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1992 ‘Canada 125’ series spurred today’s collectors
The Canada 125 set (proof issues shown) features a Canada-themed $1 coin plus a dozen 25-cent coins. Photo by Canadian Coin & Currency.
In 1992, Canadian numismatics experienced a watershed moment as many of today’s top collectors were introduced to the hobby. That year, as the country came out of an economic recession, the Royal Canadian Mint issued its first 25-cent circulation coin program. It marked the country’s 125th anniversary, known as “Canada 125,” and it was the... Continue reading →