Collecting coins has always been quite an exciting and interesting hobby. You get a chance to be a person who has a great and valuable collection, speaking in both financial and emotional terms. And among the storied and popular Canadian coins is the two-dollar coin, fondly known as the Canadian toonie. Depending on how old you are, you may not even remember the Canadian two-dollar bills that predated the toonie. You may have questions such as, “When did toonies come out?” or “What is a toonie made of?” Why Did the Canadian Toonie Replace the Two-Dollar Bill? Government economists had determined that…
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The 2012 Two Coin and Stamp Set of the Titanic
There’s probably not a person on this planet that hasn’t heard of the legendary Titanic catastrophe. The iconic steamer which sank after colliding with an iceberg in the Atlantic ocean, losing 1503 souls in the process. To honour the timeless story of the ill-fated ship, the Mint has release special Titanic collector’s set. It is comprised of a Canadian 50 and 25 cent coins with ample collector’s value. In addition to this, you will get 5 stamps that were issued in order to mark the 100th anniversary of the event. If you’d like to learn more about the ship’s connection…
What Are The Real Odds Of Winning A Coin Toss?
Have you ever tossed a Canadian coin? Are you completely assured that there is a 50 percent chance it lands on heads and a 50 percent chance it lands on tails? If the answer is ‘yes’, we have some evidence that can change your mind. A famous mathematician has provided us with an explanation, so, if you are interested in learning more about this, keep on reading. It’s All About Physics Rather Than Probability Persi Diaconis, a professor of mathematics and statistics at Stanford University has done research and discovered that most games of chance involving coins are not as…
Canadian Silver Dollar: Zodiac Set Featuring Swarovski Crystals
Are you fascinated by astrology and the fact that each sign is aligned to the stars in the sky? Well, according to millennials, astrology is getting more popular than ever and people are searching for interesting jewellery, different figures or coins with zodiac elements to collect. You can show your interest in astrology by purchasing a new set from the Mint: a 12 coin zodiac set with Swarovski Crystals. Collectibles such as these Canadian silver dollars have never been more elegant-looking and sparkly thanks to the crystals featured on them. Collectors will be able to get this stunning set and…
A Set Fit For Legends – The Viking Ship Coins By The Mint
If you were to take a look at the new coin set from the Mint, you would notice that the story of the Vikings is beautifully featured on all three coins by three talented artists who managed to create a combined Norse artistry. Collectors can visualize the voyages that the Vikings partook in as well as their exploration and settlement in various parts of Canada. All three pieces in this set serve the purpose of re-imagining the arrival of Viking ships in Canada and how all of it could have possibly happened over 1,000 years ago. So, if you’re into…
An Incredibly Rare Coin Found By Canadian Collector
There is a newcomer among the exquisite society of rare coins. Purchased unknowingly by an anonymous Canadian dealer, it was a part of a larger bullion collection. A two-ducat coin originating from Saxony, the piece is actually so rare that even reference books couldn’t provide any info about it. The dealer decided to ask for help and contacted Peter McDonald, a recipient of the 2018 Charles D. Moore Professional Numismatic Award. As Peter McDonald later discovered, the coin carried a mint mark which indicated that it was struck in the city of Dresden by the famous mint master Friedrich Wilhelm o…
How to Know if Old and Rare Canadian Coins are Valuable
Do you know what makes a coin valuable? Is it worth only what someone is willing to pay for it? The answer would be – no. This is too simple a way to determine the value of a coin. You need to take other things into consideration since the numismatic marketplace is more complex than that. Of course, we all know that if something is not easily acquired, it has greater value- the same is with coins. If you would like to have in your possession rare Canadian coins, you will most likely need to prepare a larger sum of…
Avoid Cleaning your Collector Coins, Here’s Why?
If 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 experienced professional. Continue reading to learn why you…
How a Coin Collecting Hobby can Become a Valuable Investment
Even 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 the most; in fact, the rarer they are…
Historical Coin Find in Yukon, Canada
Wherever 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 most common discoveries at archeological sites. Since they…
