A few will collect coins purely as an investment, but for most collectors it's a love story that often began with childhood. Each coin is a story about the peoples who once used it. ancient roman coins speak of conquests and slavery; ancient Greek coins tell tales of trading throughout the Mediterranean sea. Some Canadian silver coins bring back to a time when Canada was referred to as a Province; others to an era when it was known as a Dominion. The avid collector will devote a lot of time, energy and money searching for rare Canadian coins or us gold coins , will always keep abreast of the value of old Canadian coins and of the opportunities to buy or trade. Coins don't only offer a journey through time but also a trip around the globe and even the non collector will enjoy a visit to specialized websites to discover the variety of the many coins of the world . In recent years the Internet has made things a lot easier for collectors, both expert and amateur. A simple search on collectible Canadian coins will bring whole directories of websites worth a visit. Even the mere curious may be tempted by the thrill of holding a coin that actually traveled on a Viking Dragon Ship or on a Phoenician Trading Vessel.