Latest news and updates on Canadian numismatic - Coins, banknotes, tokens
September 21, 2023
Bank of Canada values and prices of 1937 banknotes
The creation of a second series of bank notes, only two years after the first, was prompted by changes in federal legislation that required the Bank of Canada to produce bilingual bank notes. In the 1937 series, the portrait of King George VI replaced those of other members of the royal family on all denominations except the $100 and $1,000 notes, which featured former Canadian prime ministers.
September 20, 2023
1 cent 1858 to 1901 - Price guide and values
With the creation of the Dominion of Canada in 1867, the central government assumed responsibility for money and banking, as mandated under section 91 of the British North America Act, and it undertook to standardize the fledgling country's currency.
September 19, 2023
1 cent 1865 to 1947 Newfoundland - Price Guide and Values
Starting in 1865, the Newfoundland cent reverse design is a royal crown, wreath of pitcher plant and oak. In 1904, the Imperial State crown was replaced with the St. Edward's crown. Finally, in 1938, the coin was reduced is size to decrease production cost and the reverse was replaced with the pitcher plant in bloom, the provincial official flower.
September 16, 2023
Bank of Canada values and prices of 1935 banknotes
The 1935 series consisted of ten denominations, all but one of which began to circulate on 11 March 1935, the day the Bank of Canada opened for business. The exception was the $25 note, which was issued two months later to commemorate the silver jubilee of King George V. The 1935 series was the last to include $25 and $500 bank notes.
September 15, 2023
Dominion of Canada 1887 to 1898 banknotes price guide and values
The value of a Dominion of Canada banknote depends on several factors such as rarity, wear, mintage, supply and demand, etc. This section will help you to find the value of your Dominion of Canada banknotes.
September 12, 2023
2 dollars proof and special issues added to the price guide
2 dollars coins with proof finish, bullion coins and Royal Canadian Mint special issues have been added.
September 12, 2023
25 cents 1902 to 1936 - Varieties and pictures update
The crown on the reverse of these 25 cents coins is separating the maple leaves at the top of the wreath. In 1911, the words DEI GRA (by the grace of God) were omitted. In 1912 and following issues, these words appeared on the obverse.
September 11, 2023
2 dollars 1996 to 2023 - Price guide and values
As with modern $1 coins, special reverses have been produced for $2 coins to celebrate various events or commemorate various Canadian symbols and people.
September 10, 2023
1 cent proof and special issues added to the price guide
The Royal Canadian Mint is responsible for producing collector and commemorative coins. Made of base and precious metals, several of the mint's numismatic coins are enhanced by special technologies including holograms, enamelling, lasering and embedded crystals. The Mint serves the public's interest but is also mandated to operate in anticipation of profit.
September 9, 2023
Dominion of Canada 1900 to 1911 banknotes price guide and values
The value of a Dominion of Canada banknote depends on several factors such as rarity, wear, mintage, supply and demand, etc. This section will help you to find the value of your Dominion of Canada banknotes.
September 7, 2023
25 cents steel - Uncirculated and collector canadian coins
The Royal Canadian Mint is responsible for producing collector and commemorative coins. Made of base and precious metals, several of the mint's numismatic coins are enhanced by special technologies including holograms, enamelling, lasering and embedded crystals. The Mint serves the public's interest but is also mandated to operate in anticipation of profit.
September 6, 2023
1 dollar 1990 to 2023 - Price guide and values
The Royal Canadian Mint produced special reverse designs on the 2 dollars coin since 1990 celebrating various event, or commemorating various Canadian symbols and people.
September 2, 2023
1 dollar 1965 to 1989 - Price guide and values
The price to produce a 100% nickel dollar coin became too high in the 80's. The Mint decided to replace the coin completely including composition, size and design. With the introduction of the $ 1 coin in 1987, the issuing of $ 1 notes ended in 1989.
September 1, 2023
2 digits radar - Special serial numbers banknotes update
The serial number with only 2 different digits can be read in one way or the other, with the same number as the result. A radar is also called palindrome or mirror.
August 30, 2023
1 dollar 1953 to 1964 - Price guide and values
The reverse was designed by Emanuel Hahn and depicts a voyageur and a First Nations man paddling a canoe, except for the 1954 dollar made to mark the 100th of the meeting that led to the Confederation.
August 29, 2023
Westmorland Bank - Banknotes from 1856 to 1861
This bank operated in Bend of the Petitcodiac between 1854, the year before Moncton was incorporated, and 1867.
August 29, 2023
1 dollar 1935 to 1952 - Price guide and values
The first reverse of the 1 dollar (excluding the 1911) coin was designed by Emanuel Hahn and depicts a voyageur and a First Nations man paddling a canoe.
August 28, 2023
1954 to 1973 banknotes plate numbers locations
The number on the face of a banknote is called face plate number and the number on the back is simply the back plate number. It is rare that the face and back plate numbers are the same. Each plate to produce Canadian banknotes have numbers assigned to it and were applied during printing.
August 27, 2023
50 cents 1990 to 2022 - Price guide and values
Even if nearly never in circulation, several changes happened in the recent years on the 50 cents coin including the following years: 1992, 2002, 2006, 2017...
August 23, 2023
Banque Provinciale du Canada - 1928 to 1936 banknotes
The Banque Provinciale du Canada was a Canadian bank based in Montreal. In 1979, the bank merged with the Banque canadienne nationale.
August 23, 2023
Newfoundland - Colonial tokens of Canada
Newfoundland, like other parts of British North America, suffered from a chronic shortage of small denomination coins during much of its early history. The British government made no effort to provide a local currency and the islanders had to make do with an insufficient supply of badly worn foreign coins. Finally, as had happened elsewhere, the local merchants decided to take matters into their own hands.
August 21, 2023
50 cents 1965 to 1989 - Price guide and values
The composition of the 50 cents changed in 1968 from silver to nickel. In 1977, design on both sides became smaller on the reverse showed beads instead of denticles.
August 21, 2023
Bank of Acadia - Banknotes of 1872
The Bank of Acadia, created in 1872, created existed for only 3 months and 26 days. It was established in Liverpool, Nova Scotia. 1872 this is the only issue of banknotes by the Bank of Acadia.
August 18, 2023
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.
August 17, 2023
Rare and valuable gold coins from France
The name Louis d'Or derives from the depiction of the portrait of King Louis on one side of the coin; the French royal coat of arms is on the reverse. The coin was replaced by the French franc at the time of the revolution and later the similarly valued Napoléon.
