Are Canadian Olympic quarters worth anything?
Made to commemorate the 100th birthday of the RCMP, the Mint created hundreds of millions of quarters depicting a Mountie on horseback. Circulated copies can get you $150, while mint condition examples are worth between $300 and $500.
What Canadian quarters are rare?
The most valuable Canadian Victorian quarters in circulated (XF40) condition are the 1875-H ($4,400), 1889 ($2,100), and 1880-H “Wide 0” ($1,950). The most valuable Victorian Canadian quarters in uncirculated (MS62) condition are the 1875-H ($22,000), the 1887 ($10,400), and the 1889 ($8,900).
What are 2010 Olympic coins worth?
Vancouver Olympic Coins and Merchandise, 2010 Games
| Description | Mintage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 $5 Olympic Hockey Gold-Plated Silver Maple Leaf | 10,000 | 69.95 |
| 2007 $25 Silver Hologram Curling Coin [624367] | 45,000 | 71.95 |
| 2007 $25 Silver Hologram Ice Hockey Coin [624327] | 45,000 | 71.95 |
| 2007 $25 Silver Hologram Athlete’s Pride Coin [624347] | 45,000 | 71.95 |
Is a 2008 quarter worth anything?
Clad Quarters Both the 2008 P Alaska quarter and 2008 D Alaska quarter are each worth around $0.30 in about uncirculated condition. The value is around $0.75 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $2.
Why is the caribou on the Canadian quarter?
The caribou on a 25-cent piece dates back to 1936 when a change in the sovereign’s image on circulation currency prompted the Canadian government to modify the designs on the reverse side of coins as well. The caribou design was created by Canadian artist Emanuel Hahn and was first used in 1937.
How many Canadian Olympic coins are there?
9 $75 face value 14 karat gold coins, featuring Canadian culture, wildlife, and Olympic themes, will be issued in mintages of only 8,000 each. Two $2500 face value Kilo gold coins, in mintages of 20 each, are being made.
What’s the rarest Canadian coin?
Here’s a look at three of the rarest coins in Cook’s collection:
- 1911 silver dollar. There are only two 1911 silver dollars in existence, and they’re considered the “holy grail” of Canadian coins.
- 1921 50 cent coin. This 1921 50 cent coin is considered to be in the best shape of the remaining coins. (
- 1936 dot cent penny.
What is the most rare Canadian coin?
The 1911 Canadian Silver Dollar held the record of the world’s most valuable coin. Only two Canadian silver dollars were struck, and one is housed at the Canadian Currency Museum in Ottawa. This leaves only one 1911 Canadian silver dollar available to collectors. In 2019 it sold to a private collector for $552,000 USD.