Canada Gold – Ottawa Blog
Five Precious Metals Myths That Just Won’t Die
When it comes to investing in precious metals, there’s no shortage of advice floating around online. Unfortunately, not all of it is true. From outdated beliefs to common misconceptions, these myths can prevent people from making smart decisions about buying gold and...
The Most Counterfeited Gold Coins and How Professionals Spot the Fakes
Gold has been a symbol of wealth and security for thousands of years. Unfortunately, wherever there's value, there are also counterfeiters looking to make a profit. Advances in technology have made fake gold coins and counterfeit bullion more convincing than ever,...
The New Generation of Coin Collectors: Why Gen Z Is Buying Silver
Photo created by Ashley, Precious Metals Analyst at Canada Gold - Ottawa Coin collecting has long been associated with history buffs, seasoned investors, and collectors carefully organizing albums of rare finds. More recently, something interesting has been happening,...
More Than just a Purchase: Creating Memories at Canada Gold
Some visits to our store become about more than coins and precious metals, they become part of someone’s story. Recently, we had the pleasure of welcoming a lovely family visiting Canada from France. During their visit, they discovered the 2025 O Canada Loonie Set and...
The Brasher Doubloon: America’s First Million-Dollar Gold Coin
Before the U.S. Mint, There Was the Brasher Doubloon Imagine finding a gold coin so rare that only a handful exist, created before the United States Mint even opened its doors. It sounds like something straight out of a treasure-hunting movie, but the story of the...
Canada’s Greatest Unsolved Numismatic Mysteries
Some Coins Are Valuable… Others Leave Behind Mysteries Coin collecting is often about rarity, silver content, mintage numbers, and historical significance. Sometimes, the real value lies in something harder to measure: mystery. Canada has produced some of the world’s...
The Coin That Was Illegal to Own: The Incredible Story of the 1933 Double Eagle
A $20 Gold Coin Worth Nearly $19 Million USD. Most gold coins are valued for their precious metal content, rarity, or historical significance. The 1933 Double Eagle is different. This gold coin has everything going for it: mystery, government investigations,...
Canada Gold Introduces Three New Partnership Tokens
Canada Gold is proud to introduce three brand-new sponsorship tokens, created in partnership with three of Canada’s most passionate football teams. Designed with fans in mind, each token captures the spirit of its team while offering a unique collectable for fans....
Understanding the Different Types of Bullion: Coins vs Bars
When it comes to investing in precious metals, one of the first decisions buyers face is choosing between bullion coins and bullion bars. Both are popular ways to invest in physical gold and silver, but each offers its own advantages depending on your goals, budget,...
Why Is My Diamond Appraisal Higher Than the Offer I Receive?
If you’ve ever brought diamond jewellery to a gold buyer or jeweller and wondered why the offer was lower than your insurance appraisal, you are not alone. At Canada Gold - Ottawa, this is one of the most common questions we hear from customers selling engagement...
The British Sovereign Gold Coin Gets Advanced New Security Features
Photo Courtesy of The Royal Mint. The British Sovereign gold coin has been one of the world’s most trusted gold coins for over 200 years. Produced by The Royal Mint, the Sovereign is known for its historic reputation, classic design, and strong gold investment appeal....
Artemis II Mission Coin: A Special Piece of Space History
The Artemis II mission coin is more than just a collectible, it’s a symbol of one of the most important space missions in modern history. Recently presented to the Artemis II astronauts during their visit to Ottawa, this commemorative coin celebrates humanity’s return...












