Canada Gold – Halifax Blog

Every day at Canada Gold, we meet people with interesting stories. While many customers buy or sell precious metals as part of their investment strategy, others remind us that precious metals have long represented something more than financial value. They also...

On September 4th, 2025, The Royal Canadian Mint officially released a commemorative $2 circulation coin honouring the extraordinary life and work of Daphne Odjig. This is quite the significant milestone, as this makes Daphne Odjig the first First Nations woman artist...

Most gifts for kids get forgotten within a week. Collectible coins don’t. If you’ve ever been stuck on what to give a child for a birthday, a holiday, a new baby, or just because, a coin is one of those gifts people tend to keep. It’s small, tangible, and if you pick...

Long before the advent of mechanized industry or modern engines, early human societies made a profound discovery: exposing specific mineral ores to intense thermal energy transformed raw stone into solid, malleable metal. Human civilization has advanced significantly...

For precious metals collectors and bullion enthusiasts, few names carry the same reputation as Johnson Matthey. Often abbreviated as “JM,” the historic British refiner became known worldwide for trusted bullion products, exceptional refining standards, and distinctive...

Gold and silver are usually the first things people ask about when they come into our stores. They’re familiar, widely trusted, and easy to understand. Platinum is different. It’s rarely the starting point for most buyers, and often gets overlooked entirely. Why...

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....

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....

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...

This giveaway ended on October 19, 2025. This promotion is no longer active and is kept for reference only. We hope you join us in our next giveaway!     Canada Gold joined in the celebration of Diwali: the Festival of Lights, by spreading joy and good...

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...

Au cours des premiers mois de 1911, les Canadiens qui vaquaient à leurs occupations quotidiennes ont peut-être remarqué quelque chose d'inhabituel dans leur monnaie. Une pièce de monnaie nouvellement frappée - fraîche, propre et à l'effigie du roi George V - semblait tout à fait ordinaire à première vue. Mais pour ceux qui...