickel-plated steel, effective January 1, 1996. The reason for the change is to make the coins cheaper to produce. [117.7] [322] [404.B16] [405.B6]
- April 4
- Environomics Research Group completes its survey to canvas public opinion on the design theme for a circulating $2 coin. 44 percent indicated wildlife as their first choice, of which 5 percent said they favored a bear, of which 2 percent specified a polar bear. [371.A6]
- April
- Bill C-82 is introduced in the House of Commons, to create a circulating $2 coin. [403.B2]
- May 30
- Bill C-82, the legislation to create a circulating $2 coin, passes second reading in the House of Commons. [367.A11]
- May 31
- The Royal Canadian Mint begins seeking quotes from manufacturers to produce blanks for the proposed circulating $2 coin. [367.A11]
- (month unknown)
- The Canadian government authorizes Canada's circulating coins to be changed to plated steel. [526.33]
- July 13
- Legislation to create a circulating $2 coin receives royal assent. [372.A6] [435.A3]
- September 21
- The Minister of Public Works and Government Services announces at the Metro Toronto Zoo that the new $2 coin will feature a polar bear on the reverse. The design chosen was created by artist Brent Townsend. [177.A5] [328] [370.10] [402.A12] [435.A3] (September 14 [81.1] [847.18])
- September 23
- Danielle Wetherup, Master of the Mint, announces that metallic changes to circulating coins will not take place in 1996, but will in 1997. [117.7]
- October 16
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a $2 coin depict a polar bear. The coin is specified to have a core of aluminum bronze, and an outer ring of pure nickel. [485.2906]
- November
- David Dingwall, Minister responsible for the Royal Canadian Mint, announces that the 1c coin would change composition to copper-plated steel or zinc next July 1. The composition of 5c-50c coins is to change to nickel-plated steel on July 1, 1997. [168.19] [242.1]
- December 5
- The Winnipeg branch of the Royal Canadian Mint begins striking new $2 coins for circulation. [170.A3] [180.4] [181.1] [185] [257] [374.A3] [435.A3]
1996
- February 19
- The Royal Canadian Mint officially launches the new $2 coin at a restaurant in Montreal, Quebec. Also, the Bank of Canada ceases production of $2 notes. [179.1] [181.1] [188] [257] [430.A4] [434.A3] [435.A3] [661.155] [847.18] [862.1]
- April 16
- The Base Metal Coins Regulations, 1996, is announced, to come into force July 1. The 1c coin is to change to copper-plated zinc (34.73 grains) or copper-plated steel (36.27 grains). [488.1303]
- June 6
- The Royal Canadian Mint announces that Altrista and Lasalle of the United States will produce copper-plated zinc blanks for Canada's 1c coins. [242.1]
- July 18
- A Royal proclamation amends the Royal Canadian Mint Act, changing the specifications for the 1c coin to be 19.1 mm diameter, made of copper-plated zinc or copper-plated steel. [489.2594]
- September 25
- The Royal Canadian Mint completes production of 300 million 1996 $2 coins for circulation, one year ahead of schedule. [339.4]
- December 20
- A Royal proclamation, effective January 1, 1997, sets the 1c coin as 19.1 mm diameter, made of bronze. [493.263]
1997
- January 9
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1997 $1 bronze-plated nickel coin depict a common loon preparing for flight from water, with dates 1987-1997. [494.531]
- July
- The 1c coin is changed to copper-plated steel or zinc. [526.33]
- July 24
- The Royal Canadian Mint announces that no 1997-dated 25c or $1 coins would be struck for circulation. [397.24]
1998
- April 27
- The Royal Canadian Mint announces the "Create a Centsation" design contest for twelve 25-cent coins for 1999, to commemorate the past 100 years of Canadian history. The contest is scheduled to close August 31, 1998. A second phases of the contest is to design twelve 25c coins for 2000, to speculate on future Canadian progress. This contest is scheduled to close June 30, 1999. [419] [428.9] [525.17]
- May
- Coins dated 1998 are released to circulation. [418.4]
- December 23
- A Royal proclamation authorizes the issuance of a series of twelve 1999 25c nickel coins, each with a month of the year from January to December, and various images representing Canada's past. [509.369]
- December 31
- The Royal Canadian Mint launches the first 25c Millennium coin in St. John's Newfoundland. [425.6] [441.1]
1999
- February 1
- The Royal Canadian Mint releases to circulation the second 1999 25c coin, featuring a "Etched in Stone" design, inspired by petroglyphs. [428.1]
- (month unknown)
- The Royal Canadian Mint releases the third Millennium series coin, a circulating 25c coin entitled The Log Drive. [438.1]
- March 30
- The Royal Canadian Mint releases the fourth Millennium 25c coin, entitled Our Northern Heritage. [439.1]
- April 2
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1999 $2 nickel coin mark the creation of Nunavut, and depict an Inuit person beating a drum. [512.1279]
- May 3
- The Royal Canadian Mint launches the fifth Millennium 25c coin in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The coin depicts furtraders and explorers in a canoe. [441.1]
- May 27
- The Royal Canadian Mint launches a circulating 1999 $2 coin commemorating the creation of Nunavut territory. [443.1] [661.155]
- June 2
- The Royal Canadian Mint launches the June Millennium 25c coin, featuring a train, entitled Coast to Coast. [444.1]
- July 1
- The Royal Canadian Mint launches the July 1999 25-cent Millenium coin entitled A Nation of People. [445.1]
- July
- The Royal Canadian Mint accidentally strikes about 50,000 25c coins with the September and November designs with the wrong obverse. As a result, neither side contains the legend "25 cents". [514.1]
- August 3
- In Saskatoon, the Royal Canadian Mint launches the August 1999 25-cent Millenium coin, entitled, The Pioneer Spirit. [447.1]
- August 27
- In Beauport, Quebec, the Royal Canadian Mint launches the September 1999 25-cent Millenium coin, entitled Canada Through a Child's Eye. [449.1]
- October 4
- In Vancouver, British Columbia, the Royal Canadian Mint lanuches the October 1999 25-cent Millenium coin, entitled A Tribute to First Nations. [452.1]
- (month unknown)
- In Carp, Ontario, the Royal Canadian Mint launches the November 25-cent Millenium coin, entitled The Airplane Opens the North, designed by Brian Bacon. [453.1]
- In Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, the Royal Canadian Mint launches the December 25-cent Millenium coin, entitled This is Canada, designed by J.L. Pierre Provencher. [454.1]
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