Canada Canadian
This is Why you Should be Collecting Canadian Coins
These coins are denominated in lower denomination like cents and dollar, highest denomination being $5.
Canadian dollars are available in cent and dollar. Canadian currency is classified as Nickel, Penny, Dime, Quarter, 50 cent and dollar.
Canadian Government withdrew $1 and $2 bills in 1987 and 1996 ,increasing the circulation of these coins. The Canadian Government was also keen to withdraw 1 cent coins from circulation, in 2007 but no steps were taken in that direction. There were rumors of 5$ bills too to be removed from circulation and increasing the circulation of $5 coins ,but no serious action was taken in that too.
Canadian coins are produced at the Royal Canadian Mint The wordings on the coins are printed in English as well as French ,both being the official languages of Canada.Elizabeth II ,by the grace of God ,Queen is printed on the coin in French the words are printed as Dei Gratia. The obverse side of all Canadian coins bear the picture of the Canadian Monarch.
The metal used to produce Canadian coins was bronze for 1 cent ,Silver for coins denomination above 5 cents .Gold coins were used only a Souvenirs. Around 1968 Silver as well as Bronze was replaced by Nickel.
In 1997 1 cent coins were reduced in size and copper plated. In 2000 all coins were changed to steel with copper as well as nickel plating .50 cent coins re rare I Canada circulation, though a unsuccessful attempt of increasing the circulation was made in 2002 as a special tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
Royal Canadian Mint is known to produce many special edition coins ,these coins have known to be very popular with the coin collectors .In 2004 the Royal Canadian Mint produced a 350$ Canadian coin ,the highest denomination coin ever produced ,this coin was specially produced for the collectors market.
21ST Feb 2007 a 100 kg large coin was announced to be produced by the mint with a face value of $1 million ,made out of pure gold this coin is expected to sell at the highest price in the collectors market approximately 2.25$Million.
Bank of Canada ,Canadian Bank Note company ,Canadian Numismatic Association Canadian Paper Money Society Bank of Canada Currency Museum Royal Canadian Mint are the ones responsible in producing maintaining circulation and withdrawing of coins and currencies from the market.
Canadian coins are more Medallic like the British or Euro coins ,and very different from US coins .
Canadian Coins – collect some!
About the Author
Muna wa Wanjiru Has Been Researching and Reporting on Coins for Years. For More Information on Canadian Coins, Visit His Site at CANADIAN COINS
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1897 Fine Victoria Canada Large Cent Canadian Coin $8.95 |
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► Canada small cent 1950 vf money coin canadian penny $1.19 |
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► Canada small cent 1952 vf money coin canadian penny $1.19 |
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► Canada small cent 1951 vf money coin canadian penny $1.19 |
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1942 VF George VI Canada Penny 1 Cent Canadian Coin $1.35 |
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1968 BU Elizabeth II Canada Dime 10 Cents Canadian Coin $2.45 |
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STORY OF CANADA BLACKIE. CANADIAN CRIMINAL. SCARCE $24.95 |
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1903 XF Edward VII Canada Large Cent Canadian Coin $10.95 |
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1899 VF Victoria Canada Large Cent Canadian Coin $8.95 |
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MADE IN CANADA T-SHIRT FUNNY RETRO CANADIAN TEE GRAY L $4.99 |
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Canadian Communion Token Book Coin Exonumia Canada $22.45 |
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PIPKA 2007: World of Santa – Canada, Canadian $25.00 |
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Canadian Dental Branch Enamel Cap Badge – Canada $12.00 |
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1882 H Fine Victoria Canada Large Cent Canadian Coin $5.95 |
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1998 BU Elizabeth II Canada Dime 10 Cents Canadian Coin $1.45 |
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PROPERTY OF CANADA T-SHIRT COOL CANADIAN TEE RED XL $4.99 |
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1939 VF George VI Canada Penny 1 Cent Canadian Coin $1.35 |
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1988 Superb Gem Proof UHC Canada 5 Cents Canadian Coin $4.95 |
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1996 BU Elizabeth II Canada 5 Cents Canadian Coin $1.25 |
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Canada 1636 MNH Canadian Tire, Boy, Bicycle $1.01 |
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TAN CANADA in AFGH Canadian forces new army T shirt 2XL $14.99 |
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TAN CANADA in AFGH Canadian forces new army T shirt M $12.99 |
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TAN CANADA in AFGH Canadian forces new army T shirt XL $12.99 |
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TAN CANADA in AFGH Canadian forces new army T shirt L $12.99 |
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TAN CANADA in AFGH Canadian forces new army T shirt S $12.99 |
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BLACK JOHN DEERE CAP HAT CANADIAN CANADA & KEY CHAIN $19.95 |
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Canada – 1965 Canadian Flag X 50 mint inc. blocks #439i $19.75 |
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1901 AU Victoria Canada Large Cent Canadian Coin $24.94 |
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1923 Canadian Pacific PICTORIAL TOUR Canada Steamers $9.99 |
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canadian flag 5ft x 3ft Canada North America Soccer $5.39 |
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Canadian Flag Drink Coasters Canada Maple Leaf Gift Red $7.99 |
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1939 XF George VI Canada Penny 1 Cent Canadian Coin $1.75 |
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1917 VF George V Canada Large Cent Canadian Coin $2.45 |
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==CANADA-ONTARIO-TORONTO-CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION $7.99 |
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EXPO 67-MONTREAL CANADA CANADIAN PENNY – F2497 $24.99 |
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1897 VF Victoria Canada Large Cent Canadian Coin $9.95 |
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2008 Canada stamp Canadian Nurses Association 1908-2008 $10.00 |
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Canadian Arctic Contaminants Assessment Report Canada $75.00 |
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1904 XF Edward VII Canada Large Cent Canadian Coin $12.95 |
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1881 H VF Victoria Canada Large Cent Canadian Coin $17.95 |
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1935 Fine George V Canada 5 Cents Canadian Coin $2.95 |
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2007 ML BU Loonie Canada Loon Dollar Canadian Coin $2.95 |
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1885 NEWFOUNDLAND 10 CENT CANADA CANADIAN DIME TEN $199.00 |
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2005 Terry Fox BU Canada Loon Dollar Canadian Coin $2.95 |
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1945 NABOB COFFEE CANADIAN HYPERACTIVE BOY CANADA AD $5.99 |
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CANADA CANADIAN FALLS FROM GOAT ISLAND $1.95 |
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1945 XF George VI Canada 5 Cents Canadian Coin $2.45 |
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Canadian Locks Sault Ste Marie Ontario Canada PC 1929 $5.00 |
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CANADA 1967 20 Dollars COMMEMORATIVE token NO RESERVE $182.01 |
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PI P0043 Canada Flag CANADIAN 18KGP 9mm ITALIAN CHARMS $5.10 |
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1918 VF George V Canada Large Cent Canadian Coin $2.45 |
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Canadian Pacific Steamship SS Empress of Canada Pin $18.00 |
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1903 AU Edward VII Canada Large Cent Canadian Coin $15.95 |
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2001 P BU Elizabeth II Canada 50 Cents Canadian Coin $2.95 |
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Smash The State #1 Canada punk powerpop kbd canadian LP $22.72 |
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Windsor Canadian Imported encased Canada penny 1970 $4.99 |
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1907 Fine Edward VII Canada Large Cent Canadian Coin $4.95 |
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1913 VF George V Canada Large Cent Canadian Coin $3.95 |
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1943 Canadian SILVER HALF DOLLAR 50Cent Old Canada Coin $4.26 |
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Smash The State vol.2 Canada punk powerpop kbd canadian $26.55 |
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Canada Canadian Maple Leaf Hockey Red Flag Belt Buckles $9.99 |
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1897 VF Victoria Canada Large Cent Canadian Coin $9.95 |
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CANADA CANADIAN KM28 1929 VF-NICE OLD CENT PENNY COIN $1.35 |
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CANADA CANADIAN KM51 1962 SILVER 10 CENT OLD DIME COIN $1.25 |
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Unitrade 2002 Catalog Catalogue Canada Canadian Stamps $0.99 |
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Unitrade 2003 Catalog Catalogue Canada Canadian Stamps $0.99 |
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1945 VF George VI Canada Penny 1 Cent Canadian Coin $1.25 |
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French Canadian #8 TRAVEL CANADA BY RAIL Train VHS $12.99 |
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$40+ Canada Canadian FV Face Value Silver Currency Coin $75.44 |
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Canada 2001 Royal Canadian Legion (#1926) Block 4 MNH $2.83 |
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CANADIAN RAIL Jan 1970 Slave Units for Canada’s Railway $15.00 |
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CANADIAN RAIL March 1966 In 1931 Canada Fastest Train $15.00 |
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1967 CANADA 1867 – 1967 Be / Ra / UNC (220D) $0.99 |
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CANADA # 779a MNH – PB of 4 – Canadian Ice Vessels $1.69 |
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1920 XF George V Canada Large Cent Canadian Coin $3.95 |
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1882 H VG Victoria Canada Large Cent Canadian Coin $4.95 |
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1967 CANADA 1867 – 1967 Be / Ra / AU / UNC (220A) $2.25 |
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Canada Canadian Gold Silver Coin Collecting Software $19.95 |
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1876 H VF Victoria Canada Large Cent Canadian Coin $7.45 |
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Canada FDC 1971 The Canadian Census – Cole Cachet $0.99 |
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2 SKIDOO ADS CANADIAN SNOWMOBILE 1972 SKI DOO CANADA AD $5.99 |
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1881 H VF Victoria Canada Large Cent Canadian Coin $17.95 |
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1988 BU Elizabeth II Canada 5 Cents Canadian Coin $1.25 |
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Canada’s House, Rideau Hall as a Canadian Home $31.99 |
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1969 Postcard, Canadian Rockies, Canada $2.99 |
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Canada ONE DOLLAR 1$ Coin Canadian HOCKEY LNH 2009 $0.01 |
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The Canadian Way: Shaping Canada’s Foreign Policy 1968- $5.00 |
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1962 BU Elizabeth II Canada Penny 1 Cent Canadian Coin $1.40 |
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1876 H Fine Victoria Canada Large Cent Canadian Coin $5.45 |
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Canada “Canadian Provinces” Cup & Saucer Japan $9.99 |
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Religion and Ethnicity in Canada, Canadian Society $29.99 |
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The Canadian Way, Canada’s Foreign Policy 1968-1984 $15.99 |
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1917 HOME AGAIN SHEET MUSIC,CANADA MILITARY CANADIAN $5.95 |
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1918 VF George V Canada Large Cent Canadian Coin $2.45 |
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Canada 1305a – Canadian Doctors FDC $0.99 |
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1941 Fine George VI Canada 5 Cents Canadian Coin $1.65 |
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CANADA Canadian Navy Quartermaster sleeve badge $4.99 |
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(2) CANADIAN FLAG Sticker Decal Canada Maple Leaf $6.42 |
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w 1973 BANK OF CANADA 3 UNC CANADIAN $1.00 DOLLAR BILL $7.95 |
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w 1986 BANK OF CANADA 3 UNC CANADIAN $2.00 DOLLAR BILL $9.95 |