I'm not into saving Canadians as such, but does Canada coins get minted at other locations, such as we in the USA have: P D & S mints (Philly, Denver, San Fran)? Just wondering.
Can't answer your question, Dozer. But, I do know that Canada changed their metal content at the same time the US did........so, I do collect any quarters and dimes dated '64 and before and pennies 82 and before.................
Can't answer your question, Dozer. But, I do know that Canada changed their metal content at the same time the US did........so, I do collect any quarters and dimes dated '64 and before and pennies 82 and before.................
great advice!!!
Actually they didn't. They did it later. You may be giving away silver.
Yup.........80% silver in dimes, quarters and halves through 1967 and 50% silver in 1968 (except the half dollars)..........and 98% copper in pennies through 1996.........
This is one of the reasons I have joined this forum..........you vets keep me looking for the correct information...........thanks................
Not! Like was said, silver up until 1968!
I guess the sarcasm was lost in translation.
Canada put silver in coins up to and including some coins minted in 1968. Copper in pennies are different copper content up to 1996 I believe. Canadian nickels are almost pure nickel up to 1986, they are worth more then a nickel because of melt value.