Bidding was fierce between dozens of eccentric juniors vying for nearly 40 lots of material in the Young Collectors Postage Stamp and Coin Auction this March.Organized by Lisa McPherson, national youth co-ordinator of the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association (RCNA) and first vice-president of the Ontario Numismatic Association (ONA), the auction offered 36 lots of material donated by various hobby organizations as well as individual dealers and collectors.“There’s about $600 worth of material being offered today, and everybody will get something,” said McPherson, who served as the auction runner and added every participant who didn’t win a bid would receive a gift bag. Continue reading →
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Comprehensive French Regime collection to highlight Coin Expo auction
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RCM celebrates ‘golden gift of friendship’ with surprise issue
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ONA Convention picks up pace in Kingston
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Local family business inspires youth in numismatics
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‘New study’ on Canadian tokens set for release at Coin Expo
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Focus on Proof-like singles
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Are you buying or selling?
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Check out the shows in your area
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Columns

Colonial Tokens
New Brunswick tokens issued despite rejection from Britain
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Notes & Bills
Two war-time prime ministers on Canadian notes
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Errors & Varieties
Grease cooking up some nice errors
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Numismatic Fringe
Looking back on past APNA medals
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