Starting in 1997, the Royal Canadian Mint started to sell hockey medallions to the public. To commemorate the induction of Mario Lemieux in the Hockey Hall of Fame, a set was issued honouring all three inductees. One set was issued in Sterling Silver while another was issued in Nickel. The success of the release led to future issues.

As a way of commemorating the retirement of Wayne Gretzky, a medallion was issued with a mintage of over 50,000. The medallions were $9.95 each and they were packaged in a blue sleeve with the number 99 in red on the packaging.

Hockey medallions

Canada Post Starting in 2000, a series of stamps was issued to commemorate the All-Star Game in Toronto. The success of the series led to future stamp releases. Starting in 2001, the stamps were issued in a special collectors set. The stamps were packaged in a hard plastic case, with a hockey puck and corresponding medallions. These medallions were struck by the Royal Canadian Mint.

Year of issueThemePlayersIssue price2001NHL All-StarsJean Béliveau, Eddie Shore, Terry Sawchuk, Denis Potvin, Bobby Hull, Syl AppsN/A2002NHL All-Stars Tim Horton, Guy Lafleur, Howie Morenz, Glenn Hall, Red Kelly, Phil Esposito Canada Post Corporation. Canada's Stamp Details, Vol. 11, No. 1, 2002, p. 12-14.N/A2003NHL All-Stars Frank Mahovlich, Ray Bourque, Serge Savard, Stan Mikita, Mike Bossy, Bill DurnanCanada Post Corporation. Canada's Stamp Details, Vol. 12, No. 1, 2003, p. 12, 14-15.N/A2004NHL All-Stars Larry Robinson, Marcel Dionne, Ted Lindsay, Johnny Bower, Brad Park, Milt SchmidtN/A2005NHL All-Stars Henri Richard, Grant Fuhr, Allan Stanley, Pierre Pilote, Bryan Trottier, Johnny BucykN/A

Hockey Hall of Fame Year of issueThemeDescriptionCompositionIssue priceMintage1997 Hockey Hall of Fame Inductees Medallion Collection Mario Lemieux, Glen Sather, Bryan Trottier Sterling Silver $69.99 1,9971997 Hockey Hall of Fame Inductees Medallion Collection Mario Lemieux, Glen Sather, Bryan Trottier Nickel $19.95 N/A1998 Hockey Hall of Fame Inductees Medallion Collection Michel Goulet, Peter Stastny, Roy Conacher, Monsignor Athol Murray Sterling Silver $89.99 1,9981998 Hockey Hall of Fame Inductees Medallion Collection Michel Goulet, Peter Stastny, Roy Conacher, Monsignor Athol Murray Nickel $29.00 (set), $7.50 (individually) N/A1999 Hockey Hall of Fame Inductees Medallion Collection Wayne Gretzky, Ian “Scotty” Morrison, Andy Van Hellemond Sterling Silver $99.00 1,9992001 Hockey Hall of Fame Inductees Medallion Collection Viacheslav Fetisov, Mike Gartner, Dale Hawerchuk, Jari Kurri, Craig Patrick Nickel $29.95 N/A

Wayne Gretzky Year of issueThemeDescriptionFinishWeightDiameterThicknessIssue priceMintage1999 Wayne Gretzky Medallion Composed of Nickel Proof 13.338 27 2 $9.99 50,000

2009 IIHF World Junior Championships The Royal Canadian Mint has produced the medals for the 2009 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship. This event will take place in Ottawa from December 26, 2008, to January 5, 2009. For the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship medals, which were designed in collaboration with the IIHF and Hockey Canada, the Mint cut each blank – which is a medal without a design – out of copper. After the distinctive Ottawa design was struck onto each blank twice on a manual press using several tons of pressure, the medals were given their distinguishing finish: the coveted championship medals are plated with 24kt gold while the second-place medals are silver-plated and the third-place medals are finished with a warm bronze tone. All medals are lacquered and bear a Maple Leaf which is coloured with red enamel.

The Mint also sourced the tournament's popular Player of the Game award, which this year is a uniquely Canadian-made acrylic and aluminum Hoselton sculpture, housed in a cherry wood box.

Test tokens

One Cent Test Tokens Year of IssueDescriptionWeightDiameterThicknessEdge1976The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 60th Anniversary Edition, 2006, p.230, by W.K. Cross, The Charlton Press, Toronto, Round Copper Token, Three Maple Leaves with Beads3.24 grams 19.05 mm1.42 mmPlain1977Round Copper Token 1.87 grams 16.0 mm1.35 mmPlain1979The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 60th Anniversary Edition, 2006, p.231, by W.K. Cross, The Charlton Press, Toronto, Round Copper Token, Three Maple Leaves with Beads2.80 grams 19.05 mm1.38 mmPlain1979The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 60th Anniversary Edition, 2006, p.232, by W.K. Cross, The Charlton Press, Toronto, Round Copper-Zinc Token, Three Maple Leaves with Beads2.70 grams 19.20 mm1.30 mmPlain1980The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 60th Anniversary Edition, 2006, p.233, by W.K. Cross, The Charlton Press, Toronto, Seven Sided Copper Token, Three Maple Leaves with Beads2.3 grams 18.7 mm1.3 mmPlain1981 Eleven Sided Copper Token, Three Maple Leaves with Beads2.6 grams 18.95 mm1.5 mmPlain1981The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 60th Anniversary Edition, 2006, p.234, by W.K. Cross, The Charlton Press, Toronto, Twelve Sided Copper Token, Three Maple Leaves with Beads2.5 grams 19.10 mm1.45 mmPlain

Five Cent Test Tokens Year of IssueDescriptionWeightDiameterThicknessEdge1976The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 60th Anniversary Edition, 2006, p.235, by W.K. Cross, The Charlton Press, Toronto, Round Nickel Token, Three Maple Leaves with Beads4.30 grams 21.9 mm1.71 mmPlain1983The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 60th Anniversary Edition, 2006, p.236, by W.K. Cross, The Charlton Press, Toronto, Round Stainless Steel Token3.50 grams 21.1 mm1.7 mmPlain1983Nickel Bonded Steel Token4.09 grams 21.2 mm1.7 mmPlain1983 Steel Token4.00 grams 21.1 mm1.8 mmPlain1983 Nickel Token4.07 grams 21.1 mm1.8 mmPlain

Ten Cent Test Tokens Year of IssueDescriptionWeightDiameterThicknessEdge1965The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 60th Anniversary Edition, 2006, p.237, by W.K. Cross, The Charlton Press, Toronto, Round Nickel Token, Bouquet of Flowers and Fleur de Lis2.09 grams 17.8 mm1.2 mmReeded1976Round Nickel Token, Three Maple Leaves 1.75 grams 17.95 mm1.2 mmReeded1983The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 60th Anniversary Edition, 2006, p.238, by W.K. Cross, The Charlton Press, Toronto, Stainless Steel Token, Three Maple Leaves 1.92 grams 17.9 mm1.0 mmReeded1983Nickel Bonded Steel Token, Three Maple Leaves 1.78 grams 17.9 mm1.0 mmReeded1983 Steel Token, Three Maple Leaves 2.00 grams 17.9 mm1.0 mmReeded

Test token set 2004 In 2004, the Royal Canadian Mint produced a test token set as a way to commemorate Canada's first 25 cent coloured coin. The token set contains one twenty-five cent coin, and six test tokens. The tokens for the one cent to the twenty five cents are multi-ply plated while the token for the one and two dollar coins are composed of nickel. The finish is brilliant relief on a brilliant background.The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 60th Edition, 2006, p. 249, W. K. Cross, The Charlton Press, Toronto, ON, .

TokenCompositionOne centMulti-ply plated, two-plyFive centsMulti-ply platedTen centsMulti-ply platedTwenty-five centsMulti-ply plated, RCM logo/poppy reverseOne dollarNickel-plated bronzeTwo dollarsNickel ring, copper/aluminum/nickel ring

Test token set 2006 In 2006, the Royal Canadian Mint produced a test token set as a way to commemorate Canada's second 25 cent coloured coin. The token set contains one twenty-five cent coin, and six test tokens. The tokens for the one cent to the twenty five cents are multi-ply plated while the token for the one and two dollar coins are composed of nickel.

TokenCompositionOne centMulti-ply plated, two-plyFive centsMulti-ply platedTen centsMulti-ply platedTwenty-five centsMulti-ply plated, RCM logo/breast cancer reverseOne dollarNickel-plated bronzeTwo dollarsNickel ring, copper/aluminum/nickel ring

C.N.A. / R.C.N.A. medallions

1983 CNA annual convention The 30th Canadian Numismatic Association annual convention was held in Moncton, New Brunswick, from July 20 to July 23, 1983.

The obverse of the Convention Medal shows the #66 locomotive, a 4-4-0 Type D-17. The reverse shows the early seal of British Columbia at the left and the arms of British Columbia at the right. The design for the reverse was based on the Voyageur dollar. The obverse was designed by Lloyd R. Carson, a retired CNR mechanical supervisor. These were the first medallions struck by the Royal Canadian Mint.The Charlton Standard Catalogue of the Canadian Numismatic Association’s Medals and Awards, p. 52, R. Brian Cornwell, The Charlton Press, Toronto, Ontario, .

SpecificationsMedalSpecial Edition MedalCharlton Catalogue #CNA-30CNA-30AComposition BronzeSilverFinish BrightBrightWeight 31.3 grams30.8 gramsShape CircularCircularDiameter 39.0 mm39.0 mmDie axis UprightUprightEdge PlainPlainIssue price $10.00$35.00Mintage 200100

1984 CNA annual convention The 31st Canadian Numismatic Association annual convention was held in Hamilton, Ontario, from July 19 to July 22, 1984.

The obverse of the Convention Medal has a theme for the United Empire Loyalists. The artists rendition was taken from a statue erected by the City of Hamilton as a tribute to the settlers that came and made a very positive impact in the surrounding area.The Charlton Standard Catalogue of the Canadian Numismatic Association’s Medals and Awards, p. 54, R. Brian Cornwell, The Charlton Press, Toronto, Ontario, .

SpecificationsMedalSpecial Edition MedalCharlton Catalogue #CNA-31CNA-31AComposition BronzeSilverFinish BrightReverse FrostedWeight 31.2 grams30.0 gramsShape CircularCircularDiameter 38.9 mm38.9 mmDie axis UprightUprightEdge PlainPlainIssue price $10.00$35.00Mintage 25093

1985 CNA annual convention The 32nd Canadian Numismatic Association annual convention was held in Regina, Saskatchewan, from July 17 to July 21, 1985.

The theme for the obverse was the “Northcote at Batoche 9 May 1885.” The design features naval action, which was part of the Northwest Rebellion led by Louis Riel.The Charlton Standard Catalogue of the Canadian Numismatic Association’s Medals and Awards, p. 56, R. Brian Cornwell, The Charlton Press, Toronto, Ontario, .

SpecificationsMedalSpecial Edition MedalCharlton Catalogue #CNA-32CNA-32AComposition BronzeSilverFinish BrightReverse FrostedWeight 31.3 grams31.2 gramsShape CircularCircularDiameter 38.9 mm38.9 mmDie axis UprightUprightEdge PlainPlainIssue price $10.00$35.00Mintage 375175

1987 CNA annual convention The 34th Canadian Numismatic Association annual convention was held in Calgary, Alberta, from July 14 to July 19, 1987.

The theme for the reverse was a grain elevator, an oil derrick, the Rocky Mountains, and the Calgary Tower.The Charlton Standard Catalogue of the Canadian Numismatic Association’s Medals and Awards, p. 61, R. Brian Cornwell, The Charlton Press, Toronto, Ontario, .

SpecificationsMedalSpecial Edition MedalCharlton Catalogue #CNA-34CNA-34AComposition BronzeSilverFinish BrightReverse FrostedWeight 31.5 grams31.1 gramsShape CircularCircularDiameter 38.9 mm38.9 mmDie axis UprightUprightEdge PlainPlainIssue price $12.50$35.00Mintage 250100

1991 CNA annual convention The 38th Canadian Numismatic Association annual convention was held in Toronto, Ontario, from July 23 to July 28, 1985.

The obverse of the Convention Medal featured the skyline of Toronto. At the time, it was the most detailed object ever struck at the Royal Canadian Mint.The Charlton Standard Catalogue of the Canadian Numismatic Association’s Medals and Awards, p. 66, R. Brian Cornwell, The Charlton Press, Toronto, Ontario, . Every line of its design was drawn by the Royal Canadian Mint's Senior Engraver Stan Witten. It took over a week of painstaking detail to complete the thousands of lines in the 8” diameter sketch.