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New Canada Lighthouse Stamp

On 18 June 2015 Canada Post issued a set of 5 stamps depicting “Weather Wonders”. One of these stamps features Cape Spear Lighthouse in a light fog. Cape Spear, located in Newfoundland,  is the easternmost point in North America. The original lighthouse was built here in 1836. A new tower was built in 1955 using the light from the original lighthouse.

Cape Spear L/H | 18 Jun 2015 Cape Spear L/H | 18 Jun 2015

Cape Spear L/H | 18 Jun 2015 Cape Spear L/H | 18 Jun 2015

Canada 2014 Silver Coin

This year, the Royal Canadian Mint issued a 1 oz. silver coin with a face value of 20 dollars. A baby Atlantic Puffin is featured on the reverse side with a lighthouse in the background.

Canada 20 dollar silver coin 2014 Canada 20 dollar silver coin 2014