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The 1920s: Economies fueled by optimism

The greater world of the 1920s was actually in pretty rough shape. Recovering from the First World War, Europe was flat on its back, and many nations had raised tariffs to protect their domestic production. World-wide, prices for most commodities were down, and global trade was in a slump.

Lessons from the Great Depression What the stock market crash of 1929 did was starkly reveal the weaknesses of economic systems that had evolved from the unregulated capitalism of the late 19th century.

If you are looking to acquire a set of the Chemainus Dollars, there is a limited number of MS, Matching serialized sets remaining!

Set of 7 MS (matching serial #) notes 1,2,5,10,20,50 & 100.00
Price: $ 25.00 per set, plus postage

(CH$) Chemainus Dollars - Limited Sets Remaining! - Mid-Island Coin Club (CH$) Chemainus Dollars - Limited Sets Remaining! - News The Great News is... If you are looking to acquire a set of the Chemainus Dollars, there is a limited number of MS, Matching serialized sets remaining!

King Charles III's portrait on English banknotes starts June 5

King Charles III's portrait on English banknotes starts June 5 - Canadian Coin News Starting this June, Bank of England banknotes will feature a portrait of King Charles III. The King’s likeness will be integrated into the existing designs of all denominations (£5, £10, £20, and £50), without any alterations to the current designs. Banknotes showcasing Queen Elizabeth II will...

What can the person with limited funds do if well-known classics like Saint-Gaudens gold $20s and higher-grade Draped Bust silver dollars of the 1790s are way out of reach? Keep looking, as many other items can dazzle the eye and enhance a collection without causing financial hardship. Try this top 10 list for starters.

Ten Affordable Coins and Banknotes From Around the World By Al Doyle for CoinWeek.com .....   Is it possible to overthink the coin-collecting game? Does it require constant study of population reports and

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Nickle Galleries, University of Calgary
In partnership with the Calgary Numismatic Society
2nd Annual Numismatics Symposium
April 27-28, 2024

“Money, War and More” is the theme of the Second Annual Numismatics Symposium presented by Nickle Galleries and the Calgary Numismatic Society (CNS).

“The Money, War and More symposium examines the interplay between money, power and the capacity to wage war, starting in the ancient era and progressing through to the present,” explains Marina Fischer, curator of numismatics at Nickle Galleries at the University of Calgary.

The April 27-28 symposium offers ten numismatic presentations by several experts from across Canada. It also includes two workshops that will assist collectors in “Making Good Purchases” and better understanding “Tools for the Coin Collector.”

Glory, Blood and Power: Money and War through the Ages - Nickle Galleries The Glory, Blood and Power: Money and War through the Ages exhibition examines the interplay between money, power, and the capacity to wage war, starting in the ancient era and progressing through to the present. It shows the crucial importance of economic power, as the basic underpinning of all str...

For more than a half-century, Liberty Nickels have been extremely popular with collectors because they are inexpensive and readily available in a wide range of grades. Liberty Nickels are among the most affordable of all classic U.S. coins.

These coins were minted from 1883 to 1913, though the unusual 1913 issue is really a separate topic. Before 1912, all Liberty Nickels were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. In 1912, nickels were struck at the Denver and San Francisco Mints in addition to continued production in Philadelphia.

An Introduction to Liberty Nickels, Part 1: Circulated Coins By Greg Reynolds for CoinWeek .....   For more than a half-century, Liberty Nickels have been extremely popular with collectors because they are

Bank of Canada Museum’s

The National Currency Collection keeps growing...
One of the ways that the Museum grows its collection is by purchasing objects from private individuals or at public auctions. With careful planning, curators ensure that the National Currency Collection remains up to date with objects that tell important stories about economic and numismatic history, both in Canada and around the world.

New Acquisitions—2023 Edition It’s that time of the year again—the wrap-up of the Bank of Canada Museum’s annual acquisition program. Here are a few highlights of the latest additions to the National Currency Collection.

UCalgary acquires extensive library once held by Royal Canadian Numismatic Association.

Collection enhances Nickle Galleries holdings of 23,000 artifacts of coins and paper money.

For decades, UCalgary’s Nickle Galleries has had the largest and most important academic coin collection in Canada, the Nickle Numismatic Collection. This rich teaching and research resource comprises over 16,000 ancient Greek and Roman coins, 7,000 medieval coins as well as early modern coins, bank notes and non-Western currencies. It also includes significant holdings of related artifacts dating from the 7th century BCE

UCalgary acquires extensive library once held by Royal Canadian Numismatic Association | News | University of Calgary Collection enhances Nickle Galleries holdings of 23,000 artifacts of coins and paper money

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I think every collector would agree that the four rarest $10 gold eagles from the New Orleans Mint are the 1841-O, the 1859-O, the 1879-O, and the 1883-O. By analyzing PCGS and CAC population and price data, we should be able to reach some interesting conclusions.

Which of the Big Four New Orleans Eagles Is the Best Value? By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com ......   CoinWeek Content Partner   I think every collector would agree that the four rarest $10 gold eagles

This latest literary work provides a comprehensive historical narrative about the Haweater tokens, which were once circulated by the Little Current Lions Club on Manitoulin Island. The Haweater coin series holds the remarkable distinction of being the longest continually produced tokens in Ontario, Canada

Haw-Eater Coins of Manitoulin - Mid-Island Coin Club This latest literary work provides a comprehensive historical narrative about the Haweater tokens, which were once circulated by the Little Current Lions Club on Manitoulin Island.

Collecting paper money seems simple enough. But there are a few things you ought to know to keep your collection safe from deterioration.

Caring for your bank notes Collecting paper money seems simple enough. But, paper is delicate stuff and demands a gentle touch.

It was the first time in the Mint’s history that three artists jointly developed a design for a Canadian circulation coin. Each representing unique backgrounds and cultures, the artists brought their own perspectives and experiences to create beautiful and harmonious art. The rich expressions of cultures, traditions, and heritages that make up the design are drawn from a variety of inspirational sources, each unique to the artist.

Behind the Design: A Celebration of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Art and Cultures | The Royal Canadian Mint Back to Articles Behind the Design: A Celebration of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Art and Cultures Jun 20, 2023 History 10 minute read The 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day commemorative $2 coin is an invitation to learn about and honour First Nations, Inuit and Métis histories and heritages....

As Canada’s monarch and head of state for 70 years, Queen Elizabeth II played an integral role in the life of our nation. Over the course of her reign, she made 22 official visits to Canada—more than any other Commonwealth nation—and joined in some of our greatest milestones.

This year, we revisit seven decades of history through a collection of commemorative coins, designed to honour the extraordinary life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

Since Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne in 1952, 48 countries have joined the Commonwealth.

Today’s Commonwealth includes 56 voluntary countries and together they work towards shared goals of prosperity, democracy and peace.

On this Commonwealth Day, we say thank you to Queen Elizabeth II for her 70-year reign as Head of the Commonwealth.

How to... Identify the Haxby Number of an 1859 Canadian Large Cent Penny Using Haxby Online Catalog

People ask how to use the Vicky cents web site to ID their 1859 large cents. It can be a little intimidating at first so I am posting a link to a youtube video which should help. It's quite fun building a collection of all the different die pairs available and can be very addictive...

How to Identify the Haxby Number of an 1859 Canadian Large Cent Penny Using Haxby Online Catalog During Covid 19 lock downs and isolation I have taken up the hobby of coin collecting. Currently I am an amateur I find it exciting to learn about the world...

2023 Halifax RCNA Convention...

The RCNA Convention will take place from July 18 - July 22, 2023 at the Westin Nova Scotia in Halifax.

Also, Canadian Paper Money Society (CPMS) Luncheon and Annual Meeting will be held; Friday, July 21st at the RCNA Convention in Halifax.

Plan for July in Halifax!

Préparez le mois de juillet à Halifax !
https://www.rcna.ca/2023/

History is alive and well and still producing awe at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City as museum staff and a host of volunteers fire up the iconic Coin Press No. 1 after nearly a year of it being out of commission.

Mint coin press bringing history to life Like something out of a Mark Twain story, Coin Press No. 1 is a character itself.

Morgan Silver Dollars are incredibly popular for many reasons. Collectors love large silver coins, and they were produced in prodigious numbers. There are about two dozen issues that can be considered common and purchased for under $100 in Mint State.

Jeff Garrett: Collecting Silver Dollar Varieties By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) ......   Collecting United States coins by die variety has its origins in early copper

Counterfeiting is a game of responding to new bank note security features. Security printing is a game of anticipating and responding to the threat of counterfeiting. It’s a centuries-old, no-holds-barred rivalry affecting every aspect of a bank note.

Security is in the bank note Security printing is a game of anticipating and responding to criminal threats. Counterfeiting is a game of anticipating and responding to bank note design. This cat and mouse relationship affects every aspect of a bank note.

While there are many avid coin collectors in the world, some people collect Canadian paper money. To learn more about why you should start collecting paper money and how Colonial Acres can help you get started, click the link below.

The Role of Canadian Paper Money in the World of Numismatics While there are many avid coin collectors in the world, some people collect Canadian paper money! Read here to learn more about this hobby.

The Currency Act states that paper money has to comply with rules set forth in the Bank of Canada Act and coins have to comply with the rules of the Royal Canadian Mint Act. Neither of these acts has any requirement stating that either Canadian coins or paper money have to feature a portrait of the reigning monarch. In fact, for decades, most Canadian bank notes did not bear a portrait of Queen Elizabeth; in most paper money series, she appeared only on the $20 bill.

Will Canadian Coins Have To Bear A Portrait Of King Charles? Will Canadian money have to bear a portrait of King Charles? Find out here as we explain what the process is and the potential impact of such a change.

"To mark the anniversary of the war, we decided to launch a commemorative banknote which will depict on a small piece of paper a year of emotions, patterns, content and iconic things," Andriy Pyshnyi, governor of the National Bank of Ukraine, said during a presentation at the central bank in Kyiv.

Ukraine unveils banknote for anniversary of Russian invasion Ukraine's central bank unveiled a commemorative banknote on Thursday to mark the first anniversary of Russia's invasion, with one side depicting three soldiers raising the national flag. The other side of the 20-hryvnia ($0.54) note features an image of two hands tied with tape, an apparent allusion...

The RCNA Library has recently been sold to the Nickle Galleries of the University of Calgary and will become part of their library’s numismatic collection.

Sale of the RCNA Library Le français suit As was announced in the President’s Word published in the January/February 2023 issue of The Canadian Numismatic Journal, the RCNA Library has recently been sold to the Nickle Gall…

Ferguson Foundation launches ‘overdue’ digital repository

The J. Douglas Ferguson Historical Research Foundation has launched a first-of-its-kind online repository of Canadian numismatic resources offering a freely accessible digital archive for researchers.

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Part of the Museum’s mandate is to acquire current Canadian coins and notes. In 2022, one interesting addition in this area was a set of bank notes from the Bank of Canada’s Frontiers series with the signatures of then-Acting Senior Deputy Governor Timothy Lane and Governor Tiff Macklem.

New Acquisitions—2022 Edition It’s a new year—the perfect time to look back at some notable artifacts the Museum added to the National Currency collection from 2022. Each object has a unique story to tell about Canada’s monetary and economic history.