Author Archives: mwalsh
Covered Bridge Collection heats up as Spring Toronto Coin Expo approaches
Brian Bell of Geoffrey Bell Auctions holds the coveted set of 1935 banknotes featuring the rare serial number 5.
A set of low serial number banknotes, each with the same “000005” ending, is continuing to garner widespread attention leading up to this year’s Toronto Coin Expo Sales. Discussion about the upcoming sales have reached as far away as Europe, according to Brian Bell, of New Brunswick’s Geoffrey Bell Auctions, the official Coin Expo auctioneer.... Continue reading →
Coin clubs can learn from RCM marketing techniques
We can all stand to learn a little bit more about marketing. After all, we’re exposed to it every day – on television, radio, Facebook and other forms of social media; in newspapers and magazines; on the clothes we wear, and on any of the name brand products that we consume and wear daily. All... Continue reading →
Canada 150 sure to bring many numismatic joys
There’s no doubt 2017 is going to be an exciting year for us collectors as Canada celebrates the 150th anniversary of Confederation. We’re all looking forward to the commemorative coins, medals, medallions, banknotes and much more that will be released over the coming months by the Royal Canadian Mint, Bank of Canada, municipalities, coin clubs... Continue reading →
Club looks to grow hobby through numismatic outreach
Kudos to the South Wellington Coin Society for their creative efforts in reaching out to their local community. The club sends me their monthly newsletter, The Wellington Circular, which I read thoroughly to learn what is happening at the club level while also looking for items to share with readers of Canadian Coin News. (This... Continue reading →
New Mint releases feature uniquely shaped niobium dragonfly
In its September new releases, the Royal Canadian Mint has launched its first coin to feature a uniquely shaped niobium embellishment, which offers an artistic representation of an iridescent dragonfly. The niobium dragonfly adds a bright splash of colour that only enhances the idyllic beauty of its engraved natural environment. Each dragonfly is handcrafted in... Continue reading →
RCNA reception will serve to foster our hobby
Discover the Canadian Association for Numismatic Education (CAFNE), your gateway to fostering and advancing numismatic education across Canada!
There’s an important acronym that attendees at this year’s Royal Canadian Numismatic Association (RCNA) convention will hear a lot about: CAFNE. And anyone associated with CAFNE is hoping it will become top of mind for all numismatists, thanks to a special reception that will be held during the Ottawa convention. CAFNE stands for the Canadian... Continue reading →
RCNA conventions offer smorgasbord of opportunities
The 2016 Ottawa RCNA Convention medal design keeps with this year's theme 'Celebrating Canada’s Military Heritage" in commemorating the centennial of the Battle of the Somme.
The first annual Canadian Numismatic Association convention (now known as the RCNA) was held in 1954 when the association was only four-years-old. It has been held every year ever since. The early conventions were only two days long and featured a bourse, auction and competitive displays. In 1957, however, it was decided to host a... Continue reading →