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How to Start a Canadian Coin Collection & Coin Album

Collecting is an enjoyable activity for millions of people worldwide. Coins are one of the more common collectibles. Canadian coins minted prior to 1968 have a silver mixture as high as 92%, which gives them a worth significantly higher than their face value. In some years a small number of Canadian 25-cent pieces were minted, and this also greatly increases their current value.

Instructions

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  Buy a coin album. Albums are useful because they allow the collector to view both sides of the coin, and the coins are protected in a plastic sleeve. Purchased them from coin shops and collection stores. Use cheaper cardboard folders for cheaper coins.
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  Look through your change. The odds are that you have at least a few Canadian coins already and weren't aware of it. Canadian change frequently gets mixed in with American coins during store transactions.
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  Separate any Canadian coins that you locate and keep track of which coins you have to start your collection.
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  Visit coin dealers, flea markets, pawn shops and yard sales to locate more Canadian coins to add to your collection. There are coin books available to tell you how much a coin is currently worth so you know you're getting a fair value. If you are able to visit Canada, it will be easier to get more coins in a shorter amount of time.
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  Check online for coins that are harder to find. Ebay and specialty coin sites may be able to ship the coins to you.

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