October 15, 2026
Canadian Quarters Worth Money: Key Dates, Varieties and ValuesLast reviewed October 15, 2026. Composition and mintages from Royal Canadian Mint records; variety identification from Coins and Canada; preservation guidance from the Canadian Conservation Institute. Canadian quarters worth money generally fall into three groups: silver coins, scarce dates or varieties, and genuine mint errors. A coin’s date is only the starting point. Its metal, […]
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Rare Toonies: Which Canadian Two-Dollar Coins Are Worth Checking?Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Coin designs, compositions and circulation mintages checked against Royal Canadian Mint records. Market values depend on condition, variety and recent comparable sales. Rare toonies are Canadian two-dollar coins that have unusually low availability, recognised minting errors or strong collector demand. While most toonies in circulation are worth their $2 face […]
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Canadian 50 Cent Coin Value: Silver Half Dollars, Key Dates and Rare VarietiesLast reviewed October 15, 2026. Silver specifications and mintages verified against Royal Canadian Mint records. Historical varieties cross-referenced with Canadian numismatic references, including Calgary Coin Gallery.The Canadian 50 cent coin value depends on its date, silver content, condition and collector demand. Half dollars dated 1967 or earlier contain silver, while certain dates, including 1921, 1932 […]
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Safety Deposit Boxes in Canada: Fees, Sizes and InsuranceAt the five banks compared below, the smallest listed safety deposit box costs CAD $70 or $80 annually before applicable taxes. Larger sizes cost more, and an advertised price does not establish availability at your branch. Rental is separate from insurance for the contents. Annual fees and size options Fees checked November 1, 2026 against [...] READ MORESeptember 20, 2026
Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) vs Owning Allocated Gold in a VaultPHYS data as of September 30, 2026, from Sprott's published figures. The Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) and an allocated vault account both give Canadians gold stored in Canada, but you own different things. PHYS units are exchange-traded securities backed by London Good Delivery bars held at the Royal Canadian Mint; they are cheap to [...] READ MORESeptember 18, 2026
How to Sell Gold Bars in Canada: RCM, PAMP, Valcambi & Bank-Bought BarsSelling a gold bar in Canada starts with identifying the product and finding a buyer who can authenticate it. Whether you own an RCM bar, a PAMP wafer, a Valcambi product, or a bar purchased through a bank or Costco, the basic questions are the same: what is it, how much fine gold does it [...] READ MORESeptember 13, 2026
Rare Canadian Pennies Worth Money: Key Dates, Varieties and a Value Chart by YearLast reviewed October 1, 2026. Mintages from Royal Canadian Mint records; values from published price guides and auction results. Most Canadian pennies are worth one cent. The valuable ones are a short list: the 1936 "dot" cent, of which only three are known; the low-mintage small cents of 1922 to 1926, led by 1923 and [...] READ MORESeptember 10, 2026
Which Canadian Coins Are Silver? Silver Content by Year and DenominationLast reviewed October 1, 2026. Weights and fineness from published Royal Canadian Mint specifications. Canadian dimes, quarters and 50-cent pieces dated 1967 or earlier contain silver, as do silver dollars from 1935 to 1967 and five-cent pieces up to 1921. Coins from 1858 to 1919 are 92.5% silver, coins from 1920 to 1967 are 80% [...] READ MORESeptember 7, 2026
How to Sell Gold Coins in Canada: Maple Leafs, Krugerrands, Eagles & SovereignsSelling gold coins in Canada becomes easier when you identify the coin before asking what it is worth. A Canadian Gold Maple Leaf, South African Krugerrand, American Gold Eagle, and British Sovereign all contain gold, but their weights, purities, formats, and possible collector premiums differ. The key is to distinguish the coin's fine-gold content from [...] READ MORE