Calgary hosts milestone RCNA Convention with record turnout
The RCNA Convention opened with one of the most enthusiastic and memorable ceremonies in recent years, as dignitaries were proudly “white hatted” by volunteer members of the Calgary Whitting Hatting team — a cherished local tradition celebrating western hospitality. From the left are esteemed numismatist Clifford Mishler (slightly obscured), American Numismatic Association President Thomas Uram, Royal Canadian Mint President and CEO Marie Lemay, and RCNA President Bill O’Brien, all beaming with their white cowboy hats. (Photo by Mike Walsh)
Collectors from across Canada and beyond converged in Calgary from July 15–19 for the 2025 Royal Canadian Numismatic Association (RCNA) Convention—an extraordinary event that celebrated the 75th anniversaries of both the RCNA and its host, the Calgary Numismatic Society (CNS). Continue reading →