New treasures added to national currency collection

The latest transfer from the RCMP’s National Anti-Counterfeiting Bureau includes these unusual – and in some cases bizarre – fabrications made to resemble a two-dollar coin. (Photo courtesy of the NCC)

The Bank of Canada’s National Currency Collection (NCC), now in its 66th year, continues to expand its holdings with fascinating acquisitions that reflect the depth and diversity of numismatic history. Home to over 130,000 artifacts, the NCC forms the core of the Bank of Canada Museum in downtown Ottawa and represents nearly 4,000 years of... Continue reading →

Canada’s most convincing Counterfeit? A chilling new toonie surfaces

Counterfeit expert Mike Marshall displays a newly identified fake $2 coin during a seminar at the National Postage Stamp & Coin Show in Mississauga. (CCN Photo by Stephen Uhraney)

In the world of numismatics, few topics ignite collector concern quite like counterfeits. And in the latest issue of Canadian Coin News, readers will get an exclusive look into what may be the most deceptive $2 coin ever to enter circulation. Long-time expert Mike Marshall made the dramatic announcement during a packed seminar earlier this... Continue reading →

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