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1993 January 28 The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the design of the 1993 silver dollar coin, commemorating the 100th anniversary of hockey's Stanley Cup. Stewart Sherwood created the coin's design. Issue price is $23.95 for Proof, $17.50 for brilliant uncirculated. [149.1] February 10 The Royal Canadian Mint announces it is preparing for the launch of a non-circulating legal tender $2 coin, probably in the fall of 1993. [150.1] February 18 The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 1993 $100 gold coin at the Toronto Auto Show. The coin features early international automobiles. [150.1] [151.1] March 19 In New York City, New York, Auctions by Bowers and Merena conducts The Edmonton Sale auction, over two days. An 1858 double Specimen set of eight coins in Proof-63 grade sells for US$17,600. [148.10] [152.1] April The government announces a decision not to privatize the Royal Canadian Mint. [75.2] 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] May 3 The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 7th and 8th $20 coins in the Powered Flight in Canada / The First Fifty Years coin series. The seventh coin depicts the Fairchild 71C and James Richardson. The eighth coin depicts the Lockheed 14 Super Electra and Zebulon Leigh. Each coin is 0.925 fine silver with a small gold cameo. Issue price is $54.35 each. [153.1] [309] [661.292] May 7 A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a set of $300, $150, $75, and $30 platinum coins depict arctic foxes. [477.2381] May 21 A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1993 $200 gold coin depict the RCMP and three children. [478.2564] (month unknown) Canada Post issues the its first official Canadian Philatelic-Numismatic Cover, comprised of the 1993 Stanley Cup $1 silver coin and a 43c Stanley Cup commemorative stamp. Issue price is $28.95. [154.1] July 22 The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 1993 $200 gold coin, featuring a Mountie, a horse, and children. [156.1] [310] July 29 The Royal Canadian Mint introduces a 1/20 troy ounce 0.9995 fine platinum Maple Leaf bullion coin, with face value of $1. [311] [157.1] (1991 [56]) The Royal Canadian Mint introduces a 1/20 troy ounce 0.9999 fine gold Maple Leaf bullion coin, with face value of $1. [311] [157.1] (1991 [56]) September 17 The Royal Canadian Mint issues the four-coin 1993 platinum proof set, featuring the Arctic fox. Face values and weights are $30 (1/10 ounce), $75 (1/4 ounce), $150 (1/2 ounce) $300 (1 ounce). All coins are 0.9995 fine platinum. Issue price is $1955 with minitage limit set at 3500 sets. [160.1] [312] 1994 January 28 At the Basel International Coin Fair in Switzerland, the Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 1994 silver dollar coin, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the last dog team patrol of the RCMP. The design was created by Ian Sparkes. The 0.925 fine silver coin is priced at $23.95 in Proof and $17.50 in uncirculated finish. [161.1] [313] February 2 A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1994 $1 silver coin depict a man with a husky dog sled, and dates "1969-1994". [479.1063] A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1994 $20 silver coin depict a Curtiss HS-2L aircraft and a cameo of Stuart Graham, and a 1994 $20 silver coin depict a Vickers Vedette aircraft and a cameo of W.T. Reed. [479.1065] A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a set of 1994 $300, $150, $75, and $30 platinum coins depict sea otters. [479.1060] February 22 A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1994 $100 gold coin depict the nose and propellor of an aircraft, and a female worker. [480.1244] A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1994 $200 gold coin depict a girl sitting with a book. [480.1246] March 15 The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 1994 $100 gold coin entitled The Home Front, a tribute to those who contributed to the war effort in Canada during WWII. Issue price is $249.95. [314] March 24 The Royal Canadian Mint announces the design of the last two $20 silver coins in the ten coin series Powered Flight in Canada / The First Fifty Years. The ninth coin depicts the Curtiss HS-2L. The tenth coin depicts the Canadian Vickers Vedette. Issue price is $55.50. [315] [163.1] [661.292] 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 The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 1994 $100 gold coin. [163.1] 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] April 29 The Minister of Public Works and Government Services unveils the 1994 $200 gold coin at the Green Gables House in Prince Edward Island National Park. The coin depicts the theme of Anne of Green Gables. Issue price is $399.95. [317] July 21 The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 1994 platinum coin set, featuring sea otters. Issue price is $1995. [318] September 9 The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 1/15 troy ounce gold Maple Leaf bullion coin, in Hong Kong. [56] [319] The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 1/15 troy ounce platinum Maple Leaf bullion coin, in Hong Kong. [56] [319] 1995 January 4 A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1995 $1 silver coin depict Hudson's Bay Company founders. [482.200] A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1995 $100 gold coin commemorate the 275th anniversary of Louisbourg. [482.198] A Royal proclamation amends the Royal Canadian Mint Act, changing the specifications of the 50c silver coin to 143.5 grains weight amd 0.925 fine silver. [482.196] A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1995 $1 bronze-plated nickel coin depict the Peacekeeping Monument. [482.202] A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a set of four 1995 50c silver coins depict common puffin birds, gray jay birds, whooping crane, and white-tailed ptarmigan birds. [482.204] January The Royal Canadian Mint conducts an opinion poll on public preference and acceptance of a possible $2 coin. 79% favor the introduction of a $2 coin because of the cost savings. 78% 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] January 27 The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 1995 commemorative $1 silver coin at the Basel International Coin Convention in Switzerland. The coin commemorates the 325th anniversary of the founding of the Hudson's Bay Company in Canada. Issue price is $24.50 in proof, and $17.95 in uncirculated condition. [320] The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 1995 commemorative $100 gold coin at the Basel International Coin Convention in Switzerland. The coin commemorates the 275th anniversary of the founding of Louisbourg, on Canada's east coast. Issue price is $249.95. [320] February 15 A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a set of 1995 $300, $150, $75, and $30 platinum coins depict lynx. [483.370] A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1995 $200 gold coin depict tapping maple trees to make syrup. [483.373] February A report by Environics Research Group on consumer response to a $2 coin finds that the public would prefer the $2 bill over a $2 coin. [367.A11] 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% indicated wildlife as their first choice, of which 5% said they favored a bear, of which 2% specified a polar bear. [371.A6] April 7 The Royal Canadian Mint introduces four new sterling silver 50c coins, as non-circulating legal tender pieces. The coins feature images of Birds of Canada, designed by Jean-Luc Grondin. Issue price for a set of four is $56.95. [6.1] [324] The Royal Canadian Mint introduces the 1995 $200 gold coin, depicting "sugaring off" syrup from maple trees in the spring. The design was created by John Mantha. The coin is 22K gold, weight 17.135 grams, with mintage limit of 25,000. Price is $399.95. [6.1] [324] 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] June 13 The Royal Canadian Mint unveils $2 test tokens to the House of Commons Government Operations Committee. The proposed coins are bi-metallic, with aluminum-bronze core and nickel outer ring. Weight is 7.3 grams, with 28mm diameter. [50.1] (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] August 17 The Royal Canadian Mint introduces the 1995 platinum coin set, featuring the Canada Lynx. 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz coins are produced, with face values $300, $150, $75, $30, respectively. Mintage is limited to 1500 sets, but unlimited individual 1/2 and 1/10 ounce coins are available. Issue price for the set is $2095.95, $599.95 for the 1/2 ounce coin, and $159.95 for the 1/10 ounce coin. [51.1] [325] September 12 A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1995 $20 silver coin depict a Fleet 80 Canuck aircraft and a cameo of J. Omer Noury, and a 1995 $20 silver coin depict a de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk aircraft and a cameo of Russel Bannock. [484.2713] September 16 The Royal Canadian Mint launches the second series of silver $20 coins in the Powered Flight in Canada - Beyond World War II series, at the National Aviation Museum in Ottawa. The first coin features the Fleet Canuck C-FEAI. The second coin depicts the RCAF Chipmunk 18070. Issue price is $57.95 each. [81.7] [327] [661.293] 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] (month unknown) The Royal Canadian Mint launches its Web site on the Internet. First story announces the $2 coin. [413.8] 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] October Krause Publications releases the 1996 North American Coins & Prices - A Guide To U.S., Canadian and Mexican Coins book, by David Harper. price is US$14.95. [831.28] 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] November 20 The Royal Canadian Mint announces The Great Canadian Coin Kit, Young Collector's Edition. The kit is intended to introduce children over 8 years to coin collecting. It sells for $24.95. [168.1] 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] December The Royal Canadian Mint sells out its run of 20,000 $2 test tokens. [180.4]