Canadian Coin News

25/07/2024

Geoffrey Bell: Remembrance of a Numismatic Icon. - https://mailchi.mp/4c8b9c99a619/httpscanadiancoinnewscomnew-year-kicks-off-with-a-rarity-filled-auction-8755565

11/07/2024

Cashless Canada Debate Heats Up - https://mailchi.mp/f9333e56cca7/httpscanadiancoinnewscomnew-year-kicks-off-with-a-rarity-filled-auction-8755497

10/07/2024

Consumer advocacy group pushes back against growing trend towards a cashless Canada

Cash’s reign as king in the marketplace is slowly coming to an end as consumers increasingly pay with debit and credit cards – and apps on their cell phones – and Canada moves ever closer to the nightmare of many numismatists. The cashless society. “It would be absolutely devastating for the...

08/07/2024

ANA to honour members for 'excellent service'

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is set to recognize outstanding members for their exceptional service and dedication to the field of numismatics. The awards will be presented during the Member Awards and Donor Celebration on Thursday, Aug. 8, during its annual World’s Fair of Money at th...

08/07/2024

New coin celebrates UK's Olympic and Paralympic legacy

The United Kingdom, with its rich history of participation in every modern Olympic Games since 1896 and its status as the birthplace of Paralympic sport, is set to celebrate its sporting heritage with a new commemorative coin. The coin honors the athletes of Team GB and ParalympicsGB who have consis...

04/07/2024

Mint Reaches New Heights in 2024 - https://mailchi.mp/fff793a60799/httpscanadiancoinnewscomnew-year-kicks-off-with-a-rarity-filled-auction-8755474

04/07/2024

Mint leaps to sixth in Canada's Top 50 Corporate Citizens for 2024

The Royal Canadian Mint has ascended to sixth place in Corporate Knights’ Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada for 2024, rising from 25th place the previous year. The Mint also placed first among metal products manufacturers and second in the Metals and Mining category, recognized for its manageme...

03/07/2024

Hungary issues coin for 50th anniversary of Rubik's cube

The three-dimensional combination puzzle known to generations as the Rubik’s Cube was invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and architecture professor Ernő Rubik. It wasn’t until 1980 that it was introduced internationally. The cube, with its 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 possible arrangements bu...

03/07/2024

Supply and demand continues to drive prices

The 1995-W Silver Eagle 10th anniversary coin, often regarded as the key date of the series, once made headlines with its astounding auction prices. According to Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) coin expert Ron Guth, “The first of these headlines occurred in early 2013, when a PCGS PR70DCA...

27/06/2024

Mint's Silver Pause: The Story - https://mailchi.mp/ee541b2c9b8d/httpscanadiancoinnewscomnew-year-kicks-off-with-a-rarity-filled-auction-8755414

27/06/2024

New $1 coin honours author of Anne of Green Gables

The Royal Canadian Mint has unveiled a new $1 commemorative circulation coin in honor of L. M. Montgomery, one of Canada’s most cherished and widely read authors. Unveiled June 26 at Green Gables Heritage Place in Prince Edward Island, the coin celebrates the 150th anniversary of Montgomery’s bi...

27/06/2024

Iconic 1794 Flowing Hair dollar at this year's World Fair of Money

The highly prized 1794 Flowing Hair dollar, reputed to be the first silver dollar minted by the United States, will make a rare appearance at the World’s Fair of Money in Chicago from Aug. 6-10. Valued at $15 million and insured for the same amount, this coin will be displayed publicly for possibl...

25/06/2024

Mint hits 'pause' on accepting scrap silver

The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)’s decision to “pause” accepting scrap silver for refining has the Canadian Association of Numismatic Dealers (CAND) concerned about the potential financial hardship on dealers and collectors. “It’s going to pose some waves through the industry because the Mint...

20/06/2024

Symposiums Ahead of RCNA Convention - https://mailchi.mp/f75e12677fe8/httpscanadiancoinnewscomnew-year-kicks-off-with-a-rarity-filled-auction-1027848

20/06/2024

St. George and Dragon 2024 bullion available

The fearsome battle between St. George and the Dragon makes a dramatic entrance on a new bullion coin range from the Royal Mint. The reverse design by Jody Clark features a dynamic depiction of the fight between good and evil, with St. George driving his lance into the body of the beast lurking belo...

19/06/2024

RCNA, ANA presidents to speak at Joint Forum

In a rare opportunity, the presidents of the Canadian and American numismatic associations will be among the guest speakers at the 2024 Joint Forum, sponsored by the California State Numismatic Association and the Northern California Numismatic Association.   Scheduled for Nov. 13 at the Vallejo Na...

19/06/2024

19th-Century letters to numismatic sell for US$550

A collection of 43 letters sent to Canadian numismatic pioneer Robert McLachlan sold June 15 for US$550 (about $755) at Kolbe & Fanning’s Sale 170. Lot 217 included many letters from J.W. Bastow, a self-described “British Canadian” and author of articles on Mexican coinage published in the Ame...

18/06/2024

Torex returns this weekend at Crowne Plaza Toronto

Torex, Canada’s premier coin show, returns to the Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport Hotel this Saturday and Sunday, promising an exciting weekend for numismatic enthusiasts. Show Manager Brian Smith notes, “This renowned two-day event offers a unique platform for collectors of all levels to buy, sell...

18/06/2024

RCNA hosting online symposiums leading up to the convention

The Royal Canadian Association of Numismatics (RCNA) is gearing up for its annual convention in Boucherville, Que., from July 9-14, 2024, with a series of four online symposiums. These seminars will provide numismatic enthusiasts and professionals an opportunity to engage with experts in the field,....

13/06/2024

BREAKING: 1937 Boston Marathon Gold Medal on the Block - https://mailchi.mp/b9c9921ac309/httpscanadiancoinnewscomnew-year-kicks-off-with-a-rarity-filled-auction-1027820

13/06/2024

Mint to release latest American Women Quarter

The United States Mint will release the 2024 American Women Quarters rolls and bags, featuring Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, on June 17. This quarter marks the 13th coin in the American Women Quarter Program, a four-year initiative celebrating the achievements and contributions of women who have signific...

13/06/2024

U.S. mint to debut Morgan and Peace dollars at new show

The United States Mint will feature and sell a selection of its latest products, including the first public sales of the 2024 proof Morgan and Peace silver dollars, at the inaugural Great American Coin and Collectibles Show. The event will be held at the Tampa, Florida Convention Center from Sept. 1...

11/06/2024

Boston Marathon 1937 gold medal up for auction at RCNA convention

A gold medal from the 1937 Boston Marathon, won by a Canadian, is one of the significant highlights of the upcoming Royal Canadian Numismatic Association (RCNA) convention auction this July in Boucherville, Que. Walter Young, a relatively unknown runner from Verdun, Que., claimed the coveted title b...

06/06/2024

Unveiling Nunavut's 25th Anniversary Coin - https://mailchi.mp/1139d7d959e1/httpscanadiancoinnewscomnew-year-kicks-off-with-a-rarity-filled-auction-1027796

06/06/2024

U.S. Mint releases American Eagle silver and gold collector coins

The United States Mint is launchng its 2024 American Eagle one-ounce silver and gold uncirculated Coins today at noon EDT. Both coins, produced at the West Point facility, will be available with initial household order limits to ensure broad accessibility among collectors. American Eagle Silver The....

05/06/2024

Mint unveils silver coin for Nunavut's 25th
https://canadiancoinnews.com/mint-unveils-silver-coin-for-nunavuts-25th/

30/05/2024

Honoring History: RCNA Convention Medal 🏅 - https://mailchi.mp/b7c089163714/httpscanadiancoinnewscomnew-year-kicks-off-with-a-rarity-filled-auction-1027772

28/05/2024

RCNA convention, medal will pay tribute to historic European exploration of
Eastern Canada

When numismatists gather in Boucherville, Que., this July for the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association (RCNA)’s annual convention, they will be greeted with, “Welcome to New France.” According to Yvon Marquis, the theme of this year’s July 9-14 convention is especially significant as 2024 m...

27/05/2024

Canada's national coin show returns to Toronto in June

Canada’s National Coin Show, a premier event for numismatic enthusiasts, is set to return to the Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport Hotel on June 22-23. This renowned money will showcase a wide array of Canada’s finest dealers, offering a diverse selection of coins, paper money, and related collectibl...

24/05/2024

Mint coin sales drop after surge in Royal commermoratives

The Royal Canadian Mint experienced a seven per cent decline in the sale of its numismatic coins during the first three months of 2024. According to its first-quarter results reported on May 24, the Mint attributed the drop in collector coin sales to the high demand in the first quarter of 2023 for....