“Like any good story, we always start at the beginning.” Once upon a time, Calgarian Lisa Dare worked with a woman whose husband was a coin collector. As many collectors do, this man shared his hobby with friends, including fellow Calgarian and long-time numismatist James Williston. Eventually, Dare’s colleague encouraged her to go on a so-called “blind date” with her husband’s coin-collecting friend – and little did she know, it would change the rest of her life. “She said, ‘He’s a really great guy, he has a great job, a stable income and – oh, he’s a coin collector.’ She just kind of slid that in there.” Continue reading →
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Features
‘New heights’ for RCNA’s Coin Kids program
Page 1
RCM tri-metal token wins IACA award
Page 1
RCNA receives full royal patronage – for now
Page 6
‘Canada’s largest numismatic event,’ opens Nov. 9
Page 14
CONECA celebrates U.S. nickel ‘overdate’ 100th anniversary
Page 17
Long-running Nuphilex show to see second outing at new venue
Page 28
Regulars
Focus on Canadian ten cents
Page 20
Are you buying or selling?
Page 30
Check out the shows in your area
Page 33
Columns
Guest Commentary
Is there a case for cash?
Page 6
Notes & Bills
Paper money’s long history offers options for collectors
Page 8
Errors & Varieties
Errors on Proofs, Proof-like coins seldom found
Page 10
Colonial Tokens
Finding Fenians on countermarked tokens
Page 12
Commemorative Coins
Belgium, Netherlands euro coins explored
Page 18
Numismatic Fringe
Numismatic vacation combines hobby with life dream
Page 26
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