Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmMoney is often taken for granted, even though it is used every day and facilitates much of the activities that occur around the world. But there is more to this medium of exchange than meets the eye. Canadian mint coins and paper currencies, for example, all fall under the umbrella name Canadian dollar. Have you ever wondered how the term ‘dollar’ came into being though? To find the answer, you’d have to take a journey through the disciplines of etymology and history Money Through the Ages Before money became a tool for…
First-Ever! Eternal Blessings Pysanka Egg Shaped Pure Gold Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmHistory is filled with records of firsts – the first man to land on the moon, the first to circumnavigate the earth and the list goes on. Royal Canadian Mint has joined these lists of firsts with the production of their first coin designed to honour a Ukrainian staple symbol that has evolved to become a world favourite, the Pysanka egg. This gem, a true representation of the connection shared between Canada and Ukraine, is a must-have for any avid collector who is seeking valuable Canadian coins for sale. A Coin with…
Beautiful Canadian Coin Features Queen Elizabeth Rose Blossoms
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmThe strength, beauty and sheer elegance of the Rosa ‘Queen Elizabeth’ have wowed garden lovers since its 1957 introduction. Today, sixty-five years later, expert designers and producers of Canadian coins have taken this magnificence a step further by replicating its beauty on a coin celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s rose. The coin’s stunning design combined two precious metals in order to create an impressive souvenir. A Closer Look at the Rosa Queen Elizabeth Rosa Queen Elizabeth is a long-stemmed flower that grows to heights as far as 1.3 metres and thrives in the sun….
75th Anniversary of D-Day – Special Edition Silver Dollar Proof Set
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmBrave Canadian soldiers sacrificed all they had on the battlefields so that Canada and the world can experience freedom today. It is only fitting that these heroes and their sacrifices be acknowledged and lauded by future generations. They deserve to remain permanently etched in the memory of mankind forever. This is the primary motivation behind Royal Canadian Mint’s production of a set of Canadian silver coins commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day. A Remarkable Moment in History D-Day is a very significant moment in the history of the world as it heralded…
Limited Glow-in-the-dark Dinosaur Canadian Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmThe Royal Canadian Mint produces a large number and variety of coins every year. They are responsible for minting all the quarters, loonies, toonies and other coins that are used on a daily basis in Canada. But besides creating all the country’s currency, the Canadian Mint also produces collector’s coins and many of them are truly fascinating and unique. The latest innovation to come from the Mint is a one of a kind egg-shaped, glow-in-the-dark dinosaur coin made of pure silver. This Canadian coin will appeal to anyone who is looking for…
Looking Back at the Year the Dollar Coin was Introduced in Canada
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmIn 1986 the Canadian government decided to replace the one dollar banknote with a new one dollar coin. This was not a particularly popular decision with the general public. There were a number of reasons for replacing the note with a coin but the predominant reason given by the government was that the notes only lasted a couple of years in circulation. Constantly replacing worn out one dollar notes was costly, however one dollar coins could last a couple of decades and save the country millions of dollars in printing costs. Once…
Royal Canadian Mint: New Featured Coin Artist Peter McKinnon
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmThe Royal Canadian Mint is well known for showcasing Canadian creative talent and has worked with a number of highly skilled artists, illustrators and photographers over the years to produce some of their most unique and collectable coins. The Mint’s latest collaboration is with star photographer and video blogger Peter McKinnon, who has produced an innovative two-coin series featuring two of Canada’s most famous landscapes, Moraine Lake and Mount Rundle. Spectacular Shots of Moraine Lake and Mount Rundle Moraine Lake, in Banff National Park in Alberta, is one of Canada’s most iconic…
Special Roll Collection Includes Classic Canadian 25-Cent Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmThe 2019 Special Wrap Roll Collection: First Strikes Every coin in the First Strike collection is one of the first 2019-dated Canadian circulation coins struck at the Mint facility in Winnipeg. Each of the uncirculated versions of the five denominations, including the classic Canadian 25-cent coin, comes in a special wrap roll that is rolled in a premium wrapper and sealed with a holographic label, a special touch introduced in 2019. The Five Designs Each design on the five denominations of Canadian coins was carefully chosen to represent Canada and a facet…
The Rich History of Coin Collecting
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmCoin collecting is one of the oldest hobbies on record. Coins as currency have been around for centuries and in Europe, it is not uncommon to find coins that date back to Roman times. But even more interesting than that is the fact that coin collecting also dates as far back as Roman times. Rome’s first emperor, Augustus, recognized the value of collecting rare and interesting coins and owned a collection of coins depicting the greatest generals of the classical world. The Italian poet Petrarch collected coins on his travels and…
What is Silver Bullion? Finding Coins at Colonial
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmOld western movies, heist films, and cartoons have all helped cement the image in our minds of bullion being bars of gold or silver. But in fact, bullion refers to precious metals in bulk and valued by weight, regardless of the shape or size. If you plan to invest in gold or silver bullion coins it is important to understand exactly what you are buying because it can take various forms and you may not end up with a large pile of pure silver bars. Types of silver bullion There are…
