Commems Collection Friday Philately: #02 - Canadian Mint Centennial

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commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12250 Posts	Posted 01/31/2025 08:50 am Time for another journey into the intersection of numismatics and philately. This time out, a look at Canada's 2008 stamp that commemorated the centennial of the Royal Canadian Mint RCM). The 52-cent (CAD) Canada Post stamp features an image of the reverse of a 1908-dated 50-cent coin. The 50-cent piece was the first coin struck at the Mint; it occurred on January 2, 1908 during the Mint's Opening Ceremonies. (Note: The coin's obverse presents a right-facing portrait of King Edward VI; not shown on stamp.) The stamp was designed by Stephane Huot, and is shown postmarked with a commemorative cancellation on the official First Day Cover (FDC) issued by Canada Post. The stamp was issued on June 4, 2008. The Royal Canadian Mint commemorated its Centennial with multiple coins and medals, including a Proof-only 50-cent piece that is a dual-dated replica of the first-year coin. I got mine via a coin and stamp set that features the 2008 Silver Half Dollar and a mint example stamp (a portion of the stamp's souvenir sheet selvage showing the coin's obverse is also included). 2008 RCM Centennial FDC - Front 2008 RCM Centennial FDC - Back 2008 RCM Centennial 50-Cent Coin Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff

nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15383 Posts	Posted 01/31/2025 12:23 pm That is a nice looking example. I did not realize that the RCM went back to 'only' 1908. Seems like I learn something new from all of your valued threads. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 02/01/2025 9:46 pm Very nice! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12250 Posts	Posted 03/30/2025 6:21 pm ADDENDUM It's time for a "Stamp Sheet Sunday" post! Presented is a complete souvernir sheet panel for the 2008 Royal Canadian Mint Centennial stamp. I like this sheet for its inclusion of additional coin images in its gutters. Vertically, are four images of the obverse of the 1908 Fifty-Cent coin seen on the stamp. The placement of the obverse images facilitates easy side-by-side viewing of the complete coin. Horizontally, across the center of the sheet, are images of the reverse of each of the other denominations struck by the Mint in 1908: One Cent, Five Cents, Ten Cents and 25 Cents coins (left to right, respectively); each of the coins features the same King Edward VII obverse portrait as the 50-Cent coin. 2008 RCM Centennial Stamp Sheet Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15383 Posts	Posted 03/30/2025 7:27 pm That is a fascinating stamp sheet, and a great example of coin related material. Thank you for sharing. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 03/31/2025 12:36 pm Excellent! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Cdncoins Pillar of the Community Canada 999 Posts	Posted 03/31/2025 1:32 pm I've never seen that stamp sheet before. Now I want to look for it! Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12250 Posts	Posted 04/01/2025 10:37 am @cdncoins: You should be able to find the sheet without too much difficulty. Happy collecting! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
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