Specially issued circulation coins encourage all people living in Canada to learn about, and engage with our nation and our shared history.
This year’s commemorative coins celebrate stories that all people living in Canada can be proud of.
Witness the detailed layers of our history, intricately displayed on our 2024 keepsakes.
$1 – 150th Anniversary of the Birth of L. M. Montgomery
Honour the brilliant mind and limitless artistry of L. M. Montgomery with a commemorative $1 circulation coin—a lasting tribute to a Canadian literary icon and to the power of imagination.
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L.M. Montgomery and L.M. Montgomery’s signature and cat motif are trademarks of Heirs of L.M. Montgomery Inc.
For over 75 years commemorative circulation coins have helped all people living in Canada commemorate, celebrate and honour the stories, events, and people of national significance.
$2 – National Indigenous Peoples Day
Celebrate the heritages, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada with our 2023 commemorative $2 circulation coin.
$1 – Honouring Elsie MacGill
Aeronautical trailblazer, champion of women’s rights, inspiration to us all. Celebrate Elsie MacGill with our 2023 commemorative $1 circulation coin.
$2 – 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Jean Paul Riopelle
Original, experimental, exceptional. Celebrate one of the most globally-revered Canadian artists of the 20th century with our 2023 commemorative $2 circulation coin.
The ‘Riopelle100’ mark, created by Raphaël Melançon, appears on the coin courtesy of the Riopelle Foundation, in collaboration with which the coin was created.
Panel 29 of L’Hommage à Rosa Luxemburg, 1992, acrylic and spray paint on canvas. Triptych, 1.55 m in height x 40.39 m in length. © Estate of Jean Paul Riopelle / Copyright Visual Arts - CARCC (2023).
$1 – Oscar Peterson
Celebrate Oscar Peterson’s love of music and lasting legacy with the 2022 Oscar Peterson commemorative circulation coin.
$2 – 1972 Summit Series
Cheer on Team Canada and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Summit Series with the 2022 commemorative circulation coin.
$1 – Alexander Graham Bell
On the 175th anniversary of his birthday, we honour Alexander Graham Bell’s many achievements and innovative spirit with our 2022 commemorative circulation coin.
“Hymn To Freedom” written by Oscar Peterson – Tomi Music Company (SOCAN)/ Sony Music Publishing Canada (SOCAN)
All rights reserved. Used by permission.
10-cent - 100th anniversary of Bluenose
$2 – 100th anniversary of the discovery of Insulin
$1 - 125th anniversary of the start of the Klondike Gold Rush
$2 – 100th anniversary of the birth of Iljuwas (Bill Reid)
$2 - 75th anniversary of the End of the Second World War
$1 - 75th anniversary of the Signing of the United Nations Charter
$2 - 75th anniversary of D-Day
$1 - Equality – 50th anniversary of the Decriminalization of Homosexuality
$2 - 100th anniversary of Armistice (end of the First World War)
25-cent – 125th anniversary of the Stanley Cup
$1 - 100th anniversary of the Toronto Maple Leafs
$2 - 100th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge
5-cent – My Canada, My Coins (150th anniversary of Confederation)
10-cent – My Canada, My Coins (150th anniversary of Confederation)
25-cent – My Canada, My Coins (150th anniversary of Confederation)
$1 – My Canada, My Coins (150th anniversary of Confederation)
$2 – My Canada, My Coins (150th anniversary of Confederation)
$1 – 100th anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote
$1 - Lucky Loonie (2016 Rio Olympic Games)
$2 – 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic