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…
Canadian Coin Collecting: Finding Value in Silver Dollars or Banknotes
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmBeing a numismatist is not simple and not everyone has the patience to collect items. When it comes to collecting coins and banknotes, there are two reasons why people do this. The first is, of course, because they like it and they want to have a large collection. The other is for profit. People collect coins, then wait for some time and sell them when their value increases. Either way, if you would like to start being a Canadian silver dollar collector, here are some pieces of advice for you. How to…
Canadian Artist Emily Carr Design Featured on New Coin From the Mint
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmWhen talking about famous female artists, one cannot fail to mention the talented and renowned Emily Carr from Canada. She has managed to depict a variety of settings in the most beautiful landscape paintings and has been praised for her modern art as well. This time, she has put all her talent on the reverse of a new coin from the Royal Canadian Mint. The result is a unique piece with a variety of technologies and a special canvas effect. If you consider yourself a passionate and dedicated coin collector, you shouldn’t…
10 Interesting Things About Money Part 1
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmWhen it comes to paper money, there are a lot of facts that you may not know about that can be very surprising. As you may know, the Royal Canadian Mint is one of the most renowned minting institutions in the world and is the author of countless valuable and interesting coin pieces. If you’d like to know more about some of its earlier works, as well as get a bit more information about the origins of money itself, here’s everything you need to know. Paper Money Origins The Chinese were the…
Proper Storage Supplies for your Coin Collection
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmWhen you dedicate your pastime to collecting and organizing valuable Canadian coins, you definitely want to find proper storage to keep them in top condition for years to come. There are numerous storage boxes and holders to choose from, the key is to avoid soft plastic because of the risk of PVC damage and folders that can’t be neatly closed since coins will easily fall out. Some of the great storage options include coin capsules, albums, cardboard boxes, slabs or flips. There are many more options to choose from, depending on the…
Royal Canadian Mint: Thirteen Teachings from Grandmother Moon Collection
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmFor the Anishinaabe people, Grandmother Moon is a central figure. She is ever-present and she makes 13 appearances throughout the year. Grandmother Moon’s intention is to watch over Mother Earth’s children and to light up their paths. Because of her importance to the Anishinaabe people, the Royal Canadian Mint has decided to make 13 coins in her honour- one for each of her appearances. In case you would like to add them to your valuable collection, you can easily order some of them or even the whole set. Just be quick about…
Tips to Selling Rare Collectible Coins
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmKeeping in mind the time and dedication it takes to collect rare Canadian coins, every numismatist should strive to gain insight into the exact value of those collectibles. So, if you decide to sell your coins one day, knowing how much you can earn from a single coin or perhaps the entire collection is a great start to collecting. Collectors would be wise to learn about several tips and tricks to keep the coins in good condition so that they can eventually sell for more. Also, a very important step when you’re…
