1982
- January 21
- A proclamation sets the design of the 1982 silver $1 coin, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Regina, Saskatchewan, effective March 1, 1982. [111.688]
- January 30
- In Toronto, Ontario, Jack Veffer produces the first issue of the Numismatic Courier newspaper. [36.1]
- February 18
- A proclamation changes the weight of the $20 gold bullion coin to 240.51 grains, with fineness 0.9999, and adds $5 and $10 gold bullion coins, of weights 48.32 and 120.34 grains, respectively. The inscriptions on the coins are 1/2 ounce ($20), 1/4 ounce ($10), and 1/10 ounce ($5). [113.1616]
- February 21
- A 1944 5c piece struck in tombac (VF-20) sells for US$7,000 at the American Numismatic Association auction in Colorado Springs, Colorado. [37.1] [446.15] [82.7] (February 19[674.4])
- March 11
- A proclamation sets the designs of the 1982 commemorative and regular issue nickel dollars, effective March 15, 1982. [87.1856]
- March
- The Royal Canadian Mint's vice president of manufacturing shows a mockup of a proposed smaller circulating dollar coin to the finance manager for the Calgary Transit system, and the executive director of the Canadian Urban Transportation Association. [42.1] [216.1]
- March 29
- Prime Minister Trudeau announces the appointment of the new Master of the Mint, James C. Corkery, effective April 1. [675.1] [727.1]
- April 2
- A proclamation refines the description of the 1982 silver $1 coin, specifying the design and words to appear. [113.1614]
- The Toronto International Coin Fair is held, over three days. About 3100 people attend. [37.1] [674.8] [675.19]
- April 13
- The Supply and Services Minister announces that the commemorative nickel dollar would be struck in circulation quality only. [44.6]
- April 17
- The first 1982 commemorative nickel dollar struck for circulation is presented by the Minister of Supply and Services to Queen Elizabeth II, during her Royal visit to Canada. The Minister announces that the coin would be available to the public by July 1. [676.1] (April 13 [9])
- April 22
- The federal cabinet approves production of a Constitution-themed $100 gold coin. Mintage is limited to 200,000. [44.6]
- April 30
- In Montreal, the Monex Coin and Stamp show and auction is held, over three days. Over 3000 people attend. At auction, a 1921 gem BU 5c sells for $34,000. A 1947 ML set with curved right '7' sells for $28,000. [674.8] [677.1]
- (month unknown)
- The Royal Canadian Mint begins production of the 12-sided 1c coin. [661.215]
- June 7
- A proclamation sets the design of the 1982 $100 gold coin, commemorating the patriation of the Canadian Constitution. [114.2120]
- June 10
- Striking of 1982 commemorative nickel dollars begins. [661.149]
- June
- At the Gold Institute's symposium on gold in Washington, D.C., the Royal Canadian Mint unveils trial strikes of one-tenth ($5 face) and one-quarter ounce ($10) versions of the Maple Leaf gold bullion coin. [43.1]
- The Royal Canadian Mint reports that some 1982 nickel dollars will be struck in proof-like condition, and offered in special cases. [44.6]
- (month unknown)
- Gary Lazeo sells the two known 1969 large date 10c coins to a collector for $17,500. [694.18]
- The Gold Exchange (Canada) of Calgary sells a 1916c gold sovereign, the finest of four known in private hands, to the Saskatoon Coin and Stamp company for about $54,000. [679.1]
- August 20
- The Royal Canadian Mint announces the issuance of the $100 gold coin commemorating the patriation of the Canadian Constitution. [40.1]
- September 15
- The Charlton Press releases the 35th edition (Winter 1983) of The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins. Price is $3.50. [680.1]
- September
- A Canadian coin dealer begins the newsletter The Canadian Numisletter, in which the publisher would grade any Canadian coin sent to him for $3.50. (The publication lasts under two years.) [813.17]
- September 21
- A proclamation changes the fineness indicated on the $5, $10, $20, and $50 gold bullion coins to "9999". [112.3298]
- October 19
- Mint Master Corkery announces 1/4 and 1/10 ounce gold Maple Leaf coins, to be on sale in early November. [681.1]
- November
- The Royal Canadian Mint introduces the 1/10 ounce Gold Maple Leaf bullion coin, with a face value of $5, and the 1/4 ounce coin with face value $10. The 0.9999 fine gold coins are a first in the world for the Mint. (The coins are needed in Japan, to avoid the 15% commodity tax on purchases over $370.) [157.1] [254.173] [319] [663.32] [661.160]
- December 9
- A proclamation sets the design of the 1983 silver $1 coin, commemorating the Universiade in Edmonton. [101.494]
1983
- February 22
- In Stuttgart, Germany, the Royal Canadian Mint begins a three-year tour of Canadian coins in the country, including the launch of the 1983 $1 silver commemorative coin. [687.11]
- March 3
- In Edmonton, Alberta, Minister Jean-Jacques Blais launches the 1983 $1 silver commemorative coin. [687.11]
- March 11
- The Federal Treasury Board grants clearance for responsibility of administration of the Royal Canadian Mint to be transferred from the Department of Public Works to the Mint itself. [218.5]
- March 17
- At the Chicago Coin Fair in Chicago (over three days), Illinois, Action Coins purchases a 1916c gold sovereign, which came from England. [686.1]
- March 24
- A proclamation sets the design of the 1983 $100 gold coin, commemorating the 400th anniversary of the founding of St. John's, Newfoundland. [102.1511]
- (month unknown)
- The minister responsible for the Royal Canadian Mint announces the theme for the 1983 $100 gold coin, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the landing of Sir Humphrey Gilbert at St. John's, to formally take possession of Newfoundland in the name of the Queen, establishing the area as the first British colony in the New World. The 22-karat 1/2-ounce 91.7% pure gold coin would have a maximum mintage of 200,000. [688.1]
- June 14
- In Walden, Ontario, Inco's Canadian Alloys rolling mill plant begins producing 25c blanks for use by the Royal Canadian Mint. [691.B6]
- June
- The 1983 $100 gold coin is officially unveiled. [688.1]
- (month unknown)
- A 1944 5c piece struck in tombac sells for US$9,500 at an American Numismatic Association auction. [3.74]
- September 1
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 1983 $100 gold coin. For the first time on a Canadian coin, the coin features security lettering of "Canada" on the edge. Issue price is $310. [692.1]
- September 24
- The Gallup poll conducted over thre days is completed, asking 1000 Canadian adults across the country their interest in the possible introduction of a new circulating $1 coin. 53 percent respond negatively, 35 percent respond positively. [695.18]
- September 26
- During the week, the Royal Canadian Mint holds press conferences in London, Frankfurt, and Vienna to launch the 1983 $100 gold coin in Europe. [693.1]
- (month unknown)
- The Unitrade Press releases the 5th edition of Coins of Canada, by Willey and Haxby. Price is $3.50. [693.1]
- October
- The Federal Cabinet approves minting of a silver $1 coin to mark the 150th anniversary of the City of Toronto, depicting the skyline of the citym with a native in canoe in the water in the foreground. [694.1]
- (month unknown)
- New World Coin & Stamp offers 100 shares on a 1969 large date 10c coin for $1500 per share. [694.18]
- December 19
- A proclamation sets the designs of the 1984 commemorative silver dollar, and the regular issue nickel dollar, effective January 1, 1984. [89.334]
- A proclamation sets the design of the 1984 $100 gold coin, effective January 1, 1984. [89.337]
- Year
- For the year, Canada is the second highest producer of gold coins, at 886,740 ounces. [709.8]
1984
- January
- At a Stacks auction in New York, Nadin-Davis Numismatics buys a 1948 Specimen Set in original case. [698.13]
- February 7
- Bill C-19 is introduced in the House of Commons, including sections to make possession or sale of false coins an offense unless the piece has "copy" or "copie" on it. [698.12]
- February
- In Toronto, the Royal Canadian Mint launches the 1984 silver commemorative $1 coin, and presents the first coin struck to Toronto mayor Arthur Eggleton. [697.4] [698.1]
- May 9
- In Ottawa, the Minister of Supply and Services unveils the design of the circulating $1 coin, commemorating the 450th anniversary of the landing of Jacques Cartier at Gaspe, Quebec. [701.1]
- May 29
- A proclamation sets the design of the 1984 commemorative nickel dollar, effective June 1, 1984. The coin commemorates the 450th anniversary of Jacques Cartier's landing at Gaspe, Quebec. [88.2487] [661.150]
- July 11
- At an auction in London, England, a Canadian 1969 25-cent coin struck on a Prussian 1906 gold 20-marks coin is sold for 720 pounds (about $1200). The coin was illegally produced at the Royal Canadian Mint in 1969. [708.7]
- July 24
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 1984 commemorative nickel dollar. [661.150,257]
- August
- The Royal Canadian Mint accidentally releases several hundred thousand 1985-dated 25c coins, part of a striking of pre-production trials. [217.1]
- September
- The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 1984 $100 gold coin, marking the 450th anniversary of Jacques Cartier's voyage of discovery to Canada. The reverse was designed by Carola Tietz. The 22-karat 1/2-ounce 0.917 fine gold coin will have a maximum mintage of 200,000. Issue price is $325. [703.1]
- A Gallup Poll is conducted to gauge public acceptance of a new circulating dollar coin. 1000 Canadian adults are shown samples and asked their opinion on the coin. 67% say it is a convenient weight. 66% say it is a convenient size (diameter). 80% say it is easy to distinguish from other coins. 60% think it would be convenient to use. 60% give overall approval to the coin. [173.9] [252.8] [709.1]
- (month unknown)
- The Coin Shop acquires a MS-63+ 1921 5c coin from London, England, and offers it for sale for $19,950. [706.1]
- October 12
- In Toronto, the Torex show is held, over three days. At auction, a 1921 50c coin graded VF-35 sells for $20,000. [705.4] [707.5]
- October
- The federal government approves the theme and designs of the $1 silver and $100 gold coins to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of national parks. [708.1]
- Parks Canada designates the main Royal Canadian Mint building in Ottawa as "a classified building", signifying "the highest heritage significance". [218.5]
- November 20
- A proclamation sets the design of the 1985 gold $100 coin, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Parks. [100.4326]
- November 30
- A proclamation sets the design of the 1985 silver dollar commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Parks. [92.4378]
- December 21
- The House of Commons passes legislation amending the Currency Act, authorizing the government to mint $20 silver coins, containing one-ounce of silver, 0.925 fine. The 1988 Olympic coin program will feature ten $20 coins, with a maximum mintage of 5 million coins. [709.1] [711.1] [717.9]
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