Interesting fact about Canadian coins

[nero12345]

Just read this one. I guess King Edward the eighth considered his left side to be his best side. In breaking tradition started by King Charles the second to portray each new monarch facing in the direction opposite to his predecessor. He insisted on this himself. So my guess is when the Queen dies that Prince William will face right, assuming he's the King I guess. Just thought it was cool that's all. Got it from the book Striking Impressions, the history of the Canadian Mint.

[frugalcanuck]

neat little fact

[uthminsta]

Yes... British coins had followed in this tradition for HUNDREDS of years. But Eddie didn't bother with that. Sheesh.

[purple and gold]

i have noticed that almost all canadian coinage has the date on the reverse side?

[frugalcanuck]

i have noticed that almost all canadian coinage has the date on the reverse side?

Alot of the coins recently have had the date on the side with the queen. Most of them had special designs on them but in 2002 the regular coins had that as well.

[Hawkeye]

That is interesting. You learn something new every day.

[frugalcanuck]

http://www.thestar.com/business/article ... e-hard-way

[mtalbot_ca]

I guess I will start my own bank...accepting collector's coin at their fave value. Thanks for the article.

[wolvesdad]

I thought w US coins or other countries, the direction facing shows if they were deceased or still living when coin was minted. But. Maybe that is paintings or something.