Newfoundland coinage

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Period

1865-1947

Distinct coinage of the colony and dominion of Newfoundland, including the only circulating gold two-dollar piece of a British North American territory.

Historical context

Issued separately from Canadian coinage until Newfoundland joined Confederation in 1949.

Design

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Royal portraits on the obverse, denomination on the reverse.

Identification

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Struck at several mints; mint marks distinguish some issues.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

Research required

  • Denomination list, weights and mintages require transcription from a printed reference.
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