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Two $25 ‘jewels’ headline Prominence XII preview
The top note is a 1935 Bank of Canada English-text $25 note, graded Choice Uncirculated-63PPQ, features a rare repeater serial number A005005. The bottom note is a 1935 Bank of Canada French-text $25 note, graded Very Choice Uncirculated-64PPQ, stands out as one of the finest examples handled by The Canadian Numismatic Company.
Two spectacular 1935 $25 banknotes – one an English-text repeater and the other a rare French-text issue – are taking centre stage ahead of The Canadian Numismatic Company’s upcoming Prominence XII Sale. Described by auctioneer Marc Verret as the “jewels” of the three-day event set for April 23-25, these high-grade notes are expected to spark... Continue reading →
The toonie turns 30: Uncover the coin’s untold origins
It has become a staple of every Canadian’s pocket change, but few collectors know the full story behind the creation of Canada’s $2 circulation coin – the toonie. As the coin marks a major milestone this year, Canadian Coin News takes readers back three decades to when the first plans for the toonie began to... Continue reading →