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Newfoundland Coins

Newfoundland' s monetary history is fascinating and unique in North America. From its status as a British colony to its incorporation into Canada, Newfoundland maintained its own monetary system for centuries, reflecting its distinct identity and economic evolution.

Newfoundland Currency

Newfoundland used the Newfoundland dollar as its official currency from 1865 to 1949. This system was based on the gold standard and was divided into 100 cents. Coins minted included denominations of 1, 5, 10, 10, 20 and 50 cents, as well as $2 gold coins. The designs on these coins often featured local symbols such as cod, seal and cranberry, reflecting the island's culture and economy.

Numismatic milestones

Among the most significant milestones in Newfoundland numismatics was the 1880 issue, which included the first $2 gold coin, considered one of the rarest and most valuable in North America. Another significant event was the 1943 emergency mintage, when 5-cent coins were produced in tombac due to nickel shortages during World War II. In 1949, with confederation with Canada, Newfoundland adopted the Canadian dollar, marking the end of its independent monetary system and turning its coins into highly prized collector's items.

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📢 Newfoundland is a country that does not exist today. It is now part of the Canada coins.

The most valuable coins

The most valuable Newfoundland coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

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The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.

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Coin Catalog

1 Cent

FO#6941 KM#1
Year: 1880
Weight: 5,67 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 25,33 mm
Edge: Smooth

5 Cents

FO#9211 KM#2
Year: 1880
Weight: 1,18 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter:
Edge:

10 Cents

FO#9212 KM#3
Year: 1888
Weight: 2,35 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter:
Edge:

20 Cents

FO#9213 KM#4
Year: 1865
Weight: 4,17 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 23,19 mm
Edge:

2 Dollars

FO#9214 KM#5
Year: 1865
Weight: 3,33 g
Composition: Gold
Diameter: 23,50 mm
Edge:

50 Cents

FO#9215 KM#6
Year: 1896
Weight:
Composition: Silver
Diameter:
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5 Cents

FO#9216 KM#7
Year: 1903
Weight:
Composition: Silver
Diameter:
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10 Cents

FO#9217 KM#8
Year: 1903
Weight:
Composition: Silver
Diameter:
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1 Cent

FO#9218 KM#9
Year: 1904
Weight:
Composition: Bronze
Diameter:
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20 Cents

FO#9219 KM#10
Year: 1904
Weight: 4,17 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 23,19 mm
Edge:

50 Cents

FO#9220 KM#11
Year: 1904
Weight:
Composition: Silver
Diameter:
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50 Cents

FO#9221 KM#12
Year: 1917
Weight: 11,78 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 29,89 mm
Edge:

5 cents

FO#9227 KM#13
Price: 9,00€
Year: 1912-1929
Weight: 1,18 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 15,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 Cents

FO#9228 KM#14
Year: 1912
Weight:
Composition: Silver
Diameter:
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20 Cents

FO#9229 KM#15
Year: 1912
Weight: 4,71 g
Composition: Silver (0,925)
Diameter: 23,20 mm
Edge:

1 Cent

FO#9230 KM#16
Price: 6,90€
Year: 1913
Weight: 5,67 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 25,50 mm
Edge: Smooth

25 cents

FO#9231 KM#17
Price: 12,00€
Year: 1917-1919
Weight: 5,32 g
Composition: Silver (0,925)
Diameter: 23,60 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1 cent

FO#8229 KM#18
Price: 0,35€ - 3,50€
Year: 1938-1947
Weight: 3,20 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 19,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

5 Cents

FO#9232 KM#19
Year: 1938
Weight: 1,17 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 15,50 mm
Edge:

5 Cents

FO#9331 KM#19a
Year: 1944
Weight: 1,17 g
Composition: Silver (0,800)
Diameter: 15,50 mm
Edge:

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