Chronology of Canadian Coins

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1991

January 31
  • The Secretary of State and the Minister of Supply and Services announce an open design competition for the 1992 25c and $1 coins, to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Confederation. Twelve different 25c coins will be issued for circulation. The contest deadline is March 15. [122.4] [123.1] [148.1] [516.14] [1072.15]
March
  • The design contest for 1992 25 coins ends. The Ministry of Supply and Services has received 11,003 entries. [799.1]
April
  • The government displays 3,000 of the 11,003 designs submitted for 25 25c coins and one $1 coin, at the Ottawa Congress Centre. [263.33]
(month unknown)
  • The Royal Canadian Mint introduces a system of coin depots across Canada, where bulk coins from circulation are sent, sorted, and rolled, then shipped back out to large volume users. The depots order new coins from the Mint when demand exceeds their supplies. This system allows less new coins to be struck. [857.1]
August 13
  • A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1992 25c nickel coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "New Brunswick" on the reverse. [466.3002]
  • A Royal proclamation specifies that the designs of the base metal 1c, 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c, and $1 coins show the dates "1867-1992". [466.3008]
September 26
  • A Royal proclamation, effective December 1, specifies that the design of a 1992 25c nickel coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Northwest Territories" on the reverse. [467.3398]
  • A Royal proclamation, effective January 1, 1992, specifies that the design of a 1992 25c nickel coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Newfoundland" on the reverse. [467.3402]

1992

January 9
  • In Fredericton, New Brunswick, the federal Minister of Supply and Services unveils the first 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program, honoring New Brunswick. Designer of the coin is Ronald Lambert. [131.1] [148.1] [661.113] [307] [365.11] [516.18] [804.1] [1072.15]
February 6
  • In Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, the second 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program is unveiled. [132.1] [661.113] [307] [516.18] [805.1]
February 24
  • The Finance Minister announces that the government is beginning a review of the Royal Canadian Mint to determine if it should be privatized. [75.2] [133.1]
February 27
  • A Royal proclamation, effective March 1, specifies that the design of a 1992 25c nickel coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Yukon" on the reverse. [468.1184]
  • A Royal proclamation, effective March 1, specifies that the design of a 1992 25c nickel coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Manitoba" on the reverse. [468.1186]
March 5
  • In St. John's, Newfoundland, the Minister of Supply and Services unveils the third 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program. Designer of the coin is Christopher Newhook. [134.1] [661.113] [307] [516.18] [805.1]
March 24
  • A Royal proclamation, effective April 1, specifies that the design of a 1992 25c nickel coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Alberta" on the reverse. [469.1351]
April 7
  • In Winnipeg, Manitoba, the fourth 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program is unveiled. The design was created by Muriel Hope. [136.1] [661.113] [307] [516.18]

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May 7
  • In Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, the fifth 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program is unveiled. Elizabeth Dulac created the design. [136.1] [137.1] [516.18] [661.113] [806.1] [1050.32]
June 4
  • In Edmonton, Alberta, the Royal Canadian Mint introduces the sixth 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program. Design of the reverse was created by Melvin George Heath. [136.1] [138.1] [661.113] [516.18] [1189.1043]
June 16
  • A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1992 25c nickel coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Prince Edward Island" on the reverse. [470.2641]
June 29
  • On Parliament Hill, Paul Dick, Minister responsible for the Mint, unveils the Canada 125 commemorative $1 coin. Rita Swanson created the design, showing the center block of the Parliament buildings. [139.1] [232.D8] [1072.15]
June 30
  • A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a $1 bronze-plated nickel coin depict three children and the centre block of the Parliament Buildings, and show the dates "1867-1992". [471.3083]
July 1
  • The circulating dollar coin commemorating Canada's 125th anniversary (showing the parliament buildings) is issued. [74.2] [148.7] [516.14] (July 2 [437.282])
July 7
  • The seventh 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program is unveiled in Prince Edward Island. Nigel Roe created the design. [140.1] [661.113] [809.1]
July 18
  • A 10-foot high loon dollar replica monument is dedicated in Echo Bay, Ontario. [411.21]
July 31
  • A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1992 25c nickel coin and 25c silver coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Ontario" on the reverse. [472.3509]
August 6
  • The eighth 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program is unveiled in Toronto, Ontario. Greg Salmela created the design. [141.1] [661.113]
September 9
  • The ninth 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program is unveiled in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Bruce Wood created the design. [143.1] [661.113]
September
  • The Royal Canadian Mint announces it will sell a Brilliant Uncirculated set of 13 double struck Canada 125 commemorative coins for $17.25. [810.1]
September 29
  • A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1992 25c nickel coin and 25c silver coin have "1867-1992" on the obverse, and "Quebec" on the reverse. [474.3966]
October 1
  • The tenth 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program is unveiled in Quebec City, Quebec. Romualda Bukauskas created the design. [144.1] [661.113]
October 7
  • The Royal Canadian Mint begins selling 13-coin sets of the year's commemorative 25c coins and a special version of the $1 coin. Issue price is $17.25. [661.229] (September [426.6])
November 5
  • The eleventh 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program is unveiled in Regina, Saskatchewan. Brian Cobb created the design. [145.1] [146.1] [661.113]
November 9
  • The twelfth and final 25c issue in the Canada 125 Coin Program is unveiled in Victoria, British Columbia. Carla Egan created the design. [145.1] [146.1] [147.1] [227.A6] [233.B4] [661.113] (November 5 [147.1])
November 18
  • A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1992 25c nickel coin and 25c silver coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "British Columbia" on the reverse. [475.4632]
  • A Royal proclamation specifies that the design of a 1992 25c nickel coin and 25c silver coin have "1867-1992" on obverse, and "Saskatchewan" on the reverse. [475.4636]

End of 1991-1992. Next: 1993.

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