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Fabergé Eggs: The Easter Tradition That Became a Masterpiece of Precious Metals
Coronation Egg, Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Fabergé Discoveries When most people think of Easter eggs, they picture colourful shells, chocolate treats, or family traditions. But one of the most famous Easter egg traditions in history is far more luxurious....
St. Patrick’s Day: More Than Just a Lucky Holiday
On March 17, Canadians will pack into pubs, line parade routes, and turn their cities every shade of green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. While the day is all about shamrocks, music and community, there’s another colour that quietly matters just as much: gold....
From Shipwreck Myths To Nova Scotia Shores: The New Age Of Treasure Hunting And Coin Collecting In Canada
When Nova Scotia metal‑detecting enthusiast Drew Wilson spotted a glint on a rocky shoreline near Halifax, he did not expect to be holding a 300‑year‑old Spanish coin. The 1721 Spanish real he uncovered had spent centuries in the sand and seawater, worn by the...
Celebrating Diwali with Canada Gold: Sharing Light, Luck, and Silver
Canada Gold joined in the celebration of Diwali: the Festival of Lights, by spreading joy and good fortune. To mark this special occasion, we launched our first-ever Diwali Giveaway, inviting our community to celebrate with us online through Instagram and Facebook....
Turn Your Coin Collection into Cash: Why Organization Matters
Gold and silver prices are soaring, and Canada Gold locations across Canada are busier than ever. From Vancouver to Halifax, customers are cashing in old collections, inherited coins, and forgotten stashes of change. With stores seeing record foot traffic, a little...
The 1911 “Graceless” Penny: A Small Coin, A Big Controversy
In the early months of 1911, Canadians going about their daily routines might have noticed something unusual in their change. A newly minted coin - fresh, clean, and bearing the image of King George V - seemed perfectly ordinary at first glance. But for those who...
GOLD 101: How is Gold Priced?
At Canada Gold, we’ve created this blog series to guide you through the basics of buying and selling gold with confidence. Gold prices are influenced by a number of key factors including supply and demand, global economic conditions, central bank activity and more....