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January 18, 2025
50 cents 1937 to 1964 - Price guide and values
The reverse changed in 1937 on the 50 cents coins. The Canadian coat of arms by George Edward Kruger-Gray was choosen, but it slightly changed in 1955 because of production and quality issues.
January 17, 2025
Bank of Canada values and prices of 1967 banknotes
In honour of the 100th anniversary of Confederation, a modified version of the 1954 $1 note was issued, bearing the date 1967. The centennial logo was added to the front of the note and a view of Canada's original Parliament Buildings, destroyed by fire in 1916, was substituted for the prairie landscape that appeared on the original 1954 $1 note.
January 16, 2025
50 cents 1902 to 1936 - Price guide and values
On reverse, the St. Edward's crown was replaced by the Imperial State crown. Edward VII is on the obverse from 1902 to 1910. From 1911 to 1936, George V, bust facing left, appears on the 50 cents coin.
January 14, 2025
A tribute to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
In the heart of Quebec City lies the final resting place of an unidentified Canadian soldier from the First World War—one of the more than 120,000 Canadian service members who have lost their lives in the cause of peace over the years. Though we do not know his name, the Unknown Soldier represents all fallen Canadians, as well as the many sides of war: tragedy and sacrifice, honour and victory, but above all, unity in our desire for peace and freedom.
January 13, 2025
Bank of Canada values and prices of 1954 modified portrait banknotes
With the ascension of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne in 1952, the Bank began planning the third series of Bank of Canada notes. Although the colours and bilingual text were retained, significant changes to the design gave the new series a distinctly modern look.
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