Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmWhen it comes to Canadian paper money, it is no secret that the Royal Canadian Mint is one of the most technologically advanced and creative minting institutions on the planet. Over the course of its long existence, it has expertly crafted millions of interesting coins and paper banknotes. Many of them are still in circulation today, while an almost equal number survive as belongings of many coin collectors around the world. Certainly one of the more intriguing specimens of paper banknotes is the $1,000 note. Here is everything you need to know…
Coin Storage Ideas and Helpful Hints
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmCoin collecting is a wonderful pastime for anyone who is fond of these valuable pieces of art and history. Having all of your Canadian coins properly stored and organized is a guaranteed way to keep them in great condition for decades to come. Here are some organization tips and coin storage ideas. Coin Storage Ideas for Cataloguing Your Collection There are two aspects of coin collection organization: storage and cataloguing. Coin collection storage refers to where and how you keep the actual, physical coins. Cataloguing your coins means recording and organizing information about each…
Canadian History Puzzle Coin from the Mint
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmWhen talking about must-haves, this puzzle set from the Royal Canadian Mint is something you shouldn’t miss out on. It looks back on Canada from 1866 to 1916 and paints a picture of the historical events that happened during that period. It is a masterful piece of art that represents all of the memorable elements of young Canada’s Dominion. Any numismatist who is a true patriot and a passionate collector will fall in love with the remarkable design followed by the story it proudly tells. You can pre-order your own by going…
Canada’s 50-cent Pure Gold Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmWant to celebrate your pride and appreciation for Canada? The 50 cent coin is a remarkable masterpiece, representing the famous maple leaf and the National Flag of Canada, with the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. It is a beautiful gold coin that any numismatist should strive to own. It rightly deserves to be displayed in a prominent spot among other coins in the collection. It illustrates the most important symbols of Canada, the ones that have the power to unite Canadians, wherever they might be in the world. The…
14 Silver Coin Set of Canada’s Heraldic Emblems
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmIt is no secret that the Royal Canadian Mint is one of the most advanced and groundbreaking minting institutions on the planet. As such, it has crafted and minted some of the most incredible, rare and interesting coin pieces in existence today. Another thing it is famous for is the fact that it rarely misses the opportunity to celebrate Canadian identity and national spirit. Such is also the case with the 2018 Heraldic Emblems of Canada Fine Silver 14-Coin Set. Keep reading to learn more about this remarkable collection of coins. What…
Canadian Coins That Were Never Released
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…
