AI detects fake coins better than human numismatic experts, claim researchers

An advanced artificially intelligent counterfeit coin detection software is proving to be more accurate than numismatic experts, claims one of the researchers who developed it. “Some of those experts missed the counterfeits because they were so precise,” said artificial intelligence researcher Dr. Saeed Khazaee, CEO of NexaDeeds and a member of Concordia University’s Centre for... Continue reading →

Historic rarities and exceptional finds hit the block at TCNC’s New Year’s Sale

This 1876 Indian Treaty No. 6 silver medal, commemorating historic treaties signed by Indigenous leaders and the Crown, is featured as lot 1 and includes its original presentation box. Bids open at $10,000.

The Canadian Numismatic Company (TCNC) is launching 2025 with its highly anticipated New Year’s Sale, featuring more than 1,500 numismatic lots from Feb. 7-9. This major auction includes the Marelic Collection of Tokens (Part II) and the Calgary Collection of Error Banknotes, complemented by contributions from more than 45 consignors across North America. “We expect... Continue reading →

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