Coin Facts (Work in Progress)

Victory Nickels

This is a Canadian 1945 Nickel. Also known as the “Victory Nickel”, these coins…

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The 1973 Large Bust Quarter

Frequently asked question at the store about the 1973 quarter…Large Bust vs Small Bust….

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The 1991 Quarter

Did you know that the 1991 quarter had a very low mintage of only 459,000? This is because…

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Medal vs Coin Orientation

Did you ever notice that Amarican and Canadian coins are positioned differently?…

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The 1947 Canadian Dilver Dollar

There were numerous varieties of the Canadian Silver Dollars in 1947. One of more interest is….

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The 1921 Canada 5 Cent Coin.

With only 400 +- coins minted, the 1921 5 cent coin is one of the rarerest Canadian coins…

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The 2004 Poppy Quarter

Did you know that the 2004 “Poppy” Quarter was the world’s first coloured circulation coin?…

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Medal vs Coin Orientation

Did you ever notice that Amarican and Canadian coins are positioned differently?

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