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 set of four 1995 50c silver coins depict common puffin birds, gray jay birds, whooping crane, and white-tailed ptarmigan birds. [482.204]
- 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]
- 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]
- 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]
1996
- January 4
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1996 $1 silver coin commemorate the 200th anniversary of the introduction of the McIntosh apple to Canada. [486.574]
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1996 $100 gold coin commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Klondike gold rush. [486.5786]
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a set of 1996 $300, $150, $75, and $30 platinum coins depict peregrine falcons. [486.582]
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1996 $20 silver coin depict two Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck aircraft and a cameo of Janus Zurakowski, and a 1996 $20 silver coin depict two Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow aircraft and a cameo of James Chamberlin. [486.580]
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a set of four 1996 50c silver coins depict black bears, wood ducks, cougars, and moose. [486.585]
- A Royal proclamation amends the Royal Canadian Mint Act, changing the specifications for the 10c silver to be 0.925 fine, and adding specifications for a 5c coin in 0.925 fine silver, weighing 82.55 grains. [486.588]
- A Royal proclamation authorizes the issuance of 50c, 25c, 10c, and 5c coins in silver, with designs the same as those currently used for circulation coins. [486.590]
- January 5
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1996 $200 gold coin depict a train crossing a railway bridge. [486.576]
- January
- The Royal Canadian Mint discontinues the 1/15-ounce gold and platinum maple leaf coins. [832.1]
- January 26
- In Basel, Switzerland, the Basel International Coin Convention is held, over three days. The Royal Canadian Mint unveils a special collector bimetallic $2 coin, gold inner core, and silver/gold outer ring. Mintage limited to 5000, price is $299.95. [168.4] [182.8] [257] [326]
- At the Basel Coin Convention, the Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 1996 silver $1 coin depicting the McIntosh Apple, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the arrival of John McIntosh in Canada. The design was created by Roger Hill. [182.8] [257] [326]
- At the Basel Coin Convention, the Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 1996 $100 gold coin commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of gold in the Klondike, Yukon. The design was created by John Mantha. Mintage is limited to 35,000; the Proof coin is priced at $259.95. [182.8] [257] [326]
- February 2
- A Royal proclamation amends the Royal Canadian Mint Act, changing the specifications for a $2 gold coin to be a gold core with silver outer ring. Overall fineness is 0.5042 gold, 0.44792 silver. [487.841]
- A Royal proclamation authorizes the issuance of a $2 coin with gold core and silver outer ring, depicting a polar bear. [487.843]
- February 3
- The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 1996 silver $1 coin at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association meeting, in Vancouver, BC. The coin is 0.925 fine silver, 25.175 grams weight, 36.07 mm diameter, and is priced at $29.95 (Proof) and $19.95 (brilliant uncirculated). [182.8] [183.1] [257]
- April 2
- The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 1996 $200 half-ounce 22-karat gold coin, in Victoria, BC, commemorating the transcontinental railway. The design was created by Suzanne Duranceau. Mintage limit is 25,000; price is $414.95. [187.1] [257]
- May 10
- The Royal Canadian Mint begins taking orders for 100 sets of a special edition of Olympic commemorative coins. The sets are sold in the first nine minutes, to 100 different callers. [231.1]
- July 25
- The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 3rd and 4th $20 coins in the Powered Flight in Canada - Beyond World War II series. The third coin depicts two Mk. 4Bs. The fourth coin depicts two CF-105 Avro Arrows. Issue price is $57.95 each. [257] [330] [661.293] (July 24 [243.1])
- August 16
- The Minister of Public Works and Government Services unveils the 1996 platinum coin set, each depicting the Peregrine Falcon. Issue price is $2095.95. [243.15] [257] [329]
- October 2
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1997 $100 gold coin depict Alexander Graham Bell. [490.2921]
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1997 $200 gold coin depicting the Haida design Raven Bringing Light to the World by Robert Davidson. [490.2923]
- October
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues its first piedfort coin, a double thickness silver and gold 1996 $2 coin. The coin is packaged with two $2 replacement notes, for $180. [339.1]
- November 7
- A Royal proclamation amends the Royal Canadian Mint Act, adding specifications for a $2 silver coin with 24k gold plated silver core with silver outer ring, 0.925 fine silver, weighing 385.80 grains. [491.3149]
- A Royal proclamation authorizes the issuance of a $2 coin of gold-plated silver core with silver outer ring, depicting a polar bear. [491.3151]
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a $20 silver coin depict a Canadair CT-114 Tutor aircraft and a cameo of Edward Higgins, and a $20 silver coin depict a Canadair F-86 Sabre aircraft and a cameo of Fern Villeneuve. [491.3153]
- December 11
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1997 $1 silver coin commemorate the 1972 Canada-USSR series hockey games. [492.3383]
1997
- January 9
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a set of 1997 $300, $150, $75, and $30 platinum coins depict bison. [494.528]
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a set of four 1997 50c silver coins depict Canadian Eskimo dog, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Newfoundland dog, and Labrador Retriever. [494.525]
- January 15
- The Royal Canadian Mint unveils first strikings of the 1997 silver $1 coin, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Team Canada's victory over the USSR in hockey in 1972. Mintage will be limited to 300,000 coins, available in five different packaging formats from $19.95 to $79.95. [348.1] [349.21] [394]
- January 17
- The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 1997 $200 gold coin, the first in a four-year series celebrating Canadian Native culture. This first coin depicts Raven Bringing Light to the World. Issue price is $414.95. [349.25] [395]
- The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 1997 $100 gold coin commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Graham Bell. Issue price is $259.95. [349.25] [395]
- January 20
- The 1997 $1 silver coin is first made available for sale, in Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated qualities. [348.1]
- (month unknown)
- The Royal Canadian Mint unveils a $1 coin commemorating the 10th anniversary of the small $1 coin, dated "1987-1997". The coin depicts a flying loon, designed by Jean-Luc Grondin. The coin will be available only in the Specimen set and Oh Canada! set. [349.1]
- March 3
- The Royal Canadian Mint holds events in Brantford, Ontario, and Ottawa to launch the 1997 $100 14-karat gold coin honoring the 150th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Graham Bell. The coin's design was created by Donald Curley. Issue price is $259.95. [876.1]
- April 23
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1997 $1 silver coin depict a common loon preparing for flight from water, with dates 1987-1997. [495.1432]
- May
- The Royal Canadian Mint begins selling coins via its Internet Web site, the first mint in the world to do so. [413.8]
- June
- The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 1987-97 silver Proof Loon Dollar coin. [785.25]
- July
- The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 1997 platinum Proof set, featuring featuring wood bison, designed by Chris Bacon. The four coins have face values of $300, $150, $75, $30. The set price is $2095.95 [398.13]
- July 23
- A Royal proclamation authorizes the issuance of 10c silver coin depicting a ship under sail, with text "Giovanni Caboto" and dates 1497-1997. [496.2312]
- (month unknown)
- The Royal Canadian Mint begins producing Maple Leaf bullion coins with private business privy marks. [406.11]
- August 9
- The Royal Canadian Mint launches a special 1997 10c coin in Trinity, Newfoundland. The coin commemorates the discovery of Newfoundland by Giovanni Caboto (John Cabot) in 1497. The coin is struck in 925 fine silver, and priced at $10.95. [398.4,19]
- August 15
- The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 5th and 6th $20 coins in the Powered Flight in Canada - Beyond World War II series. The fifth coin depicts the F-86 Sabre. The sixth coin depicts the CT-114 Tutor. Issue price is $57.95 each. [393.13] [661.294]
- August 20
- A Royal proclamation authorizes the issuance of a $50 gold coin, 30 mm diameter, 10-sided, with inscription "US$250 guaranteed by the Royal Canadian Mint to Jan 1st 2000". The inscription value is also allowed for specific values in the range US$260-450. The coin's reverse would depict a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer mounted on a horse. The coin would contain one troy ounce of 0.9999 fine gold. [497.2666]
- (month unknown)
- The Royal Canadian Mint releases the Cabot silver 10-cent piece. [407.25]
- October 20
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a set of four 50c silver coins depict blue whale, humpback whale, beluga whale, and killer whale. [498.3039]
- October 28
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1998 $1 silver coin commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. [499.3089]
- November 19
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a set of 1998 $300, $150, $75, and $30 platinum coins depict the gray wolf. [500.3308]
- December 10
- A Royal proclamation authorizes the issuance of a $5 silver coin, dated 1998, showing Norman Bethune riding a horse in a caravan of soldiers and mules. [501.3629]
- December
- The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the first coin in the Lunar Zodiac series, commemorating the 1998 Year of the Tiger. [424.1]
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