Coin and Paper Money Collecting/what is this coin?

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Expert: - 3/4/2009


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Hello, I have a coin that appears to be a Canadian silver dollar, but I can't find any info about it anywhere. It has a picture of the royal Canadian mint in Ottawa on one side, and the royal Canadian mint in Winnipeg on the other. It has no date and no value markings anywhere on it. It just says Winnipeg at the top on one side and Ottawa at the top on the other side. There is a little Canadian flag on the right and left side of Ottawa and Winnipeg. If you could help me I would be so grateful. Thank-you very much.

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Hi Jamie,

Since it doesn't say ONE DOLLAR or any other denomination, it is a medal not a coin.
It is probably a commemorative of some sort put out by the RCM
I can't help you with medals, it is outside of my expertise, but check on ebay for similar items.  You may get lucky and find someone else did the research alrady.
Good Luck
Joe Hylas
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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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