Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmCanadian waters are home to over 50 species of whales. Thankfully, there is a great deal of whale watching sites where you can really appreciate the beauty of these magnificent marine mammals. The Royal Canadian Mint in collaboration with Dave Zachary decided to create a beautiful coin to celebrate these creatures. The result is a unique piece with a soapstone sculpture of a whale’s tail. It has a 50 dollar face value and a wide diameter to hold the carved model. It comes nicely packaged making it a perfect gift as well….
Check out the Royal Canadian Mints 2018 Holiday Gift Set
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmWith Christmas around the corner, you surely want to start thinking about the perfect gift to give to your loved ones. If you are a numismatist and have a couple of friends or family members who happen to love coins, check out what the Royal Canadian Mint has to offer. There are a lot of holiday sets with a perfect selection of coins packaged in beautiful cases. These make for wonderful gifts to give to anyone who owns a few collectibles or is just starting. They’ll definitely love and appreciate what you…
A Closer Look at the Canadian Journey Paper Money Series 2001-2006
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmThis set of paper money, known as ‘Canadian Journey’, was the first to be wholly designed on a computer. In addition to this, it was also the first to illustrate some Canadian citizens of great importance, while one of the notes was proclaimed to be the ‘Bank Note of the Year’. What is also interesting about the set is the fact that the designer made sure that each of the bank notes contains symbols of national pride for Canadians. The $5 Note This note was issued in March 2002 and features a…
A Canadian Coin that Resembles Peace and Remembrance
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmOn November 11, 1918, the bloody and devastating First World War was brought to an end with the signing of the armistice. The joined efforts of the Canadian people in this war was more than remarkable- more than 650,000 men and women served but, unfortunately, over 66,000 ended up paying the ultimate price. After that, Canada signed a Peace Treaty as a separate country, being recognized as an independent nation. All of this means a lot to Canadians and no one wants the sacrifices to be forgotten. So, among the many interesting,…
Royal Canadian Mint Releases Tyrannosaurus Rex Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmCan you imagine looking at the design of a coin and simultaneously feeling awe and fear? The Royal Canadian Mint has succeeded in creating a pure silver coin with a realistic engraving of a Tyrannosaurus Rex. This carnivore has its fossils scattered around Canada which has recently sparked the attention of many palaeontologists. They strive to uncover more information about these fascinating animals and their origin. Until then, the coin with the 250 dollar face value celebrates the Tyrannosaurus Rex, the dinosaur that has once walked and lived on the Canadian territories….
The Canadian $1 Banknote
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmIf you were to ask any collector of money, they would likely tell you that they have a preference for collecting either coins or paper money. While both are widespread hobbies, governments around the world, including the Canadian one, prefer to have more coins in circulation than paper money. The reason for that is the fact that the use of coins is more practical and cost-effective compared to the use of paper money. That is precisely the reason behind the Canadian $1 paper note being discontinued in 1989. Here is everything you…
Why Flawed Rare Coins Can Be Valuable
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmWhen going through the production process, coins can obtain various kinds of damage due to accidents or bad minting equipment. Having a visibly flawed coin doesn’t always mean it’s worth less than the spotless ones. Quite the contrary, rare Canadian coins with some types of errors can be significantly more valuable. It is important to know how to recognize the errors that can be seen most often. Some of the recurring ones include the die crack, which can be noticed in denominations or years, then there are cuds, dots and many more….
Mint Releases Coin Celebrating Basketball a Canadian Invention
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmThere aren’t many people who haven’t heard about the game of basketball, but few are aware of the fact that a man from Canada actually invented it. His name is James Naismith and he was a physical education professor from Almonte, Ontario. The Canadian Royal Mint has created a beautiful pure silver coin to celebrate this sport and its inventor. They came up with the first-ever coloured coin with the shape of a convex to accent the actual rounded shape of a basketball and the dimples on it. The precision and attention…
Passing Down Your Coin Collection
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmWhen it comes to your valuable coins of Canada, you always want to make sure that it gets passed down to those who can appreciate the collection. Finding these pieces of art takes a lot of time and dedication which is exactly why the person who inherits it should be aware of that. If you wish to gift your collection to your children, it’s always a great idea to have a conversation about it first. Let them know how important all of the coins are to you, how valuable they are, and…
How to Spot Fake Silver Coins? Avoid Being Ripped Off
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmThere’s always a chance to run into fake silver coins while searching for the next addition to your collection. It is important to try not to get involved in that situation in the first place with certain sellers or untrusted dealers. The counterfeits can be recognized by applying several methods that can help detect and uncover their validity. True Canadian silver dollars should pass the test with magnets, the ice test, and visual test. The fake ones will stand out during these checks, and if you read on you can learn more…
