1970s In the United Kingdom, Decimal Day took place in February 1971. At such time, the country transitioned over from a pre-decimal system of 12 pence to one shilling and 20 shillings equalling one pound, to a simpler system of 100 pence to one pound. The process of changing over the currency involved more than […]
Dr. Harvey Richer: Writing the 100 Greatest Canadian Coins and Tokens
Dr. Harvey B. Richer’s new Whitman Publishing book, 100 Greatest Canadian Coins and Tokens, premiered this summer at the 2022 convention of the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association in Ottawa. It made its United States debut a few weeks later at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money in Chicago. Now the 160-page hardcover coffee-table […]
Retrospective — Collecting world coins during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, part 2
1960s Two primary modern chapters of Britain’s numismatic history were reflected in both colonial and national coinage. As Britain’s Empire was winding down during the 1950s and ’60s, many territories were gaining independence as Republics, which meant the Queen’s likeness was omitted from many new countries’ coins, banknotes, and stamps. Another significant event occurred with […]
Canada: New silver Proof coins released in celebration of 100th anniversary of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
The Royal Canadian Mint has released new silver Proof coins which highlights the centenary anniversary of one of the country’s premier national events. Known simply as ‘The Royal,” it is Canada’s premier showcase of agricultural products and horsemanship. The reverse side of the coins is designed by artist Glen Green who offers an Art Deco-style […]
Canada: New $2 coins remember “Summit Hockey” series 50th anniversary — sales to benefit Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal
The Royal Canadian Mint has released (28th September) new $2 commemorative coins which remember as well as honour the 50th anniversary of one of Canada’s more memorable sporting events. The triumph of Team Canada over what was the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics team (or Team USSR) in the 1972 Summit Series is legendary. The […]
Canadian “half dimes” and twenty-cent pieces featured in 8th Edition of MEGA RED
(Pelham, Alabama) — The eighth edition of Mega Red (the 1,504-page expanded Deluxe Edition of the Guide Book of United States Coins) devotes nearly 300 pages to a detailed study of U.S. two-cent pieces, copper-nickel three-cent pieces, silver trimes, half dimes, twenty-cent pieces, and $1, $3, and $4 gold coins. One of the book’s 13 […]
The coins and banknotes of Queen Elizabeth II — an insight into changeover plans for King Charles III
On the afternoon of the 8th September, an official protocol entitled Operation London Bridge was put into motion which was a plan of events agreed to by various departments of the British government some years ago to be enacted in the event of the death of the sovereign. Sadly, the day most of us dreaded, […]
Canada: New $50 Proof and colour silver coin features iconic wildlife and landscapes in Canadian collage
The Royal Canadian Mint has released new silver Proof and colour coins which highlight the natural beauty of Canada in colour. Gorgeous grasslands, show-stopping shorelines, mighty mountains, and more. All of these breathtaking places exist within Canada’s vast borders, each containing its own assortment of beautiful flora and fauna. Inspired by Canadian classic circulation coin […]
Canada: Silver Proof and colour coins released in honour of Remembrance Day, featuring the red poppy
The Royal Canadian Mint has released new silver Proof and colour coins in honour of Remembrance Day, observed every year since 1920 to honour the brave soldiers who fought in World War I, those who returned, and those who lost their lives. The design shown on the reverse side of the coin is the work […]
Emily S. Damstra and the 100 Greatest Canadian Coins and Tokens
A new Whitman Publishing book, 100 Greatest Canadian Coins and Tokens, by Dr. Harvey B. Richer, debuted this summer at the annual convention of the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association in Ottawa, then at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money in Chicago. Now the 160-page hardcover coffee-table volume is available from bookstores and hobby […]
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