Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmIf you are a true numismatist, you surely wouldn’t want to miss out on a beautiful three-set piece by Emmanuel Hahn. This artist has previously come up with the concept for two silver dollars and is responsible for some of the popular designs that are still present on the coins of Canada today. The three-set piece is called “the coins that never were” and rightly so. Several interesting concepts that he offered for the new circulation coinage in 1936 were mostly laid off. Thanks to the Royal Canadian Mint, Hahn’s designs have…
Latest Canadian Coin From The Mint Includes A Meteorite Piece
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmThere are coins that are nice-looking, there are ones that are unique and incredibly valuable, and then there are specimens that can be said to be truly out of this world. If this last category is what you’re currently looking to get your hands on, then you’re in luck. The Canadian Royal Mint has seen to it that every coin collector out there has an opportunity to get their hands on an actual piece of meteorite from outer space by simply investing in yet another truly otherworldly and eye-catching RCM coin piece….
A Piece Of Canadian History Could Be In Your Coin Purse
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmCanadian coins exist in virtually countless different shapes, sizes, compositions and boasting an equally vast number of intricate and detailed designs. Among all of these, though, few have earned and achieved the legendary status that the “loonie” has reached. There are a number of reasons for this, but the fact remains that the loonie is today an outright symbol of Canada and stands for what it means to be truly Canadian. Few people are aware of the historical value this coin – and its simple, but legendary design – hide beneath the…
Rare Error Coins from Canada
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmCoin collectors enjoy the challenge of searching for and buying those rare Canadian coins that they can add to their treasured collection. Some collectors are unaware of the value of some of the rare coins in their possession, especially those with an error on them. Even though for some, these pieces don’t really appeal to the eye, they can be pretty valuable. The price depends on the type of the defect and the rarity of the coin in question. For example, if you so happen to find a double clip coin in…
Collecting Paper Money From Around The World
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmGoing on vacation is something that everybody looks forward to – recharging your batteries, sleeping in late, not doing much else than exploring new countries and areas, these are all activities typical of a vacation. One integral part of every vacation is buying souvenirs from whichever place you visit. This is something that sounds very nice at first, until you realize how big of a toll it can take on your wallet. Instead, why not consider using all that paper money from other countries to start your very own collection and venture…
A Closer Look At The Canadian $1,000 Paper Money Hunt
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmThe Royal Canadian Mint is one of the most advanced and highly praised minting institutions in the world, and with good reason. Not only is the technologically used some of the most advanced, but it also excels in a number of other ways. For example, at one time, the Mint actually manufactured $1,000 bills, many of which are today still mysteriously present even though they have been out of circulation for nearly two decades. Canadian paper money, in general, exists in countless shapes, designs and forms, but the $1,000 bill today is…
Nature’s Light Show: Silver Canadian 50 Dollar Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmIt is often said that a coin collection is incomplete without at least one specimen of a Canadian Silver Dollar. The Royal Canadian Mint is no stranger to crafting repeated examples of this coin, each time with a new and interesting twist. This time the Mint has truly outdone itself. The first in a brand new series of coins, the 2018 Canada $50 Nature’s Light Show – Stormy Night Fine Silver coin stands proudly as a pioneer of a coin series meant to showcase what the Mint can achieve. Here’s everything you…
Colonial Acres Coins: Trusted Canadian DNA Dealer
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmThe Royal Canadian Mint is a world-renowned minting institution that has been at the forefront of coin and paper money production ever since it was established. Few other institutions across the world have ever come close to the legendary status of the RCM, and the reason for that is the fact that the Mint continuously improves and pushes the boundaries of what is possible and considered standard when it comes to minting circulation and non-circulation coins. The latest addition to its wide array of revolutionary programs and activities is the Bullion DNA…
The Effects of Removing the Canadian Penny From Circulation
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmIt’s been ten years since the last Canadian penny was minted on May 4th, 2012. This passage of time allows us to gain a better understanding of how the de-circulation of the penny has affected the Canadian economy. In general, the population has handled taking the penny out of circulation very well. However, removing the penny from circulation has also shown how beneficial digital currency can be and made pennies a rare commodity for collectors. How Do People Feel About Not Having the Penny in Circulation? When the penny was first removed…
Digital Currency? Paper Money Still Has A Role To Play In Today’s World
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmWhen talking about paper money, there is no shortage of those who believe that it is nearing its end. On the other hand, a vast number of people are of the opinion that it will never die. There are a number of reasons why paper money was, is and will most likely be just as important in the near future. Some of these reasons are because it is accepted almost everywhere, it is versatile, convenient and its use can’t be that easily tracked. Keep reading to learn about why it would be…
