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This attractive Silver Dollars were minted by the Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa in 1965. They have a youthful portrait of Queen Elizabeth on the obverse designed by Arnold Machin, the same portrait which was used on our own coinage at the time. The reverse shows a voyageur and an aboriginal traveling by canoe carrying bundles, one of which one bears the initials “HB” for Hudson’s Bay Company. They are struck in .800 silver and come in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and this design was only used for two years, buy one or buy them both and save a little.

Canada is made up of a number of different countries or provinces. Three of them issued coins on their own and now is your opportunity to own one of them. Canada is a vast country and has been settled by many different and varied nationalities. But three parts of Canada issued their own coins. You have New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island plus Canada. They issued bronze pennies all of which had a portrait of Queen Victoria on them. Here we present the Canadian Large Cent. It is well over 100 years old and not that easy to find.

Victoria, Fine-Very Fine

Victoria, Fine

Victoria, Very Good / Fine Scarce

Canada, George V, 10 cents, 1911. [KM.17] A one year type coin, Good Very Fine

In 1939 Canada issued its first real commemorative Silver Dollar. It was for the Royal Visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. On the obverse is King George VI and on the reverse is the Parliament building. This is the first real commemorative Silver Dollar issued and they were struck in 800 fine Silver. The coins in this group are all Extremely Fine condition which is a very nice grade for collectors. Own the First Canadian commemorative Silver Dollar in Extremely Fine condition and remember it is King George VI!

In 1953 Canada issued its first-ever Queen Elizabeth II Silver Dollar. It was to honour her Coronation and was the beginning of a series that is still being struck today. The Silver Dollar is struck in 800 fine Silver has the very youthful portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a trapper and a native American in a canoe on the reverse. They are one of only 3-4 Coronation crownsized issues released in 1953 worldwide. We would guess for the next Coronation there will be more coins than you can shake a stick at… These Canadian Coronation Silver Dollars are in Extremely Fine condition and well worth adding to your collection. Supplies are limited.

In 1964 Canada still issued the 10 Cents, 25 Cents, 50 Cents and Dollar in Silver for general usage. They didn’t make Proof Sets but rather they called them Prooflike Sets. We have some of the 1964 Prooflike Silver Sets with the Charlottetown commemorative silver dollar. All the coins are in Prooflike Specimen condition. We are going to offer the coins separately; here we offer the 1964 $1. Remember that the coins are now 55 years old and struck in silver.

In 1964 Canada still issued the 10 Cents, 25 Cents, 50 Cents and Dollar in Silver for general usage. They didn’t make Proof Sets but rather they called them Prooflike Sets. We have some of the 1964 Prooflike Silver Sets with the Charlottetown commemorative silver dollar. All the coins are in Prooflike Specimen condition. We are going to offer the coins separately; here we offer the 1964 25c. Remember that the coins are now 55 years old and struck in silver.

The Canadian Centennial was a yearlong celebration held in 1967 to mark the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation. Celebrations occurred throughout the year but culminated on Dominion Day, July 1, with communities and organizations across Canada staging Centennial projects ranging from special one-time events to local improvement projects, such as the construction of municipal arenas and parks. The Centennial Flame was also added to Parliament Hill and commemorative coins were minted that were different from regular issues with animals on each and the dates 1867-1967. This lovely series of coins consists of the 1 dollar (Canadian Goose), 50 cents (Wolf) , 25 cents (Wildcat), 10 cents (Mackerel), 5 cents (Rabbit), all struck in .800 silver, and the 1 cent (Dove) in bronze. All of the coins are choice-proof-like Brilliant Uncirculated and come in a sealed protective cover. We only have 10 of these sets available so get in quickly if you want one.

Victoria, Very Good - Fine Scarce

These five-cent coins were issued in Canada in tombac metal only in 1943. It had a ‘V’ on it for victory in the Second World War, something that was to come slightly later. These coins are of beautiful quality and were put away the year they were issued almost 80 years ago. They catalogue up to $150 in top condition. We don’t know much about numerical grading, but we know that these coins are the best that we have seen. We have graded them Brilliant Uncirculated and Gem Brilliant Uncirculated and priced them at what we think are fair prices for such beautiful and important type coins

Steve was looking through one of our vault rooms and came across these 2014 Canadian Maple Leafs. Each contains one ounce of pure silver, is in Brilliant Uncirculated and nowadays are not easy to find. We only have about 10-12 of each date in stock. We sell nothing for investment, but we have seen just as a mint strikes a new date of a silver coin, the wholesalers put up their prices on the older issues. Probably because everyone wants this year’s issue, everyone that is except collectors. They want these older dates for their collections.

George V, KM19, a one year type coin Good-Very Good

Here is something rather special for you. A Canadian Silver Dollar of King George VI dated the last year of issue (1952) and a Silver Dollar of his Daughter, Queen Elizabeth II dated for her Coronation (1953). Both are full crownsized, struck in 800 fine Silver and in Extremely Fine condition. A Canadian Silver Dollar of Father and Daughter, what a fantastic offer, get them while you can.

The New 2024 Canadian Maple Leaf's have come in and for the first time they feature the bust of King Charles III. Each coin contains one ounce of 999.9 fi ne silver. The coins have a multifaceted surface which makes them not only shine but gleam as well. You can’t get any coins with any purer silver than these. You will love them. Although the price of silver has been on the move, we have tried to keep our prices as low as possible.

The Canadian large Cent was only made for three Monarchs, Queen Victoria, Edward VII and George V. After that they went down to a small cent and a few years ago, they stopped making cents completely. We have always had difficulty finding the Edward VII Canadian large cents, but then a parcel came in. The coins are in Very Good – Fine condition and dates will vary, but remember that this series was only made from 1902-1910.

We have just had in a small group of the King Edward VII large cent from Canada. Usually these coins come in Fine condition, but our coins are in Extremely Fine condition. His reign was very short and his coins in high grade are difficult to find. Much better quality than we usually have, get them while you can. This is a difficult type coin to get in the higher grades. Coins are dated 1902-1910, if you order more than one we will try to provide different dates.

During the short reign of King Edward VII not all that many Colonial coins were struck. But Canada being a large and independent territory did issue coins for King Edward VII. One of the most difficult to get is the second largest silver coin they issued, the Quarter or twenty-five cent piece. We have managed to obtain a small group of these silver coins in Very Good condition. One in Unc might cost you hundreds of pounds, but you can own one in Very Good. An important Canadian silver-type coin and is now over 113 years old. Well worth adding to your type collection.

King Edward VII ruled from 1901-1910. British Colonial coins were also issued with this portrait. This Canadian 10-cent silver coin is one. They are in Very Good – Fine condition which shows that they actually circulated as real money in Canada. Dates will be of our choice, but the more you order the more different dates we will try and give you. The newest coin is over 113 years old. An early Canadian coin of King Edward VII.

This is a pair of Father and Son silver half dollars issued by Canada. The Father is King George V and the Son is King George VI. Both have been used as actual money and are in circulated condition. The George V was issued from 1911-1936 and the George VI from 1937-1952. They were the largest silver coins in everyday usage and have the Monarchs portrait on the obverse. Dates will be of our choice.

In Canada they issued a silver ten cents or, as it is called over there, a dime for King George V. They were issued from 1911-1936 and all were struck in 800 fine Silver. We bought a small group of these interesting silver coins from the last year of issue, 1936. You have King George V on one side and the value and date within a wreath on the other side. All coins are struck in Silver and are in Fine condition.

King George V ruled Canada from 1910 until 1936, when he died. Silver Quarters or 25 Cent Coins were issued from 1911-1936. We have a nice group of the last date issued dated 1936. All the coins have the crowned bust of King George V on one side and the value and date on the other side. They are struck in 800 fine Silver and the coins are in Very Good - Fine condition. Remember these are now 85 years old. Add a country and a King on a silver coin of Canada to your collection.

Canada only began minting its own coinage in 1908 and of all the denominations, the 50 cent coin has never been produced in large quantities. Now we can off er you a selection of these coins in Very Fine condition from 1918 and 1919, struck in sterling silver and just before the silver content was reduced to .800 in 1920.