Canadian Commemorative Coins

Last Updated: Jul 31, 2023

The Royal Mint of Canada produces Canadian commemorative coins to commemorate significant figures, historical events, places, and anniversaries. The Royal Mint of Canada has not only commemorative coins for proof but also for general circulation.

The distinct Canadian commemorative coins produced by the mint have special features that make them worth greater than their actual face value. However, those minted for circulation are available at their face value. Like all other Canadian coins, the obverse of these commemorative coins is the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse of the coin features the memorial design.

These Canadian commemorative coins are pretty popular among collectors worldwide. Currencies of various denominations have been commemorated, including two-dollar coins (Toonie), one dollar coins (Loonie and Voyageur), fifty-cent coins, twenty-five-cent coins (quarters), ten-cent coin (dimes), one-cent coin (penny), and more.

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