The Royal Canadian Numismatic Association (RCNA) convention wraps up today in Calgary with a full slate of activity, including the always-popular coin exchange hosted by the Royal Canadian Mint.
The coin exchange offers a fun, hands-on opportunity to engage with Canada’s currency and walk away with uncirculated coins.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of both the RCNA and the Calgary Numismatic Society. The convention — held July 16–19 at the Calgary Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre — features more than 50 dealer tables, live seminars, grading workshops, and a four-session auction presented by The Canadian Numismatic Company.
The show is attracting widespread local media coverage. CBC, CTV Calgary, Global News, and the Calgary Herald are among the outlets reporting on the convention’s mix of education, family activities, and the growing popularity of coins as both a hobby and an investment. Media coverage is revealing collectors of all ages discovering value in everything from pocket change to rare historic pieces.
Convention Chair James Williston credits the strong volunteer team from the Calgary club for the smooth running of this year’s event. “We had more than 15 people on setup alone, and a total of 44 volunteers helping throughout the convention,” he says.
Today’s schedule also includes final bourse trading, youth activities led by RCNA youth co-ordinator Cassidy Stroud, and ongoing lot viewing from the official RCNA auction, which features standout items from the Brown Family and Maritime collections.
As the 2025 convention comes to a close, RCNA officials are already encouraging collectors — and the coin-curious — to mark their calendars for next year’s event in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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It was a great show!