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December 12, 2024

Security Features on 2012 Coins

The Royal Canadian Mint announced a new generation of 1-dollar and 2-dollar circulation coins, which incorporate advanced security features and are manufactured with the Mint's patented multi-ply plated steel technology begins circulating on April 10, 2012. More cost-effective than their predecessors and unprecedented in their security, these new coins retain the Common Loon and Polar Bear designs and physical appearance familiar to millions of Canadian consumers and businesses. Existing o1ne-dollar and 2-dollar coins remained legal tender and continue to circulate alongside this generation of circulation coins.

December 12, 2024

Bank of Canada values and prices of 1954 with the devil's face banknotes

This series caused controversy because highlighted areas of the Queen's hair gave the illusion of a grinning demon behind the ear. The term "Devil's Head" is commonly used to describe these bank notes. The Bank of Canada had both bank note companies modify the face plates by darkening the highlights in the hair. These modifications were made in 1956 for all denominations.

December 10, 2024

5 cents 1990 to 2024 - Price guide and values

The beaver, which we find on our 5 cent coins, is a symbol previously belonging to the Amerindians. During colonization, this animal was used, among other things, for barter and treaties; the beaver fur trade was the first important economic step of the settlers.

December 9, 2024

Bank of Montreal - 1914 to 1942 banknotes

This bank was founded in Montreal, Quebec, in 1817 when John Richardson and eight merchants signed the Articles of Association to establish the Montreal Bank in a rented house in Montreal, Quebec. In 1942, the Bank of Montreal ended production of its own notes, which were in circulation in Canada since 1871. By 1944, the Bank of Canada became the sole issuer of currency in Canada, and notes from private banks were withdrawn.

December 8, 2024