# Collectible Arctic Coins This Royal Canadian Mint Coin is Made of Pure Nunavut Gold By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-06-26 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-canadian-mint-coin References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/royal-canadian-mint-issues-coin-minted-of-pure-nunavut-gold-in-celebration-of-the-20th-anniversary-of-canadas-newest-territory-300874899.html) & [mint](https://www.mint.ca/store/coins/110-oz.-pure-gold-coin---20th-anniversary-of-nunavut---mintage-1500-2019-prod3570052?rcmiid=link|categorypage|110_oz_Pure_Gold_Coin_-_20th_Anniversary_of_Nunavut_-_Mintage_1500_2019) To mark the 20th anniversary of the Nunavut Territory, a new [Royal Canadian Mint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-toonie) coin has been released in Nunavut-sourced gold. The 99.99% [pure gold collectible coin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-figure) features Germaine Arnaktauyok's drummer design, which first appeared on the $2 circulation coin that was released in 1999 to celebrate the creation of Nunavut. The celebratory pure gold coin proudly recognizes Canada's newest territory—which changed the face of Canada as it is known today—following decades of negotiation between the Inuit and the federal government. The coin is struck on a thin blank that offers more room to appreciate the design. The collectible coin boasts a limited mintage of 1,500 and limited mintage of 1,500 and will soon be available at select Royal Canadian Mint boutiques and retail partners. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collectible Coins:** Opportunity to create unique and limited edition coins for collectors. - **Precious Metal Collectibles:** Creating collectible items made of pure precious metals, like gold, to attract investors and enthusiasts. - **Commemorative Designs:** Designing coins that commemorate significant events or anniversaries, appealing to history enthusiasts and collectors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Numismatics:** The study or collection of coins, providing opportunities for producing and trading rare and valuable coins. - **Precious Metals:** Exploring the production and sale of collectible items made from precious metals like gold, silver, or platinum. - **Souvenir and Gift:** Targeting the tourism industry by offering unique and limited-edition commemorative coins as souvenirs or gifts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Memorial Monarch Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-toonie.md) - [Vintage Gold Coins Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-us-gold-coins.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring Collector's Coin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50th-anniversary-coin.md) - [Fragrance-Inspired Collectible Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/44pound-gold-coin.md) - [Commemorative Coin Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commemorative-coin-release.md) - [Collectible Anniversary Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-90th.md) - [Exclusive Wizard-Themed Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizardthemed-coin-collection.md) - [Commemorative Music Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-coins.md) - [Fictional Wizard Collectible Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-collection-1.md)