Numismatic dealers across Canada are feeling the impact of the ongoing postal strike, which began on Nov. 15 and is expected to cost small- and medium-sized businesses over $1 billion. The strike has caused significant disruption for many in the numismatic community, according to long-time dealer Michael Findlay, who also serves as president of the... Continue reading →
Royal Canadian Mint products, including silver coins, have faltered in recent months with valuations tied to the material’s melt value.
Canada’s numismatic market has remained “steady,” according to one long-time dealer, as the country’s economy slows and uncertainty arises from the recent U.S. election. While most material has fared well in terms of market values – and material with high quality, interest and rarity remains strong – certain areas have stood out among the numismatic... Continue reading →
A total of three million of these commemorative $2 coins have been minted, with two million featuring colored designs.
The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a new $2 commemorative circulation coin, inviting people across Canada to celebrate Inuit Nunangat and discover the unique culture and traditions that flourish in this northern homeland. For the first time on a Canadian circulation coin, four artists representing the four regions of Inuit Nunangat have collaborated to design... Continue reading →
These two auction images of the Indian Treaty Medal, accompanied by a red ribbon, were featured as Lot 424 in the Oct. 4 Geoffrey Bell Auctions sale. They show scratches on the reverse that obscure some letters, while the obverse features a portrait of Queen Victoria. (Photos courtesy of G. Bell Auctions)
Ian Laing, owner of Gatewest Coins in Winnipeg, recently unearthed an extraordinary piece of Canadian history: a treaty medal with direct ties to the signing of Treaty 4. The well-known longtime dealer, who has been a prominent figure in the numismatic world for almost six decades, made this significant discovery during Geoffrey Bell Auctions’ Oct.... Continue reading →
The determination on this young collector’s face says it all as he eagerly bids to win an auction item during the RCNA Coin Kids activities at the Toronto Coin Expo on Oct. 5. For more photos from the two-day event held at the Toronto Reference Library, see page 14. (CCN photo by Stephen Uhraney).
Collectors were energized by fierce bidding and impressive results as rare pennies, exceptional varieties, Indigenous peace medals and specialized decimals took centre stage at Geoffrey Bell Auctions’ Fall Sale, held Friday, Oct. 4 during the Toronto Coin Expo. Brian Bell, the New Brunswick-based auctioneer, hailed the event as a “very solid auction,” with standout performances... Continue reading →
The toonie on the right has an Mint mark and an oversized Queen’s nose. On the left, “CANADA” should say “DOLLARS,” and the “$” should be “2.” (Photos submitted)
Counterfeit toonies are cropping up in Canada at a rate that is more than doubling every year, Statistics Canada data show. From 1,300 fake $2 coins reported in 2019, there were 28,666 last year. That’s a 22-fold increase over four years in the number of counterfeit toonies deemed to have passed into circulation or been... Continue reading →
The New Brunswick Pattern - Trial Collection, a rare and highly sought-after selection of early Province of Canada coinage, will be featured at the Geoffrey Bell Auctions on Oct. 4. This collection offers a set of 10 coins, with two being a “one-of-a-kind opportunity of a lifetime” to own. (Courtesy of G. Bell Auctions)
In an exciting debut, Geoffrey Bell Auctions’ Sale No. 31 on Oct. 4 will showcase the late founder’s inaugural medal offering, headlined by Indian Peace medals and the exceptionally rare Province of Canada/New Brunswick trial and pattern set of 10 pieces. This highly anticipated auction is expected to attract significant attention from collectors and historians... Continue reading →
ANA president Thomas Uram displays the challenge coin he presented to attendees at this year’s RCNA awards banquet. He stands next to his exhibit on Canadian silver dollars, which he entered into a highly competitive field of entries at this year’s event.
Thomas Uram, president of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), made a memorable contribution to the recent Royal Canadian Numismatic Association (RCNA) awards banquet by distributing a specially designed challenge coin to attendees. Uram, whose term as ANA president is guided by the theme of “building bridges,” created the coin to reflect the intersection of various... Continue reading →
Since Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations in 2017, the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has noticeably shifted its approach to commemorative coins, a change that has caught the attention of collectors and enthusiasts alike. The once-popular 25-cent coin, often adorned with special designs, has been absent in recent years from the mint’s commemorative lineup. Instead, the RCM... Continue reading →