CANADA'S DOUBLE DATE BUSINESS STRIKE COMMEMORATIVES Canada has a history of issuing commrmorative coins in all denominations from Cent to Dollar as Business Strike coinage. I'm in a "doodling" mood so I am going to find as many of those Double Date commemoratives, as I can, and see the who, what, and/or why. Want to watch over my shoulder? Good, move a little to your right.. Before we start I want to thank Don, owner of Don's World Coin Gallery for allowing us to visit his web site so we can proceed with our "doodle"). Look at this 1967 Cent. Queen Elizabeth II is on the obverse of this19.10mm Bronze Commemorative Cent as she is with all our quest coins.. Let's see the reverse. "1 CENT" at the top, a flying Rock Dove in the center and "CANADA 1867-1967" at the bottom. This Cent is the Centennial (100 years) commemoration of Canada's Confederation as a nation. Did you know The Royal Canadian Mint struck 345,140, 645 of them? http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...t (1967) Confederation Centennial&query=km 65 Look at this 1992 Cent. It, too, commemorates Canada's Confederation, but as you see the reverse celebrates the 125th Anniversary (1867-1992). The Royal Canadian Mint made 673, 512,000 of these 19.10mm Bronze Cents. http://worldcoingallery.com/countri... 1 Cent (1992) Confederation 125&query=km 204 Look at this 2002 Cent. This coin celebrates the Golden Jubilee (50th Anniversary) of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation by placing the respective dates (1852-2002) on the obverse slightly to the left of her effigy. Though this coin doesn't bear the "P" mintmark indicating this coin's composition is copper plated steel, it is. The mint struck 716,366,000 without the "P" mint mark and another 114,212,000 with the "P" mint mark. http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...da km445 1 Cent (2002) 1952-2002&query=km 445 Guess what coin's next? The 1967 Nickel (5 Cents) 100th Year commemorative. "Look!" Instead of a rock dove on the reverse, there's this big rabbit sprinting left across the shiny nickel composition coin. 36,876,574 were put into circulation: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri... Cents (1967) Centennial (rabbit)&query=km 66 Remember that 1992 Cent honoring the 125th anniversary of Canada's Confederation? Here's the 5 Cents version: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...5 Cents (1992) Confederation 125&query=km 205 This 5 Cent piece, struck in 2005, has a special place in the hearts of Canada's WW2 veterans and their families. It commemorates the end of WW2 with the formerly used "V" for Victory symbol used on the 1944 and 1945 chromium plated steel Nickels. Being a plated coin it bears the "P" mint mark beneath QEII's bust on the obverse. The stylized "V" on the reverse separates the two dates. As we look at this memory-jogging coin, keep in mind that 59,258,000 were struck for circulation. http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...Cents (2005) Victory Anniversary&query=km 627 Do you want to see the original 12-sided 1944 and 1945 Victory design? Look closely and think about the mintages: 1944 - 11,532,784 1945 - 18,893,216 Here, you look: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...1944,1945) Chromium-plated steel&query=km 40a Wasn't that great? Now let's look at Canada's Quarters. You ready to see the 1967 Cenntenial silver Quarter? Bring your attention to the backside. Do you know of any non-crown-size silver coin featureing a wild Lynx on it? See the double dates on the lower right? http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...5 Cents (1967) Centennial (lynx) &query=km 68 Oh, wow! Look here! This is a 25 Cent Royal Mounted Police Commemorative honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Mounties. The reverse holds all the commemoration devices. A mounted officer holding the regiment banners atop a staff separates the two dates (1873 - 1973). 134,958,587 were minted for circulation: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...nts (1973) Centennial (Mounty) &query=km 81.1 Wow! Lots of Nickel Composition commemorative Quarters struck for circulation in 1992 bearing the dual dates of Canada's Confederation (1867-1992) on the obverse below the Queen's bust: New Brunswick (12,174,000): http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...5 Cents (1992) New Brunswick &query=Brunswick Nortwest Territories (12,582,000): http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...(1992) Northwest Territories &query=Northwest Newfoundland (11,405,000): http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...Cents (1992) Newfoundland &query=Newfoundland Manitoba (11,349,000): http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...m214 25 Cents (1992) Manitoba &query=Manitoba Yukon (10,388,000): http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...nada km220 25 Cents (1992) Yukon &query=Yukon Alberta (12,133,000): http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...1 25 Cents (1992) Alberta &query=Alberta 1992 Prince Edward Island (13,001,000): http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...92) Prince Edward Island &query=Prince Edward Ontario (14,233,000) http://worldcoingallery.com/countri... km223 25 Cents (1992) Ontario &query=Ontario Nova Scotia (13,600,000): http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...ts (1992) Nova Scotia &query=Nova Scotia 1992 Brtitish Columbia (14,001,000): http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...992) British Columbia &query=British Columbia Saskatchewan (14,165,000): http://worldcoingallery.com/countri... (1992) Saskatchewan &query=Saskatchewan 1992 Quebec (13,607,000): http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...da km234 25 Cents (1992) Quebec &query=Quebec Our quest for the Double Dated Dimes starts with this 1967 Centennial of Confederation silver 10 Cents. Did you know there are two varieties of these "Mackerel on reverse" coins? Do you remember 1967? During the year silver jumped a bit in price therefore changes were made to the silver content: Variety I .800 silver, .200 copper 32,309,135 Variety II .500 silver, .500 copper 30,689,080 http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...10 Cents (1967) Centennial (fish)&query=km 67 Are you ready for the 125th Confederation Centennial? It's not silver. It is 100% nickel. The dates (1867-1992) are separated by a schooner: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...0 Cents (1992) Confederation 125&query=km 206 Look at this 2002 10 Center commemorating the 50th Jubilee of the Queen's coronation. Let me reveal a bit of trivia about that "P" for plating mint mark. Prior to 2001 "P" mint marked coins were only issued to the Vending Industry to test the coin's appearance, acceptance, duribility and wear. Did you know 1992 was the year the Royal Canadian Mint announced that the name of that schooner which had been sailing across the Dime's reverse since 1937 is the Bluenose? http://worldcoingallery.com/countri... km447 10 Cents (2002) 1952-2002&query=km 447 See both dates (1952-2002) on the obverse of this Quarter? They are there to proclaim the Golden Jubilee of QEII's coronation ("P" mint mark on the 30,327,000 minted): http://worldcoingallery.com/countri... km448 25 Cents (2002) 1952-2002&query=km 448 It's time to look at the silver 50 Cent Confederation Centennial commemorative. A very large sitting, howling coyote slightly right of center with double date (1867-1967) at lower right on the reverse (4,211,392 minted): http://worldcoingallery.com/countri... Cents (1967) Centennial (coyote)&query=km 69 50 Cents 125 year Anniversary of Confederation (1867-1992). 445,000 struck: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...0 Cents (1992) Confederation 125&query=km 208 Look at how nice this nickel plated steel composition 50 Cent Golden Anniversary commemorative looks. Wonderful tiara on QEII's head, ribbon on her shoulder and her crowned Monogram to the left on the obverse. See how nice the coat of arms looks hovering over the double dates (1952-2002) on the reverse. (1,440,000 made): http://worldcoingallery.com/countri... km444 50 Cents (2002) 1952-2002&query=km 444 It's time to ferret out the double dates on Dollar coins. In 1858 (before Confederation), during the Cariboo Gold Rush, British Columbia became a Crown Colony. The powers that be decided to commemorate that event with a 100 Year (centennial) Silver Dollar bearing the double dates 1858-1958. If you've heard the term, "Death Dollars," this is the Dollar referred to. The mint officials failed to consult with local Indians about the Totem Pole, thus, if you look close, you will see a Raven was placed at the top. To the Indians habitating British Columbia, the Raven symbolizes "Death." 3,039,630 were minted: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...1 Dollar (1958) British Columbia &query=km 55 This next Double Date Dollar bears a very special design on its reverse AND it commemorates a super special event in the history of Canada. During 1858 meetings were held in Charlottestown, Prince Edward Island and Quebec City, Quebec to lay out the foundations of Confederation. Look at the centerpiece on the reverse of this unique Centennial celebration coin. Safely conjoined inside the protective circle are the French fleur-de-lis, the Irish shamrock, the Scotish thistle and the English rose. Notice the unique placement of the dates 1864-1964. 7,296,832 were made: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...58 1 Dollar (1964) Charlottetown &query=km 58 Remember, Confederation was achieved in 1967 when Dollars still weighed in at 0.60 ASW. The reverse of this 1967 commemorative Dollar features a flying goose with the double dates at lower right. See? 7,296,832 were struck. http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...Dollar (1967) Centennial (goose) &query=km 70 Now we're really going to have a good time looking at all the double date 1 Dollar nickel composition commemorative coins starting with this 100th Anniversary of Manitoba's entry into the Confederation: 1870-1970 Manitoba (4,140,058): http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...da km78 1 Dollar (1970) Manitoba &query=km 78 We follow that one with these: 1871-1971 British Columbia (4,250,481): http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...1 Dollar (1971) British Columbia &query=km 79 1873-1973 Prince Edward Island (3,196,452): http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...llar (1973) Prince Edward Island &query=km 82 Let's take a respite from the Province and Territory Centennials to examine the 1973 Dollar saluting the 100 year anniversary of the Canadian Mounties: 1873-1973 Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commemorative (1,031,271) http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...1 Dollar (1973) Canadian Mountie &query=km 83 Now we return to the provinces and territories commemoratives. 1874-1974 Winnipeg (2,799,363) http://worldcoingallery.com/countri... km88a 1 Dollar (1974) Winnipeg &query=km 88a This commemorative Dollar actually bears three dates (1982 obv. top center, 1867 rev. top, 1982 rev. bottom). This painting on the reverse is a reproduction of the memorable painting of Canada's "Founding Fathers of Confederation.": 1967-1982 Constitution (11,812,000): http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...34 1 Dollar (1982) Constitution &query=km 134 In 1534 Jacques Cartier landed at Gaspe, Quebec. 450 years later (1984) Canada issued a Dollar Commemorative of that achievement by minting 6,141,503 coins: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...a km141 1 Dollar (1984) Cartier &query=km 141 If you're Canadian you know Terry Fox who, on April 12, 1980, began his Marathon of Hope in St. John's, Newfoundland. He didn't finish, but his Marathon of Hope continues on. Deemed a hero, a commemorative was ussued in 2005 making Terry Fox the first Canadian hero to be featured on its coinage. 11,000,000 were produced: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri... km552 1 Dollar (2005) Terry Fox&query=km 552 It's time to check out a bimetallic Two Dollar double date (1952-2002) commemorative bearing the dates on the obverse and a Polar Bear on the reverse. The mint coined 11,910,000 of these QEII's Jubilee commemoratives: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...km449 2 Dollars (2002) 1952-2002&query=km 449 Hope you enjoyed looking over my shoulder... Clinker
To Dollar1948: Thanks for reading and rendering your first commrnt on one of my "trivia" posts...:thumb: Clinker
To Canerrcoins... ...a big T H A N K S for reading and catching my error. Don't know how I did that. Now everyone else reading this article will have the true facts because you pointed my goof out...againTHANKS. Clinker
