Royal Canadian Mint RCMP coins

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Originally dispatched in the 19th Century to patrol the Western frontier, the scarlet-clad Mountie on horseback has become one of the most enduring images of Canada. Today, the cavalry drills the RCMP practiced over a century ago continue to delight audiences. The Musical Ride is a cornerstone of Canada’s cultural heritage and national identity. This enduring symbol of Canada has been featured on various Canadian coins.

The first coins that featured the image of the RCMP were the twenty-five cent and one dollar coins of 1973. Police Constable Paul Cedarberg designed both coins. The twenty-five cent coin is unique in that there are two varieties of the coin. A new obverse with a smaller, more detailed portrait and fewer rim denticles placed farther from the rim was planned for use with the RCMP commemorative reverse. [1] A small quantity of coins was struck with the 1972 obverse, thus creating two varieties for the year. The quantity of the large bust has never been confirmed but most publications on Canadian coins estimate that there are approximately 10,000 of these coins. The 1999 Millennium series of 25-cent pieces included the bust of a Mountie on each of the January and July issues. [2]

Unlike the twenty-five cent coin, the Silver Dollar had the same obverse. The only difference with these coins were the cases. One case was black leatherette, with a coat of arms and an insert that was coloured maroon and black. A second case was created and it was blue leatherette with a gilt RCMP crest, with a maroon and black insert.

The $200 Gold coin of 1993 celebrated the force’s 130th Anniversary. It featured a uniformed member of the famour “RCMP Musical Ride” alongside his horse, speaking with children. [3] The 1994 Silver Dollar depicted the 25th Anniversary of the last northern dog-sled patrol. [4]

The 1-ounce gold bullion coin of 1997 bore the likeness of an RCMP Musical Ride member, its face value was $50, but its guaranteed value was $310 US Dollars until January 1, 2000. The controversy was that some felt that the guaranteed value should have been inscribed on the coin. The majority of these pieces were sent to the melting pot, so the piece is a relatively scarce item. [5]

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[edit] Twenty-Five Cents

Year Theme Artist Mintage Special Notes
1973 100th Anniversary of the RCMP Paul Cedarberg 135,958,589 The 25-cent piece for 1973 bears a special reverse designed by Paul Cedarberg (the Police Constable sitting on a horse in the design). [6] It honoured the RCMP for 100 years of service.
1999 Millennium P. Ka-Kin Poon 12,238,559 Released in January 1999.
1999 Millennium M.H. Sarkany 16,537,018 Released in July 1999.

[edit] One Dollar

Year Theme Artist Mintage Issue Price
1973 RCMP Centennial Paul Cedarberg 904,723 $3.00

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Year Theme Artist Mintage (Proof) Issue Price (Proof) Mintage (Brilliant Uncirculated) Issue Price (Brilliant Uncirculated)
1994 25th Anniversary of the last RCMP dog sled Ian D. Sparkes 178,485 $24.50 65,295 $17.95
1998 125th Anniversary of RCMP Adeline Halvorson 130,795 $29.95 81,376 $19.95

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[edit] Seventy-Five Dollars

Year Design Artist Mintage Issue Price Release Date Composition Finish Weight (grams) Diameter (mm) Special Notes
2007 RCMP Cecily Mok 8,000 $389.95 February 24 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver Proof (with colour on reverse) 12 27 Canadian Culture, Wildlife, and Winter Games themes

[edit] Two Hundred Dollars

Year Theme Artist Mintage Issue Price
1993 Royal Canadian Mounted Police Stewart Sherwood 10,807 $389.65

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[edit] Gold Maple Leaf

Year Theme Artist Mintage Issue Price Special Notes
1997 125th Anniversary of the RCMP Ago Aarand 12,913 $310.00 US Funds Guaranteed value of $310 US until Jan 1, 2000

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[edit] Silver Maple Leaf

Year Theme Artist Mintage Issue Price Special Notes
1998 RCMP Walter Ott, RCM Engravers 25,000 N/A Made for Canada Post

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[edit] References

  1. ^ The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, W.K. Cross, p. 127, The Charlton Press, Toronto, Ontario, ISBN 0-88968-297-6
  2. ^ ”Mountie Money”, Christopher Boyer, p. 35, Numismatist, Volume 118, Number 9, September 2005
  3. ^ ”Mountie Money”, Christopher Boyer, p. 35, Numismatist, Volume 118, Number 9, September 2005
  4. ^ ”Mountie Money”, Christopher Boyer, p. 35, Numismatist, Volume 118, Number 9, September 2005
  5. ^ ”Mountie Money”, Christopher Boyer, p. 35, Numismatist, Volume 118, Number 9, September 2005
  6. ^ Coins of Canada, J.A. Haxby and R.A. Willey, p.63, The Unitrade Press, Toronto, Ontario, ISBN 1-894763-01-7
  7. ^ Coins of Canada, J.A. Haxby and R.A. Willey, p.124, The Unitrade Press, Toronto, Ontario, ISBN 1-894763-01-7
  8. ^ Coins of Canada, J.A. Haxby and R.A. Willey, p.131, The Unitrade Press, Toronto, Ontario, ISBN 1-894763-01-7
  9. ^ The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, W.K. Cross, p. 387, The Charlton Press, Toronto, Ontario, ISBN 0-88968-297-6
  10. ^ The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, W.K. Cross, p. 436, The Charlton Press, Toronto, Ontario, ISBN 0-88968-297-6
  11. ^ The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, W.K. Cross, p. 451, The Charlton Press, Toronto, Ontario, ISBN 0-88968-297-6

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