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Historic Fort Garry note headlines RCNA auction

Issued at Fort Garry in May 1870, this Hudson’s Bay Company £1 sterling promissory note bears manuscript signatures, period endorsements and a Fort Garry transit handstamp dating from the tumultuous Red River period and the transfer of Rupert’s Land to Canada.

A remarkable piece of Western Canadian history headlines the latest issue of Canadian Coin News as an 1870 Hudson’s Bay Company promissory note issued at Fort Garry takes centre stage in The Canadian Numismatic Company’s official 2026 RCNA Convention auction in Winnipeg. Bearing a May 1870 Fort Garry transit handstamp, the note offers a tangible... Continue reading →

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Behind the RCNA Bourse

Since 2019, Jeff Wilson has served as the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association’s bourse chair, working with dealers across Canada and internationally to build and maintain one of the convention’s premier attractions. An active numismatist himself, Wilson is also involved in exhibiting and other facets of the hobby, bringing a broad perspective and deep commitment to the convention each year.

For most collectors, the RCNA Convention begins when they walk onto the bourse floor. For Jeff Wilson, it never really ends. As the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association's volunteer bourse chair, Wilson spends virtually every day of the year working behind the scenes to help organize Canada's premier numismatic event. From dealer recruitment and table assignments... Continue reading →

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