The 1896 Klondike Gold Rush fueled a national obsession with mineral wealth, prompting the 1901 Ottawa Mint Act and the 1908 opening of a British Royal Mint branch in Ottawa. By March 1912, the facility struck Canada’s first fully domestic gold coins using local materials and an original reverse design. A century later, these historic treasures returned to the Royal Canadian Mint

Premium Hand Selected 

For the discerning collector who demands perfection, the Royal Canadian Mint offers 1914 $10 gold coins in a premium hand-selected quality. Hand-picked by Mint specialists for maximum visual appeal and near-pristine preservation, these pieces showcase unsurpassed luster, detail, and virtually flawless surfaces. These are higher quality than the hand-selected coins, representing the finest surviving 1914 Canadian gold coins to emerge in nearly a century.

The Design

The design itself offers a vivid window into the nation's past. The reverse features the period-accurate Canadian coat of arms, incorporating the original provincial shields of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, all encircled by graceful maple boughs. The obverse displays the classic effigy of King George V, completing a historic collectible that allows enthusiasts to hold a genuine piece of Canadian heritage in their hands.