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May 13, 2024
25 cents 1917 to 1919 Newfoundland
The Ottawa Mint convinced the Newfoundland government to change the 20 cents denomination to 25 cents in 1917. This coin was only made for 2 years with a similar reverse as the 1904 20 cents.
May 11, 2024
Bank of Canada values and prices of 1979 banknotes
In 1979, the $5 and $20 notes were reissued with the serial numbers moved to the back of the notes. A small change was also made to the guilloche pattern at the centre top of the face to make the numeral more distinct.
May 9, 2024
10 cents 1858 to 1901 - Price guide and values
The same reverse as the Dominion of Canada 1858 coin was used on all Province of Canada 10 cents coins. Six obverses were used between 1858 to 1901.
May 7, 2024
25 cents 1937 to 1989 - Varieties updated
The tools for the 50 cents coins had to be specially engraved since these denominations had not been previously issued by the Province of Canada The reverse is similar to those of the lower denominations, however, the obverse feature a diademed instead of a laureated portrait.
May 6, 2024
5 cents 1990 to 2023 - 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.
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