Volume 64 – #03

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Volume 64#03

May 5 – May 18, 2026

A circa 1817 Beaver Club of Montreal medal named to David David, Lot 1000 is widely regarded as one of the most important relics of Canada’s fur trade era, with only a handful of examples appearing at auction over the past 150 years. It has a pre-sale estimate of $125,000-plus.

Bell medal collection debuts with Beaver Club rarity

The first offering from the late Geoffrey Bell’s medal collection is set to headline an upcoming Geoffrey Bell Auction, bringing to market a remarkable selection built over decades by one of Canada’s most respected numismatists. Continue reading →

Features
Geoffrey Bell medal collection debuts with Beaver Club rarity
Page 1
Glow-in-the-dark $2 coin marks CN Tower’s 50th
Page 1
St. George Auctions joins national show
Page 1
Coin designers have erred in biology, mechanics and more
Page 21
Mint introduces new series, brings back favourites
Page 22
Trump’s signature to appear on U.S. banknotes
Page 22
Landmark Canadian rarities on the block in Prominence sale
Page 32

Regulars
Trends
Focus on Canadian $1 and $2
Page 24
CCN Marketplace
Are you buying or selling?
Page 36
Show & Bourse
Check out the shows in your area
Page 38
Columns
CCN Numismatic Commentary
Coin shows offer what online cannot
Page 6
Stanley Clute
Ancient Money
Tetradrachms in use for about 800 years
Page 8

John Regitko
Errors & Varieties
Public submissions required plenty of scrutiny
Page 18

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