The Bathtub coins/trade dollars have been minted since
1969 and have become very popular every year with
their use as a trade dollar during the Marine Festival
as well as to collectors. They have always been used
as trade dollars during the festival and are officially
designated as legal tender (at participating businesses)
by the Mayor of the City. On the coin it states that
the end of September the coins are no longer legal
tender and the Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society (LNBS)
redeems any left over coins from retailers that have
handled them.
As you will see by the following list many of the
coins have gone up considerably in value and some
are even sold out in the LNBS stock and must be obtained
through dealers or through Trade Dollar publications.
Following is list of trade dollars available through
the LNBS along with their price. Please remember to
add postage and handling. 1-2 coins 75 cents, 3-4
coins $1.50. If you require more information or wish
to purchase back issues we have in stock please contact
us through our mailing address, 373 Franklyn Street,
Nanaimo B.C. V9R 2X5, fax (250) 753-7244 or E-Mail:
mail@bathtubbing.com
| Year | Price |
| 1969 (71 Only) | $10.00 |
| 1970 (1 Only) | $10.00 |
| 1971 | SOLD OUT |
| 1972 | $10.00 |
| 1973 | $10.00 |
| 1974 | SOLD OUT |
| 1975 | SOLD OUT |
| 1976 | $10.00 |
| 1977 | $10.00 |
| 1978 | $10.00 |
| 1979 (5 Only) | $10.00 |
| 1980 | SOLD OUT |
| 1981 | $6.00 |
| 1982 | $5.00 |
| 1983 | $5.00 |
| 1984 | $3.50 |
| 1985 | $3.00 |
| 1986 | $3.00 |
| 1987 | $3.00 |
| 1988 | $3.00 |
| 1989 | $3.00 |
| 1990 | $2.50 |
| 1991 | $4.00 |
| 1992 | $3.50 |
| 1993 | $3.50 |
| 1994 | $3.50 |
| 1995 | $3.00 |
| 1996 | $3.00 |
| 1997 | $3.00 |
| 1998 | $2.00 |
| Year | Price | Comments |
| 1999 | $5.00 | Circulation piece 1,000 minted |
| 1999 | $6.00 | Commemorative (Man on Moon) 500 minted |
| 1999 | $12.50 | Bimetallic (Man on Moon) 100 minted |
| 1999 | $13.00 | Nickel-Silver (Collector) 75 minted |
| 1999 | $15.00 | Com. Bronze (Collector) 75 minted |
| 1999 | $35.00 | Enamelled Com. (VIP) 25 minted |
| 2000 | SOLD OUT | Three coin Set, 75 sets minted |
| 2000 | $3.00 | Circulation piece 2,000 minted |
| 2001 | Available | Three Coin Set 75 Sets Minted |
| 2001 | $3.00 | Circulation piece 2,000 minted |
| 2002 | Available | Three Coin Set 75 Sets Minted |
| 2002 | $3.00 | Circulation piece 2,000 minted |
| 2003 | SOLD OUT | Three Coin Set 75 Sets Minted |
| 2003 | $3.00 | Circulation piece 2,000 minted |
| 2004 | Available | Three Coin Set 100 Sets Minted |
| 2004 | $3.00 | Circulation piece 2,000 minted |
| 2005 | Available | Three Coin Set 75 Sets Minted |
| 2005 | $3.00 | Circulation piece 2,000 Minted |
| 2006 | Available | Three Coin Set 75 Sets Minted |
| 2006 | $3.00 | Circulation piece 2,000 Minted |
