Volume 63 – #03

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Volume 63#03

May 6 – May 19, 2025

Counterfeit expert Mike Marshall displays a newly identified fake $2 coin during a seminar at the National Postage Stamp & Coin Show in Mississauga. (CCN Photo by Stephen Uhraney)

Canada’s most convincing Counterfeit? A chilling new toonie surfaces

In the world of numismatics, few topics ignite collector concern quite like counterfeits. And in the latest issue of Canadian Coin News, readers will get an exclusive look into what may be the most deceptive $2 coin ever to enter circulation. Long-time expert Mike Marshall made the dramatic announcement during a packed seminar earlier this month, revealing shocking details about this newly identified fake—and how it differs from any seen before. Continue reading →

Features

Bell Spring auction to feature rare errors, scrip, and stories

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Canada’s latest fake toonie identified

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New $1 coin marks a century and a half of Canadian justice

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New book on 1837–38 Lower Canada tokens to launch at Toronto Coin Expo

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Regulars

Trends

Focus on Canadian 10 cents

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CCN Marketplace

Are you buying or selling?

Page 32

Show & Bourse

Check out the shows in your area

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Columns

Stanley Clute

Ancient Money

Low-value bronze coin worth collectors’ time and investment

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Tim Grawey

Colonial Tokens

Mystery shrounds uniface P.E.I. tokens

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John Regitko

Errors & Varieties

Avoiding detection must be difficult when intentionally stri

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Past Issues

Volume 63 – 04

May 20 – Jun 2, 2025

Volume 63 – #02

Apr 22 – May 5, 2025

Volume 63 – #01

Apr 8 – Apr 21, 2025

Volume 62 – #26

Mar 25 – Apr 7, 2025