Definitive Guides to Canadian 1-Cent and 5-Cent Errors & Varieties – Queen Elizabeth II Era
For collectors fascinated by mint errors and die varieties, these richly illustrated reference books by Christian Houle have become essential tools. Covering Canadian 1-cent and 5-cent coins struck during the Queen Elizabeth II era, these volumes provide a comprehensive and methodical study of one of the most active and specialized areas of modern Canadian numismatics.
Houle has developed and formalized classifications, terminology and attribution standards that are now widely adopted throughout the hobby. Whether you are just beginning to explore error collecting or have years of experience searching rolls and sets, these books offer clarity, structure and authoritative guidance.
Each volume includes detailed listings, full pricing tables and high-resolution colour images printed in full colour on glossy stock. The spiral-bound format allows the book to lie flat for easy reference at your desk or bourse table. All titles are presented in French (original text) with a complete English translation.
Important Note: The author has advised that these are the final print copies available. Once sold out, they will no longer be available in printed format.
Volume 1 – 1-Cent Coins (1953–2012)
• 274 pages
• 1,500 listings
• Nearly 1,800 images
• Also available on USB drive (PC only)
A comprehensive study of small cent errors and varieties from the beginning of the Elizabeth II era through the end of the denomination’s circulation life.
Volume 2 – 5-Cent Coins (1953–1981)
• 242 pages
• 1,500 listings
• Over 1,800 images
• Also available on USB drive (PC only)
An in-depth examination of five-cent errors and die varieties from the early Elizabeth II years through the end of the large portrait period.
Volume 3 – 5-Cent Coins (1982–2021)
• 296 pages
• Over 1,400 listings
• Over 1,800 images
Released in July 2022, this volume continues the five-cent study through the later effigy years, documenting modern production varieties and errors in remarkable detail.
These guides are both practical working references and visual showcases — indispensable resources for anyone serious about Canadian error and variety collecting. Once the remaining print copies are gone, they will not be reprinted.
