Friday, June 08, 2007

Oh, Canada

Do you have a Canadian coin and want to know its value? Leave a comment/question and I will do my best to find out the price and history for you.

I have been slow to get new coins mainly because I have to save money for college stuff. Apparently college gets more expensive the closer you are to graduating. Back to my coin shortage.

There are 3 main ways to get coins .
  1. Buy them but that cost time and money.
  2. Get them from family or friends but that gets annoying and is not worth it.
  3. Find them in your change which is what I mainly do.
As I use more credit cards and less actual cash I get less change. Add that to to the fact that lots of people are collecting or not using change this leaves few coins to find. When the second year of statehood quarters came out I was averaging about 2 new coins from change every 3 days. Now I am averaging 2 new coins from my change a month.

That all being said I still got these 3 coins from Canada in my American change.
2 silver dimes and one plated quarter.

Here are the stats...
Type/Country: 10 Cents/Canada
Year: 1958
Mintage: 10,621,236
Metal: 80% Silver, 20% Copper
Value: $0.79 in AG-3 (because this coin is very corroded so the value is just for the silver content)

Type/Country: 10 Cents/Canada
Year: 1967
Mintages: 32,309,135 for 80% or 30,689,080 for 50%
Metal: 80% Silver, 20% Copper or 50% Silver, 50% Copper
Value: $0.79 in F-12 for 80% or $0.49 in F-12 for 50%
(As far as I can tell there is no way to tell the 80% from the 50%, mine weighs 2.37 grams which is higher than the 2.33 grams it should weigh.)

Type/Country: 25 Cents/Canada
Year: 2004P
Mintage: 177,466,000
Metal: 94% Steel, 3.8% Copper, 2.2% Nickel
Value: $1.00 in MS-60

I just threw in the ruler for scale, I'm just testing it out.

Do you have a Canadian coin and want to know its value? Leave a comment/question and I will do my best to find out the price and history for you.

111 dollars worth, for Comments/Questions click here.:

Anonymous said...

how much is a 1902 liberty Head penny worth. I have scan of it here http://img58.imageshack.us/my.php?image=awesomefindwidescrngq3.jpg.
It's in bad shape but i received it as change so can't complain to loudly.

Man said...

1902 Indian Head cent

Your looks like a very good but that green stuff is PVC damage.

This occurs when it has put in a PVC holder and the green stuff is mainly permanent and damaging.

You can try to use real acetone, not nail polish remover to stop further greening. Just soak it for some time and tap dry with a cloth.

The value is $1.00 or less mainly because the damage, if you place it with other coins the green stuff will spread. This is why you found it in change, some collector put it in circulation to save his other coins.

Still a great find.

PS without the green it would be worth $3.00.

Anonymous said...

So what are good holders for coins. I had some mini ziploc type bags I've been storing the newer ones in. The older one i keep in cardboard coin storage cases I bought at hobby lobby.

Man said...

Most coin holders today are PVC-free only the older holders damages coins.

Cardboard 2x2 holders are generally fine.

Some put them in ziplock bags or food safe containers to keep moisture away.

Coin albums,not folders, with sleeves are also fine for circulated coins.

For uncirculated or higher value coins...
Airtite brand holders
Intercept Shield brand holders

Google search will turn up lots of sellers for each kind of holder or you can try a local hobby shop.

Some people place silica gel packs near the coins in holders to absorb moisture.

Anonymous said...

Totally random coin but how much do you think it's worth?

http://img247.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kopek1904hr8.jpg

Man said...

First, nice picture.

For those who don't know, the coin is...
3 Kopeks / Russia
Copper
1904 С.П.Б. (St. Petersberg mintmark)
6,934,000 minted

It looks in at least fine condition, I see know feather or wreath details. It may have some PVC damage I can't really tell.

Value is about $1.00.

Anonymous said...

i have 64,63,49,43, 79 with new penny printed on it and, 2005 with a pig drawing on it.
53, 63, 64 5 cent coins. 67 5 cent coin with rabbit on.

Anonymous said...

i have 1937 US panny how much is it worth

Man said...

I'll give values in extra-fine.

Canadian pennies
1964 about $0.05
1963 about $0.05
1949 about $0.25
1943 about $0.45

US penny
1937 about $1.00

Great Britain 1979 New Penny
About $0.15


53, 63, 64 5 cent coins?????
At least give a country or more details.

2005 with a pig??
Sounds like Bermuda one cent about $0.25

1967 with a rabbit??
Sounds like Ireland 3 Pence about $0.25

Of course these values are in extra-fine meaning sharp details all over. If not then value drops rapidly.

Anonymous said...

all of the coins are canadian and the pig2005 is canadian and the rabbit too

Man said...

Canadian in extra-fine.

5 cent coins
53 about $0.90
63 about $0.10
64 about $0.10

Canada 2005 with a pig??
I don't know of such a coin does it have any writing, any denomination, metal color.
Unless you mean a beaver, it is a 5 Cents two leaves, a beaver on a log then CANADA 2005. On the front it should have mintmark P.
About $0.10.

Canada 1967 with a rabbit
Should say 1867-1967
About $0.10.

Anonymous said...

how much can i sell one cent1958 canada

Man said...

1 Cent 1958 Canada

Average buyers price is $0.03.
Mostly for the copper content.

Unless the coin is perfect, shiny, and red then maybe $0.15.

I like the way you phrased the question because it may be valued at a higher price but few dealers would buy it for more then face value. It is one of the risk when collecting coins for profit.

Anonymous said...

MHOW MUCH IS A1963 PENNY FROM CANADA WORTH

Man said...

1963 PENNY FROM CANADA

About $0.20 in mint state if it's in circulated then about $0.05.

Anonymous said...

how much is a 1917 U.S. penny worth?? How much is a 1977 "New Penny" and a 1971 "New Penny" worth?

Man said...

1917 U.S. penny
About $0.20

If you mean from Great Britain
1977 "New Penny"
About $0.10

1971 "New Penny"
About $0.10

imcrysc said...

hi, my girls had a canadian penny with a PIG on it, from the 1970's I think (we can't find it) please tell me we didnt lose something too special...it would have been a cute keepsake though

Man said...

canadian penny with a PIG on it, from the 1970's

No such coin the Canadian cent had maple leafs on it.
Either way any 1970s coin from Canada is only worth face value.

Anonymous said...

Have a gold color, Elizabeth II D.G.Regina 1989 Canada Dollar, can you tell me about it.

Thanks

Man said...

gold color, Elizabeth II D.G.Regina 1989 Canada Dollar

It is made of Aureate-Bronze Plated nickel. 184,773,902 were made and there about $1.00 each.

girge said...

the rabbit coin is to mark canadas centenial and not all pennys have the maple leaf on it which is the same for all canadian coins .also i have a 1910 american penny how much?

Man said...


the rabbit coin is to mark canadas centenial and not all pennys have the maple leaf on it which is the same for all canadian coins .

Yup I know but to go over every variety and explain why they exist is to long for a comment, maybe I'll post about soon.


also i have a 1910 american penny how much?
About $0.35 in good.

Anonymous said...

1867 canadian dime. Queen Elizabeth and a sailboat. Not in great condition

Man said...

1867 canadian dime. Queen Elizabeth and a sailboat. Not in great condition

No such thing unless you mean 1967.

Unknown said...

I also have a 1970 Canadian penny with a pig on the back.


Are you sure it's only worth face value?

Man said...

1970 Canadian penny with a pig on the back.

There is no such Canadian cent with a pig on the back. It must be from Bermuda and it's about $0.05 in very-fine.

Anonymous said...

i have a canadian penny with a pig on it

Man said...

canadian penny with a pig on it

There is no such Canadian cent with a pig on the back. It must be from Bermuda and it's about $0.05 in very-fine.

Unknown said...

I have a never been circulated (still wrapped) Canadian ten cent silver coin 1867 - 1967 with Elizabeth II and D.G. Regina on one side and what appears to be a fish on the other side. Can you please tell me its worth and anythng else you may know about it and have time to share. Thank you for your time and courtesy.

Bobby in Lone Pine - California

Man said...

never been circulated (still wrapped) Canadian ten cent silver coin 1867 - 1967

This is the centennial design with a mackeral on the back.
There are two varieties:
80% silver, 20% copper worth about $1.00 in uncirculated.
50% silver, 50% copper worth about $0.60 in uncirculated.

There is no way to tell them apart as far as I know.

Anonymous said...

i have a canadian coin with swine on it

Man said...

canadian coin with swine on it

I don't think so but if you can give more of a description like year? denomination? words?

Anonymous said...

How much is a 1974 50 cents, Elizabeth the second D.C. regina coin cost? -It has a tiny crown in the middle of 1974, like 19_74. There are 2 horses(i think thats what they look like) holding up a flag each while both holding A giant sheild together.- And how much does the price go up each year?

Anonymous said...

How much is a 1887 liberty coin? It has Ircodwi Trustin small print beside the face, on the other side it says United States Of America Epluribus Unum, Quarter dollar. And it has a picture of a eagle on it.

Anonymous said...

Sorry i mean't: How much is a 1987 liberty coin? It has Ircodwi Trust in small print beside the face, on the other side it says United States Of America Epluribus Unum, Quarter dollar. And it has a picture of a eagle on it.

Man said...

1974 50 cents, Elizabeth the second D.C. regina coin cost?...And how much does the price go up each year?
About $0.50 and it has been that way for many years I don't expect it to change.

1987 liberty coin? It has Ircodwi Trustin small print beside the face, on the other side it says United States Of America Epluribus Unum, Quarter dollar.
About $0.25

Anonymous said...

I have a canadian Dime with Elizabeth the second on the front and a ship on back what is the value of thi coin.
i also have a liberty coin dated 1776-1976 with george washingtons face on front and on back a person playing the drums what is the value of this.

Man said...

canadian Dime with Elizabeth the second on the front and a ship on back
Depends on year.

coin dated 1776-1976 with george washingtons face on front and on back a person playing the drums
This is just a quarter, $0.25.

Anonymous said...

The canadian Dime with Elizabeth the second is dated 1979 is it of any value.

Man said...

canadian Dime with Elizabeth the second is dated 1979

About $0.10

Anonymous said...

How much money is $0.10?

Man said...

How much money is $0.10?

It is ten cents.

Anonymous said...

I also have a Sliver Certificate Dollar Dated 1957 A What is the value of this it is perfect condition.

Man said...

Sliver Certificate Dollar Dated 1957 A What is the value of this it is perfect condition.

About $20.00

Anonymous said...

do you know how much 1944 peny and 1970 are valued?

Man said...

Assuming Canadian penny

1944 about $0.10
1970 about $0.03

Anonymous said...

I have what appear to be gold Canadian dollars,
dated, 1987 and 1988 front side has a loon, rear
side has Elizabeth II D G Regina, is it gold ? or plated, I cut into one and it appears to be the same color inside, if it is gold what is its worth ?

Man said...

gold Canadian dollars,
dated, 1987 and 1988


Not gold but Aureate-Bronze Plated Nickel they are just $1.00 each.

Barb said...

I have the following coins...would love to know their values:

Canadian coins:

Dimes: 1953 and 1960 (appear to be silver; not in the best shape, but probably average)

Nickel:
1867-1967 with rabbit on front

Pennies: 1965, 1966, and two 1967 centennial with the bird on them (average or less condition)

1975 Dollar coin (canoe on front); good cond.
1975 50 cent coin (some kind of coat of arms on front); good cond.


US coins:

Lincoln pennies:
1918(S?)
1944(D; with damage)
1945(S?)
1957(D)

1999(D) quarter (The Charter Oak, Connecticut 1788 on front)

Thanks very much!
Barb

Man said...

Canadian coins:

Dimes:
1953 about $1.10
1960 about $1.10

Nickel:
1867-1967 with rabbit on front about $0.05

Pennies:
1965 about $0.03
1966 about $0.03
1967 about $0.03

1975 Dollar coin about $1.00
1975 50 cent coin about $0.50


US coins:

Lincoln pennies:
1918(S?) about $0.50
1944(D; with damage) about $0.03
1945(S?) about $0.05
1957(D) about $0.05

1999(D) quarter about $0.25

Barb said...

Cool...thanks for the detailed and speedy reply! :)

Anonymous said...

I have a 50 cent piece-1975 coat of arms on one side and queen elizebeth 2 on the other side(canadian) avrage condition

I also have a 50 cent piece-1983 with coat of arms on one side and queen elizebeth 2 on the other(canadian) excellent condition

how much are these two worth?

Anonymous said...

The coin in avrage would probably be in good just a bit grey i c everything perfect

Man said...

50 cent piece-1975 coat of arms on one side and queen elizebeth 2 on the other side(canadian) avrage condition
About $0.50

50 cent piece-1983 with coat of arms on one side and queen elizebeth 2 on the other(canadian) excellent condition
About $0.60

Desiree Ramos said...

I was looking through my great grandfathers things due to his departure, and I found an old coin. Its 1795 but its only 5 cents. Could it be fake? It looks nothing like a penny.

Man said...

1795 but its only 5 cents

What country? What designs are on it?

Anonymous said...

I have found a strange looking 10 cent canadian dime and would like to know if this coin has any value.
Its dated for 1964 and it saids "british caribbean territories" and Queen Elizabeth the second is on the coin. But the queen is wearing a crown that i have never seen before. It looks like a crown that a King would wear not a Queen.And the ship on the back is a different kind of ship.
I have never seen this before and was hoping you could give me some input.
Please email me at lisapenney@shaw.ca

Man said...

10 cent canadian dime and would like to know if this coin has any value.
Its dated for 1964 and it saids "british caribbean territories" and Queen Elizabeth the second is on the coin.


Not from Canada but from The British Caribbean Territories.
It's about $0.10

Gen said...

Hi Man

I have a Canadian penny with a "pig" illustration, probably a hog, with "ONE CENT" and "1970" engraved on one side, and Misses Queen "Elizabeth II" & "Bermuda" on the other.

How much is it worth?

Man said...

Canadian penny with a "pig" illustration, probably a hog, with "ONE CENT" and "1970" engraved on one side, and Misses Queen "Elizabeth II" & "Bermuda"

This is not from Canada.
It is from Bermuda it is a wild boar and is about $0.05 in very-fine.

Anonymous said...

I have a 1 cent Canadian that is silver from 1977
D.G. Regina Elizabeth II ,
Is it worth more than a cent?
Please help me out
Thanks

Anonymous said...

I have a $1 US George Washington gold look coin 1789-1797 Pluribus Union 2007 Pluribus Union
How mush is it worth?

Man said...

1 cent Canadian that is silver from 1977

Weight it to find out if it is an error or a plated fake.

Man said...

$1 US George Washington gold look coin 1789-1797 Pluribus Union 2007

Just $1.00

Anonymous said...

I have a 1 cent Canadian that is silver from 1977
D.G. Regina Elizabeth II ,
Is it worth more than a cent?
Please help me out
Thanks

Weight it to find out if it is an error or a plated fake.
Hi thanks for responding to me
I did in fact take your advice and found out more about the coin in question. The result is that it is not made from copper like all the other Canadian 1 cents. And I also did notice that there is something missing from this coin that is on other Canadian coins which is under the head of DG Regina Elizabeth there is not the little circle with what I think is a castle. At least that is what it looks like to me under a magnifier.
My question to you Man is if by any chance are you familiar with such a coin and what is the value of it.
I truly would appreciate your help.
Thank you for your time

Man said...

And I also did notice that there is something missing from this coin that is on other Canadian coins which is under the head of DG Regina Elizabeth there is not the little circle with what I think is a castle.
-This is normal for older coin the mintmark was not on 1977 coins it is only on new coins.


My question to you Man is if by any chance are you familiar with such a coin and what is the value of it.
-Again without the weight I can't be sure what you have.

Anonymous said...

Hi I have a 1 cent yellow goldish penny year 2007 I was wondering what it's worth and what it's made of.

Anonymous said...

Hi I have a 1 cent yellow goldish penny year 2007 canadian I was wondering what it's worth and info on it.

Man said...

1 cent yellow goldish penny year 2007 canadian

Maybe it was plated or something or maybe just tarnished, either way no extra value it it probably just Copper and steel or zinc mix.

Anonymous said...

I have a 1955 canadian quarter and its very light and worn down and a silverish colour i was wondering if anyone had info on it and a price range.

Man said...

1955 canadian quarter and its very light and worn down and a silverish colour

It is silver but so worn it is only worth it's weight in silver.
About $4.60

Anonymous said...

I have a 1947 canadian penny with a small maple leaf near the date could you tell me the price on it.

Man said...

1947 canadian penny with a small maple leaf near the date

About $0.10

Anonymous said...

Hello, I have a 1966 CANADA 50 CENTS ELIZABETH II D G REGINA SILVER COIN what is it worth?

Man said...

1966 CANADA 50 CENTS about $8.50

Anonymous said...

Hi, I was just going through my change, looking for the oldest coin I owned (just for the fun of it) and found a 1958 penny, and I was wondering how much it was worth. I searched the net for information, and it told me that my penny was worth from 70$-300$, that seamed a little off to me, quite frankly it like SPAM, then I searched eBay, and it said that my penny was worth barely a dollar. After that I found this site, and it seamed to have the most creditability, so here I am.

Please tell me how much it's worth! Am I sitting on a pot of gold, or is it just junk?

Man said...

1958 penny about $0.05 in low grade or circulated condition.

Anonymous said...

I have an 1867 Canadian Mayflower coin/ how much is it worth

Man said...

1867 Canadian Mayflower coin

Not a coin but a 1967 token from the Shell gas stations in Canada.
Average $5.00.

Anonymous said...

I have a 1867-1967 penny that has Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a bird in flight on the other. How much would it be worth?

Man said...

1867-1967 penny that has Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a bird in flight on the other

About $0.03

Breanna Gandy said...

I have a 1977 canda penny. It has elizebeth the secon on the front of it. On the back there its a 1 cent on the top and then 2 leaves on a branch. It also has 1977 on the bottom left. If you look at the bottom right there is a tiny
K-G. Then all the way on the bottom it says CANADA. How much is it worth?

Man said...

1977 canda penny about $0.03

Anonymous said...

I HAVE A 1975 1 CENT CANADA, ELIZABETH the 2nd. D.G REGINA. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO TELL ME THE VALUE OF THIS COIN

Man said...

1975 1 CENT CANADA about $0.02 in metal value.

Anonymous said...

i have a 1974 elizabeth II d.g regina 5 cent canadain coin how much is this worth

Man said...

1974 elizabeth II d.g regina 5 cent canadain coin

Just $0.05

Anonymous said...

I have a british columbia 1871-1971 commemorative coin.
I also have a Prince edward island 1873-1973 commemorative coin. Anyone know the value of each of these coins? thnx

Man said...

Assuming non-silver dollar (32mm) coins...

I have a british columbia 1871-1971 commemorative coin.
--About $1.00

I also have a Prince edward island 1873-1973 commemorative coin.
--About $1.00

Anonymous said...

i have a 1974 queen elizabeth II d.g.regina ten cent canadian coin with the head on both sides,whats the value?

Man said...

1974 queen elizabeth II d.g.regina ten cent canadian coin with the head on both sides

Most likely a fake magic coin.

That said if real it would be unique and worth thousands only an expert could verify in hand.
Know that only two-tailed Canada coins have been found.

Anonymous said...

about my QE II d.g. regina 10 cent coin with the head on both sides, i have had it notarized verifying it appears not been altered in any way.Some people say it's worth thousands, some people say it's not worth anything. Can you direct me to somewhere or somebody to verify it's authenticity so I will know once and for all what I have in my hands

Man said...

QE II d.g. regina 10 cent coin with the head on both sides, i have had it notarized verifying it appears not been altered in any way.Some people say it's worth thousands, some people say it's not worth anything. Can you direct me to somewhere or somebody to verify it's authenticity so I will know once and for all what I have in my hands

Either contact Fred Weinberg...
http://www.fredweinberg.com/contactus.php

Or submit to PCGS...
http://www.pcgs.com/

Anonymous said...

I have a Canadian 1910 dime any idea what the value is?

Man said...

Canadian 1910 dime about $4.00

Anonymous said...

i have found a 1925 canadian nickel in a jar, looks like its in very good shape, better shape then the coins in my pocket, is it valuable ?

Man said...

1925 canadian nickel in a jar, looks like its in very good shape

About $55.00 in low grade, this is a key coin and can quickly go up in value if graded.

Anonymous said...

I was wondering if your familiar with an 50 cent canadian coin, that says 1867 - 1992
there is a picture of coat of arms, with 2 lions holding up a union jack and a Quebecois flag.

Man said...

50 cent canadian coin, that says 1867 - 1992
there is a picture of coat of arms, with 2 lions holding up a union jack and a Quebecois flag.


Just $0.50 it is common although it had a smaller minting of 445,000.

Anonymous said...

I Have a Elizabeth II DG Regina 5 Cent Coin Dated 1952 2002 P on it and I have two Canada 5 Cent KG Coins Dated 1972 and 1985; along with a 1 Cent 1991 KG Canada Penny and 4 1 Cent 1999 Canada KG Penny.

Man said...

5 Cent Coin Dated 1952 2002 P on it and I have two Canada 5 Cent KG Coins Dated 1972 and 1985; along with a 1 Cent 1991 KG Canada Penny and 4 1 Cent 1999 Canada KG Penny.

All just have face value, nothing extra.

Anonymous said...

I have a 2007 canadian nickle with a beaver on the front. The only thing is it looks like a large penny. It is not silver, it is copper. is this worth something?

Man said...

2007 canadian nickle with a beaver on the front. The only thing is it looks like a large penny. It is not silver, it is copper.

Weigh it to see if it a true error.

jodycoady said...

1867 NOVA SCOTIA COIN - UNICORN AND NATIVE ON ONE SIDE, MAYFLOWER ON THE OTHER.

1867 QUEBEC COIN - JE ME SOUVIENS ON FRONT, WHITE GARDEN MADONNA LILY ON BACK.

I'd like to send pictures. Thanks for your time :)

Man said...

1867 NOVA SCOTIA COIN - UNICORN AND NATIVE ON ONE SIDE, MAYFLOWER ON THE OTHER.

1867 QUEBEC COIN - JE ME SOUVIENS ON FRONT, WHITE GARDEN MADONNA LILY ON BACK.


Shell Gas stations medals with the provincial shields for each province made in the late 1960s to 1970s.
In high grade they are about $3.00 each.

Anonymous said...

Okay so with no luck have i been able to find the value of a 1966 canadain dollar coin on the heads side it reads Elizabeth II D.G. Regina and is silver

Man said...

1966 Canadian dollar coin
Large Beads about $20.00
Small Beads about $1,200.00

Assuming very-fine.

Anonymous said...

My name is cortney, and i was wondering what is the most valuables penny?

Man said...

i was wondering what is the most valuables penny?

In the world the 1943 U.S. cent made of copper.

James said...

OK, I see the original answer said no such coin, but I have a VG Canadian Penny from 1970 with Maple Leaves on the front and a Pig on the back or perhaps it is intended to be a Boar, I can post a picture if that would help. I don't see any for sale on eBay and I have never seen one like it before.