Royal Canadian Mint - Notable Firsts

Notable Firsts

  • 1st colour 1999 20th anniversary GML: 5-coin set
  • 1st hologram 1999: GML hologram set – 5-coin set
  • 1st irregular shaped coin 2006: square sterling silver beaver
  • 1st 5 ounce 0.9999 silver coin 2006: Four Seasons $50 commemorative coin
  • 1st coloured coin using plasma technology: commemorative $20 plasma coin for the International Polar Year
  • 1st million-dollar face-value coin: 100 kg 99.999% pure gold

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