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Use a little ‘uncommon cents’ to promote hobby
For many years, the Royal Canadian and American Numismatic Associations organized special events, making a concerted effort to showcase our fine hobby to the public each October during “Coin Week.” A unique ANA initiative asked individual collectors, clubs and coin dealers to distribute inexpensive collector coins: the type readily available to the collector community, but... Continue reading →
‘Outstanding’ Dawson overprint brings $40k at Coin Expo Sale
This 1901 $5 note (Charlton 75-14-06a) realized $40,000 as Lot 757 of the Toronto Coin Expo Sale this Sept. 29-30.
A 115-year-old banknote issued by the Canadian Bank of Commerce – complete with a rare “Dawson” overprint – crossed the block for $40,000 at the Toronto Coin Expo Sale on Sept. 30. Auctioneer Geoffrey Bell said only four examples of this “outstanding rarity” are known to exist. “It’s a very historical piece, and it’s very... Continue reading →