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April 23, 2025
50 cents 1870 to 1901 - Price guide and values
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.
April 22, 2025
Canadian Bank of Commerce - Banknotes
The Canadian Bank of Commerce was founded in 1867, and had hundreds of branches throughout Canada. It merged in 1961 with the Imperial Bank of Canada to form the CIBC. It produced banknotes from 1867 to 1935.
April 21, 2025
25 cents 1999 to 2025 - Price guide and values
To celebrate the millennium , the Royal Canadian Mint produced special reverses in 1999 and 2000. Years following that event, the Mint also produced a lot of special reverse designs celebrating various event: World War, Breast Cancer, Olympics and more!
April 19, 2025
Gold coins from 1912 to 1914
In 1853, Canada adopted the gold standard - a move that simplified trade, but also required that the country have sufficient gold reserves to back its currency. This standard helped develop a growing interest in minting gold at a Canadian mint.
April 17, 2025
25 cents 1965 to 1998 - Price guide and values
In 1967, Alex Colville made the wildcart (bobcat) design on all 25-cents coin and a year later, the Royal Canadian Mint replaced silver for nickel as the composition for this denomination. In 1992, the Mint issued reverse designs, chosen by a national contest, are based on the 12 province and territories of Canada.
