Canadian coin catalogue · 2026

Canadian Coins by Denomination and Reign

Every Canadian denomination, reign and date: mintages, key dates and values by grade.

Browse Canadian Coins by Series

28 denominations · 584 coin types

From the large cent to the 2,500 dollar gold coin: pick a denomination, then the reign or series, then the date.

Catalog at a glance

Denominations by coin types

Canadian denominations with the most catalogued coin types.

Catalogue by metal

Share of coin types by metal across the catalogue.

Canadian Coins – A Quick Guide for Collectors

The Canadian dollar is the official currency of Canada. Canadian coins are issued by the Royal Canadian Mint and cover circulating denominations, classic historical series and modern bullion and commemorative pieces. This catalog brings them together with the technical details collectors need for identification and valuation.

Denominations and main series

Circulating Canadian coins include the 5 cent, 10 cent, 25 cent, 50 cent, 1 dollar and 2 dollar pieces. Iconic series include the Maple Leaf, the Voyageur dollar, the Bluenose dime, the Caribou quarter, the Loonie and the Toonie. The catalog also covers older series and modern commemorative coins issued for anniversaries and special events.

Royal Canadian Mint coins and finishes

Royal Canadian Mint coins are struck in Winnipeg and Ottawa. Circulation pieces generally carry no mint mark, while specific issues use a "W" or other identifiers. Mint, finish (circulation, specimen, proof) and packaging all influence how collectors compare otherwise identical years.

Gold and silver coins

Canadian gold coins include the Gold Maple Leaf bullion series, while canadian silver coins cover pre-1968 silver dimes, quarters, halves and dollars (80% then 50% silver) and the modern Silver Maple Leaf. The value of silver in coins sets a base price tied to spot, on top of any numismatic premium.

What affects the value of a Canadian coin

Coin valuation depends on mintage, condition, finish, varieties, errors and current collector demand. The rarity of coins is contextual: a low mintage alone does not make a piece valuable if there is no demand. Estimated values in this catalog should be treated as a guide, not a guaranteed selling price.

How to use this catalog

Pick a series to see its full coin list, open a coin to view its technical sheet and year-by-year values, or browse the curated lists of popular, rare and most valuable Canadian coins to find issues worth comparing.