Faces of the Monarch | The Royal Canadian Mint (2024)

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Is the Royal Canadian Mint reputable? ›

The Royal Canadian Mint is recognized worldwide for the technological innovation and exquisite detail of its coins.

Double-dated to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's historic reign, the tribute obverse is marked by a Tudor rose and features the four effigies of Queen Elizabeth II that have appeared on Canadian coins since 1953 (left to right): the 2003-2022 effigy by Susanna Blunt; the 1990-2002 effigy by Dora de Pédery-Hunt; the ...

A New Royal Era

On September 8, 2022, upon the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales acceded to the Throne and became His Majesty King Charles III.

Bullion products from The Royal Mint incur a margin or 'premium' on top of the cost of the metal. This cost covers the design, craftsmanship, production and management of the products that we sell.

When you buy coins and bars from The Royal Mint, you are purchasing from one of the oldest, most trusted organisations in the world. All United Kingdom coins struck by The Royal Mint are rigorously and independently checked for fineness and quality.

This coin, minted to mark the one-year anniversary of the Queen's death, is worth $23 million. It's called "The Crown." This sum may sound like a lot, but the coin's size means that it makes sense. It's about the size of a basketball and made entirely of precious materials.

The term “Devil's Head” is commonly used to describe this series. The notes caused quite a controversy because, in the engraving of the portrait, an area of the Queen's hair gave the illusion of a grinning devil. Modifications to the printing plates for all denominations were made in 1956 to exorcise the demon!

In their government, she is just Queen of Canada. That distinction is important and allows Canada to recognize her as their monarch—and put her on their currency—without sacrificing any sovereignty to the UK.

On coins struck since November 2023, this reads "Charles III D. G. Rex", but coins reading "Elizabeth II D. G. Regina" continue to circulate. The initials stand for "Dei gratia"; the entire phrases mean 'Charles III, by the grace of God, King' and 'Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen'.

What does dg rex on coin mean? ›

Canadian coins minted from 1902 until 1910 under King Edward VII read Dei gratia Rex Imperator or D:G Rex Imperator which is Latin for "by the grace of God, King Emperor".

The government department responsible for the Royal Canadian Mint is the Department of Finance.

With over 100 years of custodial experience, our vaults, located in our Ottawa and Winnipeg facilities, are extremely secure. Globally recognized precious metal products are stored in a restricted environment controlled by security personnel and supported by state-of-the-art surveillance technology.

Royal Canadian Mint gold bars are renowned for their exceptional quality, purity, and meticulous design. As one of the most trusted names in the precious metals industry, the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has set the standard for excellence in gold bar production.

As a Crown corporation we are owned solely by the Government of Canada, and mandated by the Royal Canadian Mint Act to mint coins in anticipation of profit and to carry out other related activities.

The Royal Mint (RM) is the world's leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks and official medals. RM works with HM Treasury.