Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmIf you were to take a look at the new coin set from the Mint, you would notice that the story of the Vikings is beautifully featured on all three coins by three talented artists who managed to create a combined Norse artistry. Collectors can visualize the voyages that the Vikings partook in as well as their exploration and settlement in various parts of Canada. All three pieces in this set serve the purpose of re-imagining the arrival of Viking ships in Canada and how all of it could have possibly happened…
An Incredibly Rare Coin Found By Canadian Collector
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmThere is a newcomer among the exquisite society of rare coins. Purchased unknowingly by an anonymous Canadian dealer, it was a part of a larger bullion collection. A two-ducat coin originating from Saxony, the piece is actually so rare that even reference books couldn’t provide any info about it. The dealer decided to ask for help and contacted Peter McDonald, a recipient of the 2018 Charles D. Moore Professional Numismatic Award. As Peter McDonald later discovered, the coin carried a mint mark which indicated that it was struck in the city of Dresden…
2019 Special Edition Pure Silver Coin From The Mint
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmWhen talking about originality and novelty, the Royal Canadian Mint always has something new in store for passionate collectors. This time it is the 2019 Special Edition Pure Silver Coin with the first-ever rhodium-plated maple. The sugar maple leaf design stands out on the coin and celebrates the 30th anniversary of the famous silver bullion piece. Canadians are able to enjoy the beautiful edition made by the Mint and show their pride in the coin that is well known to numerous collectors around the world. You can find your own at Colonial…
10 Interesting Things About Paper Money Part 2
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmWhen paper money is in question, you may be surprised by how little we actually know about it. We have mentioned several interesting things in the first part and are bringing you part 2 of the list. Paper money, in general, is a wildly interesting topic, so in part two we will be discussing: The largest banknote in the world. A banknote with the largest value. An ATM that does not charge a fee. Replacing the banknotes. How did the dollar get its sign? The Largest Banknote In The World In case…
How to Know if Old and Rare Canadian Coins are Valuable
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmDo you know what makes a coin valuable? Is it worth only what someone is willing to pay for it? The answer would be – no. This is too simple a way to determine the value of a coin. You need to take other things into consideration since the numismatic marketplace is more complex than that. Of course, we all know that if something is not easily acquired, it has greater value- the same is with coins. If you would like to have in your possession rare Canadian coins, you will most…
Scenes of Canada Paper Money from 1969-1979
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pm‘The Scenes of Canada’ contain 7 pieces and each of them is special in its own way. What makes this particular series exquisite is its colour. It is quite pleasing to just look at this multicoloured series and see how the geometric patterns on them twist and sway around the edges. To learn more about Canadian paper money and this particular series, keep on reading. The $1 note Originally issued in June 1974 and printed by both British American Bank Note Company and Canadian Bank Note Company Ltd. The back of the…
Royal Canadian Mint Releases New Coin: 2019 Year of the Pig
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmAs winter days come around, we start feeling festive since we become aware that the holiday season is almost here. Of course, one of everyone’s favourite holidays is New Year’s Eve. This is the night we are looking forward to and many of us even start questioning ourselves whether the current year has been productive enough and whether we have realized all the plans we made a year ago. In addition to this, we are also trying to find the best presents for our loved ones. In case you have run out…
Avoid Cleaning your Collector Coins, Here’s Why?
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmIf you collect some of the valuable coins of Canada, then you know that taking good care of them is crucial for their longevity. If you happen to have some very old coins, especially ones which were in circulation, cleaning them is something many believe should be done in order to get rid of all the impurities. But you don’t want to use products or methods of cleaning that might potentially ruin your coins. That is why cleaning your coins is not always advised, or if absolutely required, best left to an…
How a Coin Collecting Hobby can Become a Valuable Investment
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmEven if coin collecting might just be a hobby of yours, thinking about investing in your collection will turn out to be a solid plan for the future. Whether you wish to pass it down later on or not, investing in something that you’re dedicated to and enjoy doing is always a pleasurable way to profit from. So, look at your hobby as something that will rise in value even more one day and become a great way to invest in your future. Due to their value, 50-cent Canadian coins are sought-after…
Historical Coin Find in Yukon, Canada
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmWherever there is a modern infrastructure project underway, history starts to creep up. As workers were constructing a new trail in the small border town of Dawson City, one of them stumbled upon a sack of 19th-century coins buried into the ground. According to archeologists, their origin was traced back to the Klondike Gold Rush, a period between 1896-1899 when many prospectors ventured there once Yukon’s gold mines were discovered. Keep reading to know more about these and many other coins of Canada. How rare are they? Coins are not among the…
