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I was wondering,and needing to know if anyone knows where I
can find a site for Canadian coins,history,and facts.So far
I've been unsuccessful.Thanks in advance for your help.
sn31. Edited by lim118
05/06/2006 02:24 am
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sn31, I'm Canadian and I couldn't find a decent site (yet),but here are some resources : http://www.canadiancoin.com/index3.htmNot only a forum,has some other info too ( limited but maybe usefull) http://www.calgarycoin.com/modern/cdcent.htmA dealer's site with some info about old Canadian coins If you want to know something about modern issues,ask here,maybe i'll be able to answer. Another option will be to buy a Charlton catalogue,they also have information about coins ( it's not expensive). |
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I will agree with Abyss concerning the purchase of a Charlton catalog. They are inexpensive and cover just about anything you need to know about Canadian coinage.
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Thank you for the resources,and I like your
avatar coin.I used to have a handful ofCanadian
coins I just happened to find in change,but have
managed to lose them somewhere along the way.I
have a couple1979 quarter,1980 nickel.Am interested
in buying more.not enough posts yet.thanks.sn31
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sn, My avatar is a Maple Leaf photographed under blue lighting  Maybe I can help you to buy Canadian coins.Not mine,i don't have that many,but if you tell me what you're after maybe I can find them for you. |
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A maple leaf like yours maybe,not yours just one like it.What date is that anyway?I've decided on
one from US,and the other from Canada.As these are my 2 favorites.Just little by little seems to be
the way I go,any help and knowledge you would like
to share would definatly be appreciated.thanks.sn31.
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By the way Crystalk thank you for the
tip,I will surely getthe Charlton catalog!!
sn31.
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sn31 The Maple Leafs do not change design each year (like other bullion coins).Mine is a little bit of a special one because it has a privy mark( that is the little tulip on it).The normal ones have only the big Maple Leaf.There are people who collect them as a series,by years.I don't.I see them just as bullion coins.They are nice,but not that nice for me I can buy them from here for you,but in my experience,if you look hard enough in the States,you might find them there for a good price. They sell ussualy a little bit above silver spot price here. |
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I found an address for a place in OKC,so I'm
planning a day to go check that out.I'll see
what I can find,If I don't,I'll get in contact
with you.I'm grateful for your help.sn31.
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Originally posted by sn31
I found an address for a place in OKC,so I'm
planning a day to go check that out.I'll see
what I can find,If I don't,I'll get in contact
with you.I'm grateful for your help.sn31.
sn31 The site Terry gave you ( colonialacres) is a good dealer here.I've been there a couple of times. In person I can't say that I've liked them very much ( but there were only kids working there part time),but as far as web prices go,i think they are ok. Hopefully you'll find something closer to you.If not,drop me a line. |
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Abyss
Any idea what a Maple Leaf like yours is worth? I am still waiting on my Charlton (don't ask).
Cheers
Mark
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Originally posted by markjudge
Abyss
Any idea what a Maple Leaf like yours is worth? I am still waiting on my Charlton (don't ask).
Cheers
Mark
Mark, The normal Maple Leaf issues are sold only a few dollars above silver spot.They have the maple leaf on a UNC background. Most of the privy mark coins are frosted background with the leaf on mirror finish.These coins sell anywhere from $ 20 cdn and up ( depending on the demand for that specific privy mark). The one I have as avatar is a privy mark made for Dutch mint ( as a celebration of the eliberation WW2) and it has a mintage of 2500 coins.I've paid $ 70 for it. The leaf is mirror finish and the background is frosted.I like the coin,I've specially liked the little tulip. If you want to know the prices for normal Maple Leafs ( treated as bullion only,but people are also collecting them by year),you can go here : http://www.bordergold.comFor the privy mark ones,i don't have a site right now,but I think you can see some of them here : http://www.colonialacres.comIf you are interested to know more about the privy marks,e-mail me and i'll send you a few documents with the information I have so far on these. |
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Abyss
I would be interested in purchasing one of those, any ideas where I could lay my hands on one? Willing to pay anywhere from $20-$50.
Cheers
Mark
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Originally posted by markjudge
Abyss
I would be interested in purchasing one of those, any ideas where I could lay my hands on one? Willing to pay anywhere from $20-$50.
Cheers
Mark
One of which Mark ? The normal ones,the privy ones ? I can certainly help you to buy the normal Maple Leaf if you want.I have a shop where I go in the week-end usually.E-mail me if you want and tell me where in Canada are you. Never mind..I've seen your profile  .Don't you guys have any dealer there for these ? I'm surprised.In any case,last week-end that dealer wanted $ 21 cdn for one normal Maple Leaf.There are no taxes there,so that's your price,plus the shipping to you (at my actual cost,you'll see it on the envelope).If you're interested,e-mail me. Edited by Abyss
05/09/2006 3:19 pm
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Hello all,
I finally found a Canadian penny in some
pocketchange,just a 1974 1 cent,but a treasure
for me.it's also dated my birthyear.yea!sn31
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