Coin Articles

Celebrating 100 Years of the RCMP: The Story of the 25 Cents 1973 Mountie Coin

Celebrating 100 Years of the RCMP: The Story of...

Dane Wylie

Introduction: Fifty years ago, Canada commemorated the 100th anniversary of the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP), later known as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), with a special one-year-only design on...

Celebrating 100 Years of the RCMP: The Story of...

Dane Wylie

Introduction: Fifty years ago, Canada commemorated the 100th anniversary of the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP), later known as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), with a special one-year-only design on...

The Evolution of Canada's Two Dollar Coin: From Banknote to Toonie

The Evolution of Canada's Two Dollar Coin: From...

Dane Wylie

Introduction: As the iconic toonie coin approaches its 30th anniversary in 2026, let's delve into the story behind Canada's transition from the $2 banknote to the bimetallic coin in 1996....

The Evolution of Canada's Two Dollar Coin: From...

Dane Wylie

Introduction: As the iconic toonie coin approaches its 30th anniversary in 2026, let's delve into the story behind Canada's transition from the $2 banknote to the bimetallic coin in 1996....

Queen Elizabeth II on Canadian Coins and Banknotes: A Timeline of Portraits and Designs

Queen Elizabeth II on Canadian Coins and Bankno...

Dane Wylie

Introduction: Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch, left a lasting legacy on Canadian currency during her 70-year reign. Let's explore the major changes in coins and banknotes featuring her portrait,...

Queen Elizabeth II on Canadian Coins and Bankno...

Dane Wylie

Introduction: Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch, left a lasting legacy on Canadian currency during her 70-year reign. Let's explore the major changes in coins and banknotes featuring her portrait,...

The Canadian 5 Cents 1951: A Tribute to Nickel Refinery and Canadian Innovation

The Canadian 5 Cents 1951: A Tribute to Nickel ...

Dane Wylie

Introduction: In 1951, Canada introduced a special 5-cent coin to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the discovery of nickel, a pivotal moment in Canadian numismatic history. This article explores the...

The Canadian 5 Cents 1951: A Tribute to Nickel ...

Dane Wylie

Introduction: In 1951, Canada introduced a special 5-cent coin to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the discovery of nickel, a pivotal moment in Canadian numismatic history. This article explores the...

Canada's Constitution and the Voyageur Nickel Dollar of 1982

Canada's Constitution and the Voyageur Nickel D...

Dane Wylie

Introduction: In 1982, Canada witnessed a historic moment as its Constitution returned home from Great Britain, marking a pivotal step towards full sovereignty. This monumental event not only reshaped the...

Canada's Constitution and the Voyageur Nickel D...

Dane Wylie

Introduction: In 1982, Canada witnessed a historic moment as its Constitution returned home from Great Britain, marking a pivotal step towards full sovereignty. This monumental event not only reshaped the...

Victory in Coinage: The Story of Canadian 5 Cents Coins from 1942 to 1945

Victory in Coinage: The Story of Canadian 5 Cen...

Dane Wylie

Introduction: Amidst the chaos of World War II, Canada faced a shortage of nickel, crucial for war materials. This scarcity led to the temporary cessation of nickel usage in the...

Victory in Coinage: The Story of Canadian 5 Cen...

Dane Wylie

Introduction: Amidst the chaos of World War II, Canada faced a shortage of nickel, crucial for war materials. This scarcity led to the temporary cessation of nickel usage in the...