A few years back I had been looking for months to buy my dad the perfect gift with no luck. It was really difficult to pick him up something that he would like and he already did not have. I happened to be in my local Canada post a few days after I had finally given up and saw a coin set. It included a few different coins and a really nice case. I remembered my dad had coins from when he was a kid and he also collected coins from places he visited around the world. I knew at that moment it would be the perfect gift. Since then, I have visited Canada Post and purchased many gifts for family and friends.
This year since my son participated in the Rick Hansen Man in motion relay I went and got him the coin to go with it. These coins are a great way to keep memories alive. Showcasing them in our home creates conversation and gives us a sense of pride. I am happy to share with you all our most recent additions.
I was sent the silver Gretzky Hologram coin which is a $25 coin valued at $99.99. The price is fitting since Wayne Gretzky’s number was 99. This coin comes in a beautiful case and is going to me under our tree for one of my boys. Since they are both huge hockey fans it is going to be hard to choose which one will want it the most. Another unique thing that my boys will love is that this coin has a picture of Walter Gretzky on it. My kids have had a few opportunities to meet the great ones father and his dedication to youth athletics is like no other.
From the Canadian Mint site
“With each coin sold, a portion of sales will be donated to the Wayne Gretzky Foundation where the mission is to provide less fortunate youth with the opportunity to experience the sport of hockey. To date, the Wayne Gretzky Foundation has raised over $1-million dollars in support of youth in hockey.”
The clam-shell case the coin arrived in protects it from scratches and keeps it safe while on display
You can display it or safely put this coin away for the future.
This coin would be the perfect gift for a coin collector, a hockey fan or anyone wanting a piece of Canadian history. I hope whichever son I give this to will pass it on to his child in the future.
Now this coin is a bit on the higher scale as far as coins and gift value go. You most likely have a hard time finding this in your post office. However you can shop online at www.mint.ca or visit a location close to you if you are near one. And a special note, I saw today on the Royal Canadian Mint site that they offer a full money back guarantee. Online shopping is great when it is worry free 
Another coin that I think would make a great gift and is lower priced is silver-plated 25th anniversary of the Loonie coin Can you believe it has been 25 years? Boy I clearly remember when this coin was introduced. To celebrate this anniversary you can purchase the coin that comes with a book and a paper toys you can make (origami) 1987-2011 twenty five years of the Loonie
from their site
Includes a “Build your own Loon” paper toy as well as a full color mini-book with illustrations telling the story of the Loonie:
“He floats peacefully on the clear waters of an eternally still Canadian lake: the iconic gold-tone one-dollar Loonie, an ordinary part of Canadian life. But did you know that the path he’s paddled to your pocket has been rife with adventure?” Read the booklet to discover some fascinating facts about Canada’s well-loved waterfowl coin.
More chances to win great prizes from Royal Canadian Mint- Visit Mapleleaf Mommy to win a Dragon coin and Did You Know Canada to win a 100th anniversary of parks Canada set
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I would love the 1/10 Ounce Pure Gold Coin – Year of the Dragon (2012) as i was born in the year of the dragon, that would be a great gift for me lol and i love the 1/25 Ounce Pure Gold Coin – Orca Whale (2011) that would make a great giftstaceyx at telus dot net
I love the Parks Canada Centennial $1 Circulation 5-Pack (2011)
I love the 1/10 Ounce Pure Gold Coin – Year of the Dragon (2012)
The 2011 $10 Fine Silver Coin – Maple Leaf forever would make a great gift.
I love the Silver Lunar Lotus Year of the Dragon Coin. The lotus shape is incredible.
I love the $150 gold coin – Blessings of Happiness 2011
I'm thinking about getting the 1/2 Ounce Fine Silver Coin – Year of the Dragon (2012) for my son who is starting a collection and really into dragons these days!
I think the 1/10 Ounce Pure Gold Coin – Year of the Dragon would make a great gift
i think the $500 Pure Gold Coin – 100th Anniversary of the First Canadian Gold Coins (2012) would be a great gift…if anyone would like to give it to me.
the Silver Lunar Lotus Year of the Dragon Coin is on my wish listmommakoala(at)cogeco(dot)ca
the $10 Fine Silver Coin – Winter Town (2011) would make a great gift.dayle b at telus dot net
$10 Fine Silver Coin – Winter Town (2011)
I like the 1/2 Ounce Fine Silver Coin – Year of the Dragon (2012). Very pretty!
tooth fairy coin – if you can find it… lol
The Proof Set – 100th Anniversary of Parks Canada (2011) looks greatcatamorg(at) gmail (dot) com
I love the Silver Lunar Lotus Year of the Dragon Coin. I have spent time in China and love it!wickenching (at) yahoo (dot) com
I really like the $20 fine silver coin – Emerald Crystal Snowflake 2011. I think it would make a beautiful gift
I think this coin: 50-Cent Holiday Coin – Gifts from Santa (2011) Would make a great xmas present for most anyone. Its beautiful.
Another item that I think would make a great gift is $20 Fine Silver Coin – Emerald Crystal Snowflake…it has my birth stone!
I already want the Boreal Forest collectiontrublujo at hotmail dot comJodi T
The 1/10 Ounce Pure Gold Coin – Year of the Dragon (2012) is gorgeous!!thanksnancyrobster at gmail dot comRAFFLECOPTER NAMEisAnneTaylor
I think the 1/10 Ounce Pure Gold Coin – Year of the Dragon (2012) would make an awesome gift.
Who could ever turn down the 10Kilo gold coin worth $100,000.
Who could ever turn down the 10Kilo gold coin worth $100,000.
The Boreal Forest toonie collection would make a great gift!breej23 at hotmail dot com
I also like the Silver Lunar Lotus Year of the Dragon Coin for my hubby
The Sterling Silver 3 Coin Set – Our Legendary Nature would be a great gift for any collector!
I too remember the loonie. I would love the commemorative loonie. Very cool.Paula@inkscrblr
I think the Holiday Gift Set (2011) would make a great giftsweetpanda2010 at gmail dot com
I like the Wayne Gretzky coloured coin, we are huge hockey fanatics so all these are perfect! I also collect mint coins!Doris Calvert
I believe that LED illuminated magnifier would make a great gift, everyone'e eyes get weak!!
Found here http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/led-illuminated-mag…
I am in love with the 2011 $20 Fine Silver Emerald Crystal Snowflake Coin. I'd be quite happy to find that one under the tree.
The Wood Bison Coin looks great.
You gotta love gold. I think the 1/10 Ounce Pure Gold Coin – Year of the Dragon (2012)would be a great gift.bidchka at gmail
Love it:$10 Fine Silver Coin – Boreal Forest (2011):Stunning coin in 99.99% pure silver.teddyoutreadyto(at)gmail(dot)com
The Sterling Silver 3 Coin Set – Our Legendary Nature would make a great gift.
Sterling Silver 3 Coin Set – Our Legendary Nature (2011)would make a great gift. loriagalbraith at gmail dot com
I love the Sterling Silver 3 Coin Set – Our Legendary Nature (2011). Makes a great gift
I'd like the 1/10 Ounce Pure Gold Coin – Year of the Dragon (2012)benjifiliso@hotmail.com
I would love the Fine Silver Coin – Winter Town (2011)
I like the 100th anniversary of parks canada coin set
I think the 1/10 Ounce Pure Gold Coin – Year of the Dragon (2012) coin would make a great gift! I would also LOVE this Wayne Gretzky coin for son as he is a huge hockey fan and collects coins! Thanks!ksceviour at hotmail dot com
I love the the $10 Fine Silver Coin – Winter Town 2011. I think that would make an awesome gift! great giveawaydalleykt at live dot ca
I love the Tooth Fairy coin. It would be perfect for when a child loses their first tooth.
I like the Year of the Dragon silver coin the most.cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com
The $150 gold coin – Blessings of Happiness 2011 is so pretty! I like it!
1/10 Ounce Pure Gold Coin – Year of the Dragon. It looks beautiful!jenle33 at gmail dot com
awesome!! they are awesome coins
I think this would also make a great gift: $10 Fine Silver Coin – Peregrine Falcon (2011).jentam777 at gmail dot com
The new 2011 Winnipeg Jets – 50 cent coin would make a fantastic gift for a any Jets fan!weezi_k at hotmail dot com
The Limited Edition Watch and Silver Maple Leaf Set (2011) would make a great giftmariam_b1984 at hotmail dot com
I really like the Silver Birch necklace. But that's not a coin so my favourite coin is the Maple Leaf Crystal Raindrop coin.
I really like the Silver Birch necklace. But that's not a coin so my favourite coin is the Maple Leaf Crystal Raindrop coin.Commented in the rafflecopter as Nicoline…sorry not used to the new rafflecopter yet.
I'm hoping for the Royal Wedding commemorative set this xmas
Entered rafflecopter as Ashley 
I'd love the O Canada Gift Set (2011)
I like the 1/10 Ounce Pure Gold Coin – Year of the Dragon (2012).
I like so many of them, but that Gretzky coin is awesome!
1/2 Ounce Fine Silver Coin – Year of the Dragon (2012)ontariohappychick at gmail dot com
I think the Silver Lunar Lotus Year of the Dragon Coin is really cool!
The $20 Fine Silver Coin – Great Canadian Locomotives: D-10 Locomotive (2011)looks cool.
What a great gift giving idea! Thanks for a great chance to win one of these for at least a new year's birthday present
Any of the Double Strucks are awesome but the year of the dragon gold would be incredible
Any of the Double Strucks are awesome but the year of the dragon gold would be incredible
i would love to have these gold coins…
The 1/10 oz Gold Coin Year of the Dragon 2012 coin would be awesome to win.
I love the Sterling Silver Gold Plated Coin – Orca Whale (2011)
I know my son would love to have the 1/10 Ounce Pure Gold Coin – Year of the Dragonbluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)combelinda mcnabb
The Proof Set – 100th Anniversary of Parks Canada (2011) would be a beautiful gift
Silver-Plated 25th Anniversary of the Loonie Coin (1987-2012)
The 2011 $10 Fine Silver Coin – Maple Leaf forever would be a good gift for any die hard Canadian.
I think the "Silver Great British Icons – Music" would make a nice gift!amym_brown @ hotmail.com
I think the $20 Fine Silver Coin – The Queen's Diamond Jubilee (2012) – Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip (2012) would make a good gift.Adina H.
I think the 2011 $10 Fine Silver Coin "Maple Leaf forever" would make a great gift.
I love the look of the silver lunar lotus year of the dragon coin, but I think perhaps I might choose the highway of heroes – since it commemorates some pretty amazing people.
The $15 Silver Lunar Lotus – Year of the Rabbit would make a great gift for baby born in 2011. It is so unique looking!
I like the $3 Sterling Silver Gold Plated Coin – Orca Whale (2011). Perfect for the West Coast! samorjj(at)hotmail.com
I love the 1/2 Ounce Fine Silver Coin – Year of the Dragon , very nice.
It’s my son’s birth year, so the Year of the Dragon 1/10 Gold Coin is one I would love to share with him!
I love the 50-Cent Holiday Coin – Gifts from Santa (2011). So cute! choochoopuppy(at)hotmail.com
The tooth fairy coin !!
1/10 Ounce Pure Gold Coin – Year of the Dragon (2012)just had my bday (12/31) thanks
I love the snowflake coins. The year of the dragon now would be cool too since I am expecting a baby this year.
I like the $300 Pure Gold Coin with Diamond – The Queen's Diamond Jubilee (2012)thanksflower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com
Darth Vader Fine Silver 1oz Coins Set (2011) May the Coins be with u?
The 25-Cent Coloured Coin – Black-capped Chickadee (2011) would make a great gift!
the Darth Vader Fine Silver 1oz Coins Set would be a great gift
1/10 Ounce Pure Gold Coin – Year of the Dragon (2012)Oh my, that would be the best coin ever.
The Orca $3 coin in the wildlife collection is neat – never seen a square coin before
I think the $20 Fine Silver Coin – The Queen's Diamond Jubilee (2012) – Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip (2012) would make a good gift and an awesome keepsake
love the $10 maple leaf coin!
My son would love the Parks Canada Centennial $1 Circulation 5-Pack as he collects coinskarryknisley76 at hotmail dot com
these make wonderful gifts for any one I really like the 1/10 Ounce Pure Gold Coinwildcardacehigh@yahoo.ca
couldnt decide between the darth vader one and the millenium falcon lol
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Fine Silver Lunar Lotus Coin – Year of the Dragon (2012) is a beautiful gift !http://www.mint.ca/store/coin/15-fine-silver-lunar-lotus-coin-year-of-the-dragon-2012-prod1140001?pCatId=cat170010
The Maple of Happiness looks nice!
I am already a sweet fan of Canadian Mint! I ♥ the Tooth Fairy coin and also they have sweet Ladybug coins!ladybugcda (at) hotmail (dot) com