Royal Canadian Mint
The saga of Canada’s stolen million-dollar coin
The massive medallion, made of the purest gold bullion ever refined and worth $5.8 million, was stolen from the Bode Museum in Berlin—and has never been found
Why a coin for female suffrage just glosses over uncomfortable truth
There will be a new loonie celebrating the 100th anniversary of Manitoba women winning the right to vote. Is it little more than a symbolic gesture?
A century of voting rights, and unfinished business
A commemorative loonie reminds us the battle for gender equality continues
What it feels like to mint coins at Winnipeg’s Royal Canadian Mint
Have you ever wondered what’s involved in minting coins? Take a tour of Winnipeg’s Royal Canadian Mint to see the inner workings of the plant that produces billions of Canadian coins each year.
Need to know: Arthur Meighen is still in the news
The former PM’s family vs. the Royal Canadian Mint chair
The penny receives a short stay of execution
Jim Flaherty announces that the Royal Canadian Mint will stop circulating the penny on February 4, 2013. This year’s budget originally forecast that distribution would cease this fall.
Canadian Mint sells bullion for $20 apiece
Move aimed at small investors, analysts say
Good-bye, penny
From 2011: The Senate wanted it phased out. The finance minister called it useless. Now it’s really over.
Canada’s Olympians: Cindy Klassen, Speed Skating
Bad knees and all, the six-time medallist still has faith on her side