| People have been collecting coins ever since they | | | | have no problem at all find them on many |
| were first introduced to the world as a form of | | | | internet sites. Just go online and do a quick search |
| money and payment. There are thousands of coin | | | | for them and check through the various sites that |
| collectors across the planet who take their hobby | | | | sell and/or swap them. Many of these will be |
| very seriously. Collectors who are looking to buy | | | | auction type sites where you can bid on the coins |
| Canadian coins should be successful if they look in | | | | you want to add to your collection. However, |
| the right places. | | | | some of them will sell the coins at a fixed price. |
| The most common coins available in Canada are | | | | Buying coins online can be a little tricky as you |
| the penny, nickel (five cents), dime (10 cents), | | | | need to place your trust in the seller, who may |
| quarter (25 cents), half-dollar (50 cents) loonie | | | | live half way across the world. You won 't be able |
| (one dollar), and toonie (two dollars). The coins | | | | to inspect the coins, so you 'll have to rely on |
| were made out of various metals such as silver, | | | | photographs of them. If you buy coins from an |
| nickel, and copper, etc. | | | | internet site, make sure you insure them before |
| The one dollar and two dollar coins are relatively | | | | they 're shipped to you. It 's also a good idea to |
| new. However, as the years pass, some of these | | | | get proof of shipment and some type of tracking |
| may also be considered rare and valuable. There | | | | order/system too. |
| have also been some commemorative and special | | | | You may also be able to buy Canadian coins if |
| coins circulated over the years to celebrate the | | | | you 're lucky enough to hit the right flea markets, |
| Olympics and special anniversaries. | | | | garage sales, and auctions. |
| If you want to buy Canadian coins, you should | | | | |