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….
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…