The Toronto Coin Expo returns to the Toronto Reference Library on May 1 and 2, bringing together dealers, collectors and enthusiasts for one of Canada’s leading numismatic events.
Held at 789 Yonge St. in downtown Toronto, the show will feature 40 dealers offering a wide selection of coins, banknotes and related collectibles. With thousands of items on the bourse, collectors can expect everything from affordable finds to high-end rarities.
Show owner Jared Stapleton said the Expo continues to serve as an important marketplace for buying, selling and trading numismatic material, including gold and silver coins, banknotes and jewellery. Free on-site appraisals are also included with admission, giving attendees an opportunity to learn more about the value of their collections.
Another major draw will be two Geoffrey Bell Auctions sales held in conjunction with the show, taking place Thursday and Friday evenings. This exciting auction features an extensive collection of tokens from Harry James, along with select pieces from the renowned Bob Graham Collection, and marks the introduction of the Geoffrey Bell Canadian Medal Collection.
In addition to the bourse, the Expo will host a series of educational workshops on Saturday in the Bram and Appel Salon.
Programming begins at 10:30 a.m. with a session for young collectors, introducing the basics of coin collecting and highlighting items such as Canadian and U.S. transit tokens.
A youth auction follows at 11 a.m., where participants can bid on real numismatic items using play money in a hands-on setting.
At 1 p.m., François Rufiange will lead a workshop on grading banknotes, covering terminology, evaluation techniques and the use of the Charlton catalogue. The session includes both a demonstration and a hands-on component.
The Expo has also launched a new YouTube channel in partnership with Geoffrey Bell Auctions, featuring video content designed to educate and engage collectors. The channel is intended to serve as a long-term resource for the Canadian numismatic community.
More information is available at torontocoinexpo.ca and gbellauctions.com.