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Gold Commemorative

Canadian coins have become very popular in recent years not only with Canadian collectors, but also with collectors from around the world.  The branch of the government in Canada that is charged with producing coins is called the Royal Canadian Mint.  You may be surprised to know that for the first 5 decades of Canada's existence, coins were not actually made in Canada.  The Royal Mint, in London, England made Canada's coins up until the Ottawa mint location was built in 1908, but it was still under British control until 1931.

Over the years the Canadian mint has produced some beautiful coins that very accurately reflect the heritage of Canada.  Many different designs of coins have been made in Canada over many years that it would be impossible to discuss each one here.

I have comprised a list of the most popular Canadian coins that collectors are interested in collecting and that tend to be very popular.

50 Cent Piece

This silver coin came into existence in in 1870 and it contained 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper.  Over the years the ratio of silver and copper fluctuated and at one point was as low as 80% silver for a time.  These coins are legal tender in Canada, but are not used by most of the population.  It is so rare to see a 50 cent piece in circulation that many Canadians do not know what they are or believe them to be actual legal tender.

Canadian Gold Maple Leaf

This is the official bullion gold coin of Canada and it contains .99999% 24 karat gold, all of which comes from Canadian gold mines.  First created in 1979, they became very popular because they were the only gold bullion coin available for sale in the world, other than the Krugerrand.  Since it was not popular to buy Krugerrands from South Africa because of the political problems taking place there, the Canadian Maple Leaf gold coin experienced high demand. 

The Maple Leaf gold coin comes in 1/20oz, 1/10, 1/14, ½ oz and even a 1 oz gold coin and face values on the coin go from $1 all the way up to $50.  They are truly a Canadian coin and they clearly depict a Canadian Maple Leaf, the symbol for Canada, on their reverse side.

Quarters

Over the past few decades the Canadian Mint has produced coins for various organizations and commemorate certain events in the history of Canada.  Often the regular design is put aside while other designs are made for circulation. A number of these commemorative coins have been made including: Remembrance Day Poppy Quarter, with a red poppy painted on.  Another of these special quarters is the one made for breast cancer awareness which contained a pink ribbon.

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Emmitt Smith Commemorative Gold Coin $58.48 Emmitt Smith Commemorative Gold Coin Emmitt Smith Commemorative Gold Coin

Greg Maddux Commemorative Gold Coin $36.55 Greg Maddux Commemorative Gold Coin Greg Maddux Commemorative Gold Coin

Troy Aikman Commemorative Gold Coin $43.86 Troy Aikman Commemorative Gold Coin Troy Aikman Commemorative Gold Coin

Steve Young Gold Plated Commemorative Card Set $65.79 Steve Young Gold Plated Commemorative Card Set Steve Young Gold Plated Commemorative Card Set

Mike Piazza Gold Plated Commemorative Card $43.86 Mike Piazza Gold Plated Commemorative Card Mike Piazza Gold Plated Commemorative Card

Ryan Leaf Gold Plated Commemorative Card Set $14.62 Ryan Leaf Gold Plated Commemorative Card Set Ryan Leaf Gold Plated Commemorative Card Set

Jerry Rice Gold Plated Commemorative Card Set $65.79 Jerry Rice Gold Plated Commemorative Card Set Jerry Rice Gold Plated Commemorative Card Set

Peyton Manning Gold Plated Commemorative Card Set $120.62 Peyton Manning Gold Plated Commemorative Card Set Peyton Manning Gold Plated Commemorative Card Set

Cal Ripken Jr Commemorative Gold Coin $51.17 Cal Ripken Jr Commemorative Gold Coin Cal Ripken Jr Commemorative Gold Coin

Dale Earnhardt Sr Press Pass Gold Plated Commemorative Card $109.65 Dale Earnhardt Sr Press Pass Gold Plated Commemorative Card Dale Earnhardt Sr Press Pass Gold Plated Commemorative Card

Oakland A's 24kt Gold And Color Team Commemorative Coin $34.95 Oakland A's 24kt Gold And Color Team Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint has struck a 24KT Gold plated coin with the center embedded with the Athletics team logo in color! This unique coin combining Color and the beauty of 24KT Gold is individually numbered on the reverse and protected in an acrylic capsule to preserve its condition. The commemorative coin is delivered in a black velour hinged jewelry box and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited Edition of 5000 and officially licensed by MLB.

Angel Stadium 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $29.95 Angel Stadium 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Angel Stadium 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

AT&T Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $34.95 AT&T Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The AT&T Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Chase Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $34.95 Chase Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Chase Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Comerica Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $34.95 Comerica Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Comerica Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Coors Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $34.95 Coors Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Coors Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Dodger Stadium 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $34.95 Dodger Stadium 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Dodger Stadium 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Fenway Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $34.95 Fenway Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Fenway Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Great American Ballpark 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $34.95 Great American Ballpark 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Great American Ballpark 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Kauffman Stadium 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $34.95 Kauffman Stadium 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Kaufmann Stadium 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

McAfee Coliseum 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $34.95 McAfee Coliseum 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The McAfee Coliseum 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Miller Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $34.95 Miller Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Miller Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Petco Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $34.95 Petco Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Petco Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Progressive Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $34.95 Progressive Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Progressive Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

PNC Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $34.95 PNC Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The PNC Park 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Rogers Centre 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $34.95 Rogers Centre 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Rogers Centre 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Safeco Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $34.95 Safeco Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Safeco Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Turner Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $34.95 Turner Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Turner Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Tropicana Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $34.95 Tropicana Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Tropicana Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

U.S. Cellular Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $34.95 U.S. Cellular Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The U.S. Cellular Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

Wrigley Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $34.95 Wrigley Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint is licensed by Major League Baseball to mint The Wrigley Field 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin struck to the highest standards in minting tradition by The Highland Mint. Each Stadium coin measures 1.5� in diameter and plated with 24KT Gold. Each coin is placed in a protective acrylic capsule, delivered in a black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage of only 5000.

24KT Gold BCS Championship Commemorative Game Coin $34.95 24KT Gold BCS Championship Commemorative Game Coin The 24KT Gold plated BCS Championship Commemorative Game Coin measures 39mm in diameter featuring the dueling Longhorns and Crimson Tide logos on the front. The reverse is minted with the Official BCS Championship Logo as well as the date and location of the game and each coin is individually numbered on the back making this a true collectible that will last forever. A Limited Mintage of only 5000 each coin is protected in a hard acrylic capsule, delivered in a black suede jewelry box and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

BCS Championship Game Commemorative 24KT Gold Coin $34.95 BCS Championship Game Commemorative 24KT Gold Coin The 24KT Gold plated BCS Championship Commemorative Game Coin measures 39mm in diameter featuring the dueling Ducks and Tigers logos on the front. The reverse is minted with the Official BCS Championship Logo as well as the date and location of the game. Each coin is individually numbered on the back making this a true collectible that will last forever. A Limited Mintage of only 10000, each coin is protected in a hard acrylic capsule, delivered in a black suede jewelry box and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Million Dollar Commemorative Belt $199 Molded directly from the original belt, the WWE Million Dollar Commemorative Replica Belt contains over 1028 faux diamonds. It is the same thickness and length as the original belt and measures 3 feet 4 inches in length and weighs approximately 1.45 pounds. The center medallions measures 7 1/2 inches tall by 12 inches wide. It has 6 dollar sign medallions on one side, 5 on the other, and closes with a clasp on each end just like the original. Each Dollar sign medallion measures approximately 4 inches high by 2 inches wide. The back side of each dollar sign as well as the center plate of the belt has a simulated gold leather backing.

Commemorative Coins of the Soviet Union $86.03 Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Commemorative coins were released in the USSR between 1965 and 1991. Most of them were made of coppernickel alloy, but there were also silver coins, gold coins, palladium coins and platinum coins. All of the coins were minted either by the Moscow Mint Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 104 Publication Date: 2011/03/01 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.02 x 0.25 inches

Adrian Peterson 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $34.95 Adrian Peterson 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint minted a 24KT Gold overlay Commemorative Coin featuring Minnesota Vikings Running back Adrian Peterson and his color image embedded in the center of the coin on one side and struck with the team logo on the other side.. Each coin measures 1.5" in diameter and each is individually numbered on its edge. This 24KT Gold overlay and color coin is placed in a protective capsule to preserve its condition and delivered in a black velour jewelry box with a Certificate of Authenticity. This is a Limited Edition of 5000, and Officially Licensed by the NFL and NFLPA.

Brett Favre 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $34.95 Brett Favre 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint minted a 24KT Gold overlay Commemorative Coin featuring legendary QB Brett Favre and his color image embedded in the center of the coin. The otherside of the 39mm coin is minted with the Vikings Helmet and the franchise established date. Each 24KT Gold overlay and color coin is individually numbered on its edge and placed in a protective capsule to preserve its condition as well as delivered in a black velour jewelry box with a Certificate of Authenticity. This is a Limited Edition of 5000, and Officially Licensed by the NFL and NFLPA.

Donovan McNabb 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin $34.95 Donovan McNabb 24KT Gold Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint minted a 24KT Gold overlay Commemorative Coin featuring Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb and his color image embedded in the center of the coin on one side and struck with the team logo on the other side.. Each coin measures 1.5" in diameter and each is individually numbered on its edge. This 24KT Gold overlay and color coin is placed in a protective capsule to preserve its condition and delivered in a black velour jewelry box with a Certificate of Authenticity. This is a Limited Edition of 5000, and Officially Licensed by the NFL and NFLPA.

Modern Commemorative Coins $22.99 Modern commemoratives and American Eagles are the answer for today's collector who wants to make a secure investment without spending thousands of dollars. New issues from the U.S. Mint struck in silver, gold and platinum have great potential for investment growth, if you key in on low mintage strikes. Modern Commemorative Coins will show you how to: Include modern coins in your self-directed IRA Include numismatic investments as part of your estate plan Select coins that have the best chance of increasing in value Take the next step beyond collecting State quarters and Presidential dollars to the exciting world of rare modern coins. Collect coins that combine beauty with tangible assets to create family heirlooms.

Tom Brady 24KT Commemorative Coin $34.95 Tom Brady 24KT Commemorative Coin The Highland Mint minted a 24KT Gold overlay Commemorative Coin featuring New England Patriots Tom Brady and his color image embedded in the center of the coin on one side and struck with the team logo on the other side.. Each coin measures 1.5" in diameter and each is individually numbered on its edge. This 24KT Gold overlay and color coin is placed in a protective capsule to preserve its condition and delivered in a black velour jewelry box with a Certificate of Authenticity. This is a Limited Edition of 5000, and Officially Licensed by the NFL and NFLPA.