The Royal Canadian Numismatic Association’s (RCNA) popular virtual series continues tonight with Collectors Corner, the second presentation in a six-part online symposium leading up to the 2025 RCNA Convention in Calgary this July.
Beginning at 7 p.m. ET tonight (Thursday, June 26), the session will bring together four seasoned collectors – Rob Osborne, Lloyd Chan, William Waychison and Paul Piovoso – to share their stories, insights, and collecting strategies drawn from decades of experience across different branches of numismatics.
Presented via Zoom and free to all hobbyists, Collectors Corner is designed as an engaging roundtable where collectors of all levels can learn from the personal journeys and expertise of some of Canada’s most passionate numismatists.
Zoom Details:
Meeting ID: 856 6251 7888
Passcode: 469352
Upcoming Sessions:
Wednesday, July 2 – Dealers Forum
7 p.m. ET
Three prominent dealers – Sean Isaacs (Alliance Coin and Banknote), Gabriel Côté, and Max Leblanc – will discuss current market trends, buyer behaviour, and the state of the hobby from a commercial perspective.
Meeting ID: 853 8004 3895
Passcode: 694572
Thursday, July 3 – Bank of Canada & Royal Canadian Mint
7 p.m. ET
Krista Broeckx, assistant curator at the Bank of Canada Museum, presents Canada and WWII: The Almost-Banknotes of 1940, exploring a fascinating “what if” moment in Canadian paper money history. A presentation from the Royal Canadian Mint will follow.
Meeting ID: 898 0242 6715
Passcode: 137567
Tuesday, July 8 – French Language Educational Symposium
7 p.m. ET
Hosted by the Association des numismates francophones du Canada (ANFC), this session will feature Yvon Marquis presenting L’Épicerie J.A. Moisan et sa monnaie privée, followed by a group discussion. Please note this session will be conducted entirely in French.
Meeting ID: 820 0972 4705
Passcode: 135430
Wednesday, July 9 – Meet the Auctioneer
7 p.m. ET
Eric Paquet of the Canadian Numismatic Company will offer an insider’s preview of the upcoming RCNA convention auction and share insights into the art and strategy of auctioneering.
Meeting ID: 832 1690 0948
Passcode: 034805
For full details on all virtual presentations and the in-person 2025 RCNA Convention – taking place July 15–19 in Calgary, Alta. – visit rcna.ca.