Wear a Piece of Canada with Pride

Wear a Piece of Canada with Pride

Hey there, thanks for stopping by and supporting our small business!  My name is Trish and I am the co-founder of Crafted By Citrus, the makers of the beautiful O' Canada Penny Necklace.  We are a local Canadian small business and our studio is located in Toronto, Ontario.

Our love for Canada is what inspired us to take vintage Canadian dimes and pennies and turn them into beautiful keepsakes, so you could carry a little piece of Canadian history with you wherever you go.  

Choosing a Canadian coin for your jewelry is a simple yet powerful way to honour Canada's history while supporting local craftsmanship, and keeping a meaningful piece of Canada to wear close to your heart.

Here are some of the most important dates in Canadian history that have inspired some of our designs from our Canadiana Collection.  Search below to find your special Canadian Penny or Dime by year to discover it's significance.

1927 – Canada celebrates its 60th anniversary of Confederation.

1931 – The Statute of Westminster grants Canada full legislative independence from Britain.

1947 – Canadian citizenship is officially established, separating it from British subject status.

1952 – First CBC television broadcast, marking the beginning of national TV programming.

1965 – The red and white maple leaf flag becomes Canada’s official flag.

1967 – Canada celebrates its 100th anniversary and hosts Expo 67 in Montreal.

1971 – Canada adopts its official multiculturalism policy, reinforcing diversity as a national identity.

1977 – French becomes the official language of Quebec under Bill 101.

1980 – O Canada is officially recognized as the national anthem.

1982 – The Constitution Act is signed, including the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

1992 – The Toronto Blue Jays win the World Series, the first non-U.S. team to do so.

1995 – Quebec holds its second referendum on sovereignty, narrowly voting to remain in Canada.

1999 – Nunavut is established as Canada’s newest territory, recognizing Indigenous governance.

2010 – Canada hosts the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, winning a record 14 gold medals.

2017 – Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary of Confederation.

2021 – The first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed, honouring Indigenous survivors of residential schools.

Each of these years represents a unique milestone in Canadian history—we hope that you found a coin from a year that holds special meaning for you so you can carry a little piece of Canada’s story with you.

Thank you for supporting our small business!

xoxo

Trish