A rare 1903 Newfoundland 10-cent coin and a high-grade 1935 $25 Bank of Canada note will headline Colonial Acres Coins’ 2026 Spring Premier Numismatic Auction, set for April 24 to 26.
The Newfoundland dime, offered as Lot 276 and graded MS-64 by ICCS, is one of only two known at that level and carries a pre-sale estimate of $15,000 and up. The 1935 $25 English commemorative note, Lot 887, is graded Choice Uncirculated 64 by PMG and is estimated at $32,000 and up.
Lot 887, a 1935 $25 Bank of Canada English commemorative note graded Choice Uncirculated 64 by PMG, is a standout highlight in the Colonial Acres Spring Premier Auction, with strong demand expected for this scarce high-grade example.
The three-day sale, the firm’s 153rd auction, features nearly 1,700 lots spanning Canadian, U.S. and world material, with strength in high-grade coins, key varieties and pre-Confederation issues.
Additional highlights include Lot 465, an 1871H 10-cent with the 7 over 7 variety in MS-64; Lot 764, an 1838 Bank of Montreal penny token from the Doug Robins Collection; and Lot 851, an 1866 $1 Various-Harington note payable at Montreal, one of only 62 known examples.
Auction co-ordinator Janae Kroondijk said the Newfoundland dime stands out not only for its rarity but also for its strong eye appeal, noting its lustre and clean surfaces. With so few examples confirmed at this level, she said opportunities to acquire a piece of this calibre are rare.
The 1935 $25 note, issued as part of the Bank of Canada’s first series, remains one of the most distinctive designs in Canadian paper money. Examples in Choice Uncirculated condition are tightly held and seldom appear at public sale, contributing to strong demand among advanced collectors.
Pre-Confederation material is also expected to draw attention, particularly the 1838 Bank of Montreal penny token, which combines historical importance with proven provenance. Despite a details designation, the piece retains strong overall eye appeal.
Kroondijk said the broader market remains solid, with high-end and hard-to-find material continuing to perform well even as bullion prices fluctuate. She noted that visually appealing coins and notes often attract competitive bidding regardless of short-term movements in gold and silver.
The auction will be held online in three sessions beginning April 24 at 5:30 p.m., followed by April 25 at 5:30 p.m. and April 26 at noon, with bidding available through iCollector.