Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmThe Royal Canadian Mint has produced many coins of Canada to date that commemorate important historical milestones and celebrate countless Canadian symbols. The “Call of the Wild” series is one such series of gold coins launched in 2014 that features designs dedicated to the expansive and untamed wilderness of Canada. With one coin launched annually, each one is composed of .99999 fine gold, making them the purest gold bullion available in the world. 2018 will see the release of the Golden Eagle Gold Coin, but let’s take a closer look at the…
2018 Captain Cook At Nootka Sound Canada Silver Dollar Set
Last updated on July 1st, 2025 at 09:26 amIt is difficult to choose a particular favourite among the many 2018 Royal Canadian Mint coins that celebrate Canadian history. But, it is clear that the 2018 Captain Cook at Nootka Sound Canada Silver Dollar Set is going to be a top contender for that spot. Captain James Cook trekked across Canada’s West Coast in 1778 in search of the fabled Northwest Passage. His month-long stay left a legendary imprint on Canadian history and is memorialized once again by the remarkably crafted special edition proof silver dollar set. What Coins Are Part…
Royal Wedding $20 Silver Coin Keepsake
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmWhen looking for the right way to describe the Royal Canadian Mint, it can be said that it never fails to commemorate an important historical or cultural event related to either Canada or the United Kingdom. The RCM continues this long standing tradition even today with the 2018 Canada $20 Fine Silver Coin –The Royal Wedding Of Prince Harry And Ms. Meghan Markle. This coin serves to mark the occasion of yet another royal wedding, so keep reading to learn what is so special about this particular piece and why adding it…
Celebrating Canada’s Aviation History With Special $20 Silver Coin
Last updated on August 14th, 2025 at 12:20 pmThe Canadian Silver Dollar is a piece of coin history that has earned iconic status in Canada. Having featured a number of historically and otherwise important milestones, commemorations, and celebrations, it is important to mention the 1996 Canada $20 Aviation – Avro Arrow CF-105 Sterling Silver Coin. The coin is yet another example of the importance the Royal Canadian Mint places on the national pride of Canadians, as well as how much it values every single one of the nation’s achievements regardless of the field or industry. Here’s everything you need to…
2018 Canada $20 Captain Canuck Fine Silver Coin
Last updated on July 1st, 2025 at 09:25 amThere are many icons in Canada’s comic book history, but surely one of the most famous is Captain Canuck. Having long overgrown the status of a homemade comic book hero, he embodies human qualities such as integrity, determination, and self-sacrifice, all the while doing so with simultaneous compassion and humility. The Royal Canadian Mint is paying homage to the Canadian pop-culture icon who wears the colours of the Canadian national flag while fighting for peace and justice with this uniquely designed coin. Getting Down to Numbers Apart from symbolizing admirable human qualities,…
Understanding Gold Prices – How Colonial Can Help
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmThe price of gold is something that varies in incredible intervals and it is often difficult to predict what the future holds for investors. If you’re a coin collector and are particularly fond of silver and gold Canadian coin currency, this is an issue that concerns you. It can be a difficult task to invest in gold or silver, especially if you have no experience. Here are some factors known to influence gold and silver prices: Uncertainty This is a pretty broad factor that typically includes political instability and/or uncertainty. The stock…
Ancient Coin Collecting For Beginners
Last updated on July 23rd, 2025 at 08:50 amBe it coins of Canada or ancient coins, coin collecting is a fun and potentially lucrative hobby or profession. But, while Canadian coins are plentiful and the most gorgeous to look at or own, that is often not the case with ancient coins. Ancient coins are often mistaken for being too difficult to understand, too expensive to collect and too rare. While that is true in some cases, the majority of pieces are actually quite common. Many are also less expensive than collectible modern coins. Learning the basics can be done easily,…
What To Know Before Selling Your Gold Or Silver Bullion
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmWhen it comes to the trading of any kind, the “buy low, sell high” mantra is something everyone knows by default. Aside from investing in just precious metals, this is a form of timeless truth that can be equally applied throughout countless other industries. As brilliant a piece of advice as it is, another universal truth also applies in this case, “easier said than done.” The point is that buying low and selling high is no simple matter whether you’re trading Canadian silver dollars or gold bars. Knowing when the time is…
History of Canada Displayed on Arctic Double Dollar Coin Collection
Last updated on July 23rd, 2025 at 09:02 amThe Canadian Arctic Expedition (CAE) of 1913-1918 was an important event in the history of Canada, helping to map out its northern borders and explore its rich flora, fauna, and geology. It also served to preserve Canada’s sovereignty in the region and marked a significant turning point in the territorial history of the Canadian Arctic that helped shape Canada into a free and strong nation. The year 2013 marked 100 years of the Canadian Arctic Expedition, and the perfect way to have a reminder of this glorious historic moment for all Canadians…
Royal Canadian Mint Releases New Unique Collectible Silver Coins
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmWhen collecting coins, the first thing that many think about is getting their hands on old, antique or rare coin pieces because they believe such coins hold great value. While that’s certainly true in many cases – one example being the Canada Silver Dollar – one must not forget that new coins that are minted continuously, might be worth investing in now and stored away for the future. Such is the case with several 2018 coins, which include: 2018 $100 Canada 100th Anniversary of WWI Armistice – Angel Of Victory Silver Coin…
