Most comprehensive, complete collection of Canadian coins on block at Heritage sale

The ‘extraordinarily rare’ 1911 silver dollar – one of only two struck in silver – is one of nearly 400 lots slated to cross the block during the sale of the George Cook Collection on Aug. 13-17. (Photos by Heritage Auctions)

What’s being called the world’s most comprehensive and complete collection of Canadian coins – including one of only two 1911 silver dollars and the finest-known 1936 “dot” cent – is heading to auction this summer.Late numismatist George Cook devoted more than 25 years to collecting every major rarity issued by the Canadian government and successfully assembled... Continue reading →

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