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April 17, 2024
1 cent 1865 to 1947 Newfoundland
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.
April 17, 2024
1 cent 1871 Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island was the last of the British North American colonies to adopt a decimal system of currency. 'Going decimal' in 1871, the island chose a dollar equal in value to the United States one-dollar gold piece, in line with the decimal currency system introduced earlier in the Provinces of Canada and New Brunswick and adopted by the Dominion of Canada in 1867.
April 15, 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.
April 13, 2024
Copper coins - Brown, Red and Brown, Red - The differences
Copper coins collectors often spend more when a piece shows Red surfaces. In most cases, Red coins are rarer than Red and Brown and Brown variant and are found in higher grades.
April 12, 2024
Bank of Canada values and prices of 1954 with the devil's face banknotes
This series caused controversy because highlighted areas of the Queen's hair gave the illusion of a grinning demon behind the ear. The term "Devil's Head" is commonly used to describe these bank notes. The Bank of Canada had both bank note companies modify the face plates by darkening the highlights in the hair. These modifications were made in 1956 for all denominations.
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