Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmCanada’s physical currency has a rather unique history much like the great nation itself. One of the interesting things about Canada’s history of currency is the use of two official notes, the Dominion of Canada banknotes and the Chartered banknotes. The 25 cents Dominion of Canada note stands out as a very interesting collector’s item. Dominion vs Charter? Canadian Note History at a Glance During the years 1870-1935, the main currencies in circulation were the ones released by Dominion. Alongside the dominion banknotes were chartered banknotes, which were issued on a regional…
A Massive Coin Hunt is on in the US!
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmFor the annual Nationwide Coin Week this year, top collectors and coin dealers will be celebrating a massive first of its kind coin hunt. Dubbed the “Great American Coin Hunt’, coin dealers will release into circulation thousands of collectible outdated coins. Firstly, a private dealer has revealed that coin dealers from around the country are planning to have collectible coins in circulation. The planned event is called the “Great America Coin Hunt” by Rob Oberth. According to Oberth, dealers will be seeding thousands of antique coins from the 19th century along with…
Canada Big Coin Series – Pure Silver 25-cents Coin
Last updated on August 14th, 2025 at 12:22 pmThe 5oz 25-Cent Pure Silver Reverse-Gold Plating Coin is one of the 7 pieces belonging to the Big Coin Series released by the Royal Canadian Mint. This remarkable numismatic piece is a representation of the traditional Canadian 25-cent coin, as the whole series aims to bring back the life of classic Canadian circulation money. What is special about this coin? This amazing 25-cent pure silver coin features the iconic caribou design by Emanuel Hahn. The combination of the silver and gold makes this an instant classic, perfectly creating a feeling of luxury…
Mint Celebrates the Dinosaurs of Canada with 25 cent coin Set
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmMillions of years ago the dinosaurs ruled this planet. These supersized herbivores and carnivores dominated the sea, land, and air and ruled supreme over all living thing until they met their demise at the end of the Cretaceous period. In tribute to these magnificent beasts, Royal Canadian Mint has issued this three-piece set of commemorative coins. Each is a 25 cents coin and reflects one of the dinosaurs known to frequent Canada during the reign of the supersized beasts. Each piece in the set is designed to pay tribute to one of…
