Comments on "Canadian coinage since 1937"

[quaziright]

1999 is the History of canada while 2000 is the values of canada. I could not make out if you were saying there was more than one set in either of those years

You've not corrected what P denotes in your main topic.

[<k>]

1999 is the History of canada while 2000 is the values of canada. I could not make out if you were saying there was more than one set in either of those years

You've not corrected what P denotes in your main topic.

Thanks. I missed your P comment.

Another question - do some of all the denominations sport that RCM logo from 2003 onward (the maple leaf symbol on the obverse) - or just the 1 cent coin?

I found this below from numista. I'm getting confused now and will have to await some answers before I proceed.

[quaziright]

You will see the RCM logo on all denominations after it was unveiled at an RCNA convention in July 2006; not 2003

[<k>]

Numista is confusing me. See: 1 Cent - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; non-magnetic. It shows the logo and states 'Years    2003-2012'. That is additionally a copper-plated zinc coin.

There is another web page 1 Cent - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; magnetic. So there are TWO circulation versions of the 1 cent coin? Does any other circulating coin since then come in more than one metal or alloy?



As for that logo, does it appear only on proof or non-circulation versions of the coins?

[quaziright]

It appears on circulation coins

[quaziright]

Numista is confusing me. See: 1 Cent - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; non-magnetic. It shows the logo and states 'Years    2003-2012'. That is additionally a copper-plated zinc coin.

There is another web page 1 Cent - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; magnetic. So there are TWO circulation versions of the 1 cent coin? Does any other circulating coin since then come in more than one metal or alloy?



As for that logo, does it appear only on proof or non-circulation versions of the coins?

If you look at the comment next to each year on that Numista page, you will notice the RCM logo starts from 2006

[redlock]

So there are TWO circulation versions of the 1 cent coin?

Yes.

2003: zinc + steel; for both portraits (so four versions made for circulation)
2004 + 2005: zinc + steel
2006: very complicated year for 1c coins because even the RCM got confused during production

1) Zinc – non-mag., NO P/NO RCM, circulation finish; abundant in circulation
2) Zinc – non-mag., RCM, circulation finish; abundant
3) Steel – mag, RCM, circulation finish; abundant
4) Steel – mag., P, circulation finish; common
5) Steel – mag., NO P/NO RCM, circulation finish; scarce
6) Zinc – non-mag. – P, circulation finish; very rare

2007: zinc + steel
2008: steel; no zinc
2009: zinc + steel
2010: zinc; no steel
2011 + 2012: zinc + steel

zinc and/or steel were used depending on the availability and price of planchets at the time.

Does any other circulating coin since then come in more than one metal or alloy?

Not to my knowledge.

[<k>]

If you look at the comment next to each year on that Numista page, you will notice the RCM logo starts from 2006

I see. It requires a scroll down the page.

[<k>]

Yes.

2003: zinc + steel; for both portraits (so four versions made for circulation)
2004 + 2005: zinc + steel
2006: very complicated year for 1c coins because even the RCM got confused during production

1) Zinc – non-mag., NO P/NO RCM, circulation finish; abundant in circulation
2) Zinc – non-mag., RCM, circulation finish; abundant
3) Steel – mag, RCM, circulation finish; abundant
4) Steel – mag., P, circulation finish; common
5) Steel – mag., NO P/NO RCM, circulation finish; scarce
6) Zinc – non-mag. – P, circulation finish; very rare

2007: zinc + steel
2008: steel; no zinc
2009: zinc + steel
2010: zinc; no steel
2011 + 2012: zinc + steel

zinc and/or steel were used depending on the availability and price of planchets at the time.

Thank you, redlock. That is very helpful.

[<k>]

The format of the legends on the obverse of the toonie has changed several times. This is because the toonie is also used for commemoratives. It seems to mirror the situation of the 2 pound coin in the UK, which is also used for commemoratives. See: UK Decimals: Legend Variations on the 2 Pound Coins.

[quaziright]

The loonie is also used for commemoratives with the equality commemorative being the most recent issue from last year

[<k>]

I have included the most important numismatic developments in the main topic. Here I will also include issues of secondary importance but which are interesting nevertheless.

The so called 'poppy quarter' was issued in 2004 to remember the beginning of the First World War and honour those Canadians who fought in it.

The coin was the first coloured general circulation coin in the world.

The words 'Remember' and 'Souvenir' (French for 'remember') appear at the bottom of the reverse of the coin.

[<k>]

Another interesting issue was the quarters set that commemorated the Vancouver Winter Games.

[<k>]

Please post about any interesting Canadian coin issues here, or add your comments about items I have already posted.

[quaziright]

The 50cent 150 years of confederation could be purchased as a roll from the mint at a similar price as any 50cent rolls before, not necessarily as part of a set