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If you are a serious rare coin collector and are interested in acquiring rare Canadian coins, there are three types that you should be aware of. They have become popular collectors items due to the artistic depth the Royal Canadian mint included in their designs. Making the investment and rare coin value worth acquiring.

Canada is actually known for having beautiful old Canadian coins that have a rich background in history. Because gold, sterling silver, nickel and bronze is used for making coins, they vary in overall worth and have different rare coin values.

Historical significance, popularity and demand are also factors that make these three rarities an excellent choice for rare coin collecting.

1. The 1911 Canadian silver dollar: Also called the "Emperor of Canadian coins,". This 1965 Guinness Book of World Records holder for most valuable coin is the rarest of all rare silver dollar coins in Canada. Set at a price of $55,000.

Only three specimens of these rare Canadian coins were created, but only two are known to be in existence today. One is housed in the National Currency Collection museum's rare coin gallery in Ottawa, and one was bought by a private collector for $1M back in 2003.

2. The 1948 Canadian maple leaf coin: Most 1948 Canadian coins are rare, but this silver dollar is the most exceptional. India gained their independence from the British empire in 1947, hence the term found on the coins "George VI by the Grace of God, King and Emperor of India," had to be changed.

The dies for the new 1948 coin series were only available near the end of the year. The Canadian mint continued using the 1947 dies, with the added detail of a tiny maple leaf beside the mint date, signifying that it was actually issued in 1948. Hence the name of the coin.

Aside from the maple leaf coins, the actual 1948 silver dollar is also a popular item amongst collectors of rare Canadian coins, with only 18,600 pieces having made it into production. The actually 1948 silver dollar is considered as the rarest of all the silver dollars that Canada has ever produced.

3. The 1936 Canadian dot coins: These coins are not only rare but also significant to Canada's history. King Edward VIII had had a short reign, only from January to December 1936, because he decided to abdicate his throne to marry an American divorcee.

This posed a problem for the Canadian mint because of the dies that had already been created that bore the face of the monarch. As well, creating the new dies took a long time. Hence the use of the 1936 coin dies even after King Edward stepped down; With an added dot under the "1936" so as to signify that these coins were actually issued in 1937.

They joined the ranks of Canadian rare coinage status because most of these coins were melted down by the mint save for seven known specimens; Three 1-cent coins and four 10-cent coins. There are also some 25-cent coins known to be in existence, but there are no exact figures available for them.

For the numismatic, ancient and rare coin collectors the above three coins are very special. They represent an historical time line and carry high numismatic values. That is what makes them 3 rare Canadian coins that are well worth acquiring for your rare coin collection.

You can visit the official coins of Canada information organization for more information on rare Canadian coins, grading rare coinage and their values.

Hospitality with Herbs: The Mint Plant

The Mentha species or mints as they are commonly called include many varieties that flavour everything from appetizers to desserts.  The best-known species in North American are peppermint (M. x piperita) and spearmint (M. spicata), which are highly valued for commercial use.  Mint symbolises "hospitality" and can be grown in pots and containers indoors and out.  In the garden, mint should be grown with a barrier around the roots, as it can be extremely invasive.  Most mints do not come true from seed so it is best to purchase plants from a nursery or garden centre.  Fresh mints are a source of Vitamin C and pro-vitamin A.  

Peppermint and spearmint are perennials growing 12 - 36 inches (30 - 90 cm) tall although some mints are ground hugging.  Produced at the end of square stems, terminal spikes of dainty lilac, purple, pink, or white flowers usually bloom in mid-to-late summer.  Cultivation requirements for growing mint: grows best in moist, deep, loosely textured sandy soil; full sun but will do well in partial shade; keep well watered; pinch off flowers to promote bushy growth; and if growing indoors, fertilise with an organic fertiliser at half-strength every 3 or 4 weeks.  Where winters are harsh, mulch with straw or leaves to protect your plants.

Mints have creeping roots that require sufficient room to develop.  When establishing indoor plants, pot up in good houseplant soil and sufficiently large containers to accommodate their root system.  To bring indoors for the winter, check for insects, and spray with soap and water if necessary.  To harvest and prevent indoor plants from getting scraggly, keep the stems cut back to 5 inches (13 cm).  This will also keep the plants from blooming and ensure tastier leaves.

Indoor mints require at least 5 hours of strong sunlight daily.  Grow them on a southern or eastern exposure.  If you are growing them on a windowsill, rotate regularly to ensure each side receives equal amounts of light.  Better yet, grow them under fluorescent lights hung 6 inches (15 cm) above the plants and leave on for 14 hours a day.

In the garden, mint is a good companion to cabbage and tomatoes.  Mint deters cabbageworms and spearmint may help keep aphids off nearby plants.  Mints attract bees so planting them near fruit trees will improve pollination and increase yields.  Add fresh mint leaves to water in the birdbath to keep the water attractive for birds.  In the kitchen, use mint with roast lamb or fish, butter, salads, cheese, fruits, fruit salads, jellies, soups, sauces, plain meats, poultry, stews, sweet dishes, teas, bean and lentil dishes.  Add fresh sprigs to cooking water of peas, carrots, fresh beets, new potatoes, and in vinegar.  Mint flowers can be used in salads as well as garnishes for desserts.  In Middle Eastern dishes, mint is used for cheese pastry fillings, yoghurt dressings, and stuffings for vegetables such as bell peppers, tomatoes, and eggplant.  Mint tea is useful for soothing upset stomachs.  To brew a cup, use 1 teaspoon (5 mL) dried leaves or 3 teaspoons (15 mL) crushed fresh leaves in 1 cup (250 mL) of boiling water.  Steep to taste.  Mint can be dried or freeze leaves in butter, oil, or ice cubes.

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How do I sell a near-mint-condition iPod Nano for what it's worth?

I have a second-generation 8GB iPod Nano that I'd like to sell. However, it would appear that everybody in my town is trying to rip me off. A brand new one of this exact model (which is a four-year-old model) still goes for at LEAST $167. But guess what a used one, fully functional, cables and all, only minor scratches (and even then only on the back), goes for? $30. If you're LUCKY. Are you familiar with the robot phrase "DOES NOT COMPUTE"?

I figure that this near-mint beauty should go for somewhere between $70 and $130, but how, pray tell, do I find someone who isn't a cheapskate?

Being cheap doesn't have anything to do with it. A) you've gotten your use out of it for years and now, it's a used iPod, well used, I might add; B) what it cost new back then is not a factor because the only thing a buyer considers is what his money will buy NOW; and C) the new one is not only new, not only has a new battery that won't need to be replaced at a cost of $60, not only has loads of features that yours could only dream about, but it's also covered by a warranty. I think we know who's being a cheapskate. Here's a phrase; do the math.

Edit: the longer you hold out trying to get more than it's worth, the less it's worth. Either you want to sell it and get something out of it, or you want to hang on to it. You will not get what you're trying to get for it.

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