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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 →
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 →