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Ottawa, Ontario, October 22, 2020
– In
1945, 51 nations, including Canada, signed a treaty to establish a new world
body with four fundamental goals: to save succeeding generations from the
scourge of war; champion human rights; foster respect for international law and
treaties; and promote social progress. Seventy-five years later, the creation of
the United Nations is being remembered on the Royal Canadian Mint's very first
coloured one-dollar circulation coin. The signature UN blue and the red of
our iconic maple leaf on this coin create an unforgettable tribute to Canada's
enduring commitment to international cooperation through the United Nations.
This ground-breaking circulation coin was unveiled today on the Mint's YouTube
channel.
"Seventy-five years ago, Canada was one of the original
signatories to the Charter that created the United Nations and we are proud of
our leadership within this institution to make our world more just and
peaceful," said the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International
Development. "As the Mint's special $1 coin circulates from
coast-to-coast-to-coast, the Government of Canada hopes it will stand as a
symbol of the continuing importance of the United Nations, and of our nation's
enduring belief in international cooperation."
"The Mint is proud to
celebrate Canada's history, culture and values through coins that find millions
of Canadians and we are pleased to share the important story of Canada's role in
founding the United Nations 75 years ago," said Marie Lemay, the Mint's
President and CEO. "We are honoured and excited to shine a bright light on
a moment when founding members of the United Nations chose to move forward with
a promise of international cooperation, peace and security by colouring a
one-dollar circulation coin for the very first time."
The reverse of the
one-dollar circulation coin commemorating the 75 anniversary
of Canada's signing of the United Nations Charter is designed by Westport,
Ontario artist Joel Kimmel. In a nod to the UN logo, a world map within an
olive branch wreath is paired with a maple leaf to symbolize
Canada's commitment to the UN and its values. This central design is
framed by a "1945-2020" double date and the words "UN CHARTER" and "CHARTE DE
L'ONU" along the edge.
Two million coloured coins, with a red maple leaf
and olive branches in the same shade of blue as the United Nations flag, are
entering circulation today. There is also an uncoloured version limited to
one million coins. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II, designed by Canadian artist Susanna Blunt in 2003