The Custom coinswere introduced to the Canadian Forces by General Rick Hiller. These coins became common in the Canadian Forces only when they began working in close with the US Military. Later they used them to present it to every new officer cadet in the Royal Military College of Canada. For more information, see the related link.
There is no company that mints Canadian coins. The coins are minted by the Canadian government, not a company. The government entity in charge of minting Canadian coins is the Canadian Mint.
It depends on years and denominations. You can find your answer at the Related Link, below.
Canadian coins don't expire.
The Royal Canadian Mint, a federal Crown corporation established in 1908, is responsible for producing Canadian coins.
P. N. Breton has written: 'List of corrected approximate values of Canadian coins and tokens' -- subject(s): Canadian Coins, Coins, Coins, Canadian, Medals, Prices
Most airports will not exchange coins other than coins in their own currency, so if you want 100 Australian dollars in Pearson (Canada) they will usually give you the Canadian amount (with Canadian Coins), if you want 100 Canadian dollars changed, they will give you the balance in Canadian coins. Donate the Australian coins to charity.
Canadian coins are denominated in cents, the same as in the US. Britain uses pence.If your coin is a 1955 Canadian dime and not a British coin, please see the Related Question.
Lyman Haynes Low has written: 'Premium list' -- subject(s): American Coins, Canadian Coins, Coins, American, Coins, Canadian
According to the Canadian Counsel they encourage the use of Canadian coin as well as US coins. The use of US coins makes no sense because it holds no value in Canada.
The Canadian Mint is responsible for the circulation of all of Canada's coins. In addition the Canadian Mint also manufactures circulation coins on behalf of other nations.
One is able to find a good selection of custom coins at several different online and retail locations including the following stores: all about challenge coins, coin wholesale, and coins for anything.
Yes, it is illegal (as stated by the Currency Act and the Canadian Criminal Code). See 'related links' for more information.