Im New And Need Help.

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Originally posted by newguy

let me start off with saying ( rick I know shrinks are expencive but I still need help) my brother is in the air force and he ins in north dakota where should I send him to get me some coins from canada when he goes the next time I want the new coins from 2006 if you have any pointers I would like to hear about them I really dont know what to look for or what to terll him to look for

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Hello newguy,

I am from Canada,from Toronto.I am not quite sure exactly what you are after.Explain me a little more,maybe I can help you with something.

newguy,

I am kind of new at this thing myself.Maybe one of the other fine people here will give you a more complete answer,but i'll try my best.

1-Denominations are 1 cent,10 cent,25 cent,1 dollar and 2 dollars ( the 2 doolar coin is bimetallic).We call it a twoonie.(enter the word twoonie into Google pictures and you'll see it).These are obviously circulation.

2-Fake coins ?...never heard of such thing here,even though I am sure they exist,but not for the stuff I collect.I buy my coins sometimes directly from the Royal Canadian Mint ( http://www.rcmint.ca),sometimes from ebay other times from dealers.
The Royal Canadian Mint deals only with this year issues,not the past years ( for that you'll have to go to on-line dealers).Buying from the Mint is a game,like anything else on this hobby.The particular coin might raise in value over time,or you might find out that if you wait a few years,you might find it cheaper on the secondary market.I don't think that I'm the right person to instruct you how to do your purchases.Personally I buy only coins I like,if they are limited edition is better,but I never bought a coin ( so far),just because it might raise in value.If it's butt ugly but people like it,then you'll have to search for answers to someone else who buys them as an investor more than collector.

3-I guess it's pretty sure to say that as far as the "most sought after" coins I've seen so far,it seems that our decimal coins ( cents and dollars) who are old.Older than 1950 or so.
The first Canadian 1 cent coin was issued in 1858 and the first dollar in 1935 ( according to a book I have).

One way to find out about Canadian coins is to buy a catalogue ( they are not expensive).You will see them listed there.
Another way to find out about recent collector coins/sets made either of normal metal or silver/gold is to check out the above link for the Royal Canadian Mint.You can buy them directly from them,they have prices in US dollars.They also have information about mintage figures,dimensions and such for each coin/set.
The best way is to read a lot by yourself,sorry ,and when you know a little bit more about what you are after,ask questions here again.
I am sure that everyone here we'll try to help you.

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Originally posted by newguy

i think I am looking for lucky loonies for one but my brother dont know where to go to get them

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If that's what you're after, I can help you with that.Your brother won't be able to get them from pocket money because almost everybody is after them,and I did not see one personally in circulation
But I have a few of them I got directly from the bank for this year's issue.
As for the previous years,the dealers have them.If your brother will come in Toronto sometimes soon,let me know.I can try to meet him somewhere.If not,i can mail you one of these.