Remarkable New Issues

Coin & Mint News™ continues our ‘Remarkable New Issues’ segment, in partnership with CoinsWeekly, by highlighting two new collectible issues that are notable for the anniversaries they celebrate and one coin that is the first of its type. 

This month, we focus on Italy’s commemoration of the Holy Year, the Royal Canadian Mint’s largest ever Silver Maple Leaf, and the United States honouring its Marine Corps. 

A Holy Year for Italy 

This year marks a special occasion for the Catholic Church – a Holy Year, which only occurs every 25 years. It is, therefore, the first Holy Year since the introduction of the euro. To mark this occasion, which is expected to bring millions of additional pilgrims to Rome, Italy is issuing a €2 commemorative circulation coin. The coin features the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica, which is only opened during Holy Years.