Discover the 2023 Birthday Gift Card Set – a unique, affordable, and delightful combination of gift and greeting card that's perfect for celebrating special birthdays. This set includes five 2023-dated Canadian non-circulation coins, 5 cents: 10 cents, 25 cents, 1 dollar and 2 dollars, and it features a specially struck gold-coloured $1 birthday coin designed to unleash the recipient's inner party moose! Suitable for all ages, this gift card set is a lifesaver for those last-minute occasions. Consider buying extra sets for advanced birthday planning, ensuring you're prepared for the entire year.

Good to know

The coin in this set is an exclusive creation, specially minted for the 2023 Birthday Gift Set and not available separately
The special obverse of the five non-circulation coins showcases unique markings and the double date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's reign
This set comes in an elegant card that you can personalize with your own heartfelt message
It includes a stylish envelope for quick and convenient mailing

About the $1 coin

The gold-coloured $1 non-circulation coin in each 2023 Gift Set (baby, birthday, holiday, and O Canada) boasts a playful moose design, embodying the spirit of Canada's themes and celebrating its identity.

About the moose

The moose is celebrated on the set’s $1 coin. Moose, iconic symbols of Canada's wild beauty, can thrive for 10 to 20 years and often weighs between 400 and 600 kilograms. At around 10 years old, a bull moose's antlers reach their full size, spanning about 1.5 meters and weighing over 20 kilograms - much heavier than a party hat! These majestic antlers make moose instantly recognizable in Canada.

These forest-dwelling herbivores have a varied diet, munching on maple leaves in warmer months and switching to twigs, tree bark, and shrubs during winter. Whether you encounter them in the wild or on a Canadian coin, moose are a captivating part of Canada's natural heritage.

About the design

The 2023 Birthday Gift Card Set offers an elegant gifting solution. The five non-circulation coins are safely encased in a blister pack within the gift card. Additionally, we've simplified the presentation and mailing of your personalized gift with the inclusion of a custom-designed envelope.

The card's front displays a vibrant, festive image featuring a blue, yellow, red, and green striped party hat, adorned with streamers, ribbons, and confetti. "2023" and "Happy birthday" text is featured in green, and the gold-coloured $1 coin creatively fills the space in the "0."

Upon opening the card, you'll find a dual-panel design against an off-white backdrop, complete with illustrated streamers and confetti. The left side proudly showcases "Happy birthday! Time to celebrate!" in green at the center of a white circle. The right side of the card features the reverse side of the five coins.

Flipping to the back of the card, you'll find a predominantly white background with a small grey party hat graphic, bursting with confetti and streamers, adding to the festive charm.

The $1 piece: Coin obverse

The obverse of the coin showcases Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's effigy designed by Susanna Blunt. In addition, it carries a unique marking, featuring four pearls representing her four different effigies that have adorned Canadian coins, along with the double date signifying the span of her reign.

The $1 piece: Coin reverse

The exclusive $1 non-circulation coin within the Birthday Gift Card Set showcases a reverse design by Canadian artist Steve Hepburn. This playful coin features a moose wearing a maple leaf party hat, its antlers adorned with streamers, surrounded by ribbon-wrapped birthday gift boxes.

As we focus our attention on commemorating the reign of Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022), the Mint will not be issuing any 2023-dated Canadian circulation coins featuring both the traditional reverse designs and an obverse featuring Queen Elizabeth II. Instead, we are offering a collector’s edition of these annual issues that have been struck in limited numbers. These are non-circulation coins, meaning they are legal tender but not intended for general circulation. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign.

Product # 245879

Birthday Gift Coin Set (2023)