加拿大硬币简介.docx

本文格式为Word版，下载可任意编辑加拿大硬币简介 A national symbol–the 1-cent coin The maple leaf is a proud and distinctive Canadian symbol, appearing on all Canadian coins minted between Confederation and 1935. The modern 1-cent coin features two maple leaves on the same twig. The design, created by G.E. Kruger Gray, was first used in 1937 and has remained unchanged with one exception: in 1967, a rock dove designed by renowned Canadian artist Alex Colville appeared on the reverse to celebrate Canada's Centennial. Countess Grey struck the first 1-cent coin on January 2, 1908 at the official opening of the Ottawa branch of the Royal Mint (which became the Royal Canadian Mint in 1931). Reverse side designs 1858-1920 The maple leaf wreath 1858-1911 This 1-cent coin features the design of L.C. Wyon of the Royal Mint. It portrays maple leaves wrapped around a vine. 1911-1920 W.H.J. Blackmore designed this reverse of the 1-cent coin. The representation of maple leaves wrapped around a vine was kept. 1920-1936 The two maple leaves This design, created by Fred Lewis, coincided with a reduction in the 1-cent coin's diameter. 1937-1966, 1968-1981, 1997-present The maple leaf twig (round coin) In 1937, as part of an effort to modernize Canada's coins, G.E. Kruger-Gray created the maple leaf twig design. His initials appear on the right. 1967 The centennial 1-cent coin Alex Colville created a special set of coin designs to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation; the penny features a rock dove in flight. 1982-1996 The maple leaf twig (12-sided coin) The shape of the maple leaf twig was altered to make identification easier for the visually impaired. The coin reverted to the round design in 1997. Industrious, enduring–the 5-cent coin The beaver has a long history in Canada as both commodity and cultural icon. The Hurons honoured the beaver hundreds of years ago as the totem of their tribe. Native peoples used the beaver emblem to sign treaties with the first colonists. Since then the beaver has appeared in the heraldic bearings of Québec City and Montreal and even marked Canada's first postage stamp. The beaver coin design was created by Canadian artist G.E. Kruger Gray and was first used in 1937. Reverse side designs 1858-1921 The crossed maple boughs The two crossed maple boughs appeared on all 5-cent coins from 1858 to 1921. These coins were nicknamed ?fish scales? for their tiny size; their diameter is only 15.5 mm ? smaller than the current dime! 1922-1936 The two maple leaves W.H.J. Blackmore's redesign of the 5-cent coin coincided with the increase of the coin's diameter. 1937-1942, 1946-1950, 1952-1966, 1968-present The beaver The beaver design was created in 1937 by G.E. Kruger-Gray as part of a coin modernization effort. 1942-1963 The 12-sided coin Five-cent coins were made of nickel from 1921 to 1942. However, nickel's importance in the production of war materials demanded the development of another metal for coinage. Tombac, a kind of brass, was chosen as the replacement and was used until 1946. The 5-cent coin featured 12 sides to distinguish it from the one-cent coin. 1943-1945 The victory coin Thomas Shingles created and engraved this design intended to stimulate the war effort. The message \1951 The identification of nickel In 1751, Swedish scientist A.F. Cronstedt successfully identified and named nickel. Canada, the world's largest nickel producer, commemorated the discovery with Stephen Trenka's design depicting a nickel refinery. 1967 The centennial 5-cent coin To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Confederation, Alex Colville created a special set of designs for all coin denominations. The five-cent coin features a hopping rabbit. 2022 Victory Anniversary Nickel The 2022 Victory Anniversary Nickel honours the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII. This special circulation coin is a representation of the 5-cent coin created in 1943 to promote the Canadian war effort. Pride and skill–the 10-cent coin Artist Emanuel Hahn developed his design for the 10-cent coin from photos of the famous Bluenose schooner. It is meant to symbolize both the magnitude of the fishing industry in Canada and the maritime skills of Canadians. The Bluenose was not only a racing schooner, but also one of the great fishing vessels that helped build the reputation of the Grand Banks fishery. The design was first issued in 1937. Reverse side designs 1858-1936 The crossed maple boughs The design of two crossed maple boughs appear on all 10-cent, 25-cent, and 50-cent coins from 1858 to 1936. 1937-1966, 1968-present The Bluenose Emanuel Hahn's design depicts the Bluenose under sail. 1967 The centennial 10-cent coin Alex Colville created a special set of coin designs to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederati。