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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Silver Dollar Coin to Commemorate the Victoria Cross

In honor of the Victoria Cross, a special 2006 Proof Silver Dollar Coin was struck by the Royal Canadian Mint. Many of us know that the Victoria Cross is the highest military Decoration which was presented post the Crimean War. However, what most of us do not know is the reason why soldiers are awarded the Victoria Cross. It is awarded for, ?for acts of valor during war.? A total of 99 Canadians have received this award so far. The division is as follows: 8 awards were given for a showcase...

Tuesday, August 18, 2020


Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Special Edition Canadian Silver Maple Leaf

In 1979, the Canadian Royal Mint decided to introduce a special edition Canadian Golden Maple Leaf coin that was and still is considered to be one of the finest coins made of pure gold. After the success of the tiny 1 ounce coin, the Canadian Mint decided to mint a Canadian Silver Maple Leaf coin in 2006. It was based on the 1 ounce coin and weighed 1 ounce and was of the same quality with only one difference — the metal used. While the 1979 coin was made of pure gold, this one was...

Tuesday, August 18, 2020


Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Silver Eagle Coin 2006

The 1916 half-dollar became popular for featuring Adolph A. Weinman's Walking Liberty. However, you will now also find this beauty on the obverse of the 2006 American Eagle Silver coin from the US Mint. Introduced to the world in 1986, the American Eagle is extremely popular among collectors and also investors. It is best known for its unique design but that?s not all that this beauty has to offer. According to an official statement, ?The United States Mint produces proof versions of the...

Tuesday, August 18, 2020


Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Brigantine Tall Ships Silver Coin

In 2007, the world was introduced to its first and very special silver coin, the Brigantine Tall Ships $20 Silver Coin. What Does Brigantine Mean? Before we learn more about what made the coins so special, let's take a look at what Brigantine actually means. A brigantine is a vessel containing two masts. These masts are rigged in various shapes but at least one of them is a square. However, prior to this, the word brigantine usually referred to a small-sized ship that constitutes both oars...

Tuesday, August 18, 2020


Saturday, August 15, 2020

99 Guernsey Pure Silver Coin

What is a Solid Silver Coin? A solid silver coin, as the name suggests, is a coin that is made of 100% pure silver. The term "solid silver" in terms of precious minerals refers to how pure a bar of silver is. More commonly, Solid Silver coins are also called 999 Silver Coins. This term is famous among purchasers and sellers of silver coins. Types of 999 Silver Coins There are a number of different silver coins for purchase. The only thing you need to keep an eye out for when purchasing...

Saturday, August 15, 2020