Coins to Collect Under $100

There are different kinds of coins from special events, limited edition or coins minted decades ago. As a numismatist, you can collect a few coins without spending more than a $100.

2015 $20 Canada's First Submarines During the First World War
The summer of 1914 was an eventful year for the Royal Canadian Navy as it was still in its infancy years when the threat of war hung over it. Two new submarines added to the navy’s fleet to guard the west coast helped a young Canada to bolster its coastal defence.

Coin features:

• Costs $89.95
• 99.99% pure silver with a limited mintage totalling 7,500.
• This is the second coin in the Canadian Home Front series.
• It highlights the country’s war effort on its home front.

This is a commemorative coin that is a noteworthy addition for numismatists who have a naval, history or military-themed collection.

2015 $1 1oz Captain Jean-Luc Picard Star Trek The Next Generation
Capt. Jean-Luc Picard was the commander of the Federation Starship U.S.S. Enterprise and a renowned Starfleet office, diplomat and archaeologist. He commanded the Enterprise for seven years during important skirmishes, which included the defeat of the Borg invaders in 2366 and 2369.

Coin features:

• Costs $99
• The reverse side of the coin has a coloured image of Sir Patrick Stewart OBE as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard.
• The design includes the traditional ‘P’ mintmark of Perth Mint.
• The coin comes in a housing of a replica of a Star Trek transporter machine, which lights up when you open the lid.
• Each purchased coin comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

2015 $20 Columbian Yew Tree- Forest of Canada Fine Silver Coin
The Columbia Forest lies in a series of mountain ranges situated approximately 600km from the pacific coast in British Columbia. It is the world’s only inland temperate rainforest where a majority of its moisture is snow rather than rain. The Western Yew, a slow growing and long living tree is also one of the few species of coniferae that lacks cones. It instead produces individual seeds in berry-like casings.

Coin features:

• Costs $99.95
• Part of the series of coins that displays the beauty and diversity of Canada’s forests.
• Crafted in 99.99% pure silver and comes in a selective colour to highlight the distinctly crimson fruit of the Western Yew.
• An ideal gift to tree-lovers and British Columbian numismatists.

These are some coins under $100 that you can consider adding to your coin collection. Find more unique and collectible coins under $100 at Colonial Acres.