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The Toronto Coin Expo is pleased to debut the world famous collectors reference book "Canadian Coins, Volume Two, Collector and Maple Leaf Issues", Forth Edition, by The Charlton Press, and can be purchased at the Toronto Coin Expo May 31-June 1, prior to the World release.  |
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And what would the cost be for the 4th edition?
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"And what would the cost be for the 4th edition?"
Issue Price: CDN $34.95
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NEWS RELEASE Canada's First $5 Polymer Test Bank Note Going To AuctionA very rare example of Canada's first $5 polymer bank note will be offered for sale by Geoffrey Bell Auctions in conjunction with the Toronto Coin Expo on May 30, 2013. This is the finer of two examples known to exist, and will be the first public sale of the rare note. The note for sale has serial number GOG0768401, and has been professionally graded in Uncirculated condition. This note is attracting worldwide attention among collectors specializing in either polymer bank notes or Canadian notes. The test note is conservatively estimated to sell for $10,000, but bank note experts anticipate the rare specimen may sell for multiples of this estimate. Between 1995 and 1998, the Bank of Canada tested a polymer Luminus paper bank note in active circulation with 100,000 Birds of Canada $5 notes. The Luminus material is made by sandwiching a polymer sheet between two layers of paper. It is known that the test notes were printed with the prefix GOG, and within the serial number range of 0100000-0199999. The test was performed to determine the longevity of a polymer bank note in circulation, along with the possibility of increased security features in the polymer material. The note up for auction was obtained by a lady in Eastern Canada. On payday she would visit the local bank to cash her pay cheque, and set aside any nice new bills for a rainy day. Many years later, the notes were handed down to her son, whose research led to the great discovery that he was in possession of one of the Bank of Canada's circulating polymer Test Notes. There are many treasures out there just waiting to be discovered. The rare Canadian GOG test note will be available for viewing prior to the Geoffrey Bell Auction on May 30 at the Toronto Reference Library located at 789 Yonge Street. The Toronto Coin Expo is Canada's premier coin and bank note show and auction hosting world renowned coin dealers. For full information, please visit http://www.torontocoinexpo.ca.May 23, 2013 â€" By Jared Stapleton â€" torontocoinexpo@gmail.com photo link: http://www.icollector.com/1986-Bank...te_i16141696 |
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War of 1812 Money Will Ignite A Battle At Auction - 200 Years In The Making The war of 1812 was a defining point in Canadian history, bring Upper Canada together in unity and pride as part of the British Empire. Now owning a part of this historical event is no longer a dream for Canadian and history buffs along with paper money collectors. On May 30, 2013, Geoffrey Bell Auctions will be featuring a pair of $10 Army Bills from the final Quebec Issue dated 1815, and the only known surviving examples from this note issue known to exist. The Army Bills have been graded and authenticated by Paper Money Guaranty, and are outstanding examples of these first seen notes. The Army Bills are estimated to be worth to be worth $20,000-$25,000 each, and will be sold to the highest bidder. These particular War of 1812 notes relate back to Ebenezer Roseberry, a tavern keeper who was situated along the Radnor Road, now known as Wyandot County, during the War of 1812, and it is believed he was the one who was in possession of the note shortly after their issue in 1815. The Army Bills are signed by George Walters Allsopp, a Quebec militia officer, businessman and politician, who served as the cashier in the Army Bill Office in Quebec City. These rare Quebec Army Bills will be available for viewing at the Toronto Coin Expo prior to the Geoffrey Bell Auction on May 30 at the Toronto Reference Library, located at 789 Yonge Street. The Toronto Coin Expo is Canada's premier coin and bank note show and auction hosting world renowned coin dealers. For full information, please visit http://www.torontocoinexpo.ca. NEWS RELEASE - May 28, 2013 photo link: http://www.icollector.com/Canadian-...ey_i16141586
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Spirited and strong bidding on the auction floor.... so far...
"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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I did quite well at today's auction. I will post when I receive them.
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Can't wait to see the pictures.
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Not sure if it was press coverage, but there should be a video floating around soon with Mr Olstead in the spotlight.
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Good to see there's something also in Octo.
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Well, whatever the outcome is, there is a coffee coming your way SPP! mindfreak, I am very happy for you. It was a pleasure to help, and thanks for the coffee! "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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Thanks again SPP!! It was great watching the auction online. I would have never believed that the coin would go for so much.
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what an auction consigner of the tokens is a happy fellow. I struck out on every bid . congrats to you mind freak
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Forgot to mention, Bill Cross himself (from Charlton Press) was there Friday afternoon. I got him to sign my newly purchased 2014 volume 2 (see above). A couple of CCF folks have their name in the front of that book, as contributors...
"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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