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In about a month, I'm finally heading off on my COVID-postponed holiday to Canada - back to the land of my birth (but not my "ancestral homeland").
There'll be a week in Vancouver, a week on the train, about a week and a half in the Toronto-London-Ottawa area, then a few days in South Carolina to visit some friends there.
Specific plans are still rather vague, so if anyone has any numismatic tips for those regions, I'm happy to make a detour. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis
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United States
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Sounds like a blast.
If you driving from Canada to South Carolina a side trip to the Philadelphia mint would be fun or the Smithsonian "mint cabinet".
EDIT: Or maybe there are some coin shows in those areas that "require" attendance. LOL
And grab a roll or two of your favorite denomination from the local bank. (Your friend may have to do this since most banks require accounts now for any transaction.)
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03/02/2023 05:22 am
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No, I'll be flying direct from Toronto to Charlotte. I'm renting cars in Canada, but I'm a bit wary of driving in the US - it's just a bit too different from the way we drive here in Australia.
Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis
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Canada
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There are LCS in Vancouver, Ottawa, London and especially Toronto. I can't suggest any particular on not knowing what you are after, but your best bet for efficiency would be to go to a show, even a local one, if possible.
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United States
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Any Vancouver members willing to give Sap a personalized tour  John1  |
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Canada
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If in the London area then you may drive by Colonial Acres Coins it is one of the bigger coin stores in Canada.
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United States
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You may want to visit the Charlotte Mint Museum. There is a small exhibit of the gold coins produced there as well as assorted art displays. The Reed Gold Mine in Charlotte is an interesting trip. This mine supplied a majority of gold for US coinage in the first half of the 19th century. Enjoy your trip and travel safely! Edited for spelling. "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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03/02/2023 09:26 am
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Canada
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In Ottawa, the BOC museum but the really cool stuff is stored away but you can asked them to bring things out and in the Toronto area a visit to Canadian Coin and Currency, they have probably the best coin store in the GTA, Canada is wonderful especially in the summer months.
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United States
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Safe travels!  And remember, both Canada and US drives on the right.  I am in Upstate SC. You just missed the coin show here (two weeks ago). There is a show in Columbia the first weekend of May; looks like it is close or just after your time down here.  |
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but I'm a bit wary of driving in the US We all are.  |
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And grab a roll or two of your favorite denomination from the local bank. (Your friend may have to do this since most banks require accounts now for any transaction.) This maybe the easiest way to get some cool coins. If you know what you want your friend(s) can probably order "boxes" from their bank? May make your luggage heavy for the return trip though. Safe travels and happy hunting! |
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United States
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Sending along my best wishes for a safe and enjoyable trip.  |
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Canada
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The National Postage Stamp & Coin Show April 15 & 16 is just outside of Toronto. It is one of the larger shows in Canada.
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.but I'm a bit wary of driving in the US There is a good instructional video available for driving in the US, especially in the South. It is titled "Smokey and the Bandit"  |
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There is a good instructional video available for driving in the US, especially in the South. It is titled "Smokey and the Bandit" East bound and down, loaded up and truckin'...   |
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a week on the train This is what caught my eye Traveling across Canada on a train is on my to do list ... care to elaborate on what your train week will look like and which train you will go with? |
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