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Renwick honoured with hobby’s highest award
Although unable to attend the 2026 Royal Canadian Numismatic Association Convention in Winnipeg, 93-year-old Barrie Renwick accepts the J. Douglas Ferguson Award, Canada’s highest numismatic honour, via a live online connection during the association’s annual awards banquet. (Photo by Mike Walsh)
One of Canada's respected numismatic researchers, authors and editors has received the nation's highest honour in numismatics. Barrie Renwick, 93, was presented with the 2026 J. Douglas Ferguson Award during the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association's annual convention in Winnipeg. Continue reading →
AI offers collectors powerful research tool, but expert urges caution
Russ Bega, an American Numismatic Association grading instructor and researcher with Harlan J. Berk Ltd., discussed how artificial intelligence can accelerate numismatic research while emphasizing the importance of verification and responsible use.
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way collectors research, organize and write about numismatics, offering new opportunities to speed up everything from auction catalogue preparation to historical investigations. But as the technology becomes more widely adopted, experts say it must be used responsibly and never as a substitute for careful scholarship. Continue reading →