Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmWhich Canadian Nickels Are Worth Money? The 5-cent coin has existed in Canada in one form or another for over 160 years. Since the Canadian penny was discontinued in 2013, the nickel has been the smallest denomination of Canadian coins. It is only since the 20th century that the Canadian 5-cent coin has been known as the nickel since it was originally made from other materials. Generally speaking, a Canadian nickel is only worth five cents, but changes in the price of nickel, events in world history, and variations in minting have…
Camping Season is Here! Discover Coins that Feature the Great Outdoors
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmIf you are lucky enough to live in a climate with four seasons, you understand how it feels when the season of spring comes. There are more than enough activities to enjoy during the cold winters but nothing feels better than consistent warm days with plenty of sunshine. Camping is a well loved experience many families participate in and is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. Other activities that people enjoy throughout the year involving the outdoors are hiking, birdwatching, swimming and playing sports. From 2013 to 2017, the Royal…
What are Trade Dollar Tokens?
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmExplore Canadian Trade Dollar Tokens This year has been an exciting one so far in the world of coin collecting, both here in Canada and around the world. Among the many Canadian coins for sale are various trade dollar tokens. Trade dollar tokens are coin-like mementos that can be exchanged at local shops for face value, just as you would use a monetary coin or bill. They are usually issued by municipal governments or sponsored by non-profit organizations in the area where they circulate. The value of a token depends on many…
A Canadian Celebration of Courage: 2022 Moments to Hold Coin Series
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmThe Royal Canadian Mint frequently releases Canadian coin series to commemorate special moments and important events from Canada’s history. This year the Mint is offering a special series dedicated to courage. The series is called, “2022 Moments to Hold.” This subscription series offers silver coins for collectors and history buffs. Here are some details about this iconic series of coins from the Mint. Background of the Royal Canadian Mint Series The coin series for the “2022 Moments to Hold” includes events from this year that Canadians can take pride in. Some of…
New Minting Technology: 2021 R&D Security Test Token Set
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmCounterfeiting coins has become a significant problem in Canada, with counterfeit toonies even showing up in rolls of coins obtained from banks. The Royal Canadian Mint is working in its Research and Development facility to create coins that have extra security features to resist replication. The new collector’s set of R&D test tokens allows you a glimpse behind the scenes at what the coins of the future could look like. What Exactly Is Included in the Set? The set consists of six Canadian tokens developed and used for testing at the Royal…
Were the Canadian Half Penny Tokens Considered Coins?
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmIn the 18th and 19th centuries, Canada was a colony of Great Britain. For some period of time, the territory was divided into two districts, Upper Canada and Lower Canada, along with the maritime colonies, now provinces. These districts had different ways to issue coins and money to the colonists living there, including providing colonial tokens. Since the British government didn’t supply enough materials for coins to the provinces, banks and private companies started issuing their own substitutes for coins in the form of tokens. Canadian Coins in the 19th Century Before…
Jewellery Styles From the 90s
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmJewellery Styles From the ’90s Not all estate jewellery is from the 1800s. Today, you can find gorgeous pieces from as late as the 1990s. For many people, the ’90s are nostalgic, and finding authentic jewelry from that decade is a real treat. Colonial Acres is continually adding unique and stunning pieces from a variety of decades. If you’re particularly interested in late 20th-century fashion and want to learn more about what the jewellery trends were back then, continue reading for more insight about the items described below. Rings Lots of mid-century…
Coin Collecting: The Worlds Oldest Hobby
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmCoin Collecting: The World’s Oldest Hobby Modern coin collecting is said to have started during the Italian Renaissance in the 14th century, but there’s evidence that it could have begun much earlier. The Italian poet Petrarch is thought to be the one who made coin collecting a trend among European nobility. The rich were the only ones who could afford to collect coins in the Middle Ages, which made collecting known as the “hobby of kings.” Coin collecting may not be as popular today as it once was, but there is a…
3 Tips to Help Sell Your Coins or Paper Money
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pm3 Tips To Help Sell Your Coins or Paper Money Coin collecting can be an interesting hobby, and potentially a lucrative one. If you sell a collection of coins or paper money, you could end up making a tidy profit. Whether you are the collector or the heir of someone else’s collection, you want to get the most out of it and receive a fair price. Here are some tips to help you get a good deal. 1. Organize Your Collection Organizing your collection makes the evaluation process easier. It may be…
$20 Discovering Dinosaurs: Mercurys Horned Face Silver Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:31 pmDiscover a Commemorative Coin Featuring a Canadian Dinosaur Species The continued popularity of the “Jurassic Park” film franchise is just one indication of the enduring fascination that dinosaurs hold for human beings. Part of the fascination is that, with all that humans have learned about dinosaurs over the past 200 years or so, there are still new species to discover and new things that fossils can teach us. Mercuriceratops is a dinosaur species first discovered within the last 15 years. As part of its Discovering Dinosaurs series, the Royal Canadian Mint has…
