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December 1, 2024

5 cents 1902 to 1936 - Price guide and values

In 1922, the size, composition and design of the nickel changed mostly to replace silver for nickel.

November 29, 2024

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.

November 28, 2024

5 cents 1858 to 1901 - Price guide and values

The first colony (province) to succeed adoption of decimal currency was Canada in 1857. In the following two years, 1, 5, 10 and 20 cents pieces were coined by the Royal Mint in London and were the first of official decimal coins struck for a part of what is now Canada. The early 5 cents Canadian coins were small and in silver.

November 26, 2024

1 cent 1965 to 1989 - Price guide and values

In 1981, the rounded shape changed for a twelve sided one. The reverse is the last reverse used for this denomination until it retired in 2012, excluding 1967.

November 24, 2024