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OTTAWA, ON, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Canadians and well-wishers across the United Kingdom can celebrate the 95
th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with a special coin set featuring fine silver keepsakes crafted by both the Royal Canadian Mint and Britain s Royal Mint. Canada s tribute to our shared sovereign s personal milestone consists of a pure silver coin featuring a detailed engraving of the first-ever equine statue of Queen Elizabeth, proudly displayed in Canada s national capital. Its British counterpart features a rich tapestry of royal iconography and floral symbols of the United Kingdom. This unique collector s item is available as of today.
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Black Loyalists. Mint engravers meticulously reproduced the armorial bearings of the
Black Loyalist Heritage Society as a tribute to the free and enslaved Black people who re-settled to
British North America before, during, and after the
American War of Independence. Many slaves were offered freedom in exchange for joining the British side during the war. After laying down new roots in
Lower Canada and the
Maritime Provinces, the struggles and achievements of the Black Loyalists and their descendants are an important part of Canadian history, told on a coin available as of today.
“The Mint prides itself in crafting coins that pay tribute to Canada’s history, culture, and values. That includes celebrating our diversity and acknowledging the difficult chapters of our history,” said
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New silver coin celebrates Black History Month By Rick Da Conceicao
Images via Alex Reeves / Royal Canadian Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint revealed their annual Black History Month commemorative silver coin on Monday.
This year’s design honours a group of more than 3,000 free or formerly enslaved black people who fought for the British in the American Revolution and settled in Nova Scotia between 1783 and 1785.
The announcement was made on Monday during a virtual ceremony which featured video messages from Prime Minster Justin Trudeau, Premier Stephen McNeil, and Minister of African Nova Scotian affairs Tony Ince.
“In order to make an inclusive society, we must remember our own country’s history,” said Justin Trudeau. “This is especially important as we celebrate the start of Black history month, because Black history is Canadian history.”