TROYAK EXECUTIVE TEAM is informing all members, colleagues, collectors, and Polonia at large, that Club meetings taking place at John Paul II Polish Cultural Centre, 4300 Cawthra Rd. (just south of Hwy. 403), Mississauga, Ontario. The new members are always welcome. www.polishculturalcentre.ca
ADRES SPOTKAÑ KLUBOWYCH ! Zarząd Główny Klubu “Troyak” informuje wszystkich członków kolekcjonerów, sympatyków oraz całą Polonię, że spotkania klubowe odbywają się w Polskim Centrum Kultury im. Jana Pawła II, przy 4300 Cawthra Rd. (na południe od autostrady 403), Mississauga, Ontario. Zapraszamy nowych członków do prężnego. Klubu “Troyak”. www.polishculturalcentre.ca
“TROYAK” CLUB NEXT MEETINGS …
NASTĘPNE SPOTKANIA KLUBU “TROYAK” …
Sunday 25th May 2025 @ 4:30 p.m.
22nd June 2025
July & August 2025 –
Summer break … Letnie wakacje …
TROYAK CLUB @
Roncesvalles Polish Festival 2025
Saturday – September 13th 2025 &
Sunday – September 14th, 2025
https://polishfestival.ca www.kazimierz.org
St. Casimir’s Church Parish Hall …
156 Roncesvalles Ave. Toronto, Ontario
Stamp Exhibit … Pope John Paul II on World Stamps
and Displays of Coins, Stamps, Collectibles
by Troyak Club Members.
Roncesvalles Polish Festival
www.troyakclub.com
28th September 2025
26th October 2025
23rd November 2025
Sunday – 30th November 2025 @ 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mississauga Coin & Stamp Show
December 2025 … Happy Holidays!
80 lat „Tygodnika Powszechnego”
80 years of “Tygodnik Powszechny”
www.poczta-polska.pl
2025-03-24 … Nominał znaczka: 4,90 zł … Autor projektu: Bożydar Grozdew; Ilość znaczków w emisji: 1; Format znaczka: 31,25 x 39,50 mm; Technika druku / Papier: Rotograwiura / Fluorescencyjny; Nakład: 100 000 szt.; Arkusz sprzedażny: 50 znaczków.
Tygodnik Powszechny – ukazujący się od 1945 tygodnik katolicki o tematyce społeczno-kulturalnej i politycznej, założony przez kardynała Adama Stefana Sapiehę. Jest jednym z nielicznych polskich tygodników opinii, których czytelnictwo stale rośnie. Na stałe zatrudnia 45 osób, ale regularnie użycza swoich łamów autorom zewnętrznym. Ukazujące się w „Tygodniku” teksty często dotyczą polityki, religii, kultury, spraw społecznych, zagranicznych. Dział zagraniczny „Tygodnika Powszechnego” publikuje korespondencje z całego świata, w tym z Europy, Stanów Zjednoczonych, Azji, Afryki i Bliskiego Wschodu. Od 2017 roku w dziale zagranicznym pracuje znany pisarz, reportażysta i korespondent wojenny Wojciech Jagielski.
2025-03-24 … Denomination: 4,90 PLN … Author of the stamp design:: Bożydar Grozdew; Number of stamps in issue: 1; Stamp size: 31,25 x 39,50 mm; Paper: Fluorescent; Printing techniques: Rotograwiura; Sales sheet: 50; Print run: 100 000 pcs.
Tygodnik Powszechny is a Polish Roman Catholic weekly magazine, published in Kraków, which focuses on social, cultural and political issues. It was established in 1945 under the auspices of Cardinal Adam Stefan Sapieha. Jerzy Turowicz was its editor-in-chief until his death in 1999.
500-lecie hołdu pruskiego
500th Anniversary of the Prussian Homage
www.poczta-polska.pl
2025-04-10 … Nominał znaczka: 10 zł … Autor projektu: Roch Stefaniak; Ilość znaczków w emisji: 1; Format znaczka: 43×31,25 mm; Technika druku / Papier: Offset / Fluorescencyjny; Nakład: 90 000 szt.; Arkusz sprzedażny: 1.
W kwietniu 1525 roku na krakowskim rynku Albrecht Hohenzollern, ostatni wielki mistrz zakonu krzyżackiego, złożył hołd królowi polskiemu Zygmuntowi I Staremu. Hołd zakończył ostatnią wojnę polsko-krzyżacką w wyniku czego państwo zakonne w Prusach zostało przekształcone w świeckie księstwo. Prusy Książęce pozostały lennem króla polskiego i przeszły w dziedziczne władanie Albrechta Hohenzollerna.
Traktat krakowski otworzył granice Prus dla polskiego handlu, osadnictwa i kultury. Książę pruski miał zbrojnie wspierać Polskę w prowadzonych przez nią wojnach. Poddani księstwa otrzymali prawo odwoływania się od wyroków sądów książęcych do króla. Ani Zygmunt I, ani jego syn Zygmunt August nie mogli przewidzieć, że nieco ponad 100 lat później niewielkie księstwo stanie się państwem zagrażającym bytowi Polski. W XVI w. wiele wskazywało na to, że Prusy Książęce zintegrują się z ziemiami Korony.
To za zgodą króla Zygmunta Augusta uniwersytet królewiecki otrzymał w 1560 r. prawa równe Akademii Krakowskiej. Królewiec zaś stał się ośrodkiem polskich wydawnictw, gdzie stworzono zasady polskiej ortografii i gramatyki. Na potrzeby polskich osadników napływających licznie po 1525 r. z Mazowsza, Podlasia i ziemi chełmińskiej powstały tam liczne publikacje w ich ojczystym języku.
Całe południe Prus Książęcych aż po Pregołę zamieszkiwała ludność mówiąca po polsku, także w nowych miastach – książę Albrecht nadał prawa miejskie Olecku i Gołdapi, a jego następca Albrecht Fryderyk Węgorzewu. W XVII w. do rangi miast podniesiono Giżycko, Pisz oraz Ełk. Niepełne prawa miejskie otrzymało także Szczytno. Również starsze ośrodki miejskie doświadczyły rozkwitu gospodarczego i kulturalnego.
2025-04-10 … Denomination: 10 PLN … Author of the stamp design: Roch Stefaniak; Number of stamps in issue: 1; Stamp size: 43×31,25 mm; Paper: Fluorescent; Printing techniques: Offset; Sales sheet: 1; Print run: 90 000 pcs.
The Prussian Homage or Prussian Tribute; was the formal investiture of Albert, Duke of Prussia (1490-1568), with his Duchy of Prussia as a fief of the Kingdom of Poland that took place on 10 April 1525 in the then capital of Kraków, Kingdom of Poland. This ended the rule of the Teutonic Order in Prussia, which became a secular Protestant state.
Fighting in the Thirteen Years War of 1454-1466 and the Polish-Teutonic War (1519-1521) ended with an armistice. A year later in 1522, Albert, also the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order and a member of the Royal dynasty of the House of Hohenzollern, became a Protestant, as did many other members of the Teutonic Order and Prussian nobles at the suggestion of Dr. Martin Luther (1483-1546), to Albert.
Luther was a former Roman Catholic priest, continued as a theological professor at the University of Wittenberg in the town of Wittenberg, Saxony and a monk in the Augustinian religious order. A reformer, author and eventual leader of Evangelical Lutheranism, espousing doctrine and theology since 1517, along with gathering many other supporters among laity, clergy, academics, and nobility, initiating the beginnings of Evangelical. He debated / argued with other reformers such as Swiss theologian Ulrich Zwingli, French / Swiss John Calvin or John Knox in the Kingdom of Scotland on their slightly different emphases of Reformed / Calvinism / Presbyterianism movements in the larger Protestantism of the Reformation in Western Christianity during the 16th century.
Albert agreed that Prussia should submit to Poland and become officially a Protestant state. King Sigismund I the Old of Poland (1467-1548, reigned 1506-1548), (who happened to be Albert’s uncle) accepted this, because it was better for Poland for strategic reasons rather than have the independent State of the Teutonic Order in Prussia, formally subject to the Holy Roman Empire in Central Europe and Germany and its Emperor and the bishops of the Roman Catholic Church and the Papacy in Rome.
These terms were included in the Treaty of Kraków, which officially ended the Polish–Teutonic War on 8 April 1525. A week later, on 10 April, in the Main Square of the then Polish capital Kraków, Albert resigned as Grand Master and received the title “Duke of Prussia” from Polish King Sigismund. Thus the Duchy of Prussia became the first Protestant state, anticipating the terms three decades later of the Peace of Augsburg of 1555.
As a symbol of vassalage, Albert received a standard with the Prussian coat of arms from the Polish king. The black Prussian eagle on the flag was augmented with a letter “S” (for Sigismundus) and had a crown placed around its neck as a symbol of fealty to Poland.
85. rocznica Zbrodni Katyńskiej
85th Anniversary of the Katyn Massacre
www.poczta-polska.pl
2025-04-13 … Nominał znaczka: 4.90 zł … Autor projektu: Agata Tobolczyk; Ilość znaczków w emisji: 1; Format znaczka: 43×31,25 mm; Technika druku / Papier: Offset / Fluorescencyjny; Nakład: 126 000 szt.; Arkusz sprzedażny: 9. 13 kwietnia 2025 roku przypada Dzień Pamięci Ofiar Zbrodni Katyńskiej – święto ustanowione w hołdzie polskim oficerom, funkcjonariuszom i przedstawicielom inteligencji, którzy wiosną 1940 roku zostali zamordowani przez sowieckie NKWD.
2025-04-13 … Denomination: 4,90 PLN … Author of the stamp design: Agata Tobolczyk; Number of stamps in issue: 1; Stamp size: 31,25 x 43 mm; Paper: Fluorescent; Printing techniques: Offset; Sales sheet: 9; Print run: 126 000 pcs.
The Katyn Massacre was a series of mass executions of nearly 22,000 Polish military and police officers, border guards, and intelligentsia prisoners of war carried out by the Soviet Union, specifically the NKVD (the Soviet secret police), at Joseph Stalin’s order in April and May 1940. Though the killings also occurred in the Kalinin and Kharkiv NKVD prisons and elsewhere, the massacre is named after the Katyn forest, where some of the mass graves were first discovered by Nazi German forces in 1943.
The massacre is qualified as a crime against humanity, crime against peace, war crime and (within the Polish Penal Code) a Communist crime. According to a resolution of the Polish parliament or Sejm, it bears the hallmarks of a genocide.
The order to execute captive members of the Polish officer corps was secretly issued by the Soviet Politburo led by Stalin. Of the total killed, about 8,000 were officers imprisoned during the 1939 Soviet invasion of Poland, another 6,000 were police officers, and the remaining 8,000 were Polish intelligentsia the Soviets deemed to be “intelligence agents and gendarmes, spies and saboteurs, former landowners, factory owners and officials”. The Polish Army officer class was representative of the multi-ethnic Polish state; the murdered included ethnic Poles, Ukrainians, Belarusians, and Polish Jews.
The government of Nazi Germany announced the discovery of mass graves in the Katyn Forest in April 1943. Stalin severed diplomatic relations with the London-based Polish government-in-exile when it asked for an investigation by the International Committee of the Red Cross. After the Vistula–Oder offensive where the mass graves fell into Soviet control, the Soviet Union claimed the Nazis had killed the victims, and it continued to deny responsibility for the massacres until 1990, when it officially acknowledged and condemned the killings by the NKVD, as well as the subsequent cover-up by the Soviet government.
An investigation conducted by the office of the prosecutors general of the Soviet Union (1990–1991) and the Russian Federation (1991–2004) confirmed Soviet responsibility for the massacres, but refused to classify this action as a war crime or as an act of mass murder. The investigation was closed on the grounds that the perpetrators were dead, and since the Russian government would not classify the dead as victims of the Great Purge, formal posthumous rehabilitation was deemed inapplicable. In November 2010, hoping to improve relations with Poland, the Russian State Duma approved a declaration condemning Stalin and other Soviet officials for ordering the massacre. In 2021, the Russian Ministry of Culture downgraded the memorial complex at Katyn on its Register of Sites of Cultural Heritage from a place of federal to one of only regional importance.
Polskie banknoty obiegowe –
Banknot o nominale 50 zł
www.nbp.pl
Narodowy Bank Polski jest centralnym bankiem państwa odpowiadającym za politykę pieniężną i stabilność cen. Jego funkcje określa Konstytucja Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej i ustawa o NBP. NBP ma wyłączne prawo emisji pieniądza. Jako bank centralny nie prowadzi rachunków bankowych obywateli, nie przyjmuje od nich lokat, nie udziela kredytów. Prowadzi natomiast obsługę budżetu państwa, a także podmiotów sektora finansów publicznych. Gromadzi rezerwy walutowe państwa i zarządza nimi. Pełni funkcję banku banków, tworząc warunki do działania systemu bankowego. Jest również jednym z najważniejszych ośrodków naukowo-analitycznych w dziedzinie ekonomii i rynków finansowych.
Emisja wartości kolekcjonerskich stanowi okazję do upamiętniania ważnych historycznych rocznic i postaci oraz do rozwijania zainteresowań polską kulturą, nauką i tradycją. 6 marca 2025 r. Narodowy Bank Polski wprowadził do obiegu złotą monetę o nominale 50 zł z serii „Polskie banknoty obiegowe” – „Banknot o nominale 50 zł”.
Nominał: 50 zł … metal: Au 999,9/1000; stempel: lustrzany; wymiary: 50,00 × 25,00 mm; masa: 31,10 g; brzeg (bok): gładki; nakład: do 1500 szt.; Autor projektu graficznego: Robert Kotowicz; Emitent: NBP; Na zlecenie NBP monety wyprodukowała Mennica Polska SA.
W 2023 r. Narodowy Bank Polski zainaugurował serię złotych monet kolekcjonerskich „Polskie banknoty obiegowe” bitych stemplem lustrzanym. Jako trzecia w serii ukazała się złota moneta o nominale 50 zł, przedstawiająca stylizowany wizerunek współczesnego banknotu obiegowego o nominale 50 zł.
Na rewersie, w środkowej części, w ozdobnym medalionie widnieje portret króla Kazimierza III Wielkiego. Z lewej strony, w tle napisów widać stylizowaną rozetę gotycką. Z prawej strony portretu został umieszczony owal z fragmentami korony, a pod nim inicjał K z koroną, poniżej którego widnieje ornament i korona w owalu.
Na awersie, w środkowej części, został odwzorowany wizerunek orła z pieczęci majestatycznej króla Kazimierza III Wielkiego, poniżej umieszczono insygnia królewskie – jabłko i berło. Z lewej strony widnieje stylizowany fragment panoramy Kazimierza z napisem: CASMIRVS, a powyżej – owal z fragmentami korony. Z prawej strony widać stylizowany fragment panoramy Krakowa z napisem: CRACOVIA.
Do 31 grudnia 1994 r. wszyscy byliśmy „milionerami”, bo ceny i pensje były wyrażane nominalnie w milionach złotych. Dzień później nastąpiła denominacja złotego. 1 stycznia 1995 r. banknot o nominale 10 tys. zł został zastąpiony monetą 1-złotową, a 1 mln zł równał się 100 nowym zł. Wartości nabrał nawet grosz. W 1995 r. do obiegu weszły banknoty o nominałach 10 zł, 20 zł, 50 zł, 100 zł oraz 200 zł, natomiast banknot o nominale 500 zł został wprowadzony do obiegu w 2017 r. Nową serię banknotów z wizerunkami władców Polski zaprojektował – tradycyjnie – Andrzej Heidrich, „król polskich banknotów”. Andrzej Heidrich (1928–2019) rozpoczął współpracę z Narodowym Bankiem Polskim w 1960 r. Został wówczas zaproszony do zamkniętego konkursu na nowy banknot o nominale 1000 zł.
Jego projekt oraz dwa inne zostały wyróżnione. Przez lata na zlecenie NBP wykonał dziesiątki szkiców i projektów banknotów, jednak dopiero w 1975 r. został wprowadzony do obiegu pierwszy banknot jego autorstwa – 500 zł z Tadeuszem Kościuszką. „Byłem solidnie wzruszony” – wspominał. „Chwytałem się na tym, że płacąc nim czy obserwując innych ludzi, myślałem: to moje dzieło”. Andrzej Heidrich zaprojektował serie banknotów „Wielcy Polacy” (projekty z lat 1974–1993, w obiegu w latach 1975–1996) oraz „Władcy polscy” (1994 r., w obiegu od 1995 r. do dzisiaj). Informacja: Jan Żaryn.
Banknotes in Circulation in Poland
– The 50 Zloty Note
www.nbp.pl
Narodowy Bank Polski is the central bank of the State, responsible for its monetary policy and price stability. The Bank’s functions are described in the Constitution of the Republic of Poland and the Act on NBP. NBP holds the exclusive right to issue the currency of the Republic of Poland. As the central bank, it does not provide accounts for the general public, accept deposits from or extend loans to individuals. It acts as a banker to the State budget and public sector entities. NBP also holds and manages the foreign exchange reserves of the State. Finally, it functions as a banker to banks, creating conditions for the operation of the Polish banking system. Narodowy Bank Polski is one of the most important research and analytical centres in the fields of economics and financial markets.
Issuing collector items is an occasion to commemorate important historic figures and anniversaries, as well as to develop the interest of the public in Polish culture, science and tradition. On 6 March 2025, Narodowy Bank Polski issued into circulation a gold coin of the series “Banknotes in Circulation in Poland” – “The 50 Złoty Note”, with a face value of 50 złoty.
Face value: 50 zł … Metal: Au 999.9/1000; Finish: proof; Dimensions: 50.00 × 25.00 mm; Weight: 31.10 g; Edge (side): plain; Mintage: up to 1,500 pcs; Designer of the graphic images: Robert Kotowicz; Issuer: Narodowy Bank Polski; The coins, commissioned by Narodowy Bank Polski, were struck by Mennica Polska SA.
In 2023, Narodowy Bank Polski inaugurated the series of gold collector coins “Banknotes in Circulation in Poland” struck with proof finish. The gold collector coin with a face value of 50 złoty, featuring a stylised image of a contemporary circulation banknote with a face value of 50 złoty, was issued as the third coin of the series. On the reverse, in the central part, a portrait of King Casimir the Great can be seen in a decorative medallion. A stylised Gothic rosette is depicted in the background of the inscriptions. On the right of the portrait, there is an oval with fragments of a crown and, below it, a crowned letter “K”. An ornament with a crown is placed underneath. In the centre of the obverse, there is an image of the White Eagle from the imperial seal of King Casimir the Great, and his regalia – the sceptre and the orb – beneath. On the left, there is a stylised fragment of the panorama of Kazimierz with the inscription: CASMIRVS, an oval with fragments of a crown can be seen above. On the right, a stylised fragment of the panorama of Kraków with the inscription CRACOVIA is depicted.
We had all been “millionaires” until 31 December 1994, because prices and salaries were expressed nominally in millions of złotys. A day later a redenomination of the Polish złoty was carried out. On 1 January 1995, a banknote of the face value of 10,000 złoty was replaced with a 1 złoty coin, and 1 million złoty became 100 new złoty. Even a grosz gained in value. In 1995, banknotes of the denominations of 10 zł, 20 zł, 50 zł, 100 zł and 200 zł were put into circulation, whereas a 500 złoty banknote was introduced into circulation in 2017. The new series with the images of Polish rulers on banknotes was designed as usual by Andrzej Heidrich, the “king of Polish banknotes”. Andrzej Heidrich (1928–2019) began to collaborate with Narodowy Bank Polski in 1960. At that time, he was invited to take part in a closed competition for the design of a new 1,000 złoty banknote.
His design and two others won awards. Over the years, he was commissioned by NBP to make dozens of banknote drawings and designs, however only in 1975 was the first banknote designed by him put into circulation. It was a 500 złoty note depicting Tadeusz Kościuszko. “I was really moved,” he said. ”When I paid with the banknote or saw other people paying, I often caught myself thinking: it’s my work.” Andrzej Heidrich designed the banknote series called “The Great Poles” (designs made in the years 1974–1993, in circulation in the years 1975–1996) and “The Polish Rulers” (designs made in 1994, in circulation from 1995 till the present day). Info: Jan Żaryn.
Hetmani Rzeczypospolitej
– Stanisław Koniecpolski
www.nbp.pl
Narodowy Bank Polski jest centralnym bankiem państwa odpowiadającym za politykę pieniężną i stabilność cen. Jego funkcje określa Konstytucja Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej i ustawa o NBP. NBP ma wyłączne prawo emisji pieniądza. Jako bank centralny nie prowadzi rachunków bankowych obywateli, nie przyjmuje od nich lokat, nie udziela kredytów. Prowadzi natomiast obsługę budżetu państwa, a także podmiotów sektora finansów publicznych. Gromadzi rezerwy walutowe państwa i zarządza nimi. Pełni funkcję banku banków, tworząc warunki do działania systemu bankowego. Jest również jednym z najważniejszych ośrodków naukowo-analitycznych w dziedzinie ekonomii i rynków finansowych.
Emisja wartości kolekcjonerskich stanowi okazję do upamiętniania ważnych historycznych rocznic i postaci oraz do rozwijania zainteresowań polską kulturą, nauką i tradycją. 26 marca 2025 roku Narodowy Bank Polski wprowadził do obiegu złotą monetę o nominale 500 zł oraz srebrną monetę o nominale 10 zł z serii „Hetmani Rzeczypospolitej” – „Stanisław Koniecpolski”.
Nominał: 500 zł … metal: Au 999,9/1000; stempel: lustrzany, wysoki relief; średnica: 32,00 mm; masa: 31,10 g; brzeg (bok): gładki; nakład: do 1000 szt.; Projektantka: Dobrochna Surajewska.
Nominał: 10 zł … metal: Ag 999/1000; stempel: lustrzany, wysoki relief; średnica: 32,00 mm; masa: 31,10 g; brzeg (bok): gładki; nakład: do 8000 szt.; Projektantka: Dobrochna Surajewska; Emitent: NBP; Na zlecenie NBP monety wyprodukowała Mennica Polska SA.
Strona odwrotna (rewers): centralnie popiersie hetmana Stanisława Koniecpolskiego. Wzdłuż dolnego brzegu półkolem napis: STANISŁAW KONIECPOLSKI.
Strona przednia (awers): z prawej strony Pobóg – herb Stanisława Koniecpolskiego, z lewej strony, u góry, wizerunek orła ustalony dla godła Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej, pod orłem, po prawej stronie, znak mennicy: m / w, u dołu buława oraz napis: 10 zł. Wzdłuż górnego brzegu półkolem napis: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA 2025.
Stanisław Koniecpolski jest uznawany za jednego z najwybitniejszych hetmanów w historii Polski. Swoją karierę ściśle związał z hetmanem wielkim koronnym Stanisławem Żółkiewskim. To właśnie jego poparcie umożliwiło zaledwie 26-letniemu Koniecpolskiemu objęcie w 1618 r. urzędu hetmana polnego, co wywołało oburzenie szlachty. Dwa lata później Koniecpolski wziął udział w zakończonej klęską wyprawie cecorskiej. Został pojmany i trafił do tureckiej niewoli. Po powrocie stanął na czele wojsk zwalczających najazdy tatarskie. W 1624 r. odniósł wielkie zwycięstwo nad Tatarami pod Martynowem. Następnie otrzymał rozkaz powstrzymania postępujących wojsk szwedzkich w Prusach Królewskich.
Pomimo wielkich trudności i przewagi liczebnej przeciwnika z zadania wywiązał się znakomicie. 27 czerwca 1629 r. pod Trzcianą pobił jednego z najwybitniejszych wodzów XVII stulecia – króla Szwecji Gustawa II Adolfa. W 1632 r. Koniecpolski otrzymał buławę wielką koronną. Rok później pobił Tatarów pod Sasowym Rogiem, a Turków pod Kamieńcem Podolskim. Zwycięstwo w tej drugiej bitwie było możliwe dzięki zastosowaniu przez hetmana nowoczesnych metod prowadzenia walki polegających na zwiększeniu roli piechoty i artylerii oraz zastosowaniu fortyfikacji polowych.
Dwanaście lat później, 30 stycznia 1644 r., pod Ochmatowem Koniecpolski odniósł wspaniałe zwycięstwo nad Tatarami dowodzonymi przez Tuhaj-beja. Cieszący się wielką estymą Stanisław Koniecpolski zmarł nagle 11 marca 1646 r. Zapisał się w pamięci jako odważny i roztropny wódz, który umiał łączyć elementy staropolskiej sztuki wojennej i rajdy kawaleryjskie z siłą ogniową artylerii oraz piechoty. Do prowadzenia walk wykorzystywał system taborów, rozbudowywał także arsenały i twierdze. Jego śmierć była tym bardziej tragiczna, że tuż po niej nastały wydarzenia i klęski, które zachwiały podstawami Rzeczypospolitej.
Dlatego też wielu tłumaczyło samo nazwisko wielkiego wodza jako koniec Polski, co miało być zapowiedzią kryzysu państwa w połowie XVII stulecia. Na rewersach monety złotej i srebrnej został umieszczony wizerunek hetmana Stanisława Koniecpolskiego. Na awersach – poza stałymi elementami: napisem „Rzeczpospolita Polska”, rokiem emisji, nominałem oraz wizerunkiem orła ustalonym dla godła Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej – widnieją także: buława oraz herb Pobóg z pieczęci Stanisława Koniecpolskiego. Informacja: Wojciech Kalwat.
Hetmans of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
– Stanisław Koniecpolski
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Narodowy Bank Polski is the central bank of the State, responsible for its monetary policy and price stability. The Bank’s functions are described in the Constitution of the Republic of Poland and the Act on NBP. NBP holds the exclusive right to issue the currency of the Republic of Poland. As the central bank, it does not provide accounts for the general public, accept deposits from or extend loans to individuals. It acts as a banker to the State budget and public sector entities. NBP also holds and manages the foreign exchange reserves of the State. Finally, it functions as a banker to banks, creating conditions for the operation of the Polish banking system. Narodowy Bank Polski is one of the most important research and analytical centres in the fields of economics and financial markets.
Issuing collector items is an occasion to commemorate important historic figures and anniversaries, as well as to develop the interest of the public in Polish culture, science and tradition. On 26 March 2025, Narodowy Bank Polski issued into circulation a gold coin with a face value of 500 złoty and a silver coin with a face value of 10 złoty of the series “Hetmans of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth” – “Stanisław Koniecpolski”.
Face value: 500 zł … Metal: Au 999.9/1000; Finish: proof, high relief; Diameter: 32.00 mm; Weight: 31.10 g; Edge (side): plain; Mintage: up to 1,000 pcs; Designer: Dobrochna Surajewska.
Face value: 10 zł … Metal: Ag 999/1000; Finish: proof, high relief; Diameter: 32.00 mm; Weight: 31.10 g; Edge (side): plain; Mintage: up to 8,000 pcs; Designer: Dobrochna Surajewska; Issuer: Narodowy Bank Polski; The coins, commissioned by Narodowy Bank Polski, were struck by Mennica Polska SA.
Back side (reverse): centrally, the bust of hetman Stanisław Koniecpolski Along the bottom rim, a semi-circular inscription: STANISŁAW KONIECPOLSKI.
Front side (obverse): on the right, Pobóg – Stanisław Koniecpolski’s coat of arms; on the left, at the top, an image of the Eagle established as the state emblem of the Republic of Poland; below the Eagle, on the right, the Mint mark: m / w; at the bottom, a mace and the inscription: 10 zł. Along the upper rim, a semi-circular inscription: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA (Republic of Poland) 2025.
Stanisław Koniecpolski is regarded as one of the most outstanding hetmans in the history of Poland. His career was closely interlocked with Grand Hetman of the Crown Stanisław Żółkiewski. It was thanks to his support that Koniecpolski, who was just 26 years old, was able to take over the office of field hetman in 1618, causing outrage among the nobility. Two years later, Koniecpolski took part in the disastrous venture of Cecora. He was captured and held in captivity by the Turks. After his return Koniecpolski took the command of troops countering Tatar incursions. In 1624, he triumphed over the Tatars in the battle of Martynów. He was then ordered to hold back the advancing Swedish forces in Royal Prussia.
Despite great difficulty and being outnumbered by the adversary, he fulfilled the task excellently. On 27 June 1629 at Trzciana he defeated one of the greatest military commanders of the 17th century, King of Sweden Gustav II Adolph. In 1632, Koniecpolski was awarded the great crown mace. A year later, he defeated the Tatars at Sasowy Róg and the Turks at Kamieniec Podolski. Victory in the latter battle was possible thanks to the hetman’s utilisation of modern warfare methods, namely expanding the role of infantry and artillery and using field fortifications. Twelve years later, on 30 January 1644, Koniecpolski won a glorious victory over the Tatars under Tuhay Bey’s command in the battle of Ochmatów. Stanisław Koniecpolski, a man of high esteem, died suddenly on 11 March 1646. He is remembered as a courageous and sensible leader, who skillfully combined elements of Old Polish art of war and cavalry raids with the firepower of artillery and infantry. In warfare he used a system of tabors (wagon forts); he also developed arsenals and fortresses.
His death was all the more tragic that the period immediately afterwards brought events and disasters that shook the very foundations of the Commonwealth. This is why many interpreted the surname of the great commander in chief as the demise of Poland [Koniecpolski means “the end of Poland”], which was supposed to be an omen of the state crisis in mid-17th century. The reverses of the gold and silver coins feature an image of hetman Stanisław Koniecpolski. Their obverses – apart from the regular elements such as the inscription: Rzeczpospolita Polska, year of issue, face value and the image of the eagle established as the state emblem of the Republic of Poland – also bear a mace and the Pobóg coat of arms from Stanisław Koniecpolski’s seal. Info: Wojciech Kalwat.
Marie Joseph Angélique: Booklet of 6 stamps
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Part of the Black History Month series, this stamp issue pays tribute to Marie Joseph Angélique, whose story has come to symbolize Black resistance to enslavement and to remind Canadians of the history of Black enslavement in what is now Canada. Every year, Canada Post issues Permanent™ stamps to mark Black History Month. Canada Post commemorates the notable achievements of Canadians of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Annual stamps and collectible Official First Day Covers have been issued to celebrate Black History Month since 2009. Many Black Canadians have been honoured on stamps for their efforts to break new ground and set an example for coming generations – despite facing racism and discrimination themselves.
Marie Joseph Angélique (circa 1705-1734) was an enslaved Black woman in Montréal. In 1734, she was arrested and accused of setting a fire that consumed much of Montréal’s merchant quarter. It was alleged that Angélique and an accomplice committed the act while attempting to flee her bondage. Court records detail her arrest, trial (based mostly on hearsay), death sentence, appeal, brutal torture for her confession and information on her accomplice, and public execution. While historians disagree on whether she was guilty or innocent, her story has come to symbolize Black resistance to enslavement and to remind Canadians of the history of Black enslavement in what is now Canada.
The design features a portrait of Marie Joseph Angélique defiantly facing the viewer. A city ablaze is seen in the background. There is no known portrait of Marie Joseph Angélique. This portrait, illustrated by Alexis Eke, is based on a photograph by Jorge Camarotti of actress Penande Estime. The details of her clothing, pose and defiant gaze are the result of detailed feedback from historians who specialize in this period and subject. Cancellation Site: Montreal, QC, Stamp Designer: Nathalie Cusson, Scooter Design; Stamp Illustrator: Alexis Eke; Quantity Produced: 120,000; Issue Date: January 31, 2025.
Part of the Black History Month series, this 2025 Official First Day cover pays tribute to Marie Joseph Angélique, whose story has come to symbolize Black resistance to enslavement and to remind Canadians of the history of Black enslavement in what is now Canada. The front of the OFDC features an archival map of Montréal from 1731. Stylized flames roughly indicate the portion of the city destroyed in the 1734 fire. The front of the OFDC features an archival map of Montréal from 1731. Stylized flames roughly indicate the portion of the city destroyed in the 1734 fire. Cancellation Site: Montreal, QC, Stamp Designer: Nathalie Cusson, Scooter Design; Stamp Illustrator: Alexis Eke; Quantity Produced: 7,000; Issue Date: January 31, 2025.
Fine Silver Proof Dollar –
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (2000-2025)
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In the heart of this nation’s capital lies the final resting place of an unidentified Canadian soldier from the First World War—one of the more than 120,000 Canadian service members who have lost their lives in the cause of peace over the years. Though we do not know his name, the Unknown Soldier represents all fallen Canadians, as well as the many sides of war: tragedy and sacrifice, honour and victory, but above all, unity in our desire for peace and freedom. Your 2025 Fine Silver Proof Dollar marks the 25th Anniversary of the completion of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, Ontario, where the dark granite sarcophagus has served as a focal point of commemoration since 2000. Incorporated into the coin design, the Tomb’s three-tiered granite construction and its sculpted overlay are artfully surrounded by its four base pieces, ultimately forming a more circular interpretation of this important monument that pays tribute to all Canadians who have served their country—including the many who rest unknown.
Face Value: $1 … Composition: 99.99% pure silver; Mintage: 35,000; Weight: 23.17 g; Diameter: 36 mm; Edge: Serrated; Finish: Proof; Artist: Pandora Young (reverse), Steven Rosati (obverse); Packaging: Black clamshell with black beauty box.
DID YOU KNOW? … ***Randomly selected from among the many unknown Canadian soldiers buried near Vimy Ridge in France, the Unknown Soldier’s remains were exhumed from the Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery in the French commune of Souchez. Following a ceremony at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial on May 25, 2000, the casket containing the remains was flown to Ottawa, where the soldier lay in state for three days in the Hall of Honour on Parliament Hill before being laid to rest in a nationally televised ceremony on May 28. ***Re-created on this coin, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier’s bronze overlay was created by artist Mary-Ann Liu of Mission, B.C., who also designed the reverse of our 2025 $100 Pure Gold tribute. ***Since Newfoundland did not join Canada until 1949, the remains of an unknown Newfoundland First World War soldier were repatriated in 2024. This fallen service member was reinterred at the National War Memorial in St. John’s, NL, on July 1—the anniversary of the Newfoundland Regiment’s advance at Beaumont-Hamel during the Battle of the Somme.
Designed by Canadian artist Pandora Young, the 2025 Proof Dollar’s reverse presents a circular interpretation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, Ontario. The three rings allude to the sarcophagus’s three-tiered construction in dark Caledonia granite, as depicted in the centre of the design, while the Tomb’s four base corner pieces—three replicas of the Memorial (Silver) Cross, each bearing the Royal Cypher of a different ruling monarch (George V, George VI, Elizabeth II) since the award’s inception in 1919, plus a replica of a poppy—are artfully positioned around the edge, ultimately forming a more circular interpretation to help frame the top-down view. The Tomb’s bronze overlay is also re-created, with branches of maple and laurel leaves wrapped around a medieval sword and First World War-era helmet; these are surrounded by roses and poppies (in the 11 o’clock position) that have been laid in commemoration of those who selflessly gave their all while serving their country. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.
Pandora Young, Artist … “I’ve always had a particular interest, or maybe reverence, for artworks created as memorials. To an artist, they represent a task that must be executed flawlessly, as the stakes are so high—creating a locus for all our most sacred and tender feelings, where the lessons and losses must be in balance, and where beauty offers tangible healing to a community. The tomb in Ottawa is an interesting and poignant monument. There is an anachronism in the claymore laid to rest among the maples, as it was not used to fight in the First World War, but the symbol is understood all the same: it signifies protection, wielded by those who rise to ward off that which would harm us, and that is timeless.”
Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence … “The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, alongside this coin, stand as a solemn tribute to all Canadians – known and unknown – whether they served in the navy, army, air force or merchant navy, and sacrificed for their country. As we commemorate the 25th anniversary of this sacred monument in Ottawa, let us honour the human cost of our nation’s commitment to peace and freedom, both in the past and for generations to come. Lest we forget.”
Brigadier-General (Ret’d) Duane Daly, Past Dominion Secretary, The Royal Canadian Legion … “The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is not just a monument; it is a symbol of the countless sacrifices made by Canadians in service to our country. As someone who was deeply involved in its creation, it is incredibly meaningful to see this 25th anniversary coin as a testament to those who served. This coin reflects the ongoing commitment of our nation to remember and honour all who fought for our freedoms, ensuring their sacrifices are never forgotten.”
Fine Silver Proof Set –
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (2000-2025)
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In the heart of this nation’s capital lies the final resting place of an unidentified Canadian soldier from the First World War—one of the more than 120,000 Canadian service members who have lost their lives in the cause of peace over the years. Though we do not know his name, the Unknown Soldier represents all fallen Canadians, as well as the many sides of war: tragedy and sacrifice, honour and victory, but above all, unity in our desire for peace and freedom.
This seven-piece Proof Set contains a selectively gold-plated version of the 2025 Fine Silver Proof Dollar, which marks the 25th anniversary of the completion of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, Ontario. A set exclusive, the coin’s reverse is enhanced with yellow gold that highlights the Tomb’s four corner pieces, as well as the outer edge that frames this circular interpretation of one of Canada’s most hallowed monuments.
Proof dollar … Composition: 99.99% pure silver with selective yellow gold plating; Weight: 23.17 g; Diameter: 36.07 mm; Edge: Reeded.
2 dollars … Composition: 99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating; Weight: 9 g; Diameter: 28 mm; Edge: Interrupted serrations.
1 dollar … Composition: 99.99% pure silver with gold plating; Weight: 7.89 g; Diameter: 26.5 mm; Edge: Plain.
50 cents … Composition: 99.99% pure silver; Weight: 9.37 g; Diameter: 27.13 mm; Edge: Serrated.
25 cents … Composition: 99.99% pure silver; Weight: 6 g; Diameter: 23.88 mm; Edge: Serrated.
10 cents … Composition: 99.99% pure silver; Weight: 2.45 g; Diameter: 18.05 mm; Edge: Serrated.
5 cents … Composition: 99.99% pure silver; Weight: 5.4 g; Diameter: 21.2 mm; Edge: Plain.
DID YOU KNOW? … ***The Royal Canadian Legion spearheaded the project to establish a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa as part of Canada’s Millennium celebrations. A working group, chaired by Duane Daly, the Legion’s Dominion Secretary, brought together multiple organizations, including Veterans Affairs Canada, the Department of National Defence, and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, to make it a reality.
Designed by Canadian artist Pandora Young, the Proof Dollar’s reverse presents a circular interpretation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, Ontario. The three rings allude to the sarcophagus’s three-tiered construction in dark Caledonia granite, as depicted in the centre of the design, while the Tomb’s four base corner pieces—three replicas of the Memorial (Silver) Cross, each bearing the Royal Cypher of a different ruling monarch (George V, George VI, Elizabeth II) since the award’s inception in 1919, plus a replica of a poppy—are artfully positioned around the edge, ultimately forming a more circular interpretation to help frame the top-down view. The Tomb’s bronze overlay is also re-created, with branches of maple and laurel leaves wrapped around a medieval sword and First World War-era helmet; these are surrounded by roses and poppies (in the 11 o’clock position) that have been laid in commemoration of those who selflessly gave their all while serving their country. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.
Pandora Young, Artist … “I’ve always had a particular interest, or maybe reverence, for artworks created as memorials. To an artist, they represent a task that must be executed flawlessly, as the stakes are so high—creating a locus for all our most sacred and tender feelings, where the lessons and losses must be in balance, and where beauty offers tangible healing to a community. The tomb in Ottawa is an interesting and poignant monument. There is an anachronism in the claymore laid to rest among the maples, as it was not used to fight in the First World War, but the symbol is understood all the same: it signifies protection, wielded by those who rise to ward off that which would harm us, and that is timeless.”
Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence … “The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, alongside this coin, stand as a solemn tribute to all Canadians – known and unknown – whether they served in the navy, army, air force or merchant navy, and sacrificed for their country. As we commemorate the 25th anniversary of this sacred monument in Ottawa, let us honour the human cost of our nation’s commitment to peace and freedom, both in the past and for generations to come. Lest we forget.”
Brigadier-General (Ret’d) Duane Daly, Past Dominion Secretary, The Royal Canadian Legion … “The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is not just a monument; it is a symbol of the countless sacrifices made by Canadians in service to our country. As someone who was deeply involved in its creation, it is incredibly meaningful to see this 25th anniversary coin as a testament to those who served. This coin reflects the ongoing commitment of our nation to remember and honour all who fought for our freedoms, ensuring their sacrifices are never forgotten.”
2025 … $100 Pure Gold Coin –
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (2000-2025)
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A tribute to Canada’s Unknown Soldier, from the artist who designed his final resting place … A nameless soldier, an unknown past, a timeless legacy. Since its inauguration in 2000, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the National War Memorial in Ottawa has served as a focal point for Canadians as they gather to reflect upon the valiant heroes who laid down their lives, and those who continue to fight for peace and freedoms on our behalf. A companion piece to the 2025 Fine Silver Proof Dollar, this 99.99% pure gold coin pays tribute to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on its reverse. Framed by a poppy shape, the close-up view of the Tomb is a familiar one to the coin artist, Mary-Ann Liu, who designed its sculptural elements. Now, 25 years later (2025), she is once again paying her respects to Canada’s Unknown Soldier, who, even in death, serves his country by silently representing every Canadian lost to war.
Face Value: $100 … Composition: 99.99% pure gold; Mintage: 1,500; Weight: 7.8 g; Diameter: 20 mm; Edge: Serrated; Finish: Proof; Artist: Mary-Ann Liu (reverse), Steven Rosati (obverse); Packaging: Black clamshell with black beauty box.
Good to know … ***Join us in paying respect to Canada’s Unknown Soldier. This 99.99% pure gold coin is a companion piece to the 2025 Fine Silver Proof Dollar, which features a Remembrance theme in honour of the 25th anniversary of the completion of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. ***From the artist who designed the Tomb in Ottawa. Mary-Ann Liu is the B.C.-based artist who designed the relief sculpture adorning the Tomb, which was completed and inaugurated 25 years ago. This is her first collaboration with the Royal Canadian Mint. ***Same font used for the Tomb. On your coin, the words “CANADA” and “2025” are engraved in the same font that is etched on the granite Tomb in Ottawa. ***Low mintage. Crafted in 99.99% pure gold, this tribute to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is limited to just 1,500 coins worldwide—a very low mintage! ***For the love of the hobby. For the love of history. A must-have for many collectors, the 2025 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier coins carry additional meaning for Canadians who serve and have served this country, for their friends and loved ones, and for historians and history enthusiasts. ***Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
Did you know? … The Canadian action at Vimy Ridge features prominently in our history books for good reason. It marked the first time all four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought together. Over four fateful days in April 1917, the Canadians and our Allies succeeded in taking Vimy Ridge. For this reason, Canada’s Unknown Soldier was selected from among the many unknown Canadian soldiers buried near Vimy Ridge. Additionally, Mary-Ann Liu’s design for the Tomb in Ottawa was inspired by the symbolic stone-carved tomb at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France.
About the design… Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box. The coin’s reverse commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, Ontario, through a design by Canadian sculptor Mary-Ann Liu—the same artist who designed the Tomb’s bronze sculptural elements, based on the symbolic tomb at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France. The reverse design features a close-up view of the Crusader’s Sword and First World War-era helmet overlapped with maple leaves. The outer rim is rounded but the inner rim is symbolically shaped like a poppy, the universally recognized flower of Remembrance, while the words “CANADA” and “2025” appear in the same font used for the Tomb. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati. The Poppy Design is a registered trademark of The Royal Canadian Legion (Dominion Command) and is used under licence.
Mary-Ann Liu, Artist… “How does one capture the awe-inspiring grandeur and dignity of a granite-and-bronze monument on a coin-sized canvas? That was the biggest challenge with this coin. When designing the Tomb 25 years ago, the word ‘passage’ mattered a lot. The passage of time, the passage between life and death, and the experiences that alter life’s journeys. It still matters today, on this coin, where the Tomb’s emotional impact is best conveyed by a close-up view, while the poppy outline pays homage to our fallen veterans. The rich interplay of textures and the visual transition from rough stone to the smooth bronze relief are equally important, helped by strong lines that truly reflect my original manifestation of the concept for this solemn memorial.”
Brigadier-General (Ret’d) Duane Daly, Past Dominion Secretary, The Royal Canadian Legion … “The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is not just a monument; it is a symbol of the countless sacrifices made by Canadians in service to our country. As someone who was deeply involved in its creation, it is incredibly meaningful to see this 25th anniversary coin as a testament to those who served. This coin reflects the ongoing commitment of our nation to remember and honour all who fought for our freedoms, ensuring their sacrifices are never forgotten.”
Suzanne Kasnakian, Product Manager … “The sculpture of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was created by Mary-Ann Liu, a well-known Canadian artist, and her agreeing to be part of this project was a high point for us. She was part of its construction 25 years ago, which gives her a unique perspective, and was delighted to be part of memorializing the Tomb’s 25th anniversary with a coin design. It was a first for her, and it was my honour and absolute pleasure to work with her to bring her artistic vision to life.”
Matt Bowen, Engraver … “Every coin presents its own challenges to sculpt, but as we move to the small diameter coins the challenges are multiplied. The relief we have at our disposal is reduced to less than half of what we would have at a 38 mm format—that makes creating volume in the helmet and leaves incredibly difficult to represent properly. I love the close-up the artist used, and the poppy motif border is brilliant! It is always an honour to work on a project of Canadian military history or remembrance, but to contribute to this project of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary is on the same level as Vimy Ridge. It is of higher significance. The importance of sculpting this right weighed heavily on me, and it was a privilege to have this opportunity to honour those Canadians represented by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.”
2025 … Celebrate Love – $20 Fine Silver Coin
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Love is a precious gift that takes many shapes in our lives, whether it’s the grounding love between family members and friends; the unbreakable bond of parent and child; the pulse-quickening affection of lovers; the deep devotion that is nurtured through understanding, respect and trust; or even the self-love that is the foundation for all of these relationships. Love in all its forms is worth celebrating, and this 99.99% pure silver keepsake is a heartfelt expression of your feelings and gratitude for someone special. Through its everlasting bouquet of jasmine flowers and infinity heart, the coin’s reverse expresses the joys of being connected to someone, and of being part of something bigger than yourself. That sentiment is amplified by yellow gold plating, which invites you to let love shine bright by showing you care.
Face Value: $20 … Composition: 99.99% pure silver with yellow gold plating; Mintage: 20,000; Weight: 31.39 g; Diameter: 38 mm; Edge: Serrated; Finish: Proof; Artist: Jori van der Linde (reverse), Steven Rosati (obverse); Packaging: Premium graphic box.
DID YOU KNOW? … ***Known for its intoxicatingly sweet fragrance, the jasmine carries special significance in various parts of the world. Regarded as a symbol of beauty, love, affection, purity or even good luck by many cultures, it is present in special celebrations in some countries, and even considered a symbol of motherhood in others.
The reverse design by Canadian artist Jori van der Linde is an expression of love that transcends romance. The feelings and thoughts associated with love are represented by the bouquet of jasmine flowers, which are widely regarded as a precious symbol of beauty, love affection, purity or good luck. Enhanced with gold plating, a ribbon weaves its way through the flowers to form an intricate infinity heart that represents unity and an unending bond. The word “CANADA” and the year “2025” are also engraved on the reverse. The obverse features the gold-plated effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.
Minka Singh, Product Manager … “Love transcends what is simply the definition of the relationship between two people. This coin is inclusive in its recognition and celebration of all forms of love, regardless of relationship status.”
2025 … 50-cent Special Wrap Circulation Roll
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Canada’s 50-cent coin rarely pops up in your pocket change, but with a Special Wrap Roll, your collection can be instantly updated to include the 2025 edition. This is the only way to get 2025-dated 50-cent circulation coins outside of a set: each Special Wrap Roll consists of 25 uncirculated 50-cent coins wrapped in an illustrated paper that complements the heraldic design elegantly etched onto each coin’s reverse.
Good to know … ***An easy addition to your collection. Canada’s 50-cent circulation coin is hard to find but a Special Wrap Roll makes it easy to add 2025-dated ones to your collection. ***An instant update. This Special Wrap Roll is the only way to get 2025-dated 50-cent coins outside of a set. ***25 coins in one roll. Inside each roll, your 25 coins are all 2025-dated 50-cent coins that share the same heraldry-themed design as the ones struck in years past. ***A favourite. The 50-cent coin’s limited annual mintage and timeless heraldic design have made it—and the annual Special Wrap Roll—a collector favourite. ***Limited supply. Just 25,000 rolls are available to collectors worldwide.
A view of the reverse design, visible on one or both ends of the roll. Each coin included in the Special Wrap Roll has a reverse and obverse design. The production process and quality assurance for uncirculated Special Wrap Rolls allows for either the reverse design on both ends or the reverse design on one end and the obverse on the other. It is not possible for the Mint to guarantee or foresee which of the two versions will be shipped.
Did you know? … In Canada, the 50-cent denomination dates back to 1870, when it was introduced as part of the first national coinage issued by the newly created Dominion of Canada.
About the design … Your 50-cent coins come wrapped in a special-themed illustrative paper. Inside your Special Wrap Roll, the reverse of each 50-cent coin features Canada’s Coat of Arms, which was adopted by proclamation of King George V in 1921 and first appeared on the 50-cent piece in 1937. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati. Artist: Cathy Bursey-Sabourin; Mintage: 25,000; Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated; Composition: Three-ply nickel-plated steel; Diameter: 27.13 mm; Weight 6.9 g.
2025 … 60th Anniversary of the
National Flag of Canada –
Pure Gold Fractional Set
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The 2025 pure gold fractional set continues the tradition of featuring an inspiring portrait of a Canadian maple leaf on each coin’s reverse, which also alludes to a special celebration in 2025: the 60th anniversary of the National Flag of Canada. On all four coins, the milestone is commemorated by the double dates, the flag-inspired privy mark, and on the obverse, the historical effigy from 1965—the year Canada’s red-and-white maple leaf flag made its big debut. The set exclusive 1 oz. coin is the stand-out piece: its engraved maple leaf has been enhanced with translucent red enamel that gives it a symbolic colour boost and pays tribute to Canada’s national flag.
Face Value: $50 … Composition: 99.99% pure gold with translucent red enamel on the 1 oz. coin; Mintage: 400; Weight: 31.16 g; Diameter: 30 mm; Edge: Serrated; Finish: Reverse Proof; Artist: Joel Kimmel (reverse), Arnold Machin (obverse); Packaging: Maple leaf-shaped wood (maple) case with black beauty box.
The Design: All four coins in this set share the same reverse design by Joel Kimmel. Each one features a sugar maple leaf (Acer saccharum) flanked by the dates “1965” and “2025” commemorating the 60th anniversary of the National Flag of Canada, along with a special privy mark in the shape of the flag’s 11-point maple leaf; on the 1 oz. coin, the large engraved maple leaf is enhanced with translucent red enamel. The celebration continues on each obverse, which features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin, as seen on Canadian coins issued in 1965.
DID YOU KNOW? … Canada’s red-and-white maple leaf flag was first raised on Parliament Hill at the stroke of noon on February 15, 1965. That date—February 15—was officially proclaimed National Flag of Canada Day in 1996.
