The Canadian Numismatic Company (TCNC) will open its much-anticipated Prominence XIII Auction Nov. 13, with what is being billed as one of the most significant offerings in recent Canadian numismatic history.
Running online from Nov. 13–19, the multi-session sale features more than 3,000 lots of rare coins, tokens and banknotes, including several pieces that have never before been offered at public auction.
Auctioneer Marc Verret describes the lineup as “one of the most prestigious online events of 2025,” with consignments drawn from more than one hundred collectors and three major named collections.
Among the marquee pieces is the first-ever public offering of an 1899 Treaty 8 Indian Chiefs Medal, a key artifact of Canada’s treaty era directly linked to negotiations between federal commissioners and First Nations leaders. The silver medal, still housed in its original blue case, opens at $35,000 and is expected to push well beyond its $75,000 estimate. Also headlining the sale is the legendary 1921 five-cent piece, known as the “Prince of Canadian Coins.” Certified Mint State (MS-65), this ultra-rare survivor from a largely melted mintage opens at $75,000 with a pre-sale estimate of $125,000 and up.
Collectors of George VI material will find several top-end opportunities, including a 1947 Maple Leaf dollar graded MS-66, considered among the finest known, and a beautifully toned 1948 silver dollar in MS-65. Both are key transitional-era issues that continue to command strong interest. Other notable offerings include a 1913 Broad Leaves ten-cent piece, a unique Lees-18 Prince Edward Island token and a high-grade 1910 50-cent Victorian Leaves variety, each representing an important chapter in Canadian coinage history.
Paper money specialists are also well served in Prominence XIII. Highlights range from a newly discovered 1838 Nova Scotia Treasury Note, believed to be possibly unique, to a complete 1935 Bank of Canada English-text set and an elusive 1864 Merchants Bank of Canada $2 note. Verret says the paper money section “should be considered the best available in private hands,” underscoring the depth and quality of this year’s catalogue.
From more affordable type coins to elite, museum-level rarities, Prominence XIII reflects a robust Canadian market in which collector enthusiasm remains strong. With its combination of provenance, quality and variety, the sale is expected to attract wide attention and challenge existing price records.
Full catalogue details and bidding information are available here. Readers can find an in-depth preview and additional expert commentary in Vol 63 Issue 17 of Canadian Coin News.