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Victorian Era (1867-1901)

Complete 1867–1901
Designer: Leonard Charles Wyon (obverse)

Circulation coins from 1867 to 1901, the reign of Queen Victoria. Canada's first coins as a unified nation. Early issues struck at the Royal Mint in London; the Ottawa branch mint opened in 1908. Silver coins were.925 sterling. Denominations: 1c, 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c.

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Notes
Key dates include 1870 (first federal 50c), 1875-H 5c (rare), 1889 10c (scarce). Obverse portrait aged over the reign.

Collector Research Notes

Circulation coins from 1867 to 1901, the reign of Queen Victoria. Canada's first coins as a unified nation. Early issues struck at the Royal Mint in London; the Ottawa branch mint opened in 1908. Silver coins were.925 sterling. Denominations: 1c, 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c.

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