With its dazzling design and sparkling gemstone, the Royal Canadian Mint's new issue isn't your typical Canadian dollar coin.

A Canadian dollar coin, commonly known as the "Loonie", is pictured in this illustration picture taken in Toronto January 23, 2015. REUTERS/Mark Blinch/File Photo · Reuters / Reuters The Canadian ...

The Magic of the Northern Lights coin is a colourful depiction of the aurora borealis. This natural wonder illuminates the skies of Northern Canada and is "a hallmark of Canada's great outdoors." ...