“To be a part of this historical occasion is nothing short of amazing,” said Chris Napolitano, president of Stack’s Bowers Galleries. “Collectors competed with great fervour and energy, resulting in outstanding overall prices realized. The price of the gem 1794 dollar went up and up into the millions, with everyone in the audience on the edge of their seats until at last there was just one bidder remaining. At $10,016,875, a world-record price for any coin had been set. The previous record was $7,590,020 for a 1933 Double Eagle, set in 2002. Continue reading →
A wide range of Canadian numismatic material -- from modern Royal Canadian Mint issues and vintage banknotes to Canadian Tire money and collector favourites -- will be featured as the Ontario Numismatic Association convention opens May 29 in Ottawa. The two-day event includes a dealer bourse, educational symposiums, youth activities and the official Alliance Coin & Banknote auction.
