How to Start a Canadian Coin Collection & Coin Album

Silver coins

Collecting is an enjoyable activity for millions of people worldwide. Coins are one of the more common collectibles. Canadian coins minted prior to 1968 have a silver mixture as high as 92%, which gives them a worth significantly higher than their face value. In some years a small number of Canadian 25-cent pieces were minted, and this also greatly increases their current value.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Buy a coin album. Albums are useful because they allow the collector to view both sides of the coin, and the coins are protected in a plastic sleeve. Purchased them from coin shops and collection stores. Use cheaper cardboard folders for cheaper coins.

2. Look through your change. The odds are that you have at least a few Canadian coins already and weren't aware of it. Canadian change frequently gets mixed in with American coins during store transactions.

3. Separate any Canadian coins that you locate and keep track of which coins you have to start your collection.

4. Visit coin dealers, flea markets, pawn shops and yard sales to locate more Canadian coins to add to your collection. There are coin books available to tell you how much a coin is currently worth so you know you're getting a fair value. If you are able to visit Canada, it will be easier to get more coins in a shorter amount of time.

5. Check online for coins that are harder to find. Ebay and specialty coin sites may be able to ship the coins to you.

References

• Collector's Corner: Starting a Coin Collection
• Hobby: Three Differences in Canadian Coin Collecting
• Coin Collecting Basics: Where to Get a Coin Appraised

Resources

• Coin Collecting Basics: Seven Canadian Coins Every Collector Should Own