Author Archives: Jim Szeplaki

Three rare Saskatchewan banknotes – each issued on the very day the Weyburn Security Bank opened in 1911 – have made their way back home in a remarkable story of local heritage, private collecting, and institutional pride. The $5, $10, and $20 notes, once lost to history, are now reunited with their original parent company... Continue reading →

A recent investigation into counterfeit toonies has revealed a troubling influx of fakes into Canada’s coinage system. In this second instalment of Jesse Robitaille’s series, numismatist Mike Marshall sheds light on a shipment of 10,000 counterfeit $2 coins intercepted by border officers in Québec – a discovery that may just be the tip of the... Continue reading →

After nearly three decades, collector and researcher Brian Thomson has released a bold new edition of his landmark reference book, 1967 Canadian Centennial Medallions — and it’s already being hailed as a modern classic in Canadian numismatics. With more than 1,000 medals catalogued across 341 pages, this full-colour, large-format volume is the most comprehensive work... Continue reading →

The University of Calgary’s Nickle Galleries will once again host a premier gathering of numismatic minds as the Third Annual Numismatics Symposium: Money, Art and More returns May 24–25, 2025.  Held in partnership with the Calgary Numismatic Society, the two-day event will bring together scholars, collectors, and artists to explore the cultural, historical, and artistic... Continue reading →

The Bank of Canada’s National Currency Collection (NCC), now in its 66th year, continues to expand its holdings with fascinating acquisitions that reflect the depth and diversity of numismatic history. Home to over 130,000 artifacts, the NCC forms the core of the Bank of Canada Museum in downtown Ottawa and represents nearly 4,000 years of... Continue reading →

In the world of numismatics, few topics ignite collector concern quite like counterfeits. And in the latest issue of Canadian Coin News, readers will get an exclusive look into what may be the most deceptive $2 coin ever to enter circulation. Long-time expert Mike Marshall made the dramatic announcement during a packed seminar earlier this... Continue reading →

Two spectacular 1935 $25 banknotes – one an English-text repeater and the other a rare French-text issue – are taking centre stage ahead of The Canadian Numismatic Company’s upcoming Prominence XII Sale. Described by auctioneer Marc Verret as the “jewels” of the three-day event set for April 23-25, these high-grade notes are expected to spark... Continue reading →

It has become a staple of every Canadian’s pocket change, but few collectors know the full story behind the creation of Canada’s $2 circulation coin – the toonie. As the coin marks a major milestone this year, Canadian Coin News takes readers back three decades to when the first plans for the toonie began to... Continue reading →

Imagine stumbling upon a mysterious Canadian coin while browsing a Quebec thrift store – one so unusual that both an auction house and a grading company admitted they had never seen anything like it. Continue reading →

William (Bill) Cross, a highly respected numismatist and publisher, has passed away, leaving behind an enduring legacy in the Canadian coin-collecting community. As the long-time owner of Charlton Press, Cross played a pivotal role in shaping numismatic literature in Canada, ensuring collectors had access to meticulously researched guides and price lists. His contributions extended beyond... Continue reading →