Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmVincent Price once said, “it’s as much fun to scare as to be scared.” Almost everyone loves October. The weather is pleasant, not too hot nor too cold. Pumpkin spices, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, linger in the air. Football season keeps us busy. And the end of the month culminates in a huge celebration with lots of candy and costumes. Halloween has to be one of the most anticipated holidays of the year. Combine your love of Halloween and coins with these collector’s items from the Royal Canadian Mint and Monarch Precious…
Coin Collecting: Resources that Aid in Numismatic Research
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmCoin Collecting: Resources that Aid in Numismatic Research Coin collecting often starts out informally. Maybe you get a set of coins for your 10th birthday, which leads you to collect coins from each year afterward. You inherit a collection from grandpa and suddenly get interested in understanding the history of the coins. A good coin collection includes other resources that provide contextual information for the coins. Scott Douglas is a prime example of a collector who didn’t stop with coins. He started collecting coins as a young person. Today, his library related…
Canadian Coins Make the Perfect Long Lasting Christmas Gift
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmChristmas is right around the corner. What kind of shopper are you? If you’re the person who starts early to select the perfect gift, Canadian coins might be what you are looking for. If you’re the one who doesn’t think about gifts until Christmas Eve, let this year be an exception. Tell yourself it’s almost Christmas. You have to buckle down to go shopping to get the best presents now. The Royal Canadian Mint has some great ideas for Christmas for memories that will last a lifetime. 2022 50-cent Santa’s Sleigh Lenticular…
Canadian Coins Featuring the Iconic Oscar Peterson
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmCanadian Coins Featuring the Iconic Oscar Peterson Duke Ellington called him the “Maharaja of the Keyboard.” He won seven Grammys and a lifetime achievement award from the organization. It would take another page or two to list his other awards, which include a UNESCO Music Prize, honorary degrees from more than 10 universities and multiple awards for pianist of the year, and others. Who is this paragon of the piano? It’s Oscar Peterson, noted jazz pianist and composer. Louis Armstrong called Peterson “the man with four hands,” for his style, speed and…
2023 $15 Lunar Year of the Rabbit Fine Silver Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmThe Chinese Zodiac is a 12-year astrological cycle, with each year represented by a different animal. The Royal Canadian Mint started a series of commemorative coins celebrating the Chinese Zodiac starting in 2022, the Year of the Tiger. The series continues with a 2023 coin for the Year of the Rabbit. What Is the Significance of the Rabbit in the Chinese Zodiac? According to the story, the Jade Emperor invited the animals to his palace for a party. He told them that the order in which they arrived would determine their position…
5 Popular Vintage Bracelet Styles
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmFashion is cyclical, which is why vintage jewellery is such an investment — old trends are bound to come back into style, and when they do, you’ll have a unique piece to show off. Lovers of historical jewelry may be especially intrigued by bracelets, which come in hundreds of styles with rich roots in ancient traditions. Which ones should you check out? Here are our top five bracelet styles for vintage fashionistas. 1. Gemstone Bracelets The origin of gemstone bracelets is unknown, as the earliest pieces can be traced back millennia. Ancient…
Lower Canada Tokens and the Rebellion in 1837
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pm1837 isn’t a particularly noteworthy year in the archives of history. Yet in Canada, which was not officially Canada at the time, two rebellions took place that were part of the events that led to the country’s nationhood. Lower Canada tokens are part of the history of that time frame, but they don’t tell the whole story of the uprisings. Here’s the importance of these tokens that represent what was happening in Lower and Upper Canada. Historical Context For The Rebellions of 1837 The United States had recently been born. Britain was…
Is the 1856 Nova Scotia Mayflower Token the Most Beautiful Design Ever Created?
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pm1856 isn’t necessarily a notable year. In March, the British Empire’s Crimean War ended and the Treaty of Paris was signed. Dallas, Texas was incorporated as a city. The Second Opium War began in China. And in a little territory on the Atlantic coast of what would become Canada, a small token, or coin, was minted with the blessing of the British government. The 1856 Nova Scotia Mayflower Token is often considered one of the most beautiful coins ever designed. Here’s some history about this Canadian half penny. A Brief History of…
How do I Store my Paper Money Collection Properly?
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmCollecting coins or Canadian paper money is a fun and fascinating hobby. Collecting paper money can be a bit more of a challenge than collecting coins in some respects. While coins are designed to last for many years, paper money is intended to be replaced after only a few. Not only can this make it more difficult to find collectible paper money in good condition, but it also means that there is more you have to do to preserve paper money in its current condition. 1. Avoid Exposure to Direct Sunlight Ultraviolet…
Coins that Share the Amazing Colours of Autumn in Canada
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmIf you’re weary of the summer heat, keep in mind that autumn is right around the corner. In just a few weeks, you’ll be enjoying the cooler weather and changing leaves of fall. It’s the perfect time to go hiking and canoeing in the Canadian wilderness. Make plans now to enjoy the great outdoors when the temperatures are pleasant. Find some beautiful Canadian coins for sale that reflect the beauty of autumn to remind you of those memories you make. 2013 Canada $20 Autumn Bliss Fine Silver Coin This $20 coin features…
