The Thousand Dollar Bill is one of the greatest examples of Canadian currency that was ever issued. From the first appearance of the denomination in 1871 until its removal from circulation in May of 2000, the iconic one thousand dollar bill will always hold a special place in … [Read more...] about The Thousand Dollar Bill
Coins
Modern Rare Canadian Coins
Welcome to my post on modern rare Canadian coins. One of the most fascinating areas of coin collecting is finding what are known as “error” coins. These coins are the result of a mistake made by the mint during their production and collectors go crazy for them. In the past … [Read more...] about Modern Rare Canadian Coins
Top 10 Rare American Coins
Here is my top 10 list for rare American coins. These are some of the most rare and valuable U. S. coins ever minted. This is a companion piece to my Top 10 Rare Canadian Coins article. There are so many rarities in United States coinage with equally fascinating … [Read more...] about Top 10 Rare American Coins
Rare Canadian Victorian Quarters
Welcome to this article on rare Canadian Victorian quarters. Victorian coins have always fascinated me. They were the first official Canadian coins. Queen Victoria was one of the longest serving monarchs and she appeared on Canadian coins from 1858 until her death in 1901. A … [Read more...] about Rare Canadian Victorian Quarters
Investing in Rare Coins
In this article I look at how to invest in rare coins. Coin collecting is one of the fastest growing hobbies worldwide. I've been collecting coins for years and I've received some reader mail about the collection as I list it in the asset category on my net worth updates. So … [Read more...] about Investing in Rare Coins
Investing in Physical Gold
This article looks at investing in physical gold. Gold is the most popular type of bullion and it is trading well below its all-time highs of 2011. There are 2 ways to invest in physical gold. You can either purchase certificates or other financial products that are backed by … [Read more...] about Investing in Physical Gold
Top 10 Rare Canadian Coins
Welcome to my article on the top 10 rare Canadian coins. The coins on this list are some of the most valuable Canadian coins in the world. Throughout its history, the Royal Canadian Mint has produced some of the rarest coins on earth. Not only does this make … [Read more...] about Top 10 Rare Canadian Coins