Coin Collecting

Coins and Paper Money -> Coins: Canada -> Commemorative

Whether you are from Canada, or just interested in collecting Canadian coins, there are plenty of options out there and many of these coins are actually quite valuable. Before you get started with your collection, it’s a good idea to know what is out there and which coins will be the best investment. Here’s a quick guide to Canadian coins to get you started.

1. Gold and Platinum Coins

By far, the most valuable Canadian coins are the ones that are made from platinum or gold. You’ll find many commemorative coins made of these materials and some are worth more than the actual face value of the coin. If you’re looking for a solid investment with a history of growth, these coins are a great option. While not all are incredibly valuable, the majority will be worth at the very least their face value.

2. Loonies and Twoonies

Loonies are a very popular Canadian coin, so called due to the design on the coin. This is a dollar coin and it can be a bit harder to find the older ones. If you happen across a Loonie, it’s a great idea to keep it since it may be worth quite a lot of money. Twoonies are also popular and this is a two dollar coin that is a real collector’s item. Not many people actually use these, so it is possible to get your hands on one that has not been circulated.

3. Province Coins

Just like the US and the state quarters, there are province specific Canadian coins that are very valuable. It’s a lot of fun to see if you can get all the provinces and this is also a fun hobby for kids that combines geography with stamp collecting. The commemorative ones are going to be the most valuable in these coins, but there is still a lot of demand for these on the market.

4. Collections, Lots

If you want a jump start towards building your collection of Canadian coins, one of the best ways to do that is to get an entire collection in one fell swoop. You can usually find these at auction and in many cases, there will be at least one or two very rare stamps in the collection. Even if you already have a large personal collection, this is usually a very economical way to add to and even discover some new stamps along the way.

5. Proof Sets

These are probably the rarest and hardest to find in Canadian coins, but if you do come across a proof, you can almost guarantee that it will be worth quite a bit of money. These are the proofs that are used when they are minting coins, and there are many antique ones that are very popular right now.

No matter what kind of Canadian coins you are interested in collecting, you can find them at auction, online and even from private dealers. Give collecting these coins a try and see what rare finds you can come across.

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Originally posted 2008-09-23 05:00:22. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Coin collecting is something which happens all over the world and has happened all throughout time. It is no surprise there are people who enjoy Canadian coin collecting. These do not have to be strictly for people from Canada. This can include anyone who enjoys collecting coins as there are many great Canadian coins which will make a great addition to any coin collection. Of course, if you are thinking about getting started with collecting these kinds of coins, there are a few things you should know about them first.

There are a few Canadian Coins which will look great in any collection. This is because of what they represent as well as the rarity of the coins themselves. It is suggested that those looking to get started with Canadian coin collecting should get to know the history of the country. It is also recommended that you get to know the different kinds of coins past and present as there are many different kinds of coins which span the vast terrain which is Canada. This way you will not only know some great pieces to collect, you will know why they are valuable.

Valuable Canadian Coins

For those not interested in learning anything about Canada, you can get started with Canada coin collecting based solely on the coins which are the most valuable to purchase and will be the most valuable to sell as well. These include the 1911 Canadian silver dollar with only two known to exist and the last known copy selling for $1 million at auction in 2003. Other coins which are highly valued include the 1921 Canadian five-cent coin and the 1921 Canadian fifty cent piece. Any of these coins are valuable not only for their beauty but for their extremely rare nature.

History of Canadian Coins

If you look at the coins which are produced by Canada you will see that they still include the royal crown. This is to pay homage to the queen in England. The country as a whole has been sovereign soil for both the English and the French at different points in the history of the nation. This is why in Canadian coin collecting you will find symbols which will represent this heritage. It is important to bear in mind that at one time Ottawa was the home of the English Mint which created the English Gold Sovereign.

Getting to Know the Different Kinds of Coins

There are many different kinds of coins which have been produced by Canada over the years. These include coins of all shapes, sizes and materials. Some coins have even included two different kinds of metals as well as other coins which have multiple shapes. Whether you are interested in collecting silver or gold, oblong or triangle, you will find what you are looking for in these coins. This is why Canadian coin collecting stands to become very popular among numismatics the world over.

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Originally posted 2010-08-11 06:41:12. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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