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1990 January 16 A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of the $100 gold coin mark the International Year of Literacy. [461.501] January 26 The Royal Canadian Mint announces the theme of the commemorative silver dollar coin for 1990. The coin will commemorate the 300th anniversary of Henry Kelsey's exploration of the Canadian prairies. [300] February 21 Governor General of Canada Ray Hnatyshyn unveils the Royal Canadian Mint's 1990 $100 gold coin, celebrating the United Nations International Literacy Year. The coin, designed by John Mardon, depicts a native Inuit woman teaching a child to write. Issue price is $245. [72.2] [82.1] [299] July 27 A Royal proclamation specifies that the designs of the following coins have the respective images: $200 gold with multinational children; $300, $150, $75, and $30 platinum with polar bears; $20 silver with Harvard aircraft and Anson aircraft and cameo of Robert Leckie; $20 silver with Lancaster aircraft and cameo of John Fauquier. [462.3504] August The Royal Canadian Mint unveils designs for a set of four platinum coins featuring polar bears. Face values of the coins are $30 (1/10 ounce), $75 (1/4 ounce), $150 (1/2 ounce), and $300 (1 ounce). The designs were created by Robert Bateman. Mintage limit is set at 3500 sets. [120.1] [72.2] (September [262.23]) September 15 A new series of sterling silver $20 coins with gold cameo features is introduced, the Powered Flight in Canada / The First Fifty Years coin series. The first two coins are issued. One coin, designed by Robert Ralph Carmichael, features a Lancaster 638 Avro bomber and John Farquier. The other coin, designed by Geoff Bennett, features Harvard and Anson planes and Air Marshall Robert Leckie. Issue price of the Proof coins is $52, with mintage limited to 50,000 each. [72.2] [118.1] [661.290] October The Royal Canadian Mint issues the first coin of a series of five $200 22K gold coins, the first featuring the Canadian flag and children. The design was created by Stewart Sherwood. Issue price is $395, with mintage limited to 25,000. [72.2] [118.4] [262.23] December 20 A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of the $100 gold coin commemorate the 100th anniversary of the launch of the first Canadian Pacific Steamship, and that the design of the $1 silver coin commemorate the 175th anniversary of the launch of the first steamboat to operate on Lake Ontario. [463.783] 1991 January 25 The Royal Canadian Mint announces the design of the 1991 $1 silver coin, commemorating the first Canadian-built steamship, the Frontenac, to sail the Great Lakes, in 1816. David Craig created the design. [814.1] February 27 The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 1991 $100 gold coin, commemorating the maiden voyage of the Empress of India from Yokohama, Japan, to Vancouver, BC. Mintage of the 58.3% gold Proof coin will be limited to 55,000. Issue price is $245. [301] [798.1] April 11 A Royal proclamation specifies that the designs of the following coins show the respective images: $20 silver with Silver Dart aircraft and cameo of Frederick Baldwin and John McCurdy; $20 silver with De Havilland Beaver aircraft and cameo of Phillip Garratt; $300, $150, $75, and $30 platinum with snowy owls. [464.1618] May 13 A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of the $200 gold coin depict hockey in Canada. [465.1976] May 16 The Royal Canadian Mint releases the third and fourth $20 silver/gold coins in the Powered Flight in Canada / The First Fifty Years coin series. The third coin depicts the Silver Dart. The fourth coin depicts the de Havilland Beaver. [661.291] [302] August 13 A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of the 1992 $175 gold coin and two 1992 $15 silver coins commemorate the centennial of the Olympic Games, in 1996. [466.2996] A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1992 25c silver coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "New Brunswick" on the reverse. [466.3004] A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1992 $1 silver coin depict a 19th century stagecoach scene. [466.3006] A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1992 $100 gold coin commemorate the 350th anniversary of the City of Montreal. [467.3406] August 14 The Royal Canadian Mint unveils a set of 0.9995 fine platinum coins featuring snowy owls, of denominations $30, $75, $150, and $300. The denominations correspond to weights of 1/10, 1/4, 1/2, and 1 ounce. Designer is Glen Loates. Mintage is limited to 3500 sets; issue price is $1970 for the set of four. [126.1] [303] September 5 The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 1991 $200 0.916 fine gold coin celebrating youth in Canada, with a design by Stewart Sherwood depicting children playing hockey. Issue price is $395. Mintage is limited to 25,000 coins. [304] [803.1] September 26 A Royal proclamation, effective December 1, specifies that the design of a 1992 25c silver coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Northwest Territories" on the reverse. [467.3400] A Royal proclamation, effective January 1, 1992, specifies that the design of a 1992 25c silver coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Newfoundland" on the reverse. [467.3404] November The Royal Canadian Mint announces that it will raise the fineness of $1 silver collector coins to 0.925 starting with the 1992 issue, and will issue a set of silver Proof editions of the 1992 25c coins. [129.1] [148.1] 1992 February 27 A Royal proclamation, effective March 1, specifies that the design of a 1992 25c silver coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Yukon" on the reverse. [468.1182] A Royal proclamation, effective March 1, specifies that the design of a 1992 25c silver coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Manitoba" on the reverse. [468.1188] March 17 The Royal Canadian Mint releases the first coins in the International Olympic Committee Centennial Coin Program, a 22K gold coin with face value $175, and two 0.925 fine silver coins with value $15. [134.4] [135.1] [148.7] March 24 A Royal proclamation, effective April 1, specifies that the design of a 1992 25c silver coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Alberta" on the reverse. [469.1349] April 6 The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 1992 0.925 fine silver dollar coin, commemorating the 175th anniversary of the Stagecoach service between Kingston and York. The design was created by Karsten Smith. Price is $23.95 for Proof quality, and $17.50 for uncirculated. [136.1] [305] [437.263] The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 1992 $100 14k gold coin, commemorating the 350th anniversary of the founding of Montreal. The design was created by Stewart Sherwood. Issue price is $239.85; mintage is limited to 55,000. [136.1] [305] [437.262] June The Royal Canadian Mint begins accepting orders for 13-coin sets for $129.45 in sterling silver, except for the $1 coin. [516.18] June 16 A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1992 25c silver coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Prince Edward Island" on the reverse. [470.2639] June 30 A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a $20 silver coin depict a de Haviland Gipsy Moth aircraft and cameo of Morton Seymour, and a $20 silver coin depict a Curtiss JN4 aircraft and cameo of Sir Frank Baillie. [471.3082] July 31 A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a set of $300, $150, $75, and $30 platinum coins depict cougars. [472.3506] August 1 At the Canadian Numismatic Association Convention in Montreal, Quebec, the Royal Canadian Mint announces the Coin Exchange Program. Holders of non-circulating legal tender will be able to receive a face value credit toward purchases of current Mint products. [159.1] August 13 The 5th and 6th $20 silver/gold coins in the Powered Flight in Canada / The First Fifty Years coin series are issued. The fifth coin depicts the Curtiss JN-4 Canuck and Sir Frank Wilton Baillie. The sixth coin depicts the De Havilland Gypsy Moth and Murton Seymour. Mintage is limited to 50,000 coins each. Issue price is $54.35 each. [661.291] [142.1] [308] September 16 A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1992 $200 gold coin depict Niagara falls. [473.3819] September The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the design of the 1992 $200 22K gold coin, featuring a design of Niagara Falls by John Mardon. Issue price is $389.65; mintage limit 25,000. [810.1] September 29 A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1992 25c silver coin has "1867-1992" on the obverse, and "Quebec" on the reverse. [474.3966] October 6 In Toronto, Ontario, the Royal Canadian Mint launches the 1992 Platinum series coin set featuring cougars. Coin denominations $30, $75, $150, $300 correspond to weights 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, and 1 ounce 0.9995 pure platinum. Mintage limit is 3500 sets, with issue price about $1700. [145.1] November 18 A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1992 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 silver coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Saskatchewan" on the reverse. [475.4636] December 16 A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1993 $1 silver coin commemorate the 100th anniversary of hockey's Stanley Cup. [476.5376] A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1993 $100 gold coin depict vintage automobiles. [476.5372] A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1993 $20 silver coin depict a Lockheed 14 Super Electra aircraft and a cameo of Zebulon Leigh, and a 1993 $20 silver coin depict a Fairchild 71C aircraft and a cameo of James Richardson. [476.5374] 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] 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] April The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 1994 $100 gold coin. [163.1] 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]

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