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What you were seeing was the "display collection". The "research collection" is not exposed to UV light on a daily basis, but it is true, none of the coins are in TPG holders. Often, they crack them out of the holders, in order to study them, photograph them, etc. Rest easy, most of the coins are not covered in epoxy. I have handled a fair number of the patterns and rare coins, the Bank of Canada guys often visit me at my lab, to XRF some of Canada's first coins and patterns, to reveal their compositions. "Discovery follows discovery, each both raising and answering questions, each ending a long search, and each providing the new instruments for a new search." -- J. Robert OppenheimerContent of this post is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. See: http://creativecommons.org/licenses...0/deed.en_USMy eBay store
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02/11/2013 8:54 pm
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Glenn, I really thought you were trying to pull a fast one on us, till I saw the photograph!  |
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And the braniacs didn't think anyone would want to see the obverse of the 1911 $1.
Frustratingly clueless. Unforgivable that they have a research group that keeps much of the collection to themselves.
Typical Canada. We pay, they play.
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The collection, and numismatic library, are available to anyone wanting to go there and conduct numismatic research. But, the museum will be moving later in 2013, and parts of the reference collection will be unavailable for some time.
"Discovery follows discovery, each both raising and answering questions, each ending a long search, and each providing the new instruments for a new search." -- J. Robert OppenheimerContent of this post is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. See: http://creativecommons.org/licenses...0/deed.en_USMy eBay store
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well if they really wanted to remove the small dobs of epoxy they could use acetone . I have also heard using a heat gun to soften the glue then it would most likely just lift off ?
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Glenn - congratulations on your honour and the opportunity to meet with the Governor General.
I want to visit Ottawa at some point and plan on going to the currency museum - now the blow will be softened knowing what to expect.
Hopefully their paper notes are stored properly!
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glenzy - congratulations
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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 Thanks everyone for all the well wishes and kind words. I've been very honored and humbled receiving the Medal of Bravery. It certainly was unexpected and I'm sure I've done nothing more than anyone of you would have done under the same circumstances. If ever you get a chance to visit Ottawa, here are the attractions I would recommend: >Royal Canadian Mint >Bank of Canada Currency Museum (be sure to bring lot's of Kleenex with you) >Canadian Museum of Civilization >Canadian Museum of Nature >Little Italy >Chinatown >Byward Market >Rideau Centre (4 storey Mall) >Parliament Hill >Sussex Drive is lined with Embassies and Prime Minister's residence. >War Museum Glenn  |
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And the Chateau Lafayette.  No skating on the Rideau Canal? No Winterlude activities? No Beavertails? Visit in the summer. Almost constant festivals going on from May to September plus it's just stiflingly hot and humid instead of freezing cold  Edited by CC-Ottawa
02/12/2013 12:28 pm
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That is a medal that is given to people who rightfully deserve to receive it Glen, Congratulations
The person or people you helped are most likely very happy you were there to help them in the line of duty or as a civilian its a great honor
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Glenn, hats off to you and your colleagues!
Sadly, the outcome of an event may not be what was hoped for, but nonetheless, it warms the heart of society to know that there are people out there who unselfishly put themselves at risk, in hopes of saving another.
We look up to you, and thank you!
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Exactly what Jerry_B said. Congrats Glen.
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Last summer, my wife and I went to Ottawa to tour the mint. My wife loved the Byward Market area. We'll have to go back to do some more exploring.
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And the Chateau Lafayette. Especially on Saturday afternoon, Lucky Ron is awesome!! "Discovery follows discovery, each both raising and answering questions, each ending a long search, and each providing the new instruments for a new search." -- J. Robert OppenheimerContent of this post is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. See: http://creativecommons.org/licenses...0/deed.en_USMy eBay store
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