Set of 5 x 2023 First Strikes Coin Roll Collection | Royal Canadian Mint

The First Strikes of a new royal era.

The coins in this First Strikes set are among the first 2023-dated circulation coins struck at our Winnipeg facility, and this year’s set holds the distinction of being the first of its kind to feature the new Canadian effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. The collector case contains a Special Wrap Roll of each standard denomination ($2, $1, 25¢, 10¢, 5¢) for a total of five rolls, each one wrapped in premium paper and sealed with a holographic label.

Lock in your 2023 circulation coins with these First Strikes.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• First Strikes of 2023-dated circulation coins. Keep your coin collection up to date with these First Strikes—a collection of Special Wrap Rolls containing 2023-dated circulation coins struck at our Winnipeg facility on the first day of their production.
• Not seen since 2022. Canada’s classic circulation designs only appeared on collector’s editions (non-circulation coins) in 2023. Those designs are ready to enter circulation in 2023 with a new obverse, and they are available in this First Strikes collection.
• Five denominations in one collection. Canada’s five standard circulation coin denominations—$2, $1, 25¢, 10¢, 5¢—are represented in this set, which gives you a full roll of each.
• Holographic label. Each Special Wrap Roll is sealed with a holographic label.
• Limited supply. Only 15,000 Special Wrap Roll Collections: First Strikes are available to collectors worldwide.

PACKAGING

Your five Special Wrap Rolls are presented side-by-side in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded collector case.

NEW EFFIGY

These 2023-dated circulation coins all feature the new Canadian effigy of His Majesty King Charles III.

PREMIUM PAPER WRAPPER

Your coins come wrapped in premium paper that includes an illustration of the reverse designs.

ELEGANT PRESENTATION

All five rolls are presented side-by-side in a presentation case that provides a stylish yet functional display and storage solution. The beauty box features the distinctive green-and-gold colour scheme.

DID YOU KNOW?

The previous effigy update was in 2003, when the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was debuted on Canada’s coins. The more informal depiction was designed by Vancouver-based artist Susanna Blunt.

ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT

The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. The Royal Canadian Mint is renowned for producing some of the highest quality and purity of gold and silver bullion coins and bars in the world. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.