1998
- January 3
- The Royal Canadian Mint launches a $15 bimetallic coin in Markham, Ontario, commemorating the Year of the Tiger. The planchet is 92.5% silver, with a 24K gold plating in the center of the reverse. Price is $68.88. [409.1]
- January 4
- The Royal Canadian Mint launches the $15 Year of the Tiger coin again, in Richmond, BC. [409.1]
- January 19
- The Royal Canadian Mint Act is amended, adding specifications for a $350 gold coin, 0.99999 fine, weighing 587.18 grains. [502.342]
- A Royal proclamation authorizes the issuance of a $350 gold coin depicting four flowers: oxalis acetosella, rosa canina, lilium candidum, and onopordon acanthium. [502.344]
- The Royal Canadian Mint Act is amended, changing specifications for $15 silver coins to 0.925 silver with 24 karat gold-plated cameo in center, weighing 524.688 grains. [502.346]
- A Royal proclamation authorizes the issuance of series of twelve $15 silver coins with gold-plated cameo center. The coins will depict animals of the Chinese astrological calendar, and date of issue as follows: 1998 tiger, 1999 rabbit, 2000 dragon, 2001 snake, 2002 horse, 2003 sheep, 2004 monkey, 2005 rooster, 2006 dog, 2007 pig, 2008 rat, 2009 ox. [502.348]
- The Royal Canadian Mint Act is amended, changing specifications for $2 silver coins to 0.925 silver with a 0.999 fine gold-plated core, weighing 136.263 grains. [502.350]
- (month unknown)
- The Royal Canadian Mint announces it will produce a $350 face value gold bullion coin, with fineness 0.99999. Mintage will be limited to 1,998, with price $999.99. [410.1]
- The Royal Canadian Mint announces that the 1998 $100 gold coin will commemorate the discovery of insulin. [410.1]
- February 6
- The Minister of Public Works and Government Services, and Minister Responsible for the Mint unveils the design of the 1998 silver $1 coin, featuring a RCMP officer on horseback. The coin honours the 125th anniversary of the RCMP. Price of coin is $29.95 for Proof, $19.95 for Uncirculated. [412.14]
- February 9
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1998 $100 gold coin commemorate the 75th anniversary of the nobel prize award for the discovery of insulin. [503.700]
- March 2
- The Royal Canadian Mint Act is amended, adding specifications for $50 0.9999 fine silver coins, weighing 4799.97 grains. [504.892]
- A Royal proclamation authorizes the issuance of a 1998 $50 silver coin, 10 ounces, with "10th Anniversary" on edge. [504.894]
- March 20
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1998 $20 silver coin depict a Canadair CP-107 Argus aircraft and a cameo of William Longhurst, and a 1998 $20 silver coin depict a Canadair CL-215 Waterbomber aircraft and a cameo of Paul Gagnon. [505.1143]
- The Royal Canadian Mint Act is amended, changing specifications of 5c-50c coins to 0.925 fine silver, with weights 18.00, 35.80, 89.66, 179.32 grains, respectively. The amendment also adds specifications for a 1c coin of copper-plated 0.925 fine silver, weighing 87.50 grains. [505.1141]
- April 15
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a set of four 1998 50c silver coins depict soccer players and dates 1888-1998, Formula One racing car and driver and dates 1978-1999, ice skaters and dates 1888-1998, and skiers and dates 1898-1998. [506.1435]
- May 4
- A ceremony is held to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Canadian Mint. The Governor-General and the Minister of Public Works and Minister responsible for the Mint operate a coin press to strike special coins for the 90th anniversary coin set. [420.7]
- May
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 90th anniversary coin set of 1-cent through 50-cent coins, using 1908 coin designs, in "Antique" finish. [414.1]
- June 5
- The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 7th and 8th 1998 $20 aviation series silver coins with gold cameos. One features the Canadair CP-107 Argus anti-submarine aircraft and pilot W.S. Longhurst. The other features Canadair CL-215 waterbomber and pilot Paul Gagnon. Mintage is limited to 50,000 of each coin. Price is $57.95 each. Weight is 31.103 grams, and the coins are stuck in Proof. [421.1] [661.294]
- June
- The Royal Canadian Mint unveils two 50-cent silver sports coins. One is in the theme of the first overseas Canadian Soccer Tour of 1888, and the other commemorates the victory by Gilles Villeneuve in Formula 1 Grand Prix of Canada in 1978. Each coin weighs 9.3 grams, and is composed of 92.5% silver. [421.7]
- The Royal Canadian Mint releases the 1998 platinum coin set featuring the Gray Wolf. Face values of the coins are $30 (1/10 ounce), $75 (1/4 ounce), $150 (1/2 ounce), and $300 (1 ounce). All coins are 0.9995 pure platinum. [421.14]
- (month unknown)
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 10th anniversary silver Maple Leaf bullion coin, with a sterling silver certificate of authenticity. Face value is $50, and fineness is 0.9999. Mintage is limited to 25,000. Price is $199.99. [422.1]
- August
- The Royal Canadian Mint releases the $200 gold coin, featuring Legend of the White Buffalo, at the ANA convention in Portland, Oregon. [423.4]
- August 12
- A Royal proclamation authorizes the issuance of a set of silver coins, 50c, 25c, 10c, 5c, and a copper-plated silver 1c coin, with dates 1908-1998, with reverse designs in the style of 1908 coins, but standard 1998 style obverse design. The 1c coin does not say "Canada" on either side. [507.2368]
- September
- The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the second coin in the Lunar Zodiac series, commemorating the 1999 Year of the Rabbit. Face value is $15. Composition is 92.5% silver, with gold cameo. [424.1]
- October 16
- A Royal proclamation authorizes the issuance of a $5 silver coin, dated 1998, showing a large maple leaf and the logo of the 90th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mint. [508.2872]
- October
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 90th anniversary coin set of 1-cent through 50-cent coins, using 1908 coin designs, in Proof finish. Mintage is limited to 25,000 sets, priced at $99. [414.1]
- December
- A panel of over 60 judges from over 20 countries awards the honor of Best Coin of the Year for 1997-dated coins - Best Gold Coin category to Canada's 1997 $200 gold coin, and Most Historically Significant Coin category to Canada's 1997 $100 gold coin. [417.7]
- December 23
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1999 $1 silver coin mark the creation of Nunavut, and depict an Inuit person beating a drum, and a second 1999 $1 silver coin depict a frigate and a Haida canoe, and the dates 1774-1999. [509.376]
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1999 $100 gold coin commemorate the 50th anniversary of Newfoundland joining confederation. [509.378]
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1999 $200 gold coin depict a stylized butterfly. [509.374]
- A Royal proclamation authorizes the issuance of a series of twelve 1999 25c silver coins, each with a month of the year from January to December, and various images representing Canada's past. [509.363]
1999
- January 5
- The Royal Canadian Mint unveils designs for all twelve 1999 25-cent coins. A Commemorative Set struck in Proof on sterling silver is available for $149.95. [426.1] [441.1]
- (month unknown)
- The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 1999 silver $1 coin commemorating the discovery of the Queen Charlotte Islands by Juan de Perez in 1774. The coin is .925 fine silver, 25.175 grams weight, with price of $29.95 in Proof and $19.95 in uncirculated condition. [427.1]
- The Royal Canadian Mint introduces the third coin in the native art series, a $200 gold coin featuring a butterfly. [427.7]
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 1-ounce silver maple leaf bullion coin privy-marked for the 1999 Year of the Rabbit. Price is $26.95. [427.27]
- February 10
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1999 $20 silver coin depict a de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft and a cameo of George Neal, and a 1999 $20 silver coin depict a de Havilland DHC-8 Dash 8 aircraft and a cameo of Robert Fowler. [510.505]
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a set of four 1999 50c silver coins depict yacht and dates 1874-1999, golfers and dates 1904-1999, basketball players and dates 1939-1999, and football players and dates 1909-1999. [510.502]
- February
- The Royal Canadian Mint introduces the 1999 gold maple leaf bullion coins, with "20 YEARS / ANS" struck in a small oval under the leaf, marking the 20th anniversary of the maple leaf program. [429.1]
- April 15
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a set of 1999 $300, $150, $75, and $30 platinum coins depict Musk ox. [511.1208]
- A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a set of four 1999 50c silver coins depict cougar, lynx, Tonkinese cat, and Cymric cat. [511.1205]
- April
- The Royal Canadian Mint unveils the 1999 $100 gold coin, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Newfoundland joining Canada. The 14K gold coin sells for $269.95. [440.1]
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 1999 50c sterling silver coin set, featuring Canadian cats. Price is $59.95 for set of four, for $19.95 each. [440.8]
- April 15
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues the final two $20 silver coins in the Powered Flight aviation series. They feature the de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, and the de Havilland DHC-8 Dash 8. price is $57.95 each. [440.15] [661.295]
- April
- The Royal Canadian Mint unveils a special edition sterling silver $1 coin to mark the United Nations International Year of Older Persons. Price is $49.95. [440.33]
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 5th and 6th sterling silver 50c sports series coins, featuring golf and yachting. Price is $19.95 each. [440.35]
- May 27
- The Royal Canadian Mint launches a circulating 1999 $2 coin commemorating the creation of Nunavut territory. A version in sterling silver and struck in Proof is available for $24.95. A version in 22K gold sells for $299.95. [443.1] [661.155]
- July 7
- The Royal Canadian Mint launches the 1999 platinum coin set, featuring the polar bear used on the $2 coin. 1,999 of each of the coins ($300, $150, $75, $30) is made. [449.25]
- August
- At the American Numismatic Association convention in Chicago, the Royal Canadian Mint unveils a new hologram Gold Maple Leaf coin to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Gold Maple Leaf program. Each coin includes a hologram maple leaf struck on to the coin, which is 0.9999 pure gold. Mintage is limited to 500 sets of five coins for $2000. [448.1]
- (month unknown)
- The Royal Canadian Mint and the Den Kongelige Mynt (Royal Norwegian Mint) co-produce two coins commemorating Vikings arriving in Canada. Both coins are struck on Norwegian 20-krone blanks (copper/nickel/zinc). The Canadian coin has a face value of $5, is struck in Proof, and shows a Viking ship approaching what is now l'Anse-aux-Meadows, Newfoundland, an authenticated Viking settlement. [448.1]
- October 4
- In Vancouver, British Columbia, the Royal Canadian Mint lanuches the October 1999 25-cent Millenium coin, entitled A Tribute to First Nations. A sterling silver version struck in Proof is available for $14.95. [452.1]
- (month unknown)
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 7th and 8th 50c silver coins in the sports series, featuring football and basketball. Price is $19.95 each. [451.7]
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 1999 platinum wildlife coin set featuring muskox. Price is $1095.95 for the four coin set ($300, $150, $75, $30), or $179.95 for the 1/10-ounce $30 face coin. Mintage is limited to 500 sets, and 1000 1/10-ounce coins. [451.20]
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 1999 $350 gold coin featuring the Lady's Slipper flower. Mintage of the 0.99999 fine 38.05 gram coin is limited to 1,999, and priced at $999.99. [451.25]
- In Carp, Ontario, the Royal Canadian Mint launches the November 25-cent Millenium coin, entitled The Airplane Opens the North, designed by Brian Bacon. A sterling silver version is available in Proof for $14.95 or Uncirculated for $9.95. [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. A sterling silver version is vailable in Proof for $14.95. [454.1]
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