The world’s most famous superhero, Superman was created by Toronto-born artist Joseph Shuster and writer Jerry Siegel. Shuster, who moved from Toronto and attended high school in Cleveland, Ohio, modelled Superman’s city, Metropolis, after Toronto, and the Daily Planet after the Daily Star. The two created the character in 1933, and sold it to DC Comics, who debuted Superman in 1938. Continue reading →
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Features
Toronto sale offers superb token selection: auctioneer
Page 14
Cornwells, Maltby ready to share numismatic know-how
Page 18
British Royal Mint launches £20-for-£20 series
Page 18
Regulars
Focus on Canadian two dollars
Page 26
Are you buying or selling?
Page 32
Check out the shows in your area
Page 35
Editorial
Take your hobby on the road
As busy as this seems, it continues to amaze me that many collectors, possibly most, almost never get out to shows. That happens for a number of reasons. Obviously, many collectors outside of central Canada simply do not have access to as many shows. Another reason is that many collectors practice their hobby in private, when they can find time to be alone with their coins. In many cases the only people who know they collect are family members, a few close friends, and a couple of dealers.
Columns
Notes & Bills
Canadian banks have strong Caribbean presence
Page 10
Colonial Tokens
Debate swirls around flags on Ships Colonies & Commerce to..
Page 15
Canadian Key Dates
Postwar years strained Mint’s quality control
Page 16
Collecting 101
Demand key to determining a coin’s value
Page 19
Errors & Varieties
Internet listings come up short on accuracy
Page 20
The World of Money
P.G. Tessier a mysterious Newfoundland numismatist
Page 24
New Issues
Peace palace passes milestone
Page 34
Numismatic Collateral
Exploring island culture with currency
Page 40
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