Coin collectors and Canadian coin enthusiasts in Winnipeg have something special to look forward to this November.
Canada Gold – Winnipeg is proud to host a special two-day coin exchange with the Royal Canadian Mint featuring three of Canada’s 2026 commemorative circulation coins:
- $2 100th Anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion
- $2 50th Anniversary of the CN Tower
- $1 FIFA World Cup 2026™/MC
The event will also feature a special appearance by Vladyslava Pashchenko, the artist behind the 2026 $2 100th Anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion commemorative coin.
If you are a coin collector, interested in Canadian history or simply want to experience a coin exchange in person, we invite you to join us at our new Winnipeg location.
Graphics by the Royal Canadian Mint
Event Details
Canada Gold – Winnipeg
635 Corydon Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3M 0W3
November 6-7, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day
Admission is free, and everyone is welcome.
The coin exchange is a cash exchange, meaning visitors can bring Canadian circulation coins or banknotes to exchange for the commemorative coins. Coin limits apply, and quantities are limited while supplies last.
This is a great opportunity for collectors to add some of Canada’s newest commemorative circulation coins to their collections, while also experiencing a special community event at Canada Gold – Winnipeg.
Three 2026 Commemorative Coins to Collect
$2 100th Anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion
The centrepiece of this exchange is the new $2 commemorative circulation coin celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion.
The coin recognizes the Legion’s century-long support of Veterans and their families, its contributions to Canadian communities and its continued work to promote Remembrance.
The design was created by Calgary artist Vladyslava Pashchenko, who has a personal connection to the Legion’s Remembrance programs. In 2023, Pashchenko won the Legion National Foundation Senior Colour Poster Contest, part of the Legion’s annual National Youth Remembrance Contests.
Her winning artwork eventually opened the door to an opportunity she could not have anticipated: designing a Canadian circulation coin with national significance.
Pashchenko drew inspiration from The Royal Canadian Legion’s crest, using it as the foundation of a design intended to reflect the organization’s identity, values and 100-year legacy.
Visitors to the Winnipeg event will have the opportunity to meet Pashchenko and learn more about the inspiration and story behind the coin directly from the artist.
$2 50th Anniversary of the CN Tower
Collectors will also have the opportunity to get the $2 commemorative circulation coin celebrating the 50th anniversary of Toronto’s CN Tower.
The CN Tower opened to the public in 1976 and has become one of Canada’s most recognizable landmarks. The commemorative coin celebrates five decades of the tower as a symbol of Canadian innovation and engineering.
$1 FIFA World Cup 2026™/MC
The third commemorative coin featured at the exchange celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026™, which was co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.
The $1 circulation coin recognizes Canada’s role as a host nation and brings the excitement of the world’s biggest soccer tournament into everyday Canadian coinage.
For collectors, having all three coins together creates a unique snapshot of some of the major moments and milestones being celebrated across Canada in 2026.
Meet the Artist Behind the Legion Coin
Vladyslava Pashchenko, Artist
One of the biggest highlights of the Winnipeg event will be the opportunity to meet Vladyslava Pashchenko in person.
Her journey from winning a national youth poster competition to seeing her artwork become part of Canada’s circulating currency makes this coin particularly special.
Visitors can take the opportunity to learn about her creative process, the meaning behind the design and what it was like to create a coin commemorating such an important milestone for The Royal Canadian Legion.
It’s a chance to go beyond simply adding a coin to your collection and hear the story directly from the artist who created it.
Exclusive Canadian Coin & Currency Promotions
The event will also feature exclusive in-store promotions from Canada Gold’s sister company, Canadian Coin & Currency.
Collectors can explore special offers on select Royal Canadian Mint collectible coins and discover other pieces available for those interested in expanding their collections.
Whether you are an experienced collector or just starting out, the event is a great opportunity to browse collectible Canadian coins and learn more about the stories, designs and history behind them.
Enter for a Chance to Win a MapleGram
We are also adding a little extra excitement to the weekend.
Visitors will have a chance to enter a raffle for a MapleGram 1 Gram Gold Coin.
The MapleGram features Canada’s iconic Maple Leaf and combines precious metal with one of Canada’s most recognizable national symbols.
Experience the Coin Exchange at Canada Gold – Winnipeg
Canada Gold is proud to host this coin exchange with the Royal Canadian Mint at our new Winnipeg location.
Opened in June 2026, our Corydon Avenue location gives the Winnipeg community a new place to buy and sell precious metals, explore collectible coins and learn more about the world of numismatics.
Hosting a Royal Canadian Mint coin exchange is another way for us to connect with the local community and create an experience around Canadian coin collecting.
These events are designed to be welcoming whether you have been collecting for years or have never considered yourself a coin collector.
You can come specifically for the commemorative coins, meet the artist, explore the Canadian Coin & Currency promotions, enter the MapleGram raffle or simply stop by and see what the event is all about.
Join Us November 6–7
If you are in Winnipeg or the surrounding area, we invite you to join us for this special Royal Canadian Mint coin exchange.
Bring your Canadian circulation coins or banknotes and take part in the exchange while supplies last. Come meet the artist behind the new $2 Royal Canadian Legion coin, explore exclusive collectible coin promotions from Canadian Coin & Currency and enter for your chance to win a MapleGram 1 Gram Gold Coin.
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We look forward to welcoming Winnipeg’s collectors and community to Canada Gold.
