Pope John Paul II Silver and Gold Coins

Pope John Paul II has been honored by the Royal Canadian Mint by being made he subject of a fine silver coin, and a gold coin.

The silver coin has a proof finish, and is minted in 99.99% fine silver.  The mintage is limited to 8,500, and the coin is selling fast.  This coin comes with a display case, and can be used to decorate a shelf, and is accompanied by a serialized Certificate of Authenticity.  The denomination for this coin is $10.






The gold coin is 7.8 grams of 99.99% gold, and also comes in a proof finish.  The mintage of this coin is just 1,500 pieces.  It also comes with a display case and a serialized Certificate of Authenticity.

Mickey Mouse Coins released

The New Zealand Mint has just released a 1 ounce silver and a 1/4 ounce gold coin featuring Mickey Mouse.  These coins are being mined for Niue.

The fine silver coin is a 1 ounce proof coin with a mintage of 10,000.  This coin comes in a box and display case, and has a Certificate of Authenticity included.  The denomination of this coin is $2.

The gold coin is 0.9999 pure, and minted in proof.  The denomination is $25.  Mintage of this coin is limited to just 1,000 coins.  It comes in a box and display case, and is accompaned by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Coins from Canada Mean Quality

The Royal Canadian Mint is a leader in coin making, being the best in several categories.  The quality of the mint’s products is undeniable.

First, when 0.999 was the purity standard for silver and gold coins the Royal Canadian Mint began striking 0.9999 pure pieces.  And, the topics used have a wide range, with many popular topics included.  Look for both Canadian images, such as the Maple Leaf and Hockey, as well as widely sought after images, such as Pope John Paul II.  Whether you are Canadian or not there are coins that should please you.

The Royal Canadian Mint masterfully makes colorized coins.  It has become one of the leaders in adding enamel to coins.  And, the topics used lend themselves to spectacular products.

The Royal Canadian Mint was one of the pioneers with making holographic coins.  Adding a hologram to a fine silver coin results in a masterpiece, and the royal Canadian Mint has the experience in adding holograms.

Not all mints can embed a Swarovski crystal in a coin, but the Royal Canadian Mint can embed several Swarovski crystals in a single coin.  And, the crystals used have a wide range of colors.

Silver coins gilded with gold can have a special look, and the Royal Canadian Mint has been gilding coins for years.

 

One rarely found type of coin is the silver and anodized niobium coin, and again the Royal Canadian Mint has pleased the public.

And, let's not overlook incorporating Venetian glass into a coin.

Whether it is circulation coins, numismatic coins, or bullion coins, the Royal Canadian Mint is leading the way.

A Story of the Northern Lights: Howling wolf

The northern lights are displayed on a one ounce 99.99% fine silver coin, in their magnificence.  A wolf stands howling at the spectacle.  This is a wonderful coin from Canada, and should be highly collected.

The coin has a mintage of just 8,500, making it a low mintage coin.

This proof coin has a denomination of $20, and is accompanied by a serialized certificate.




The previous issue A Story of the Northern Lights:  The Great Hare has sold out.

Water-lily and Venetian Glass Leopard Frog Coin

New from the Royal Canadian Mint is the fourth coin is the Venetian Glass Creatures series.  The Leopard Frog is available as a one ounce fine silver coin with limited mintage of 12,500/  This colorful proof coin has a denomination of $20.  The Venetian glass makes this coin unique, and highly collectible.

The coin comes with a serialized certificate.



The same general design, albeit without the Venetian glass feature, is available as a cupronickel twenty-five cents coin.  The mintage on the twenty-five cents coin is 17,500.  It also comes with a serialized certificate.



Both coins have favorable ratings on the royal Canadian Mint site.