A scene featuring a majestic jackpine tree and resembling a Group of Seven painting graces the reverse of the Ontario coin in the Canada 125 Coin Program.
The first of the coins to be minted was unveiled recently in Toronto by Ontario’s Lieutenant-Governor Henry Jackman, federal Supply and Services Minister Paul Dick, who is also the minister responsible for the Royal Canadian Mint, and the coin’s designer, Greg Salmela of London, Ont. The Mint’s facility in Winnipeg will produce about 10 million of the new nickel coins for circulation, depending on the level of demand. As well, the Mint is selling each of the 12 different Canada 125 quarters and the one dollar in proof collector versions.
The 25-cent piece is struck in .925 (sterling) silver and sells for $9.95. The one dollar proof coin is struck in the usual material (nickel-plated with bronze) and sells for $19.95. The complete set of 13 coins will be available later in the year and will sell for $129.45.
The next 25-cent piece will celebrate Nova Scotia and will be launched in Halifax in early September.
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