Author Archives: Jesse
Near-perfect counterfeit gold shines light on ongoing crime
After a spurt of counterfeit gold bars came on the market this fall, some dealers are calling for the Canadian Association of Numismatic Dealers (CAND) to implement a warning system for its members. Organized in 1975, CAND is a non-profit association of about 50 professional numismatists. This September, three of its members were duped into... Continue reading →
Black rights activist Viola Desmond the new face of Canada’s next $10 banknote
Having a Canadian woman featured on a Canadian banknote is great news for the hobby, says the president of the Canadian Paper Money Society. Black rights activist and Nova Scotia businesswoman Viola Desmond – born in Halifax on July 6, 1914 – has been chosen as the first Canadian woman to be featured on a... Continue reading →