Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmIn the summer of 1969, the world-famous Beatles singer John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono held a unique demonstration as a peaceful objection to the Vietnam War which was taking place at the time. They hosted a ‘bed-in’ in Montreal at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel, which involved making themselves available to the public (while reclining in bed together) to discuss matters pertaining to world peace. This is exactly the type of moment that deserves to be commemorated on Canadian silver coins and thanks to Royal Canadian Mint, this is now a…
75th Anniversary of D-Day – Special Edition Silver Dollar Proof Set
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmBrave Canadian soldiers sacrificed all they had on the battlefields so that Canada and the world can experience freedom today. It is only fitting that these heroes and their sacrifices be acknowledged and lauded by future generations. They deserve to remain permanently etched in the memory of mankind forever. This is the primary motivation behind Royal Canadian Mint’s production of a set of Canadian silver coins commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day. A Remarkable Moment in History D-Day is a very significant moment in the history of the world as it heralded…
The Rich History of Coin Collecting
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmCoin collecting is one of the oldest hobbies on record. Coins as currency have been around for centuries and in Europe, it is not uncommon to find coins that date back to Roman times. But even more interesting than that is the fact that coin collecting also dates as far back as Roman times. Rome’s first emperor, Augustus, recognized the value of collecting rare and interesting coins and owned a collection of coins depicting the greatest generals of the classical world. The Italian poet Petrarch collected coins on his travels and…
Mint Celebrates Newfoundland Joining Canada with Silver Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmThe Royal Canadian Mint has once again released a special celebration coin. This is one of the most remarkable Canadian silver coins on the market. This five-ounce coin is dedicated to the 70th Anniversary of Newfoundland joining Canada. Only one thousand pieces were minted so do not miss your chance to check out this amazing coin. 5 oz. Pure Silver Coin This special edition five-ounce coin dedicated to Newfoundland joining Canada in 1949 can be a great addition to your collection. The coin weighs 157.6 grams and has a diameter of 65.25…
Coin Featuring Canada’s Arctic Polar Bear
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmThe 5 oz. Pure Silver Polar Bear Coin is not a traditional representative of collectible coins. This Canadian silver coin keeps to the round form but has jagged edges and resembles an ancient piece from the Roman age. Of course, the minting of the coin is exceptional, as this is one of the signature coins of the Royal Canadian Mint. There are only 1,200 coins produced, and the Mint is already running low on supply, so don’t hesitate and grab yours. Below you’ll see a detailed description of this amazing numismatic masterpiece….
Pure Silver Coin Celebrating Viola Desmond
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmViola Desmond is one of the key figures of Canadian history of the twentieth century. In order to honour her memory, and to commemorate Black History Month, the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has created one of the finest Canadian silver coins to date. Who is Viola Desmond? Viola Desmond is one of the faces of the fight against segregation in Canada. She was a regular businesswoman, until one day she was asked to leave an all-whites only area of a cinema in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. She refused to move from her…
