加拿大硬币简介.docx

A national symbol–the 1-cent coinThe maple leaf is a proud and distinctive Canadian symbol, appearing on all Canadian coins minted between Confederation and 1935. The modern 1-cent coin features two maple leaves on the same twig. The design, created by G.E. Kruger Gray, was first used in 1937 and has remained unchanged with one exception: in 1967, a rock dove designed by renowned Canadian artist Alex Colville appeared on the reverse to celebrate Canadas Centennial. Countess Grey struck the first 1-cent coin on January 2, 1908 at the official opening of the Ottawa branch of the Royal Mint (which became the Royal Canadian Mint in 1931).Reverse side designs1858-1920The maple leaf wreath1858-1911This 1-cent coin features the design of L.C. Wyon of the Royal Mint.?It portrays maple leaves wrapped around a vine.1911-1920W.H.J. Blackmore designed this reverse of the 1-cent coin. The representation of maple leaves wrapped around a vine was kept.1920-1936The two maple leavesThis design, created by Fred Lewis, coincided with a reduction in the 1-cent coins diameter.1937-1966, 1968-1981, 1997-presentThe maple leaf twig (round coin)In 1937, as part of an effort to modernize Canadas coins, G.E. Kruger-Gray created the maple leaf twig design. His initials appear on the right.1967The centennial 1-cent coinAlex Colville created a special set of coin designs to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation; the penny features a rock dove in flight.1982-1996The maple leaf twig (12-sided coin)The shape of the maple leaf twig was altered to make identification easier for the visually impaired. The coin reverted to the round design in 1997.Industrious, enduring–the 5-cent coinThe beaver has a long history in Canada as both commodity and cultural icon. The Hurons honoured the beaver hundreds of years ago as the totem of their tribe. Native peoples used the beaver emblem to sign treaties with the first colonists. Since then the beaver has appeared in the heraldic bearings of