- April 13
- The Supply and Services Minister announces that the commemorative nickel dollar would be struck in circulation quality only. [44.6]
- April 17
- The first 1982 commemorative nickel dollar struck for circulation is presented by the Minister of Supply and Services to Queen Elizabeth II, during her Royal visit to Canada. The Minister announces that the coin would be available to the public by July 1. [676.1] (April 13 [9.23])
- April 30
- In Montreal, the Monex Coin and Stamp show and auction is held, over three days. Over 3000 people attend. At auction, a 1921 gem BU 5c sells for $34,000. A 1947 ML set with curved right '7' sells for $28,000. [674.8] [677.1]
- (month unknown)
- The Royal Canadian Mint begins production of the 12-sided 1c coin. [661.215]
- June 10
- Striking of 1982 commemorative nickel dollars begins. [661.149]
- June
- The Royal Canadian Mint reports that some 1982 nickel dollars will be struck in proof-like condition, and offered in special cases. [44.6]
- (month unknown)
- Gary Lazeo sells the two known 1969 large date 10c coins to a collector for $17,500. [694.18]
- The Gold Exchange (Canada) of Calgary sells a 1916c gold sovereign, the finest of four known in private hands, to the Saskatoon Coin and Stamp company for about $54,000. [679.1]
- September 15
- The Charlton Press releases the 35th edition (Winter 1983) of The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins. Price is $3.50. [680.1]
- September
- A Canadian coin dealer begins the newsletter The Canadian Numisletter, in which the publisher would grade any Canadian coin sent to him for $3.50. (The publication lasts under two years.) [813.17]
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1983
- March 11
- The Federal Treasury Board grants clearance for responsibility of administration of the Royal Canadian Mint to be transferred from the Department of Public Works to the Mint itself. [218.5]
- March 17
- At the Chicago Coin Fair in Chicago (over three days), Illinois, Action Coins purchases a 1916c gold sovereign, which came from England. [686.1]
- June 14
- In Walden, Ontario, Inco's Canadian Alloys rolling mill plant begins producing 25c blanks for use by the Royal Canadian Mint. [691.B6]
- (month unknown)
- A 1944 5c piece struck in tombac sells for US$9,500 at an American Numismatic Association auction. [3.74]
- September 24
- The Gallup poll conducted over thre days is completed, asking 1000 Canadian adults across the country their interest in the possible introduction of a new circulating $1 coin. 53 percent respond negatively, 35 percent respond positively. [695.18]
- (month unknown)
- The Unitrade Press releases the 5th edition of Coins of Canada, by Willey and Haxby. Price is $3.50. [693.1]
- New World Coin & Stamp offers 100 shares on a 1969 large date 10c coin for $1500 per share. [694.18]
- December 19
- A proclamation sets the designs of the 1984 commemorative silver dollar, and the regular issue nickel dollar, effective January 1, 1984. [89.334]
- Year
- For the year, Canada is the second highest producer of gold coins, at 886,740 ounces. [709.8]
1984
- January
- At a Stacks auction in New York, Nadin-Davis Numismatics buys a 1948 Specimen Set in original case. [698.13]
- February 7
- Bill C-19 is introduced in the House of Commons, including sections to make possession or sale of false coins an offense unless the piece has "copy" or "copie" on it. [698.12]
- May 9
- In Ottawa, the Minister of Supply and Services unveils the design of the circulating $1 coin, commemorating the 450th anniversary of the landing of Jacques Cartier at Gaspe, Quebec. [701.1]
- May 29
- A proclamation sets the design of the 1984 commemorative nickel dollar, effective June 1, 1984. The coin commemorates the 450th anniversary of Jacques Cartier's landing at Gaspe, Quebec. [88.2487] [661.150]
- July 11
- At an auction in London, England, a Canadian 1969 25-cent coin struck on a Prussian 1906 gold 20-marks coin is sold for 720 pounds (about $1200). The coin was illegally produced at the Royal Canadian Mint in 1969. [708.7]
- July 24
- The Royal Canadian Mint issues the 1984 commemorative nickel dollar. [661.150,257]
- August
- The Royal Canadian Mint accidentally releases several hundred thousand 1985-dated 25c coins, part of a striking of pre-production trials. [217.1]
- September
- A Gallup Poll is conducted to gauge public acceptance of a new circulating dollar coin. 1000 Canadian adults are shown samples and asked their opinion on the coin. 67% say it is a convenient weight. 66% say it is a convenient size (diameter). 80% say it is easy to distinguish from other coins. 60% think it would be convenient to use. 60% give overall approval to the coin. [173.9] [252.8] [709.1]
- (month unknown)
- The Coin Shop acquires a MS-63+ 1921 5c coin from London, England, and offers it for sale for $19,950. [706.1]
- October 12
- In Toronto, the Torex show is held, over three days. At auction, a 1921 50c coin graded VF-35 sells for $20,000. [705.4] [707.5]
- October
- Parks Canada designates the main Royal Canadian Mint building in Ottawa as "a classified building", signifying "the highest heritage significance". [218.5]
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