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When the ‘Emperor’ is unattainable: A 1911 dollar stand-In
An electrotype exhibition replica of the legendary 1911 George V Canadian silver dollar failed to sell at a Jan. 12 New York auction and is now being offered post-auction by Heritage Auctions at an asking price of US$61,000, which includes the buyer’s premium. (HA photo)
A unique electrotype tied to Canada’s most celebrated numismatic rarity – the 1911 silver dollar – is set to cross the auction block this month, offering collectors what specialists describe as the closest private-market link still available to the legendary coin known as the “Emperor.” The piece, catalogued by Heritage Auctions as an Imposing George... Continue reading →
Precious metals rally reshapes market
Rising silver prices are generating renewed optimism for Yukon’s mining industry.
Silver’s late-year surge has sent a jolt through Canada’s collecting and bullion communities, with prices accelerating at a pace few anticipated only weeks earlier. After starting December near the low $80 range, silver powered through key resistance levels, reigniting conversations about market momentum, melt values and the long-term implications for collectors. Continue reading →