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Canadian Pages COIN NEWS TRENDS: Five Cents 30-35 Volume 57 • Number 26 March 31 - April 13, 2020 $5.50 RCM launches Fraternal exonumia from Canada’s coming of age largest-ever By Jesse Robitaille “1867-1967” plus a Canadian Medals and tokens issued by reference are all that’s needed Canadian fraternities for the to justify collecting. ‘Gold Maple’ country’s 100th anniversary are But what to collect is ulti- but one small facet of centen- mately a personal decision left ‘Big Maple’ thieves nial collecting. to each collector, according to The far-reaching collecting Brian Thomson, president of sentenced in Berlin area focuses on material featur- the Canadian Centennial Col- lector’s Club (CCCC). By Jesse Robitaille ing Canada’s centennial logo, A 10-kilogram ‘Gold Maple Leaf’ bullion coin – the largest which uses 11 equilateral tri- “One could collect sports- he Royal Canadian Mint’s ever struck by the Royal Canadian Mint – was on display at angles to form a maple leaf rep- themed centennial medal- largest-ever Gold Maple PDAC 2020, a mineral exploration and mining convention resenting all 10 provinces and lions, centennial municipal TLeaf (GML) – an annual bullion held in Toronto this March. the lone territory in 1967. For trade tokens, centennial coin coin issued since 1979 – was re- some collectors, the dual dates Continued on page 36 cently struck in high relief at 99.999 per cent pure collector Maple Leaf” and with a face the Crown corporation's Ot- edition of the Gold Maple Leaf value of $1 million. tawa facility. Brian Thomson, coin as an exclusive expression At the time of their creation, The 10-kilogram coin was on president of the of one of the world's most ad- they were the largest gold coins display at the Mint's booth at Canadian Centennial mired and coveted gold coins.” in the world (a spot since over- PDAC 2020, billed as “the Collector’s Club, The coin’s design captures taken by the Royal Australian world’s premier mineral explo- was born in 1967 the details of the one-ounce Mint, which struck a one-tonne ration and mining convention,” and has been gold bullion piece it celebrates gold coin in 2011). in Toronto this March. collecting Canadian – a maple leaf-shaped security By 2017, the market value of "For more than 40 years, the centennial material mark, an array of radial lines each Big Maple had risen $4 Mint's Gold Maple Leaf has led for nearly three on the obverse and reverse plus million. the global precious metal in- decades. the trademark Walter Ott-de- Continued on page 14 dustry by setting new stan- signed sugar maple leaf in a dards for the purity and secu- matte proof finish. rity of gold bullion coins," The coin’s obverse features said Marie Lemay, Mint presi- ‘Raised’ notes remain popular the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II dent and CEO. "We are proud created by portrait artist Su- to have created a 10-kilogram, sanna Blunt in 2003. with counterfeiters, collectors No more than 10 of these By Jesse Robitaille increased. Partly genuine, Hampshire, who added coun- Publications Registration Mail No. 09137 Agreement No. 40069699 made-in-Canada masterpieces While modern “raised” they were historically made terfeit $50 and $100 notes reg- are available to collectors of banknotes cause headaches by altering a note’s denomina- ularly circulate in Canada. rare and exclusive coins. for law enforcement, business tion with a die according to “They’re taking genuine “Their price is based on a owners and the general pub- the 1865 book, A Treatise on $50 or $100 banknotes and combination of the gold market lic, historic examples remain Counterfeit, Altered, and Spuri- making a copy. Then they take rate at the time of purchase, sought after by today’s paper- ous Bank Notes. Today, unscru- a $5 note and cut out the win- plus a premium for manufac- money collectors. pulous individuals simply use dows and hologram to splice turing and a very low mint- Like other fraudulent notes, tape or glue. into their copy. They finish it age,” reads a statement issued including spurious, altered “You’d think with all these off with spray resin, and it by the Mint, which is the only and outright counterfeit ex- anti-counterfeiting devices, feels like polymer.” one in the world to craft coins amples, raised notes are the bad guys would steer clear In the last two months of in 99.999 per cent gold (also those with their original de- of it, but not so,” said U.S. col- 2019, police on the west coast known as “Five Nines”). nominations surreptitiously lector Bob Fritsch, of New received reports of these fakes Customers interested in the Continued on page 14 10-kilogram GML can contact the Mint directly at 1-800-267- A recently passed ‘raised’ 1871. banknote uses a copy of a $100 note combined with ‘BIG MAPLE LEAF’ the windows and hologram STRUCK IN 2007 from a genuine note of a In 2007, the Mint struck a se- lower denomination, in this ries of six 100-kilogram gold case $10. coins, each known as a “Big 1 DECEMBER COINS FREE POSTAGE ON ALL NON-BULLION ORDERS 1711 Corydon Ave., Tel: (204) 489-9112 FROM THIS AD OVER $500 18872 2019 ‘First Candian in Space - Space Shuttle’ Tri-Metal 25-Cent Coin ...... $39.95 (SEE TERMS BELOW) 18871 2020 Gold ‘W (Winnipeg) Mint Mark Gold Maple Leaf’ Winnipeg, Manitoba, FAX: (204) 489-9118 $50 Gold Coin 1oz .9999 Fine ...... $2799.95 18870 2020 Silver ‘W (Winnipeg) Mint Mark Silver Maple Leaf’ Canada R3N 0J9 TERMS OF SALE $5 Silver Coin 1oz .9999 Fine ...... $94.95 ORDERS WITHIN CANADA ORDERS WITHIN THE USA WCDA RCNA (Life) 1. 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2 March 31, 2020 • CANADIAN COIN NEWS • www.canadiancoinnews.ca 1 DECEMBER COINS FREE POSTAGE ON ALL NON-BULLION ORDERS 1711 Corydon Ave., Tel: (204) 489-9112 FROM THIS AD OVER $500 18872 2019 ‘First Candian in Space - Space Shuttle’ Tri-Metal 25-Cent Coin ...... $39.95 (SEE TERMS BELOW) 18871 2020 Gold ‘W (Winnipeg) Mint Mark Gold Maple Leaf’ Winnipeg, Manitoba, FAX: (204) 489-9118 $50 Gold Coin 1oz .9999 Fine ...... $2799.95 18870 2020 Silver ‘W (Winnipeg) Mint Mark Silver Maple Leaf’ Canada R3N 0J9 TERMS OF SALE $5 Silver Coin 1oz .9999 Fine ...... $94.95 ORDERS WITHIN CANADA ORDERS WITHIN THE USA WCDA RCNA (Life) 1. Customer satisfaction with a 14 day return 11. Taxes (GST, PST, HST): on non-bullion. 18868 2020 ‘January - Birthstones’ Crystalized Proof $5 Silver Coin M.C.C. ANA (Life) All orders shipped to the following 1/4oz .9999 Fine ...... $54.95 1-800-565-2646 1-888-565-2646 2. All prices are in Canadian dollars. 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EDITORIAL POLICY: Canadian Coin News is a hobby magazine endeavouring to bring tion about 15 months ago, Douglas speaker on Her Royal Highness Prin- Award – the highest honour in Cana- worldwide numismatic news and views to its readers with the major emphasis on cess Margriet Francisa, of the Nether- dian numismatics – a decade later. Canadian numismatics. Opinions expressed in signed columns, stories, and letters said, and the club’s core are mainly are not necessarily those of Canadian Coin News. “ONA individuals." lands, who was born in Ottawa,” said Bob Fritsch, of New Hampshire, will Auction and sales reports: CCN staff or assigned contributors write pre- and post- sale articles. Writers conduct interviews as needed and use information provided by “The HCS is comprised of a good Douglas. also offer an overview of medal collect- the auction house as source material. As with all news articles, story selection, which sales to cover, and final placement in the magazine are news decisions made by the mix of new and veteran collectors,” he The delegates’ meet-up also includes ing with his talk entitled “The Lure and editor(s). Statements regarding sales are verified against prices realized. Lots that fail a breakfast buffet. Lore of Medals.” Fritsch, who cele- to meet reserve, or are bought by the consignor or their agent, are considered non- added. sales for the purpose of reporting. From time to time, CCN staff may request a copy “The club also has the advantage of The show’s awards banquet, which brated a half-century in numismatics in of the invoice covering the auction transaction. Due to the public nature of auction transactions, this should not be needed often, but will be required in private treaty being new and enthusiastic.” is May 23 at 6:30 p.m., carries a cost of 2018, will explore the history behind sales. Any information other than the price will be kept in confidence. Attributions and values: Items attributed or values in CCN editorial content are ONA Past President Robb McPher- $45. It includes a full-course buffet din- several intriguing medals, which will offered as a service to our readers. In no way should they be construed to be an ner, a keynote speaker, an awards cere- also be passed around the room during endorsement or official opinion on a specific item. Readers looking for definitive son is serving as the first president and answers should seek the services of a professional numismatist. While we strive mony and door prizes. his talk. for accuracy, errors or mistakes can occur. As a matter of policy such errors or treasurer of the HCS while ONA area mistakes, when discovered, will be corrected in the next available edition. director Len Trakalo is the HCS’ auc- Registration forms are available on- Lastly, RCNA Club Services Chair LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Canadian Coin News welcomes letters to the editor. line at the-ona.ca. Brett Irick, of Dearborn, Mich., will ex- Letters must be signed and include the author’s address and phone number for tion co-ordinator. Alan Roy, a long-time possible verification. CCN reserves the right to edit or reject letters. ONA member, is editor and club archi- plore collecting a beginner set of Mexi- REPRINT RIGHTS: Canadian Coin News assumes that letters to any department and SYMPOSIUM can type coins. all unsolicited material submitted are contributed gratis and are for publication vist. unless otherwise stated. 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For an assignment, Ingola’s class was working on sugges- March 31 to tions – complete with artistic concepts April 13, 2020 – for Canada’s next $5 bill, which is cur- rently in the early stages of its redesign. “So great to see how teachers are work- ing with their students on submissions MODERN MONEY, for the new $5,” responded the Bank of ANCIENT TRADITIONS Canada Museum, which is also on Features Twitter at “BoCMuseum.” Several of Ancient coins can shine a light on RCM launches largest-ever modern monetary traditions, according the students’ designs depicted author 'Gold Maple'...... Page 1 to Kenneth Harl, a New Orleans history and suffragette Nellie McClung while CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS professor who recently gave a lecture at others honoured the Canada goose and SPREAD WORLDWIDE the University of British Columbia. En- Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of To stop the spread of the novel coro- Fraternal exonumia from titled “The Changing Face of Roman the telephone. 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One example of the “enormous Coronaviruses – like severe acute respi- Latest 'R&D' coin part of RCM's variety of information” shared on Ro- ratory syndrome (SARS), Middle East man coinage is the style of women’s respiratory syndrome (MERS) and CO- March releases...... Page 16 hair, Harl said. “The government is VID-19 – can survive for an average of clearly trying to project something, and five days at room temperature (com- February Torex Auction brings the medium is widely disseminated as pared to about two days for the average more than $1M...... Page 29 you don’t have modern communica- flu virus). As fears about handling tions.” Likened to tweets – “they’re ab- money grow worldwide, the World breviated symbols,” Harl said – coins ONTARIO GAMES MEDALS Health Organization (WHO) is suggest- can contribute to a state’s myth-mak- DESIGNED BY BIANCO ing people use contactless payments or Regulars ing. “The U.S., as a republic, will not Gold, silver and bronze athlete med- thoroughly wash their hands after us- TRENDS have a portrait of a living person be- als were awarded to the winners of ing banknotes. “We know that money Focus on Canadian five cents...... Page 30 cause that implies a monarchy,” Harl nearly 30 competitions at the recent changes hands frequently and can pick said, adding emperor Julius Caesar Orillia 2020 Ontario Winter Games up all sorts of bacteria and viruses,” a made himself the face of a coin while he (OWG). Held Feb. 27-March 1, the WHO spokesman told the Telegraph. 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One side of foreign coins and banknotes and closed SASKATCHEWAN STUDENTS the medal highlights elements associ- its currency museum to limit coronavi- Columns DESIGN THE NEW $5 ated with the OWG while the other side rus’ spread. Meanwhile, the Hong Jordan Ingola, a French immersion reflects the host community. “We Kong International Coin and Antique COLONIAL TOKENS teacher at École Connaught Commu- wanted to have a strong Orillia pres- Watch Fair (originally scheduled for New variety of P.E.I. 'Self nity School in Regina, Sask., recently ence that reflects our hosting the event, March 24-26) is cancelled, and the Government and Free Trade' token....Page 8 which celebrates the volunteers and Eighth Hong Kong Coin Show is post- what the Games mean to a City like poned from March until May. In mid- ANCIENT MONEY Orillia,” he added. 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March 31, 2020 • CANADIAN COIN NEWS • www.canadiancoinnews.ca 7 New variety of P.E.I. ‘Self Government and Free Trade’ token
Colonial TOKENS
By Tim Grawey
eing the smallest Canadian The island changed hands province geographically several times between the Eng- Bwith a sparse population hasn’t lish and French. In 1763, with the prevented Prince Edward Island Treaty of Paris, France gave up from domiciling an interesting the island to Britain, which group of pre-Confederation to- changed the name to St. John’s kens. Island. Among these are the “Self While under British control, Government and Free Trade” landlords in England governed There are nearly 30 known varieties of Prince Edward Island’s 1857 ’Self Government and copper tokens (Breton 918-919). the island. This resulted in sev- Free Trade’ token. Photos by Branko Marelic and Greg Ingram. R.W. McLachlan claims these to- eral disagreements when land- kens were issued by Henry lords refused to follow through Haszard or George and Simeon in their commitment to develop 1854. This was a reciprocal deal Regardless, the treaty was ter- come by. Canada’s 1881 census Davies in his 1886 book Illus- the island. (what we would today refer to minated by the Americans in records a George Davies born in trated History of Coins, Tokens and In 1769, St. John’s Island be- as a free-trade agreement). It 1865. This was in retaliation for 1831 in Wales, living with a Medals Issued in or Relating to the came a separate British colony. was negotiated by Britain on be- the Cayley-Galt Tariff imposed 58-year-old Amelia (likely his Dominion of Canada and New- Britain changed the name to half of its colonies. Signatories on manufactured goods by the spouse) and 21-year-old Katie foundland. McLachlan also claims Prince Edward Island in 1799 in were Lord Elgin for Britain and Province of Canada and anger at (likely his daughter). they were struck in Birmingham, honour of Prince Edward, Duke W. L. Marcy, the U.S. Secretary Britain for supporting the south The Hutchinson 1864 Prince Ed- England, but offers no evidence of Kent and father of Queen Vic- of State. in the Civil War. ward Island Directory shows to support either claim. toria. Britain moved to free trade The Canadian colonies were George as having a dry goods Let’s examine the historical In 1864, representatives from and repealed the “corn laws” seen as the only beneficiaries of business on Queen Street with context of the island and these P.E.I., New Brunswick and Nova necessitating the colonies to find the Elgin-Marcy Treaty. his house on Brighton Road. tokens. Scotia met in Charlottetown to new markets and trading part- Campbell shows him as a di- discuss a Maritime union. They ners. Essentially, this law re- HASZARD & DAVIES rector of the Union Bank of P.E.I. BACKGROUND were joined by delegates from duced the duties on goods im- The Prince Edward Island Ar- Prince Edward Island, which Sites of the Mi’kmaq First Na- Ontario and Quebec to discuss a ported by the colonies and the chives reports Haszard was born was incorporated in 1863. tion, the original inhabitants of federal union. Ironically, P.E.I. United States. on Dec. 6, 1813, in Charlotte- P.E.I. Archives records George Prince Edward Island, date back did not enter the Dominion of The Americans abolished the town, P.E.I., to parents William as marrying Penelope in 1856 in as far as 10,000 years. Canada until 1873, six years after 21 per cent tariff on natural re- and Ann Jines. Charlottetown, although she Jacques Cartier explored the Confederation. source imports. In return, they According to the P.E.I. geneal- died soon after in 1861. island in 1534 while Samuel de gained fishing rights off the east ogy website islandregister.com, The Acts of the General Assem- Champlain claimed it for France SELF GOVERNMENT coast. The treaty also gave the Haszard married Hanah Cathe- bly of Prince Edward Island lists in 1603 and named it Ile Saint- AND FREE TRADE colonies and Americans naviga- rine Cameron on Feb. 10, 1846, George as a trustee of the Baptist Jean (Isle St. John). French colo- So what does the expression tion rights to each other’s lakes and they would have seven chil- Church in Charlottetown in nists began living on the island “self government and free trade” and rivers. dren. 1855. in 1720. relate to? There is great debate regard- Canada’s Historic Places I could locate no records for Self-government refers to Brit- ing the impact of this treaty on website, historicplaces.ca, de- Simeon Davies but suspect he ain giving P.E.I. colonists control the colonies. There was a corre- scribes Haszard as a prominent may be a “Simon Davies” I over their local affairs in 1851. It sponding increase in exports Charlottetown merchant, a mem- found. P.E.I.’s 1881 census shows was also possibly connected from the colonies to the United ber of the executive council and a Simon Davies born in 1836, with the autocratic rule of Gov- States and an expansion of the the colonial secretary of P.E.I. which would make him only ernor Sir Charles Douglas Smith, economy in particular in what is He operated London House, about 20 years old when the to- who was at loggerheads with today southern Ontario. In con- where he sold a wide variety of kens were issued. The A boutique coin shop the legislature and was recalled trast, opponents point out this merchandise, including parasols, Hutchinson Directory lists Simon to Britain as the result of a peti- growth was in reality a result of corsets, tea caddies, nails and as a dry goods merchant at dealing only in high tion. railway development, the Civil groceries, according to an article Queen’s Square (the same loca- quality and certified The “free trade” caption refers War and increased economic ac- published by the Great George, a tion as Davies). to the Elgin-Marcy Treaty of tivity around the Great Lakes. historic hotel in Charlottetown. numismatics He later operated the Pavilion EARLY RESEARCH Hotel, which housed delegates Much of the early ground- of the 1864 Charlottetown Con- work on these tokens was con- ference. ducted by distinguished numis- Haszard is listed as the secre- matist Eugene Courteau and tary to the commissioner of the published in his 1922 article, London Exhibition of 1862 in “The Coins and Tokens of Prince Duncan Campbell’s 1875 book A Edward Island.” W: TheCoinVault.ca History of Prince Edward Island. The tokens are comprised to- E: [email protected] Haszard died on Nov. 29, tally of inscription. The obverse P: 902-434-1853 1872, at the age of 57. sports the words “PRINCE ED- Information regarding the Da- WRD ISLAND” around the vieses was very challenging to edge, a date of 1855 or 1857 in 8 March 31, 2020 • CANADIAN COIN NEWS • www.canadiancoinnews.ca the centre of the field and an or- “W,” with the right top incom- nament at the bottom. The re- plete, and the numeral “5” is Convention... verse is graced by the caption closer to the “7" than the “8.” Continued from page 6 “SELF / GOVERNMENT / On the reverse, the top of the Canadian coin designer AND / FREE / TRADE” on five Es are cut in the centre stroke. In Alan Daniel is this year’s key- lines. the word “GOVERNMENT,” the note speaker. Other than the two issue “V” is close to the “O” and dis- Daniel was proud to have dates, the major obverse variety tant from the “E,” and the “M” is been chosen by the Royal Ca- is the spelling of Edward in the slightly closer to the “N” than to nadian Mint to design a toonie 1855 issue. It is spelled as both the “E.” This copper variety has to commemorate D-Day. A “EDWARD’S” and “EDWARD.” a plain edge. coin he designed to commem- In total, Courteau attributes 29 Ingram and Marelic’s copper orate Dieppe was produced in varieties. plain-edge PEI-56b is a new vari- 2017. In 2018, a gold coin rep- Courteau identified three va- ety, otherwise unlisted. It is the resenting an Algonquin rieties linked to tokens with the same as their PEI-56a (Courteau hunter returning to his winter obverse spelling of “ED- 25); the only difference is it camp was released; in 2019, a WARD’S.” Each of these variet- comes with a medal die axis. gold coin showing a Mi’kmaq ies has multiple characteristics Ingram and Marelic only trading party paddling to themselves. Examples include know of one medal die axis vari- meet a Portuguese ship came the shape of the “5” numeral on ety, so now is a good time to out; and most recently, in Jan- the obverse and the spaces and check your collection for this va- uary 2020, a gold coin show- size of letters on the reverse. riety. ing the first farmer in Quebec Courteau then subdivided the continued the ‘Early Canadian token with the “EDWARD” ob- HARRY JAMES History’ series. verse spelling into two groups: RECOGNIZED some feature a large obverse or- Harry James is a legend in Ca- CONVENTION MEDAL nament (19 varieties) and others nadian numismatics. The ONA executive and The lead splash for the 2020 Ontario Numismatic have a small obverse ornament He recently announced he’s convention committees de- Association Convention features a design by David Leslie, (seven varieties). stepping down both as president cided to try something new a member of the Hamilton Coin Society, which is hosting For those who wish to study of the Canadian Association of for the 2020 convention this year’s convention in Burlington. this series more closely, Cour- Token Collectors (CATC) and medal. teau attempts to assist the collec- editor of Numismatica Canada, a “While in the past the con- The winning designer – limited mintage of 35 and 25, tor in identifying the numerous quarterly journal published by vention committee has always HCS member David Leslie, respectively. The one-ounce varieties by giving the following the CATC in co-operation with decided on the final design for of Stoney Creek, Ont. – Fine silver medals cost $60 advice: the Canadian Numismatic Re- the convention medal, we felt worked with an engraver at while the brass medals are “An easy and quick way to search Society (CNRS). it was time to let the members the Mississauga Mint to pro- $20. clarify these tokens is to notice James served for an astound- decide on the final design,” duce the final medal design Copper will also have a how the top of the date lines ing 40 years as president or vice- said McPherson. and lead splash, which limited mintage of 80 this with the letters of legend next to president of the CATC and also Eleven designs were sub- Douglas picked up on Feb. year. They also cost $20. them, and also the spacing of the an amazing 26 years as editor of mitted, and ONA members 28. For more information about letters on both sides, more espe- Numismatica Canada. were invited to vote on their Silver and brass medals this year’s convention, visit the- cially ISL in ISLAND and NME The CATC was formed in favourite until Dec. 31. will be in short supply with a ona.ca/con2020.php. W in GOVERNMENT. Attention 1972 for “the study and enjoy- should be paid to the differing ment of collecting all forms of size of the letters in the word tokens and exonumia.” AND, whether large or small.” Numismatica Canada combines the CNRS’ Transactions and the SALON ANFC - POSTALIA CURRENT RESEARCH CATC’s CeeTee. & NEW VARIETY In addition to serving in his QUÉBEC The most current study re- executive roles, James made nu- garding the “Self Government merous other contributions to and Free Trade” tokens is found numismatics. Almost every edi- in Gregory Ingram and Branko tion of Numismatica Canada con- Timbres - Cartes postales Marelic’s 2019 book The Tokens of tained new token finds and arti- Prince Edward Island. cles by James. This required a Their book attributes six 1855 huge investment in time that, by Monnaies - Vieux Papiers varieties and two-dozen 1857 va- all accounts, he found very en- rieties. They score two joyable. His prolific research led 1857-dated tokens as R10 on to several other publications, in- 4 Avril, 2020 their rarity scale (defined as cluding his iconic Guide to On- meaning “exceedingly rare tario Tokens as well as several – lucky to know of some, let monologues highlighting tokens 9:30 h - 16:30 h alone to have one. So few per- issued in Ontario counties plus haps less than 10 specimens are other research papers. known”). James will definitely be Hôtel Québec Inn, 7175 Boul. Wilfrid Hamel, Québec Their PEI-55 (Courteau 24) missed. In his absence, two very has an obverse with a large qua- capable individuals – Scott trefoil (wider than taller) and Douglas as president and Lorne ENTRÉE GRATUITE hooked E’s on the centre stroke. Barnes as editor – will fill his The top of the “1” cuts between shoes at the CATC. the “N" and “C" in “PRINCE” For more information, contact while the top of the “7” cuts the Douglas at sdouglas333@gmail. Plus de 30 TABLES serif of the “L" in “ISLAND.” com or 273 Mill St. E., Acton, DE MARCHANDS À VOTRE SERVICE The obverse also has a broken Ontario L7J 1J7. W
March 31, 2020 • CANADIAN COIN NEWS • www.canadiancoinnews.ca 9 Damage undesirable for collectors, dealers alike A damaged 1923 Dominion of Canada $2 ‘Black Seal 1’ note (DC-26a) has a three Ancient large creases from folding. Then there are the tears. Large MONEY tears (or missing corners or larger pieces) make a note an ob- By Stanley Clute vious non-starter, but members orking in the coin busi- turn it over and look at the back. of the public might be forgiven ness, I often see notes Suddenly, creases and folds for thinking a slight tear – say whoseW condition and collectabil- show up on that side. The note three millimetres on the edge – ity have been compromised or has been pressed. doesn't affect collectability. Expe- even destroyed by thoughtless- Sometimes, when a note is ac- rienced collectors and dealers ness and ignorance. tually in otherwise fairly nice could tell them how wrong they I have therefore decided to de- condition, such as Extremely are. Any tear on the side of a vote this column to exploring Fine, it can be harder to find the note, no matter how small, is some of the things that can dam- telltale folds as they may not damage; dealers will often reject age a banknote and make it less show up easily. But put the note such notes rather than purchase desirable to collectors and deal- flat on your hand and look along them, unless the note is a real ers. the back and you may see the rarity. The values of notes, just like damage caused by the broken fi- Now how about banknotes whereas counterfeiters of the I want to make it clear I am those of coins, depend upon rar- bres. By holding the note be- that have numbers or other day, not having access to the not writing here about legitimate ity, demand and condition. I tween one's fingers and running writing on them in either black same special paper, could only errors that occur when the notes can't help you with the first two the fingers ever so gently along or coloured pen or pencil? In all imitate them with dots of green are manufactured. That is a sepa- factors, but I can give some ad- the note on both sides, it's possi- fairness, I must point out the ink. On notes where one or rate, highly collectable field and vice about the third. I will ask ble to feel the folds. Pressing is a people who wrote on them more of these dots near the sur- should be referred to an expert. the more experienced collectors form of damage to the note and probably never expected them face have been scraped off to What I am talking about is harm, who read this column to forgive most dealers will pay less for a to have any value to collectors; prove the note's authenticity, either willful or in the course of me for rehashing material they pressed note if they buy it. But and most of them don't. But ev- they leave behind small white daily circulation, that happens to already know. This column is fear not; reputable dealers will ery now and then there is that circles. This damage is easily notes after they enter circulation. aimed mainly at novice collec- not knowingly sell a pressed (or scarce exception. I am not refer- spotted and detracts from the Such damage is, as you might tors, and even at members of the otherwise damaged) note with- ring here to the charmingly note's appearance and desir- expect, quite common. Most of public who may read it because out describing its condition. I named “short snorter” signed ability. the examples mentioned above they wonder about their notes. have mentioned pressed notes notes, which can have some his- Once a note has been dam- first because I see more notes torical and collector interest in aged, there is no way to restore it with this problem being offered their own right, but rather to to its original pristine condition. by members of the public and by notes that somebody just jotted To try to do so only causes fur- inexperienced collectors than figures or words on. ther damage and can be spotted with any other problem. Stains and cigarette burns are quickly by a knowledgeable likewise damage and will de- dealer or collector. STAINS, TEARS & MORE crease or ruin a note's desirabil- First, because I see so many, I Careless handling by non-col- ity. And yes, I have been offered want to consider the subject of lectors can also result in damage notes with burn marks and pressed notes. The average per- to notes. stains on them, usually in in- son may think pressing a note, This can include folding the herited coin and paper money A damaged 1902 Dominion of Canada $4 note (DC-17b) has either between the pages of a notes to stick them in their pock- lots, whose original owners saw edge tears along all four sides. Photo by Heritage Auctions. book or by any other means, is ets or wallets, or even rolling a no reason to think they posed a going to improve its condition. It bunch of notes into a bundle. I problem. Other problems that decrease have come through my hands, doesn't. All it does is show an would hate to try to count the Some issues of Canadian the value of a banknote include usually more than once, in the apparent attempt to deceive the number of times I have seen an notes (such as the 1954 series pinholes. These most com- course of the past couple of viewer, but the result of pressing otherwise Uncirculated or About for example) were made with monly appear near the corner weeks. is readily discernible to a prac- Uncirculated note ruined for col- little green paper dots mixed of a note (often the upper-left It is my hope in passing this ticed eye. lecting purposes because the into the pulp when the paper corner), where a bank teller has information along to new collec- Suppose you are looking at a owner folded it once or twice was manufactured – an attempt pinned a bunch of notes to- tors I can help them avoid mak- note that appears really nice on and stuck it in his or her pocket to foil counterfeiters. Those gether. They can be easily spot- ing some costly mistakes that its face. You don't see any prob- to take it to a dealer, not thinking near the surface of a genuine ted by holding the note up to could discourage them and per- lems with it. 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1144. BC- b 1 35 Ban o Canada English 844. Silver 1 1 Maple Leaf, 2x HP, ICCS April 3-4, 2020 20, Osborne-Towers, S/N: A135884-D. Certifi ed MS-63...... $600 Sessions 1 & 2 Live Floor Auction April 3 & 4 PMG Certifi ed Choice UNC-63! ..$7,250 starting at 5:30 p.m. EST (2:30 p.m. PT) at the Hilton Hotel Mississauga, Ontario 110. RARE 1 1 ohnson Matthey - Stron- (6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON L5N 2L3) ger Together 1/2oz Fine Silver Rounds 1036. BC- a 1 3 Ban o Canada 1, (Tax Exempt). 2pcs...... $1 965. Scarce Manitoba: 18 8 1 2 (50-cent) Lawson-Bouey Folding and Cutting Error 1145. BC-11 1 35 Ban o Canada English 25, Manitoba Gold...... $300 E24-iii. PMG Certifi ed GUNC-65 EPQ, Osborne-Towers, S/N: A007128-A. PMG S/N: GT1018999/1019999. The top note Certifi ed AU-55. A choice note with vibrant contains approximately one third of the colours and well centered...... $5,500 lower note in the original uncut sheet. Spectacular error that was found in an original bundle...... $900 639. 25-cent 1 11 PCGS Certifi ed MS-67. TOP GRADE POP=2! ...... $2,000
1002. rou o 5 WW Medals including the Prestigious Distinguished Flying Medal 1031. Blan lanchets Canada 10-cent, 25-cent 1149. BC-1 P BC-1 BP 1 35 Ban o Canada (FS W. H. Magill). The grouping includes (5.05 grams, Type II) & Loon $1. 3pcs ..$125 rench 50 Face Proofs (Lot includes Front the following medals: 1939-1945 Victory and Back Proofs). *RARE* ...... $1,200 Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service 1046. Error, BC- b-E2 -ii 1 1 Ban o Medal, The France and Germany Star, Canada 10 Folding & Cutting error 718A. 50-cent 18 0 No LCW ICG Certifi ed The 1939-45 Star, the Distinguished CCCS Certifi ed EF-40...... $775 AU-55 (damaged/cleaned). A very scarce Flying Medal Post-1919 George VI IND variety, ...... $4,000 IMP 1938-49, and Overseas R.C.A.F. Reserve Pin...... $3,300 1001. 1885 North West Canada Medal with Saskatchewan Clasp and original Ribbon. Issued to Sergeant A. Polson Winnipeg Light Infantry. The medal is accompanied by a letter outlining some 1253. Set o Matching SPEC MEN Notes 1027. 25-cent Canada Planchet Stri o 3 1034. BC-3 b-E23-i 1 5 Ban o Canada 1102. DC-21c 1 12 Dominion O Canada history about Sergeant Angus Polson o the 1 -1 Multicolour Issues 718B. 50-cent 18 1 ICCS Certifi ed MS-63. A Complete Coin Punches. Strip is magnet- 5 “Gutter Fold” pre-print crease. Beattie- 5, No Seal, Various-Boville S/N: and the family history and ownership of (Set#280). All BCS Certifi ed UNC-60 to Rare Mintstate example of this Victorian ic and weighs 9.15 grams. *Scarce piece Rasminsky S/N: S/S0218732 Very Fine. B465052-C. PMG Certifi ed GEM CUNC-63 Original ($1, $2, 2x $5, $10, 2x this medal throughout its time...... $999 50-cent ...... $12,000 rarley seen in auctions* ...... $75 A visually appealing error...... $285 UNC-65 EPQ! ...... $4,250 $20, $50, $100)...... $1,550 Auction Highlights