North Central Coins

08/10/2025

🏒 2009 Canadian Men’s Hockey Coloured Quarter – Incuse vs. Raised “2” Varieties! 🥇🇨🇦

One of Canada’s most iconic modern quarters celebrating our 2002 Olympic Men’s Hockey gold medal win comes with two distinct versions worth knowing about!

➡️ The first photo shows the common “Incuse 2”, where the number 2 in “2010” is engraved (sunken) into the coin.
➡️ The second photo shows the rare “Raised 2” variety, where the 2 is fully raised and sits on the player’s leg only 200,000 were minted!

A small detail with a big difference in rarity and collector value.

🔥 Which one do you have the incuse or the raised “2”?

08/10/2025

🦫 2018 Canadian 5-Cent Beaver – Silver Proof Coloured Nickel 🇨🇦

A modern twist on a Canadian classic! This 2018 coloured Beaver nickel was issued as part of the Royal Canadian Mint’s 110th Anniversary Silver Proof Set, the first-ever full-colour version of Canada’s iconic circulation designs!

Crafted from 99.99% pure silver, this coin features the beaver — our national symbol of hard work and perseverance beautifully enhanced in rich colour and polished proof finish. Only 7,000 sets were minted worldwide, making it a must-have for collectors.

💥 Have you seen this coloured Beaver nickel in person yet?

08/10/2025

🍀 2004 Canadian $1 “Olympic Lucky Loonie” Proof Sterling Silver Dollar 🇨🇦

Born from Olympic legend! A loonie secretly buried beneath the Salt Lake City ice in 2002 became a good-luck charm as Canada’s men’s and women’s hockey teams struck gold, To honor that moment, the Royal Canadian Mint released this stunning 2004 Lucky Loonie only the second-ever sterling silver Loonie!

✨ Featuring the painted Canadian Olympic Committee logo and limited to just 20,000 coins worldwide, this proof silver dollar is a true piece of Olympic and Canadian history.

🏒 Do you have the Lucky Loonie that brought Canada Olympic gold?

08/10/2025

🎉 2002 Canadian 25-Cent “Canada Day – 135th Anniversary / Golden Jubilee” Coloured Quarter 🇨🇦

Designed by 10-year-old Judith Chartier, this vibrant coin captures the joy, optimism, and unity that define Canada! Released to celebrate both Canada’s 135th birthday and Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee, it’s a double-dose of national pride in one beautifully coloured quarter.

🍁 A feel-good piece of history that celebrates freedom, community, and Canadian spirit do you have this festive coin in your collection?

08/10/2025

🍁 2001 Canadian 25-Cent “Spirit of Canada” Coloured Quarter 🇨🇦

A true celebration of Canadian pride! Featuring a bold red maple leaf designed by Silke Ware, this coin captures the unity, friendship, and spirit that define our nation. Originally released in a special Canada-themed gift card, it’s a nostalgic piece of Canadian history!

❤️ A perfect reminder of what makes Canada home do you have this one in your collection?

08/10/2025

🐾 2017 Canadian 25-Cent “Love My Cat” Coloured Coin 😺

A purr-fect tribute to our furry friends! This coin features a beautifully engraved cat surrounded by colourful toys and treats a playful design that captures every cat’s curious charm.

Whether you’re a collector or a cat lover, this one’s made to make you smile. 🐈‍⬛

👉 Do you have this adorable coin in your collection or a cat it reminds you of? Share below!

07/10/2025

07/10/2025

🪙 1962 Canadian Penny Errors & Varieties to Look For! 🇨🇦

Did you know the 1962 1-cent coin has multiple collectible varieties? Keep an eye out for:

🔸 Hanging 2 – A small die clash connects the top of the “2” to the bottom of the maple leaf.
🔸 Guitar Variety – Vertical die lines under the “1” in “1 CENT,” tightly spaced and bold, running clearly to the leaf — looks like guitar strings.
🔸 Harp Variety – Similar lines, but lighter and more spaced apart, often not reaching the top of the leaf.

💰 These subtle details can make your penny stand out — check your 1962s and see which one you’ve got!

07/10/2025

🌺 2015 Canadian 25-Cent Remembrance Poppy – Colourized Quarter 🇨🇦

Have you ever spotted this vivid poppy quarter in your change? Designed by Tony Bianco, it celebrates Canada’s tradition of remembrance with a striking large poppy surrounded by smaller blossoms. A beautiful coin with a powerful story—perfect for collectors and history lovers alike!

Drop a comment if you’ve ever found one in your pocket change! 👀

07/10/2025

2019 10-Cent Bluenose Colorized Proof Dime 🇨🇦

Celebrate one of Canada’s most iconic ships with this proof-finish, colorized dime from the 2019 Canadian Colorized Collection. The Bluenose, a legendary racing and fishing schooner first launched in 1921, is immortalized in stunning detail, set against the rugged Canadian coastal backdrop.

A must-have for collectors who love Canadian heritage and maritime history!

06/10/2025

🦖 2019 Canadian 25-Cent Dinosaurs of Canada Set – Albertosaurus, Pachyrhinosaurus & Edmontonia 🦕

Travel back 70 million years with this incredible three-coin series featuring dinosaurs that once roamed what’s now Alberta, Canada! Each coin showcases a different prehistoric giant, beautifully designed by Canadian paleo-artist Julius Csotonyi.

🦴 Albertosaurus sarcophagus – A ferocious carnivore charging out of the prehistoric forest, teeth bared and ready to strike.
🦴 Pachyrhinosaurus canadensis – A powerful ceratopsid caught mid-charge, its massive horned frill and nasal boss on full display.
🦴 Edmontonia longiceps – A heavily armored herbivore lumbering forward, its bony plates and spikes forming a natural fortress.

Each coin highlights a unique piece of Canada’s prehistoric past, discovered in Alberta’s Horseshoe Canyon Formation, and finished to circulation quality on nickel-plated steel.

A must for dinosaur fans and collectors alike! 🦕🇨🇦

06/10/2025

👻 2015 Canadian 25-Cent Haunted Canada: The Headless Brakeman – Colored Lenticular Quarter 👻

The chilling second release in the Haunted Canada series brings one of Canada’s creepiest ghost stories to life. Featuring advanced lenticular technology, this specimen-finish coin shows Vancouver’s legendary Headless Brakeman. Just tilt the coin, and you’ll see his ghostly lantern flicker out, leaving only darkness in the tunnel.

A hauntingly unique collectible that perfectly blends storytelling, art, and Canadian folklore.