Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pmCoin sets and unique individual coins are a great way in which to provide a gift for that special someone in your life. For Canadian coin collectors or those who enjoy unique coin collecting, 2017 is the perfect year to find the best gifts. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Canada, so the Royal Canadian Mint has created several unique sets and individual coins for collectors to enjoy. These coins can be given as gifts with many unique options such as colourful or glow in the dark coins. Below are a…
Canada 150 Coins
Canada’s 150th Most Affordable Pure Silver 3 Coin Subscription
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pm2017 marks the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. With this milestone, the Royal Canadian Mint has decided to create several coins including coin subscriptions that commemorate this special occasion. One option for coin collectors or lovers of Canada to enjoy is the 3-coin subscription known as the 2017 Canada 150 Most Affordable. This collection is created from pure silver and is a perfect way to remember this unique milestone. Inspirational Coins Whether you are from Canada or just love coin collecting, you will find this unique subscription takes to heart what…
2017 My Canada, My Inspiration Special Wrap Roll Collection
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pmWhether you are a coin collector or know someone who collects unique coins, the My Canada, My Inspiration Wrap set is a must-own set. This unique special collectible is the one of a kind to offer five coin rolls with circulation designs created by the Royal Canadian Mint to commemorate the Canada 150 year celebration. This collection includes five different coin rolls, each considered a historic collectible as the coins reflect the exciting voyage of Canada through time. Read to see just what this collection entails. The Special Design With this collection,…
Coin Collecting Gift Sets: A great way to get started
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pmSo 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….
A Walk Down Memory Lane: History of the Royal Canadian Mint
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pmThe 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…