Library of Parliament Coins
Royal Canadian Mint commemorates Library of Parliament with pure gold and silver coins.
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The Royal Canadian Mint is releasing new collector coins to mark the 150th anniversary of the Library of Parliament, featuring pure gold and silver designs available for purchase starting today Owen Sound Sun Times. The library is the only structure that survived the devastating 1916 fire that destroyed the original Centre Block of Parliament.
The gold coin showcases the library's soaring domed interior in pure gold, while the silver coin displays an ultra high-relief engraving of the building's neo-gothic exterior framed by colorful fall foliage Pembroke Observer. The mint is also launching coins for the 75th anniversary of the National Ballet of Canada.
A Library That Survived Parliament's Flames
Parliament's Centre Block caught fire in 1916, destroying nearly everything in its path. The Library of Parliament stood alone as the sole survivor of that catastrophic blaze Paris Star Online. Its survival made it a symbol of resilience for Canadian heritage.
Two Coins Capture Library's Grand Architecture
The pure gold coin highlights the library's interior, showcasing its soaring domed ceiling in fine detail Edmonton Sun. The silver coin takes a different approach, featuring the building's distinctive neo-gothic exterior design with colorful autumn leaves framing the composition Toronto Sun.
Royal Canadian Mint Expands Collector Coin Lineup
Beyond the Library of Parliament series, the Royal Canadian Mint is releasing a $20 Fine Silver Coin for the National Ballet of Canada's 75th anniversary Mitchell Advocate. The mint is also minting $200 Pure Gold and $50 Fine Silver Coins for the 150-year parliamentary library milestone Financial Post.
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