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Toonie Spotlight🪙 2011 Parks Canada – Boreal Forest ToonieReleased as part of the Parks Canada Centennial series, this c...
06/05/2026

Toonie Spotlight

🪙 2011 Parks Canada – Boreal Forest Toonie

Released as part of the Parks Canada Centennial series, this commemorative Toonie celebrates Canada’s vast boreal forest, one of the largest forest ecosystems on Earth.

• Issued in 2011 to mark the 100th anniversary of Parks Canada
• Features a stylized boreal forest scene
• Honours Canada’s commitment to conservation and natural heritage
• Part of the popular Parks Canada commemorative coin series

Interesting fact 👀

Canada’s boreal forest stretches across the country from Yukon to Newfoundland and Labrador, covering nearly 60% of Canada’s land area. It is home to countless species of wildlife, including moose, wolves, black bears, lynx, and millions of migratory birds.

The boreal forest also plays a vital role in helping regulate the Earth’s climate by storing enormous amounts of carbon.

Because of its beautiful design and environmental significance, the 2011 Boreal Forest Toonie has become a favourite among nature lovers and Canadian coin collectors alike.

👉 Have you found this Parks Canada Boreal Forest Toonie in your collection?

06/04/2026

🚨 One roll. Three commemoratives. 😳🍁

Loonie Roll Hunt Episode 28 delivered some incredible surprises:

🌉 2017 Connecting a Nation
📚 2024 L.M. Montgomery (un-colourized)
🏈 2012 Grey Cup

Three unique designs celebrating Canadian engineering, literature, and sports—all in a single roll.

If you could keep only ONE and send the other two back into circulation, which would you choose and why? 👇

🪙 COIN HUNTERS, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 🇨🇦If you could only hunt ONE denomination for the rest of the year, which woul...
06/04/2026

🪙 COIN HUNTERS, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 🇨🇦

If you could only hunt ONE denomination for the rest of the year, which would you choose?

🫎 Quarters
🦆 Loonies
🐻‍❄️ Toonies

Each one has its own unique commemoratives, key dates, errors, and hidden treasures waiting to be discovered!

👇 Vote in the comments by typing:

QUARTERS
LOONIES
or
TOONIES

And tell us WHY it’s your favorite roll hunt!

Let’s see which coin comes out on top! 🇨🇦🏆

06/04/2026

🤯 $239.95 for ONE ounce of silver?!

When I first saw the Royal Canadian Mint’s new Royal Military College 150th Anniversary coin, that was my first reaction.

After all…

🪙 A 1 oz Silver Maple Leaf costs a fraction of that price.
🪙 Both contain 1 ounce of 99.99% pure silver.
🪙 Both are struck by the Royal Canadian Mint.

So what exactly are you paying for? 👀

Is it:
🎖️ The history?
🎨 The design?
📦 The presentation?
📜 The limited mintage of only 6,500?
🇨🇦 The connection to one of Canada’s most important institutions?

Or is it simply overpriced silver? 😳

In this video, I break down the numbers and compare it directly to a Silver Maple Leaf bullion coin to see whether this new release is actually worth the cost.

👉 What do YOU think?

💰 Worth $239.95?
OR
❌ Too expensive for a 1 oz silver coin?

💬 Let me know in the comments. I’m curious where collectors stand on this one.

Toonie spotlight🪙 1999 Nunavut 2-Dollar Coin (Toonie)Issued to celebrate the creation of Nunavut, Canada’s newest territ...
06/04/2026

Toonie spotlight

🪙 1999 Nunavut 2-Dollar Coin (Toonie)

Issued to celebrate the creation of Nunavut, Canada’s newest territory, this special Toonie commemorates a historic moment in Canadian history.

• First circulation coin to feature Nunavut
• Released in 1999, the year Nunavut officially became a territory
• Designed by Inuit artist Germaine Arnaktauyok
• Features a traditional Inuit drum dancer on the reverse

Interesting fact 👀

Nunavut officially became Canada’s third territory on April 1, 1999, after separating from the Northwest Territories. The creation of Nunavut was the largest land claim settlement in Canadian history.

The drum dancer featured on the coin represents Inuit culture, tradition, and storytelling, making this one of Canada’s most meaningful commemorative circulation coins.

Because of its historical significance and unique design, the 1999 Nunavut Toonie remains a favourite among Canadian collectors.

👉 Do you have this historic Nunavut Toonie in your collection?

06/03/2026

🚨 I think this roll was trying to tell me something… 😳🍁

I opened ONE roll of quarters and somehow ended up with a collection of Canadian commemoratives spanning more than a decade 👀🔥

Quarter Roll Hunt Episode 21 delivered:

🍁 1999 November
🎿 2007 Biathlon
🌺 2015 Poppy
🪖 2010 Remembrance (WWII)
🎉 2000 Celebration
🛷 2008 Bobsleigh

Honestly, this is why I never get tired of quarter hunting.

One minute you’re expecting a bunch of ordinary quarters…

The next minute you’re holding coins that celebrate Canadian history, Olympic sports, remembrance, and the turn of the millennium 😳

And all of them came from a SINGLE roll.

👉 Which coin are you taking home?

🌺 Poppy
🪖 Remembrance
🎿 Biathlon
🛷 Bobsleigh
🎉 Celebration
🍁 November

💬 Vote below
📩 Follow for more Canadian coin hunts
🔁 Share this with someone who should start checking their change

Toonie Spotlight 🪙 2008 Quebec City 400th Anniversary ToonieIssued to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Quebec City, th...
06/03/2026

Toonie Spotlight

🪙 2008 Quebec City 400th Anniversary Toonie

Issued to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Quebec City, this special commemorative toonie honors one of North America’s oldest European settlements and Canada’s rich French heritage.

• Bi-metallic $2 circulation coin
• Released in 2008
• Commemorates the 400th anniversary of Quebec City (1608–2008)
• Features a fleur-de-lis design representing Quebec’s heritage
• Designed by Geneviève Bertin and Yves Bérubé
• Circulated across Canada, making it a popular commemorative coin for collectors

👀 Interesting Fact

Quebec City was founded by Samuel de Champlain in 1608 and is recognized as the birthplace of French civilization in North America.

The fleur-de-lis featured on this toonie has long been a symbol of Quebec and appears prominently on the provincial flag. The design was chosen to celebrate Quebec City’s history while showcasing the province’s unique cultural identity.

Because of its beautiful design and historical significance, the 2008 Quebec City Toonie remains one of the most recognizable commemorative toonies released by the Royal Canadian Mint.

👉 Do you have a Quebec City 400th Anniversary Toonie in your collection? Let us know in the comments! 🇨🇦🪙

06/03/2026

⚽🍁 The wait is over...

The brand-new 2026 FIFA World Cup loonies have arrived! 😳🔥

Today I'm showing both versions side by side:

🌈 Colourized⚪ Un-colourized

Honestly, pictures don't do them justice. The details look amazing in hand 👀

Now the important question...

👉 Which one are you keeping?

🌈 Colourizedor⚪ Un-colourized

💬 Vote below📩 Follow for more Canadian coin content🔁 Share this with a soccer fan or coin collector

🥈 Silver Spotlight #12🪙 2023 Austrian Philharmonic – 1 oz Fine SilverThe Austrian Silver Philharmonic is one of the wor...
06/03/2026

🥈 Silver Spotlight #12

🪙 2023 Austrian Philharmonic – 1 oz Fine Silver

The Austrian Silver Philharmonic is one of the world’s most popular bullion coins and has been produced by the Austrian Mint since 2008.

• Year: 2023
• Country: Austria 🇦🇹
• Composition: 1 Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver
• Face Value: €1.50 Euro
• Weight: 31.1 grams
• Diameter: 37 mm

The design celebrates Vienna’s world-famous Philharmonic Orchestra. The reverse features an array of orchestral instruments including a cello, violins, harp, bassoon, and French horn. The obverse showcases the magnificent pipe organ found in Vienna’s Golden Hall (Musikverein).

Interesting fact 👀

Unlike many modern bullion coins that feature national symbols or wildlife, the Austrian Philharmonic is one of the few major bullion coins dedicated entirely to music. It has become a favorite among both silver stackers and music lovers around the world.

Containing a full ounce of pure silver, its value rises and falls with the silver market, while its internationally recognized design makes it one of the most traded silver bullion coins globally.

🎼 A beautiful blend of precious metal, art, and music.

👉 If you could choose just one bullion coin to stack, would it be the Maple Leaf, Silver Eagle, Britannia, or Philharmonic?

🪙✨

06/02/2026

🚨 TOONIE TUESDAY GIVEAWAY – EPISODE 42 🚨🍁

This week’s giveaway is STACKED 😳🔥

🎁 ONE lucky winner gets:

❄️ 1999 Nunavut
🧠 2000 Knowledge
✌️ 2020 Victory
🚬 2006 Churchill

AND that’s not all…

⚽ For the entire month of June, I’m adding BOTH 2026 FIFA World Cup loonies to every giveaway:

🌈 Colourized FIFA Loonie
⚪ Un-colourized FIFA Loonie

That’s SIX awesome Canadian coins going to one lucky winner! 👀

👉 HOW TO ENTER:

✅ Comment on this giveaway video
✅ Like this video
✅ Share this video
✅ Follow the page

💥 Want extra chances to win?

Comment on the giveaway video on:
📘 Facebook
📸 Instagram
▶️ YouTube

➡️ One entry per platform!

⏰ Draw Date:
Sunday, June 7th at 7:00 PM EST

Last month’s giveaways had thousands of entries… let’s make June even bigger! 🔥

💬 Which coin are you hoping to win the most?

Good luck everyone! 🍀🪙

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