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COINS FROM THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT 2015 | NUMBER 1

CELEBRATE CANADA’S PROUDLY NATIONAL FLAG WITH WAVING FOR STUNNING KEEPSAKES— 50 YEARS. SEE INSIDE! AT BOUTIQUES STARTING JANUARY 13 AND MINT.CA JANUARY 6 CANADA’S FLAG AT 50. Flags have been flying high for thousands of years, and 2015 marks the 50th year when Canada’s National Flag came on the scene.

After the First and Second World Wars, there was a growing sense across Canada that the nation needed a new flag to reflect its emerging sense of national identity. Canada’s approaching centennial in 1967 added to the momentum, and by the start of the decade, a 15-member parliamentary committee was busy reviewing submissions.

Designs fell into three general categories: versions of the Red Ensign, flags with multiple maple leaves, and designs that focused on a single leaf.

Three factors influenced the final decision to select the single-leaf design. 1: Red and white had been proclaimed Canada’s national colours by King George V in 1921. 2: The Royal Military College in Kingston (Ontario) had a flag with a single emblem that had proven to be visually striking and effective. 3: Over the years, notable Canadians had often recommended that a red maple leaf on a white field should be adopted as Canada’s national emblem since the maple leaf had witnessed much of the nation’s history, even identifying Canadian soldiers at war and Canadian athletes at Olympic sporting events.

After centuries as a voice for Canada’s growing sense of national identity, the maple leaf was given an official place of honour on Canada’s National Flag. It was raised for the first time on Parliament Hill on February 15, 1965.

2 2015 $25 FINE SILVER COIN— CANADIAN FLAG No other symbol says “Canada” like its red and white National Flag. The red maple leaf LIMITED EDITION. immediately conveys a sense of belonging that GET YOURS TODAY transcends culture, language and beliefs, and FOR JUST $25! unites Canadians from coast to coast to coast, and around the world—celebrate! #143041 99.99% PURE SILVER WITH STUNNING $25 NO GST/HST* Limited to 225,000 coins worldwide. COLOUR! $25 | fine silver (99.99% pure) | specimen | 7.96 g 27 mm | serrated | Julius T. Csotonyi QUICK FIND: mint.ca/Canada2015 Limit 3 coins per household.

AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. ORDER YOURS TODAY! 1-888-215-3288 • MINT.CA/IMPRESSION 3 PAYING TRIBUTE TO A NATIONAL SYMBOL. This inspiring coin design reveals the powerful imagery that’s associated with the Canadian flag at home and abroad—a land of wide open spaces where individuals have the freedom to explore and grow as they pursue their dreams.

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2015 PROOF SILVER DOLLAR— 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CANADIAN FLAG #133232 ALSO AVAILABLE IN BRILLIANT FINISH. 95 NO GST/HST* $59 2015 BRILLIANT SILVER DOLLAR Limited to 20,000 coins worldwide. #133231 $1 | fine silver (99.99% pure) | proof or brilliant | 23.17 g 95 36.07 mm | serrated | John Mantha $54 NO GST/HST* QUICK FIND: mint.ca/CanadianFlag Limited to 15,000 coins worldwide.

4 2015 FINE SILVER PROOF SET— 50 MAPLE LEAVES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARK THE HALF- CANADIAN FLAG CENTURY FOR This set is a long-standing favourite for its CANADA’S NATIONAL unmatched line-up of pure silver coins and its stunning presentation of the commemorative FLAG. silver dollar that’s all the more collectible with its red and white design. Order yours today! #133233 95 $229 NO GST/HST* Limited to 20,000 sets worldwide. Fine silver (99.99% pure) QUICK FIND: mint.ca/ProofSet

100% SATISFACTION 100% GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK. MONEY BACK GUARANTEE 1-888-215-3288 • MINT.CA/IMPRESSION 5 2015 50-CENT PURE GOLD COIN— MAPLE LEAF

TH Meticulous engraving gives this maple leaf a 13 COIN IN THE lifelike appearance complete with detailed ANNUAL 1/25–OUNCE texture, delicate veins, and tiny creases. GOLD COIN SERIES. Uniquely enhanced with multiple finishes! #140602 95 INSPIRED BY THE $129 NO GST/HST* CANADIAN FLAG. Limited to 7,500 coins worldwide. AFFORDABLE GOLD, 50¢ | fine gold (99.99% pure) | proof | 1.27 g | 13.92 mm serrated | Pierre Leduc 99.99% PURE! QUICK FIND: mint.ca/50Cents

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6 2015 SPECIMEN SET—BLUE JAY This one-of-a-kind “loonie” is available only with this set. It features a unique avian design of the blue jay, one of the most dynamic visitors to EVERY COIN IS backyard feeders across southern Canada. The INDIVIDUALLY blue jay is easily recognized by its telltale colouring and other distinct features that have been INSPECTED TO MEET beautifully crafted onto this coin’s design—its OUR HIGH QUALITY spotted wing and tail feathers, the pointed crest STANDARDS. on its head, and facial features that hint at the sharp mind behind this bird’s inquisitive nature. #133241 $4995 † Limited to 30,000 sets worldwide. Blue jay design by Edward Spera QUICK FIND: mint.ca/BlueJay

AVAILABLE AT OUR OTTAWA, WINNIPEG AND VANCOUVER BOUTIQUES. DETAILS AT MINT.CA/BOUTIQUES 7 Canadian Rockies

CELEBRATING MIRROR-IMAGE LANDSCAPES. Earth’s greatest natural and cultural treasures are being preserved for people to enjoy forever under the UNESCO convention of 1972. Each UNESCO World Heritage Site is nominated by its home country to receive legal protection under a number of international agreements (including the Geneva Convention) and the combined guardianship of all 191 countries that are members of the UNESCO convention.

This captivating new series celebrates Canada’s iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites by partnering each location with a similar site worldwide to illustrate the incredible diversity that underlies Earth’s seemingly identical geographic features.

First up: Canada’s Rocky Mountain Parks and Japan’s Fujisan cultural site. While one is mountainous and the other volcanic, both sites are teeming with life and are inextricably linked to their nation’s cultures in vastly different ways. Mount Fuji has been a beacon for spiritual and artistic pilgrimages for hundreds of years, but only the most daring 17th-century European explorers would venture into the vast and isolated wilderness of the Rockies.

Similar yet different, both a work of art, these coins showcase their outstanding beauty in breathtaking silver or gold. Mount Fuji

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2015 $20 FINE SILVER COIN— 2015 $50 PURE GOLD COIN— MOUNT FUJI AND THE MOUNT FUJI AND THE CANADIAN ROCKIES CANADIAN ROCKIES #142315 #142308 95 95 $89 NO GST/HST* $649 NO GST/HST* Limited to 7,500 coins worldwide. Limited to 2,000 coins worldwide. $20 | fine silver (99.99% pure) | proof | 31.39 g $50 | fine gold (99.99% pure) | proof | 7.8 g | 20 mm 38 mm | serrated | Trevor Tennant serrated | Trevor Tennant QUICK FIND: QUICK FIND: mint.ca/HeritageSilver01 mint.ca/HeritageGold01

EXCITING NEW SERIES FEATURING TWO COMPLEMENTARY WORLD HERITAGE SITES—ORDER TODAY! 1-888-215-3288 • MINT.CA/IMPRESSION 9 FATHER OF A NEW NATION. As Canada approaches the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017, the Mint is proud to launch these historic coins celebrating Sir John A. Macdonald, one of the Fathers of Confederation.

On July 1, 1867, the Dominion of Canada was born with Macdonald as the new nation’s first Prime Minister. Knighted by Queen Victoria for his role in Canadian Confederation, he led the nation until his death in 1891, with only a single interruption in his leadership from 1873 to 1878.

2015 $20 FINE SILVER COIN— #142709 SIR JOHN A. MACDONALD 95 $89 NO GST/HST* A striking portrait of Macdonald Limited to 8,500 coins worldwide. against the backdrop of the original $20 | fine silver (99.99% pure) | proof | 31.39 g | 38 mm Canadian Parliament Buildings, lost in serrated | William Lazos the Great Fire of 1916. QUICK FIND: mint.ca/Portrait

10 ANNUAL $100 GOLD COIN SERIES ENHANCED WITH GOLD 2015 $100 GOLD COIN—200TH PLATING! ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF TH SIR JOHN A. MACDONALD 2015 $10 FINE SILVER COIN—200 ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF Macdonald played a key role in the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway, SIR JOHN A. MACDONALD another achievement represented here by An original portrait of Macdonald the steam locomotive No. 374—the first captured in the same pose he would transcontinental passenger train to arrive have adopted in formal photography of in Vancouver (British Columbia) in 1887. his day. #140571 #130630 95 † 95 $599 $69 NO GST/HST* Limited to 1,500 coins worldwide. Limited to 10,000 coins worldwide. $100 | 14-karat gold (58.33% gold, 41.67% silver) $10 | fine silver (99.99% pure) | proof (with gold plating) proof | 12 g | 27 mm | serrated | Glen Green 15.87 g | 34 mm | serrated | Joel Kimmel QUICK FIND: mint.ca/Macdonald QUICK FIND: mint.ca/PrimeMinister

VISIT YOUR AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR NEAR YOU. FIND OUT MORE AT MINT.CA/WHERETOBUY 11 2015 $200 PURE GOLD COIN— HENRY HUDSON

TH Mystery and achievement are two words that 4 COIN IN THE GREAT describe the life of one of the greatest explorers EXPLORERS OF CANADA of the 17th century. Very little is known of Henry SERIES. Hudson’s early life, and how he met his end. Yet, his many accomplishments as an explorer shaped the course of European—and Canadian—history. MULTIPLE FINISHES PLUS One of his best-known contributions is the LASER ENGRAVING ON mapping of an entry point to the North American continent, a discovery that enabled England to THE MAP. establish the Hudson’s Bay Company. #140820 95 $1,199 NO GST/HST* Limited to 2,000 coins worldwide. $200 | fine gold (99.99% pure) | proof | 15.43 g | 29 mm serrated | Laurie McGaw QUICK FIND: mint.ca/Hudson

12 2015 $15 FINE SILVER COIN— THE WILD RIVERS EXPLORATION

Would you dare a river to devour your canoe; or TH would you cling to a rocky ledge, high above? 7 ISSUE IN THE This dynamic pure silver coin salutes the countless EXPLORING CANADA adventurers who braved Canada’s wild rivers 10-COIN SERIES. with a design inspired by Simon Fraser’s historic voyage through Hell’s Gate (British Columbia), considered one of the most treacherous river BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED passages to be found. IN PURE SILVER. #135221 95 $54 NO GST/HST* Limited to 15,000 coins worldwide. $15 | fine silver (99.99% pure) | matte proof | 23.17 g | 36.07 mm serrated | John Mantha QUICK FIND: mint.ca/WildRivers

LEARN ABOUT OUR NEW COINS INSTANTLY! REGISTER FOR OUR EMAIL ALERTS AT MINT.CA/REGISTER 13 2015 $10 FINE SILVER COIN— BORN IN 2015 Celebrate baby’s first months of discoveries NEW FOR 2015: BABY’S and hugs with this endearing coin that will FEET ARE STRUCK INCUSE become a cherished heirloom to last INTO THE COIN! generations. It’s struck in a half ounce of fine silver and is the ideal gift for anyone who will welcome a newborn into the world this year. The coin comes with a specially designed full colour Certificate of Authenticity that can be personalized with your own message. #134847 95

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2015 $10 FINE SILVER COIN SILVER FINE $10 2015 * 2015 UNCIRCULATED SET AN ANNUAL The Uncirculated Set continues a long tradition FAVOURITE THAT as the perfect way to collect Canada’s INCLUDES THE RARE circulation coins from year to year. Contains six perfect, shiny uncirculated coins that have been 50-CENT COIN! carefully selected and presented in a serialized folder with a Certificate of Authenticity. #133254 $2495 † Limited to 60,000 sets worldwide. QUICK FIND: mint.ca/UncSet2015

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