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. “We have people telling us upon their return from Germany that the collection was spoken of,” he said. “It’s reached the end buyers, and we’ve been asked for catalogues already. Continue reading →
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Features
Covered Bridge Collection big draw for spring Expo
Page 1
Canada 150 focus of RCM’s May releases
Page 1
Canadian coins exhibit Shingles’ keen eye, steady hand
Page 17
No lot unsold at dealer’s first public auction
Page 35
Regina Coin Show features Princess Patricia 1917 $1
Page 40
Regulars
Focus on Canadian Paper money
Page 24
Are you buying or selling?
Page 36
Check out the shows in your area
Page 41
Columns
Ancient Money
Antioch was key source of Roman Empire coinage
Page 8
Colonial Tokens
Brass, mule Bouquet Sous varieties are true rarities
Page 10
The World of Money
Renaud left major mark on hobby, fellow collectors
Page 12
Numismatic Fringe
27 coin clubs on board for Canada 150 medals
Page 29
New Issues
New numismatic issues from around the world
Page 34
Errors & Varieties
Die caps, brockages almost impossible to find today
Page 38
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