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Saturday, 6 June 2026

4537) FIFA World Cup 2026, Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued two Gold Coins (1.00 oz, 5.00 oz and 1/4 oz) and three silver coins - (1.00 oz, 1.00 oz and 5.00 oz) commemorating the Football matrches which will be played in Toronto and Vancouver: Date/Year of Coins issue: 14.05.2026:

4537) FIFA World Cup 2026, Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued two Gold Coins (1.00 oz, 5.00 oz and 1/4 oz) and three silver coins  - (1.00 oz, 1.00 oz and 5.00 oz) commemorating the Football matrches which will be played in Toronto and Vancouver: Date/Year of Coins issue: 14.05.2026:

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international men's soccer championship contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA. 

The FIFA Cup - 2026.

The tournament will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

It will be jointly hosted by sixteen cities—eleven in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada. 

The tournament will be the first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three nations, and the first to include 48 teams, an expansion from 32 previously. 

The United 2026 bid beat a rival bid by Morocco during a final vote at the 68th FIFA Congress in Moscow

It will be the first men's World Cup since 2002 to be co-hosted by multiple nations. 

With its past hosting of the 1970 and 1986 tournaments, Mexico will become the first country to host or co-host the men's World Cup three times

The United States previously hosted the men's World Cup in 1994. 

By contrast, it will be Canada's first-time hosting or co-hosting the men's tournament

The event will return to its traditional Northern Hemisphere summer schedule after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar was uniquely held in November and December. 

As the host nations, Canada, Mexico, and the United States all automatically qualified

Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan will all make their World Cup debuts.

Argentina are the defending champions, having won their third World Cup title in 2022.

The official mascots for the FIFA World Cup 2026: Maple, Zayu and Clutch:

The Mascots - They are each an anthropomorphic moose, jaguar and bald eagle who were announced on September 25, 2025.

Species: Moose (Maple), Jaguar (Zayu), Bald eagle (Clutch)

Nationality: Canadian (Maple), Mexican (Zayu), American (Clutch)

Description of the Mascots:

Maple is an anthropomorphic Canadian moose, appears in red and represents creativity and resilience. He is a goalkeeper and draws inspiration from the maple leaf, Canada's national symbol

Zayu [ˈsa.ju] is an anthropomorphic Mexican jaguar, wears the traditional green and acts as a forward. 

Inspired by the importance of the animal to ancient civilizations of Mexico, it symbolises strength, agility, and cultural pride. 

Clutch, an anthropomorphic American bald eagle, wears the blue uniform of the American team and symbolises courage, leadership, and unity, acting as a midfielder; his name references the concept of clutch, the ability to excel under pressure.

Appearance in media during the Games:

Maple, Zayu and Clutch will be featured as playable characters in the upcoming FIFA Heroes video game with each mascot having its own special ability. 

Players will be able to field the mascots alongside international football players from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2026TM/MC Canadian Host Cities:

In 2026, the FIFA World CupTM/MC men’s tournament comes to Canada for the very first time

As a co-host, 13 matches will be played across Host Cities Toronto, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia. Plus, the Canada’s Men’s National Team automatically qualifies for the tournament—giving Canadian football fans the chance to see their team play on home pitches.

In 2026, the world’s game comes to Canada on its grandest stage! 

This five-coin set is your lasting reminder of FIFA World Cup 2026TM/MC, and it includes both versions of the circulation coin specially issued to commemorate the event. 

With designs that celebrate the sport and mark Canada’s place on the global stage, these coins embody the passion of the tournament. They invite fans everywhere, and of all ages, to celebrate, connect and be part of something bigger than the game itself.

The Coin issued by Rpyal Canadian Mint (RCM)




Toronto & Vancouver Venue Posters:

TORONTO: 

Pitch: Toronto Stadium

Total Number of Matches: Six

Dates: June 12, June 17, June 20, June 23, June 26s: , July 2 

Canada’s Men’s National Team plays their opening match in Toronto on June 12—the team’s first-ever FIFA World CupTM/MC match in Canada. 

FIFA World Cup 2026ᵀᴹ Vancouver:

Pitch: BC Place Vancouver

Total Number of Matches: Seven

Dates: June 13, June 18, June 21, June 24, June 26, July 2, July 7

The Coins:

The Royal Canadian Mint (RCMG has issued a special collection of Gold and Silver Coins for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, featuring 99.99% pure gold and fine silver in multiple sizes (¼ oz, 1 oz, and 5 oz). 

These coins are official Canadian legal tender and celebrate Canada’s role as co-host of the tournament.


The composite image presents the Gold Coin along with a football stadium, a Goal, a football and a stylised image of football players.

Five Coins have been included in this set - Two Gold Coins (1.00 oz, 5.00 oz and 1/4 oz) and three silver coins  - (1.00 oz, 1.00 oz and 5.00 oz).


This image of the Gold Coin presents the description featured on the Coin. The inscription in English - "FIFA WORLD CUP 26" (on thye upper periphery),  Emblem of the FIFA World Cup (at centre left), a Maple leaf in the centre (Emblem of Canada), a soccer ball at (top centre right), names of the Canadian host cities - TORONTO, VANCOUVER" (at right centre), French inscription (at lower periphery) and FIFA26 CAN maple leaf mosaic emblem (above the lower periphery). 

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Coin Specifications:

Gold Coins:

¼ oz Pure Gold Coin – “The Beautiful Game”

Metal Composition: 99.99% pure gold

Weight: 7.8 g (¼ oz)

Diameter: 20 mm

Face Value: $100 CAD

Coin Quality/Finish: Proof

Mintage: 1,750 pieces

Design: FIFA Canada 2026 maple leaf mosaic emblem with soccer ball curvature

Packaging: Black clamshell, FIFA-branded beauty box with authenticity sticker

1 oz Pure Gold Coin – “We All Play Together”

Metal Composition: 99.99% pure gold

Weight: 1 oz

Country of Issue: Canada

Theme: Tribute to unity and global competition

5 oz Pure Gold Coin – “Celebration”

Metal Composition: 99.99% pure gold

Weight: 5 oz

Country of Issue: Canada

Theme: Large-format coin emphasising Canada’s hosting role

Silver Coins:


Silver Coins specifications:

1 oz Fine Silver Coin – “The Winning Goal”

Metal Composition: 99.99% fine silver

Weight: 1 oz

Country of Issue: Canada

Theme: Captures the defining moment of victory in football

1 oz Fine Silver Coin – “We Are 26™”

Metal Composition: 99.99% fine silver

Weight: 1 oz

Country of Issue: Canada

Theme: Celebrates the official FIFA World Cup 2026™ branding

5 oz Fine Silver Coin – “The Trophy”

Metal Composition: 99.99% fine silver

Weight: 5 oz

Country of Issue: Canada

Theme: Features the iconic FIFA World Cup Trophy

The set includes two circulation coins:

- The set includes both versions—struck and colourised—of Canada’s FIFA World Cup 2026TM/MC-themed commemorative circulation coin. 

- A Commemorative Collector Keepsake Card isn’t available for this theme, making this five-coin set the perfect replacement for collectors seeking to own pieces of FIFA World CupTM/MC history!

 Packaging:

The five coins come in a colourful graphic folder, with an official FIFA authenticity sticker verifying the set’s status as an officially licensed collectible.

Each cover features the official look of the FIFA World Cup 2026TM/MC games, but with colours randomised so every fan gets a truly unique design - no two folders will be the same!








Links:

"Tall Ships" Gold Coin Series:



National Parks Coin Series:

1) "Torngat Mountain National Park" (meaning - "The Place of the Spirits in Inktituit), Canada: "National Parks Coin Series": The First $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Silver Proof and Colour Coin in the Series brought out by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) featuring the National Park: Date/Year of Coin issue: 12.02.2026)

Links to posts on Ghana West Africa:

     1) Adinkra symbols of Ghana, West Africa
     2) Lake Bosumchwe or Bosumchwi, Ghana 
     3) Mole National Park, Ghana 
     4) El Mina Castle/Fort, Ghana 
     5) Funerals in Ghana 
     6) Larabanga Mosque and the Mystic Stone 
     7) Food and culture of Ghana 
     8)  visit to Ghana
     9) Qware: The ancient National Game of Ghana

    10) Coinage and Currency og Ghana - Cedi and Pesewas

11) "Adinkra Symbols of Ghana, west africa", Canada: Commemorating Black History Coin Series: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has minted a $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) 1 oz Fine silver Proof Coin depicting the adinkra Symbols: Date/Year of Coin release: 10.02.2026

Commemorating Black History:


Canada's Unexplained Phenomena Coin Series Posts on this blog:





 New Generation Coin Series:








9) "The Ancestor", Canada: A $30 (Thirty Dollars) Silver Coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) features the Orca in a selectively gold-plated design by Kwakiuti artist Jason Hunt and styled to resemble a hand-carved cedar panel, with the engrained woodgrain pattern and rope-shaped rim on both sides completing the look: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

10) Daphne Odjig (1919-2016) Canadian First Nations artist of Odawa-Potawatomi-English heritage, Canada: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a circulating commemorative $2 Coin highlighting her contribution the the Arts: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04.09.2025

11) Ojibwe Dreamcatchers (known in the Ojibwe language as "asabikeshiinh" ("Spider") or "Bawaajige nagwaagan" ("Dream Snare"), Candada: Silver Proof Coins minted by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) feature a timelkess symbol of Love and Protection: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

12) "Torngat Mountain National Park" (meaning - "The Place of the Spirits in Inktituit), Canada: "National Parks Coin Series": The First $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Silver Proof and Colour Coin in the Series brought out by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) featuring the National Park: Date/Year of Coin issue: 12.02.2026)

For other interesting posts on the Coins and Banknotes of Canada, please visit the following links:


































Canadian Wildlife Coin Series:
























Commemorating Black History:













Early Canadian History Coin Series:


Links to Star Wars Theme Posts:

i) The Mandalorian, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Gold and Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off; ii) "Grogu" ("Baby Yoda"): Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Cara Dune", Niue Island: Second Coin in "The Mandalrian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting character from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

3) "ASSASSIN DROID IG-11", Niue Island: Third Coin in "THe Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-Off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

4) "GROGU" or "The CHILD" -("BABY YODA"), Niue Island: Fourth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

5) "Grogu in his mobile Cradle/Pram" or "THE CHILD" - ("Baby Yoda"), Niue Island: Fifth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2022

6) Ahsoka Tano, Niue Island: The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection: New zealand Mint has issued Gold and silver Coins depicting the popular "STAR WARS" spin -off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

7) "BESKAR STEEL", Niue Island: "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Rectangular Coin depicting the highly impenetrable protection material in the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

8) "Bo-Katan Kyrze", The Legendary Mandalorian Warrior, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $250 (Two Hundred Fifty Dollars - NZD) Gold, $25 Gold (Twenty Five Dollarrs - NZD) and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

Links to "Star Wars: A New Hope™":

9) The Sand Crawler ("The Mandalorian" & "Star Wars: A New Hope"), Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $25 (Twenty Five Dollars - NZD) Gold and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

Links to posts on Boba Fett:

1) Boba Fett, New Zealand: An elegant Silver Miniature minted by the New Zealand Mint, features the popular Star Wars Bounty Hunter in full armour with his blaster at the ready: Date of issue: 10.12.2021

2) Boba Fett "Slave I" Starfighter, Niue Island: A One Oz Silver Coin depicts Fett's legendary spacecraft: Date of Coin issue: 10.12.2021 (with year of issue inscribed as 2022)

Other Links:

1) The "Empire's Death Star" (Star Wars), Niue Island: A Kilogram Dimensional Silver Coin of $ 100 NZD (Niue) minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island:Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Star Trek", Starfield Command, United Federation of Planets, Tuvalu: $2 "Holey Dollar" united with a $1 "Delta" Coin-set 

3) "Dune" (a Science Fiction Novel) by Frank Herbert, APMEX, USA: A set of Silver and Gold Coins/Rounds issued by APMEX celebrating the most iconic themes from the 2021 movie, based on the Novel being released in October 2021: Date/Year of Coins issued: 2021

4) "Star Trek", Canada: 50th Anniversary Celebrations (1966-2016): Canada Postes (Post Canada) has issued this lenticular set of two stamps featuring Star Trek characters from the franchise which debuted in Canada: Date/Year of Stamp set issue: 2016

Links to The Bad Batch Coin Series:

1) HUNTER - The Leader of the "BAD BATCH - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99" Group Leader: Year of Coin issue: 2022

2) WRECKER - The Demolition Expert of the "BAD BATCH" - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99": Year of Coin issue: 2022
































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