Author Archives: Jim Szeplaki
‘A vanishing rarity,’ 1921 fifty-cent coin to hit the auction block in September
‘PCGS certified as a Specimen 64,’ the 1921 fifty-cent coin hitting the auction block in September ‘is garbed in a fitting sombre grey patina with undertones of regal purple,’ Colonial Acres says.
The “King of Canadian Coins” will be one of many rarities featured in Colonial Acres’ Fall Premier Numismatic Auction this September. “Colonial Acres will be presenting to the public a vanishing rarity: one of but six specimen-grade examples of the 1921 fifty-cent piece known to exist,” says the auction firm’s Todd Sandham. “PCGS certified as... Continue reading →
Collectors gather in Halifax for coins, camaraderie
RCNA Convention chair James Williston (left), cruise organizer Stephen Oatway (centre) and RCNA President Steve Woodland stand aboard the Bluenose II alongside more than 60 other show-goers.
Friendships, education, and camaraderie are the ingredients that make for a successful and memorable Royal Canadian Numismatic Association (RCNA) convention. “Going to an RCNA convention is very much the same as eating peanuts. Once you start, it’s impossible to stop and you keep on coming back all the time,” says William Waychison, a past president... Continue reading →
Calgary club creates scholarship for numismatic studies at U of C
Members of the Calgary Numismatic Society gather for a group presentation of $50,000 to the University of Calgary for a scholarship program for students studying numismatics. (Photo submitted)
Students studying numismatics at the University of Calgary will soon benefit from the volunteer commitment of the Calgary Numismatic Society (CNS). The Calgary club has created a $50,000 scholarship endowment at the university that is designed “to make a significant long-term numismatic contribution within the community,” says CNS president Tom Woznow. “Knowing that the University... Continue reading →
RCNA convention sale features ‘rare’ treaty medal, $500 note
One of the most sought-after banknotes is Lot 551 featuring a 1935 Bank of Canada note in VF-20. It has a presale estimate of $150,000-plus.
An “ultra-rare” Indian Chief medal and an “excessively rare” 1935 Bank of Canada $500 note will “set the tone” for The Canadian Numismatic Company’s (TCNC) auction held in conjunction with at the July 19-23 Royal Canadian Numismatic Association (RCNA) convention in Halifax. “These two premium pieces should set the tone for how the sale will... Continue reading →
Laval/North Shore Coin Club ‘dynamic’
Laval/North Shore Coin Club President Stephane Lamont, left, with Vice-President Michel Robert.
The Laval/North Shore Coin Club (LNSCC) was founded in 2016 by Michel Robert and Stephane Lamont. Since then, it has never looked back, gathering members and growing as it continues to move forward. Montreal’s Laval/North Shore region is massive but offered no options to coin collectors spread out over more than 25 municipalities. In the... Continue reading →