List of people on coins of Canada
Encyclopedia
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| Name | Year | Denomination | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne of Green Gables Anne of Green Gables Anne of Green Gables is a bestselling novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery published in 1908. Set in 1878, it was written as fiction for readers of all ages, but in recent decades has been considered a children's book... |
2008 | Twenty-five cents | Third oversized 25-cent piece in RCM history |
B
| Name | Year | Denomination | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Frank Wilton Baillie | 1992 | 20 Dollars | Aviation Series |
| F.W. Baldwin | 1991 | 20 Dollars | Aviation Series |
| W.C. Russell Bannock | (1995) | 20 Dollars | Aviation Series |
| Jean Beliveau Jean Béliveau Jean Arthur "Le Gros Bill" Béliveau, is a former professional ice hockey player who played parts of 20 seasons with the National Hockey League's Montreal Canadiens. As a player, he won the Stanley Cup 10 times, and as an executive he was part of another seven championship teams, the most Stanley... |
2005 | 50 Cents | Hockey Legends |
| Alexander Graham Bell Alexander Graham Bell Alexander Graham Bell was an eminent scientist, inventor, engineer and innovator who is credited with inventing the first practical telephone.... |
1997 | 100 Dollars | 150th Birthday |
| Norman Bethune Norman Bethune Henry Norman Bethune was a Canadian physician and medical innovator. Bethune is best known for his service in war time medical units during the Spanish Civil War and with the Communist Eighth Route Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War... |
1998 | 5 Dollars | 60th Anniversary of Dr. Bethune’s arrival in China China Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture... |
| Johnny Bower Johnny Bower John William Bower , nicknamed "The China Wall", is a Hockey Hall of Fame goalie.-Playing career:... |
2005 | 50 Cents | Hockey Legends |
| Joseph Brant Joseph Brant Thayendanegea or Joseph Brant was a Mohawk military and political leader, based in present-day New York, who was closely associated with Great Britain during and after the American Revolution. He was perhaps the most well-known American Indian of his generation... (Thayendanegea) |
2007 | Silver Dollar | Gold plated version exclusive to 2007 Proof Set |
C
| Name | Year | Denomination | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacques Cartier Jacques Cartier Jacques Cartier was a French explorer of Breton origin who claimed what is now Canada for France. He was the first European to describe and map the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the shores of the Saint Lawrence River, which he named "The Country of Canadas", after the Iroquois names for the two big... |
(1984) | One Dollar | 450th Anniversary of landing at Gaspe Gaspé, Quebec Gaspé is a city at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region of eastern Quebec, Canada. As of the 2006 census, the city had a total population of 14,819.... |
| Paul Cedarberg | (1973) | Twenty-five cents | Centennial of RCMP Royal Canadian Mounted Police The Royal Canadian Mounted Police , literally ‘Royal Gendarmerie of Canada’; colloquially known as The Mounties, and internally as ‘The Force’) is the national police force of Canada, and one of the most recognized of its kind in the world. It is unique in the world as a national, federal,... |
| James A. Chamberlain | (1996) | 20 Dollars | Aviation Series |
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| Name | Year | Denomination | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.E. Fauquier John Emilius Fauquier John Emilius “Johnny” Fauquier DSO & Two Bars, DFC was a Canadian aviator and Second World War Bomber Command leader. He commanded No. 405 Squadron RCAF and later No. 617 Squadron RAF over the course of the war. A bush pilot, prior to the war, he joined the RCAF as a flight instructor in 1939. He... |
(1990) | 20 Dollars | Aviation Series |
| Robert H. (Bob) Fowler | (1999) | 20 Dollars | Aviation Series |
| Terry Fox Terry Fox Terrance Stanley "Terry" Fox , was a Canadian humanitarian, athlete, and cancer research activist. In 1980, with one leg having been amputated, he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research... |
(2005) | One Dollar | Coin was issued for circulation |
| Simon Fraser Simon Fraser (explorer) Simon Fraser was a fur trader and an explorer who charted much of what is now the Canadian province of British Columbia. Fraser was employed by the Montreal-based North West Company. By 1805, he had been put in charge of all the company's operations west of the Rocky Mountains... |
2008 | 200 Dollars | Mintage of 5,000 coins |
| Sir Martin Frobisher | (2007) | 20 Dollars | International Polar Year |
G
| Name | Year | Denomination | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Gagnon | (1998) | 20 Dollars | Aviation Series |
| Phillip C. Garratt | 1991 | 20 Dollars | Aviation Series |
| Stuart Graham Stuart Graham Stuart Graham was a British former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He was the son of the 1949 500cc world champion, Leslie Graham. His best season was in 1967 when he won two Grand Prix races and finished the year in third place in both the 50cc and the 125cc world championships.-References:*... |
1994 | 20 Dollars | Aviation Series |
H
| Name | Year | Denomination | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Henderson | (1997) | One Dollar | 25th Anniversary of the Canada-Russia hockey series of 1972 |
| Edward Higgins | (1997) | 20 Dollars | Aviation Series |
| Tim Horton Tim Horton Myles Gilbert "Tim" Horton was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He played in 24 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Buffalo Sabres. He was also a businessman and a co-founder of Tim Hortons. He died in an... |
(2005) | 50 cents | Hockey Legends |
K
| Name | Year | Denomination | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Kelsey Henry Kelsey Henry Kelsey , aka the Boy Kelsey, was an English fur trader, explorer, and sailor who played an important role in establishing the Hudson's Bay Company. Kelsey was born and married in East Greenwich, south-east of central London... |
(1990) | Silver Dollar | 300th Anniversary of Kelsey’s journey to the prairies |
| Dave Keon Dave Keon David Michael Keon is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He played professionally from 1960–61 to 1981–82, including 15 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1986.... |
(2005) | 50 cents | Hockey Legends |
| Cindy Klassen Cindy Klassen Cindy Klassen, OM is a Canadian long track speed skater. Klassen is a six-time medalist at the Winter Olympics. She is tied with Clara Hughes for Canada's all-time most decorated Olympian with 6 medals each... |
(2010) | 25 cents | Part of Vancouver Olympic coins collection |
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| Name | Year | Denomination | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guy Lafleur Guy Lafleur Guy Damien "The Flower" / "Le Démon Blond" Lafleur, OC, CQ is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted and popular players ever to play professional ice hockey... |
2005 | 50 Cents | Hockey Legends |
| Robert Leckie Robert Leckie (aviator) Air Marshal Robert Leckie CB, DSO, DSC, DFC, CD was a Canadian aviation pioneer and Chief of the Air Staff of the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1944 to 1947.- First World War service :... |
1990 | 20 Dollars | Aviation Series |
| Zebulon Lewis Leigh | 1993 | 20 Dollars | Aviation Series |
| William S. Longhurst | (1998) | 20 Dollars | Aviation Series |
M
| Name | Year | Denomination | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Mackenzie | (1989) | Silver Dollar | Bicentennial of the voyage to the Arctic ocean via the Mackenzie River |
| John A.D. McCurdy | (1991) | 20 Dollars | Aviation Series |
| Maisonneuve | 1992 | 100 Dollars | Montreal, 350th Anniversary |
N
| Name | Year | Denomination | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| George A. Neal | (1999) | 20 Dollars | Aviation Series |
| J. Omer (Bob) Noury | (1995) | 20 Dollars | Aviation Series |
P
| Name | Year | Denomination | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacques Plante Jacques Plante Joseph Jacques Omer Plante was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. During a career lasting from 1947–1975, he was considered to be one of the most important innovators in hockey... |
(2005) | 50 cents | Hockey Legends |
| Pope John Paul II Pope John Paul II Blessed Pope John Paul II , born Karol Józef Wojtyła , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted ; only Pope Pius IX ... |
(2005) | 10 Dollars (Silver) and 75 Dollars (Gold) | Both Memorial Coins |
R
| Name | Year | Denomination | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilfred T. Reid | 1994 | 20 Dollars | Aviation Series |
| Maurice Richard Maurice Richard Joseph Henri Maurice "the Rocket" Richard, Sr., was a French-Canadian professional ice hockey player who played for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League from 1942 to 1960. The "Rocket" was the most prolific goal-scorer of his era, the first to achieve the feat of 50 goals in 50... |
2005 | 50 Cents | Hockey Legends |
| James Armstrong Richardson, Sr. James Armstrong Richardson, Sr. James Armstrong Richardson Sr. was an influential business person in Canada in both business and aviation during the early part of the 20th Century. He lived most of his life in Winnipeg.-Early life:... |
1993 | 20 Dollars | Aviation Series |
S
| Name | Year | Denomination | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel de Champlain Samuel de Champlain Samuel de Champlain , "The Father of New France", was a French navigator, cartographer, draughtsman, soldier, explorer, geographer, ethnologist, diplomat, and chronicler. He founded New France and Quebec City on July 3, 1608.... |
2008 | One Dollar | To commemorate 400th Anniversary of Quebec City Quebec City Quebec , also Québec, Quebec City or Québec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec and is located within the Capitale-Nationale region. It is the second most populous city in Quebec after Montreal, which is about to the southwest... |
| Santa Claus Santa Claus Santa Claus is a folklore figure in various cultures who distributes gifts to children, normally on Christmas Eve. Each name is a variation of Saint Nicholas, but refers to Santa Claus... |
2004 | 25 cents | Holiday Coin Set |
| Murton A. Seymour | 1992 | 20 Dollars | Aviation Series |
| Darryl Sittler Darryl Sittler Darryl Glen Sittler is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League from 1970 until 1985 for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Philadelphia Flyers and the Detroit Red Wings. He was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1989.On February 7, 1976, Sittler set an NHL... |
2005 | 50 Cents | Hockey Legends |
V
| Name | Year | Denomination | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fern Villeneuve | (1997) | 20 Dollars | Aviation Series |
Z
| Name | Year | Denomination | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janusz Zurakowski Janusz Zurakowski Janusz Żurakowski was a renowned Polish fighter and test pilot, who, at various times, lived and worked in Poland, the United Kingdom, and Canada.-Early life:... |
(1996) | 20 Dollars | Aviation Series |