Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmAre you struggling to find the perfect gift that will suit the occasion and make a special someone happy? You don’t have to waste your time looking any further since the Royal Canadian Mint has amazing sets for any kind of celebration and anniversary. Thanks to the many beautiful coins of Canada on offer, you’ll be able to find just the right one to give as a gift to a loved one or a friend. Each set comprises of unique, one of a kind coins that will last a lifetime, creating a…
A Set Fit For Legends – The Viking Ship Coins By The Mint
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmIf 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…
Avoid Cleaning your Collector Coins, Here’s Why?
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmIf 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…
Historical Coin Find in Yukon, Canada
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmWherever 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…
A Canadian Coin that Resembles Peace and Remembrance
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmOn November 11, 1918, the bloody and devastating First World War was brought to an end with the signing of the armistice. The joined efforts of the Canadian people in this war was more than remarkable- more than 650,000 men and women served but, unfortunately, over 66,000 ended up paying the ultimate price. After that, Canada signed a Peace Treaty as a separate country, being recognized as an independent nation. All of this means a lot to Canadians and no one wants the sacrifices to be forgotten. So, among the many interesting,…
Passing Down Your Coin Collection
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmWhen it comes to your valuable coins of Canada, you always want to make sure that it gets passed down to those who can appreciate the collection. Finding these pieces of art takes a lot of time and dedication which is exactly why the person who inherits it should be aware of that. If you wish to gift your collection to your children, it’s always a great idea to have a conversation about it first. Let them know how important all of the coins are to you, how valuable they are, and…
Before Confederation: Currency Of The Atlantic Provinces 4-Coin Set
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmPrior to Confederation in 1867, each Canadian province formed a separate British colony which meant that each one had its own unique cultural identity and even their very own coins. This is a fact that adds an interesting note of diversity to coins of Canada and the country’s coin history in general. The Royal Canadian Mint celebrates this time with a Pure Silver 4-Coin Set – Before Confederation: Colonial Currency of the Atlantic Provinces. The set re-visits the 19th-century reverse designs – the work of L.C. Wyon – whose engraved artwork was…
The Mint’s Call Of The Wild Gold Coin Series
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmThe Royal Canadian Mint has produced many coins of Canada to date that commemorate important historical milestones and celebrate countless Canadian symbols. The “Call of the Wild” series is one such series of gold coins launched in 2014 that features designs dedicated to the expansive and untamed wilderness of Canada. With one coin launched annually, each one is composed of .99999 fine gold, making them the purest gold bullion available in the world. 2018 will see the release of the Golden Eagle Gold Coin, but let’s take a closer look at the…
Ancient Coin Collecting For Beginners
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmBe it coins of Canada or ancient coins, coin collecting is a fun and potentially lucrative hobby or profession. But, while Canadian coins are plentiful and the most gorgeous to look at or own, that is often not the case with ancient coins. Ancient coins are often mistaken for being too difficult to understand, too expensive to collect and too rare. While that is true in some cases, the majority of pieces are actually quite common. Many are also less expensive than collectible modern coins. Learning the basics can be done easily,…
