Canadian Coin News

An avid collector for more than half a century, Edmonton’s Tony Wait saw CCN’s COVID-19 medal design contest as an opportunity to share his life interests and experiences with the world.

On today’s date in 1988, Wayne Gretzky scored his 600th career NHL goal while playing for the Los Angeles Kings.

A one-kilogram gold coin struck in 2009 for the following year’s Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.C., was among the top-earning lots of a recent sale by Heritage Auctions.

After a close competition between six contestants who submitted a dozen designs, CCN’s COVID-19 medal is now ready to order.

Canadian Coin News has unveiled a commemorative COVID-19 medal available in three metal compositions, including silver, cupronickel, and bronze. The one-ounce medal designed by Edmonton's Tony Wait after a month-long competition is a perfect memento of the pandemic’s positive aspects and offers collectors an opportunity to remember the good things brought about by a hectic year.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association is delaying a decision about its 2024 convention host until February.

Adem Karisik, the owner of Rare Collectables Trading in Vancouver, B.C., is set to host his first live auction under the banner of Karisik Auction Galleries this December.

One of only three known gold examples, the iconic ancient Roman EID MAR aureus offered this October at a U.K. auction has set a world record as the most expensive ancient coin.