Canada’s coastline is the longest in the world and two-thirds of it lies in the Arctic. Most of this coastline wraps around the many islands that lie near the top of the world, such as Baffin Island and the Queen Elizabeth Islands. Nowhere is the connection between land and sea more evident than along our vast northern coast, where life follows the seasonal cycle of sea ice—a critical habitat for polar bears, seals and more. As represented on our second This Is Canada: Wondrous Waters coin, the Arctic coast is teeming with hidden wonders and endless beauty—from iconic wildlife to the tundra landscape that comes alive each summer, and the cultural ways that have left a deep imprint on Canada’s northern identity.

Coin #2: This is our Arctic coast. This is Canada.

Special features

• Canada in all its splendour. A new annual series, This Is Canada brings you some of the wonders and wildlife that are synonymous with this country. This is Canada—in the hearts and minds of Canadians, and in the eyes of the world.
• The trip begins in 2024. A different theme is featured each year! In 2024, the theme is Wondrous Waters and there are four coins to collect. Complete the set!
• From shore to shore. This snapshot of the Arctic is the second of four Wondrous Waters coins issued in 2024, with each piece featuring a different view of the bodies of water that surround Canada:
  • Coin 1: Pacific Coast (SOLD OUT)
  • Coin 2: Arctic Coast
  • Coin 3: Atlantic Coast
  • Coin 4: Great Lakes

• Classic Canadiana. A fun series for all ages, this coin-by-coin trip across Canada represents more than an armchair travel experience—it’s a year-long adventure in collecting!
• Regional art. Crafted in 99.99% pure silver, each coin features a reverse design by a regional artist.
• A guiding compass. The compass frame appears on every coin in this Wondrous Waters It is a symbol of curiosity, discovery and exploration. It’s also a visual reminder of just how vast Canada is!
• Subscribe to the 2024 series. With a subscription, you’re guaranteed to own all four (4) This Is Canada: Wondrous Waters You’ll also get a free display sleeve—a subscription exclusive that ships with your first coin—which houses all four beauty boxes together to form one complete set.
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• No GST/HST.

Packaging

Your coin is individually encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a graphic beauty box.