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ANA president ‘building bridges’ with challenge coin at RCNA banquet
ANA president Thomas Uram displays the challenge coin he presented to attendees at this year’s RCNA awards banquet. He stands next to his exhibit on Canadian silver dollars, which he entered into a highly competitive field of entries at this year’s event.
Thomas Uram, president of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), made a memorable contribution to the recent Royal Canadian Numismatic Association (RCNA) awards banquet by distributing a specially designed challenge coin to attendees. Uram, whose term as ANA president is guided by the theme of “building bridges,” created the coin to reflect the intersection of various... Continue reading →
Loonies, toonies have become the RCM’s canvases of choice
Since Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations in 2017, the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has noticeably shifted its approach to commemorative coins, a change that has caught the attention of collectors and enthusiasts alike. The once-popular 25-cent coin, often adorned with special designs, has been absent in recent years from the mint’s commemorative lineup. Instead, the RCM... Continue reading →