Every coin produced by the Royal Canadian Mint tells a story. From coins with symbols depicting the latest monarch to coins with symbols representing common animals of Canada, each coin produced has its own legacy and meaning. For 2017, several coins have been produced that represent the nation in a variety of ways in honour of the Canada 150 celebrations. One such example of a 2017 new coin is the $10 Canada’s 150th Peyto Lake Coin. This coin has a unique story and is a great way in which to celebrate the nation as it turns 150 years old. Learn…
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A Look at the Royal Canadian Mint’s $20 Fine Silver Coin Canada’s Coasts Series
2017 marks the 150th anniversary of Canada. The nation has been in existence for 150 years this year and wants to celebrate. There are many events on the nation’s schedule and to commemorate the occasion, the Royal Canadian Mint has created several unique coins and sets that show off the best of Canada. One new coin will launch just in time for the Canada 150 anniversary and will make a wonderful addition to any coin collection. This June, the $20 Fine Silver Coin Canada’s Coasts Series: the Pacific Coast, will be available, showcasing a fine silver piece with beautiful yellow-gold…
Buying Gold & Silver Bullion with Confidence
Buying gold and silver bullion is an investment. Many coin collectors focus on buying bullion as a way to invest in gold and silver products. But how do you know what you are buying is verified and correct? Of course you don’t want to be swindled by an unscrupulous dealer, so it is important to know the facts. When it comes to coins created by the Royal Canadian Mint, their bullion products have security measures in place to ensure quality products. Working with an Official Royal Canadian Mint Bullion DNA Dealer will ensure that you are purchasing only verified silver…
The Legacy of the Penny Five Coin Set
Despite the penny no longer being in circulation, the Royal Canadian Mint has decided to create a unique set to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Canada. Canada’s 150th Anniversary coins are being created by the Mint to honour the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation and the Legacy of the Penny Five-Coin Set is included in the new coin creations. With a mintage of only 3,000, the coin set is sure to be a hot collector’s item. Unique Coin Set The Royal Canadian Mint has decided to go back in time and replicate the designs of the 1 cent coin…
Coin Collecting Gift Sets: A great way to get started
So you have decided to enter into the world of Numismatics, congratulations! It can be quite exciting to venture into the world of Canadian coin collecting, finding unique individual coins and sets that are visually stunning as well as have monetary value. The term numismatics means that study of coins, paper money, tokens and other items related to money. As you begin on the journey to coin collecting, you will find that Canada has a long and interesting history involving coins and currency. Getting Started Becoming a coin collector can be fun. There are many different types of coins collectors…
A Walk Down Memory Lane: History of the Royal Canadian Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint is a Crown Corporation of Canada that operates under the Royal Canadian Mint act, producing all circulation of coins for the country as well as other nations. Coins were first specifically produced for Canada in 1858, but were not done so by the Royal Canadian Mint but rather the Royal Mint in London. In honour of the Canada 150 coins created by the Royal Canadian Mint for the 150th celebration of Canada’s Confederation, let’s take a look back at the history of the mint and how it came to be. The Beginning In 1858, the first…