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Saturday, December 21, 2013

Fine Silver 5-coin Set - Canadian Icons


Fine Silver 5-coin Set - Canadian Icons - Mintage: 800 (2013)

This is a five coin silver set of significant figures in Canadian history plus a half ounce silver Maple Leaf coin.

The four historical coins are of Tecumseh, Laura Secord, de Salaberry, and Sir Isaac Brock.  These are 7.96-gram Proof coins minted in 0.9999 fine silver. The half- ounce fine silver Maple Leaf coin is a specimen 0.9999 fine silver coin.

There are 10,000 of the four historical figure coins, and 50,000 of the Maple Leaf being minted.  The number of sets is limited to 800.

Black Spaniel Gallery Coins 
We do not stock these coins, and recommend you click the image above to purchase directly from the mont in Canada.


Friday, December 20, 2013

1/4 oz. Fine Silver Coin - Life in the North


1/4  oz. Fine Silver Coin - Life in the North - Mintage: 10000 (2013)

We do not carry this coin at Black Spaniel Gallery Coins, but if you click the image or the link above you can check if the mint still has any and purchase directly from it.

The denomination on this coin is $3.  It is a 2013 fine silver, 0.9999 Ag, coin.  The coin is matte proof, and contains 1/4 ounce of fine silver.  This coin comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

This coin is legal tender in Canada.

This coin comes in a maroon clamshell case.

while we do not stock this coin we are happy to provide information on numerous coins and coin related topics on our blog, and have many coin images and specifications at out website Black Spaniel Gallery Coins .




Tuesday, December 17, 2013

A Story of the Northern Lights: The Great Hare



The image above is a link to this product at the Royal Canadian Mint.  we do not stock the item at Black spaniel Gallery Coins, but are pleased to have you visit the source, and highly recommend the mint for service and quality.

This is a hologram coin with a hare looking at the wonders of the Aurora, or Northern Lights.  Only a holographic coin can properly display the Aurora.

The mintage on this coin is 8,500, a low mintage.

This is a one ounce 0.9999 fine silver coin, minted with a proof finish.

This coin is accompanied by a serialized or numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

This is a great numismatic coin, and would fit n many collections.


Thursday, December 12, 2013

Year of the Horse


1/2 oz Fine Silver Coin - Year of the Horse (2014)

1 oz Fine Silver Coin - Year of the Horse (2014)

Fine Silver Lunar Lotus - Year of the Horse (2014)

18-karat Gold Coin - Year of the Horse - Mintage: 2500 (2014)

Fine Silver One Kilogram Coin - Year of the Horse - Mintage: 388 (2014)

Pure Gold One Kilogram Coin - Year of the Horse - Mintage: 18 (2014)

The coins of the Royal Canadian Mint that were released for the Year of the Horse have a multitude of sizes, shapes, and metalic content.

The coins include silver coins from 1/2 ounce to 1 kilogram, 18 karat gold coins and pure gold (0.9999) coins.  One unique shape is the lotus blossom.  

There are seven coins in all, and the mint has utilized four distinct images.

The links above are to the mint's website, which is a highly recommended manner of purchasing these coins.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Autumn Bliss



The image above is a link back to the mint, which we provide for your convenience.

This is one of the most beautiful coins to come out and is well worth viewing.

This coin has a limited, low mintage of 7,500.

This is a one ounce proof coin, minted in 0.9999 fine silver, and has a denomination of $20 CAD.  

The coin comes in a box, and i accompanied by a serialized Certificate of Authenticity.  These are significant in retaining the value of the coin as a numismatic coin for coin collecting.

Monday, December 9, 2013

Fine Silver Fractional Set - Maple Leaf - Mintage: 9999 (2014)


Fine Silver Fractional Set - Maple Leaf - Mintage: 9999 (2014)

The silver fractional set for the 2014 Maple Leaf has been released.  The coins in this set are 0.9999 fine silver with selective gold plating.  These sets have a mintage of 9,999, and are minted in reverse proof.

The sets are limited by the Royal Canadian Mint to three per household, and are available for shipping to locations in Canada and the United States only.

The coins come in 1 ounce, 1/2 ounce, 1/4 ounce. 1/10 ounce, and 1/20 ounce sizes, with respective denominations of $5, $4, $3, $2, and $1 respectively.

Please click the link or image to be brought directly to the mint's website.

At the time of writing this set is 96% sold out!


Saturday, December 7, 2013

Canadian NHL Team Specific Coin and Stamp Sets

Canada has a fantastic coin and stamp series honoring every team in the NHL from Canada.  

Mintage for each team is limited to 6,000.  The set includes a coin of denomination 25 cents, and two commemorative stamps.

These are popular, so hurry before they sell out.

Choose your favorite team from the Calgary Flames, the Edmonton Oilers, the Montreal Canadians, the Ottawa Senators, the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Vancouver Canucks, and the Winnipeg Jets.

The coins are not made of precious metal, so these are priced affordably by the mint.

To view the items at the mint's site just click an image or a link.


NHL ® Coin and Stamp Gift Set - Calgary Flames ® (2014)

NHL ® Coin and Stamp Gift Set - Edmonton Oilers ® (2014)

NHL ® Coin and Stamp Gift Set - Montreal Canadiens ® (2014)

NHL ® Coin and Stamp Gift Set - Ottawa Senators ® (2014)

NHL ® Coin and Stamp Gift Set - Toronto Maple Leafs ® (2014)

NHL ® Coin and Stamp Gift Set - Vancouver Canucks ® (2014)

NHL® Coin and Stamp Gift Set - Winnipeg Jets™ (2014)