North York Coin Club Founded 1960 MONTHLY MEETINGS 4TH Tuesday 7:30 P.M. AT Edithvale Community Centre, 131 Finch Ave. W., North York M2N 2H8 MAIL ADDRESS: NORTH YORK COIN CLUB, 5261 Naskapi Court, Mississauga, ON L5R 2P4 Web site: www.northyorkcoinclub.com President ........................................Bill O’Brien 1st Vice President ..........................Len Kuenzig 2nd Vice President ..........................David Quinlan Secretary ........................................Henry Nienhuis Treasurer ........................................Ben Boelens Past President ................................Nick Cowan Director ..........................................Roger Fox Director ..........................................Vince Chiappino Director ..........................................Andrew Silver Junior Director ................................ Auctioneer ......................................David Quinlan Auction Manager .......................... Editor ..........................................Paul Petch Receptionist ................................Franco Farronato Draw Prizes ................................Bill O’Brien Social Convenor ..........................Bill O’Brien Librarian ......................................Robert Wilson Executive Committee Member : Ontario Numismatic Association Royal Canadian Numismatic Assocation Contact the Club : E-mail: [email protected]Phone: 416-897-6684 THE BULLETIN FOR MARCH 2013 While President Bill is seeing to pressing family responsibilities, I want to use this space to remind you of some significant numismatic events coming up. The O.N.A. Convention is approaching fast and it is once again a well planned few days with so much going on you will be kept very busy trying to squeeze everything in. This year, in addition to all the dealers on the bourse floor and the group meetings that normally take place, there are four special speakers. Each one of the speakers starts off one of the group meetings. Two members from our own Club are featured. Roger Fox kicks things off at the Canadian Tire meeting with his subject, CT Money, Your Next Interest! At the last meeting of the day, Norm Belsten will demystify technology at the Wooden Money meeting with Computers and the Hobby. In between, Ted Leitch enter- tains the Paper Money collectors talking about Royal Bank of Canada Notes, and Scott Douglas, who has been a speaker here at North York, rounds out the educational forum at the Token Collectors meeting presenting Rural Ontario Merchant Tokens. At the Banquet on Saturday evening, Waterloo resident and free lance science illus- trator Emily Damstra will take us behind her creative work in supplying wildlife designs for use on non-circulating legal tender coins for the Royal Canadian Mint. She has designed no fewer than 10 coins for the Mint, including her most recent (and first true circulating coin) the 2012 Lucky Loonie. Details of everything happening at the convention are best viewed on the O.N.A. web site at www.the-ona.ca. Closer to home, our own Edithvale Hobby Show, presented in partnership with the Mississauga-Etobicoke Coin Stamp and Collectibles Club is coming up on Saturday May 11. As of now it looks like it is a sell-out with the last of the tables being snapped up as this bulletin goes out the door. Thanks to the members of both clubs for supporting this event. There’s still a bit of time left, but plans are coming together for some advertising to highlight the event in the local media. NEXT MEETING TUESDAY , MARCH 26 We start gathering in the Banquet Room at the east end of the first floor at the Edithvale Community Centre, at 7:00 p.m. with meeting start scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Our featured speaker for the March meeting is Ben Boelens, who recently returned from a four month trip to the East. Leaving on October 29 and returning on March 7, he spent nine weeks in India, a month in the Philippines, two weeks in Malaysia and another week in Singapore. He collected most of the paper or polymer banknotes and coins of the countries he visited and a variety of material from some other countries as well. Ben kept a lot of change, bought coins from various dealers and received more banknotes and coins from friends. For a title for his talk he has chosen “The 7-kilos of Coins I Brought Back from Vacation” because that is the weight of the date-range of coins from the Maghal era right up to brand new 2012 coins that he brought home. In addition to to his numismatic interests, he toured numerous forts and castles. He found that the Indian State of Rajasthan is about the best place in the world for this kind of touring, it contributing to the total of 20 forts he visited in India. Ben comments that, “Forts are much more interesting than temples, since there is such difference in the building styles.” This will be a combination travelogue and numismatic report, so don’t miss it. We appreciate all donations to our supply of draw prize material. Please remember to bring your auction lots if you would like an auction at this meeting. And don’t forget your dues for 2013! N N E E W W S S I I E E ‘ ‘ N N N N O O T T E E A A B B L L E E The Editor
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North York Coin ClubFounded 1960
MONTHLY MEETINGS 4TH Tuesday 7:30 P.M. ATEdithvale Community Centre, 131 Finch Ave. W., North York M2N 2H8
MAIL ADDRESS: NORTH YORK COIN CLUB,5261 Naskapi Court, Mississauga, ON L5R 2P4
Web site: www.northyorkcoinclub.com
President ........................................Bill O’Brien1st Vice President ..........................Len Kuenzig2nd Vice President..........................David QuinlanSecretary ........................................Henry NienhuisTreasurer ........................................Ben BoelensPast President ................................Nick Cowan
Director ..........................................Roger FoxDirector ..........................................Vince ChiappinoDirector ..........................................Andrew SilverJunior Director ................................Auctioneer ......................................David Quinlan
While President Bill is seeing to pressingfamily responsibilities, I want to use this spaceto remind you of some significant numismaticevents coming up.
The O.N.A. Convention is approachingfast and it is once again a well planned fewdays with so much going on you will be keptvery busy trying to squeeze everything in.This year, in addition to all the dealers on thebourse floor and the group meetings thatnormally take place, there are four specialspeakers. Each one of the speakers starts offone of the group meetings. Two membersfrom our own Club are featured. Roger Foxkicks things off at the Canadian Tire meetingwith his subject, CT Money, Your Next
Interest!At the last meeting of the day, NormBelsten will demystify technology at theWooden Money meeting with Computersand the Hobby. In between, Ted Leitch enter-tains the Paper Money collectors talking aboutRoyal Bank of Canada Notes, and ScottDouglas, who has been a speaker here at NorthYork, rounds out the educational forum at theToken Collectors meeting presenting RuralOntario Merchant Tokens.
At the Banquet on Saturday evening,Waterloo resident and free lance science illus-trator Emily Damstra will take us behind hercreative work in supplying wildlife designs foruse on non-circulating legal tender coins forthe Royal Canadian Mint. She has designed no
fewer than 10 coins for the Mint, including hermost recent (and first true circulating coin) the2012 Lucky Loonie.
Details of everything happening at theconvention are best viewed on the O.N.A.web site at www.the-ona.ca.
Closer to home, our own Edithvale HobbyShow, presented in partnership with theMississauga-Etobicoke Coin Stamp andCollectibles Club is coming up on SaturdayMay 11. As of now it looks like it is a sell-outwith the last of the tables being snapped up asthis bulletin goes out the door. Thanks to themembers of both clubs for supporting thisevent. There’s still a bit of time left, but plansare coming together for some advertising tohighlight the event in the local media.
NEXT MEETINGTUESDAY, MARCH 26
We start gathering in the BanquetRoom at the east end of the first floorat the Edithvale Community Centre,
at 7:00 p.m. with meeting start scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Our featured speaker for the Marchmeeting is Ben Boelens, who recentlyreturned from a four month trip to theEas t . Leaving on October 29 andreturning on March 7, he spent nineweeks i n I nd i a , a mon th i n t hePhilippines, two weeks in Malaysiaand another week in Singapore.
He collected most of the paper orpolymer banknotes and coins of thecountries he visited and a variety ofmaterial from some other countries aswell. Ben kept a lot of change, boughtco in s f r om va r ious dea l e r s andreceived more banknotes and coinsfrom friends.
For a title for his talk he has chosen“The 7-kilos of Coins I Brought Backfrom Vacation” because that is theweight of the date-range of coins fromthe Maghal era right up to brand new2012 coins that he brought home.
In addition to to his numismaticinterests, he toured numerous forts andcastles. He found that the Indian Stateof Rajasthan is about the best place inthe world for this kind of touring, itcontributing to the total of 20 forts hevisited in India. Ben comments that,“Forts are much more interesting thantemples, since there is such differencein the building styles.”
This will be a combination travelogueand numismatic report, so don’t miss it.
We appreciate all donations to oursupply of draw prize material. Please remember to bring yourauction lots if you would like an
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The 586th meeting of the North York Coin Club was held onTuesday, February 26th, 2013 in the 1st floor Banquet Room at theEdithvale Community Centre, 131 Finch Ave. West. The meetingwas hammered to order at 7:35 p.m. with our president Bill O’Brien,in the chair; there were 30 members and 3 guests in attendance.
Our on-time attendance draw was the first order of business.Member Phillip Simms was present when his name was drawn toreceive the prize of $2.00. The draw will reset to $2.00 for the Marchmeeting.
Our special guest speaker wasJoseph Leduc, a professionalphotographer and macro-photography expert and memberof the Richmond Hill CameraClub. His topic “MacroPhotography—coins in focus” wasa real crowd pleaser. Joe firstbecame interested in photographyas a member of the camera club inhigh school. He decided to make ita profession attending GeorgianCollege. Later, in the military, heworked in the Public Affairs office.Currently he is a freelancer for anumber of retail companies suchas Sears and the Bay and munici-
palities such a Vaughan. It was evident from the beginning of hisvery hands-on talk that Joe is extremely knowledgeable and waswilling to share his experience with the audience. Using a Nikonsetup, Joe went through the various aspects of taking great photo-graphs of coins and other similar objects, in particular concen-trating on various options- direct (5,000K colour-corrected fluores-cents), flash (multi-slave), reflective (Easy-Box), etc., and tricks oflighting the subject matter to bring out the best relief possible. Oneof the many tips Joe suggested was to shoot the coin against aBlack velvet background; the natural knap present a dark, non-reflective surface that hides shadows. He also spent time talkingabout correct setup of the camera from the perspective of an appro-
priate tripod; use of a 4-way stage andconfiguration of the camera itself (F-Stop,etc.) to give you the best well focussedshot. Joe’s practical approach through theuse of a wide-range of equipment, whichhe had on hand, was very revealing.
After the question period, Bill O’Briencongratulated our guest on a job well doneand presented him with a certificate of ourappreciation.
At 8:50 pm, Bill called for the refresh-ment break consisting of anniversary cake,juice and coffee. The first meeting of theNorth York Coin Club was in February,1960!
Resuming the meeting at 9:02, Billasked the members present if they hadnoticed any errors or omissions in theminutes of our January meeting aspublished in the February newsletter.There being no changes identified, NormBelsten made a motion to accept theminutes with Norman G. Gordon seconding. Motion carried.
With our treasurer, Ben Boelens, just back from vacation Billgave a brief financial update by stating that there was $427.55 in thepetty-cash box. With that he transferred the treasurer responsibili-ties back to Ben.
Bill reminded everyone of our Hobby Show scheduled forSaturday, May 11. He mentioned that table sales were doing welland that there were only 3-tables which were unspoken for.
Mentioning that the remainder of time was short, Bill then askedif there were any items of business of general interest that memberswould like to share.• Andrew Czajkowski took a moment to address the club about
the upcoming Coin and Stamp show sponsored by the TroyakClub. The show is being expanded to two days, Saturday,March 2 (10:00—5:00) and Sunday, March 3 (9:00—5:00).
NEWS OF THE FEBRUARY 2013 MEETING
Phillip Simms arranged for our guestspeaker and introduced
him at the meeting
February guest speaker Joseph Leduc
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He had ample posters available if members had a place inmind to advertise the show.
• Dick Dunn mentioned that the Canadian Paper Money Societyhad just published the second edition of their extensive bank-note registry which was available for sale either through himor on their website.The last portion of the meeting was devoted to the customary
lucky draws and auction. Lucky draw winners were-Franco Farronato, Tony Hine (3), Richard Duquette, Paul
Johnson (2), Henry Nienhuis (2), Jayden Chen, Jared Stapleton,Justin B., Raj Makhijani, Dick Dunn, Bill O’Brien, Linda Simms (2).The club earned $26.00 through the sale of the draw tickets! Thelucky draws were intermixed throughout the evening’s auction,called by our auctioneer David Quinlan and volunteer runner JaredStapleton. Our acting auction manager, Paul Johnson, reported thatreceipts from the auction added $14.80 to the club coffers.
The club executive would like to send out a special thank youto members for supporting the club through the purchase of drawtickets and draw prize donations. We thank Harvey Shuter (tokens),Richard Duquette (books and misc. publications), Italo Villella
(tokens, coins)and FrancoF a r r o n a t o(coins) fortheir kinddonations tothe club.Please consider supporting your club through a donation of numismatic material orother items. (Don’t forget to mention your donations to the club secretary so that yoursupport can be recognized in the minutes and newsletter.)
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.As a reminder, the next regular club meeting will be held in the Banquet Room,
on the first floor, March 26th, 2013, in the Banquet Room at the Edithvale CommunityCentre and that the next Executive meeting will be May 14th, in the Board Room atthe Community Centre.
Joseph Leduc receives a Certificate of Appreciation from Club President Bill O’Brien
Keeping with tradition, there was cake at the 53rdAnnual Anniversary Meeting
Our guest speaker brought a wide selection of gadgets along with hisfavourite digital camera
Even before his talk began, Italo, Richard and Marvin had greatinterest in Joe’s show and tell photography items
APRIL 6, Guelph, Guelph Spring CoinShow, Colonel John McCrae Legion, 57Watson Parkway South, N1L 1E3. Hours: 9a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $3, under 16 free,legendary lunch counter, free draw for goldcoin; coins, banknotes, tokens, Canadian Tiremoney, medals, books and supplies at morethan 30 dealer tables; buy, sell, trade or eval-uate. Free level parking, fully accessible. Formore information contact Mike Hollingshead,telephone 519-823-2646, [email protected]. APRIL7, Chatham, Kent Coin Club AnnualSpring Coin Show, Active Lifestyle Centre, 20Merritt Ave. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Freeadmission and parking, free token or foreigncoin to all children entering the show compli-ments of the Kent coin club, 25 dealer tables(coins and paper money for all interests). Formore information contact Lou Wagenaer,president, telephone 519-352-5477, mail 27Peters St., Chatham, ON, N7M 5B2.
APRIL 19 - 21, Kitchener, OntarioNumismatic Association 51st AnnualConvention, Holiday Inn & ConferenceCentre, 30 Fairway Rd S. Hours: Fri. 6 p.m.,Jeffery Hoare Coin Auction; bourse open topublic Sat. and Sun. at 10 a.m. Admission $3daily or $15 Bourse pass for weekend. CoinKids auction, specialty club meetings, banquetand more. For more information contactconvention chairman Robb McPherson, 519-577-7206, email [email protected]. Register early at the ONAwebsite.http://www.the-ona.ca/upcoming.php.MAY 11, Toronto, Edithvale Hobby Show,Banquet Room, Edithvale CommunityCentre, 131 Finch Ave. W. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3p.m., Free admission, free parking, all sortsof collectibles and featuring coins, papermoney, stamps, etc. For more informationcontact Paul Petch, telephone 416-303-4417,email [email protected]. Website:http://www.northyorkcoinclub.com.
MAY26, Windsor, Windsor Coin Club CoinShow, The Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave.Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Buy, sell and tradeat 40 tables of dealers featuring coins, medals,tokens, paper money, books and supplies;admission $1, juniors under 16 free whenaccompanied by an adult; plenty of freeparking. For more information contact showmanager Colin Cutler, telephone 519-962-2584 or email [email protected]. Website:http://windsorcoinclub.com.MAY 31 - JUNE 1, Toronto, Toronto CoinExpo, The Bram & Bluma Appel Salonlocated at the Toronto Reference Library, 2ndFloor, 789 Yonge St. Hours: Fri. 10 a.m. to 5p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Canada’s premiumcoin, bank note and collectable show. Morethan 30 dealers in attendance. Partneringwith numismatic auction house Geoffrey BellAuctions. Auction May 30-31. For more infor-mation, contact Jared Stapleton, email [email protected], telephone 647-403-7334. Website:http://www.torontocoinexpo.ca.JUNE 9, Brantford, Coin Show, WoodmanCommunity Centre, 41 Grey St. Hours: 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. Free parking, admission $2 donationto local charity, including ticket for doorprizes. Coins, paper money, related supplies,jewelry, food services available.For moreinformation contact Dave Jackman, telephone905-905-8100, email [email protected].
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COMING EVENTS FOR SPRING 2013
Listings are courtesy of Canadian Coin News Coming Events
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On March 6 a 25-centcoloured coin featuring
the American Robin wasannounced along with a 25-
cent coloured Mallard Duck Coin. Onthe same date there also appeared a 50-cent 25th oz gold
Bald Eagle coin and the $10 finesilver Mallard coin from the
Ducks of Canada series.
February 12 saw theannouncement for twohummingbird coins. The first
is a $3 fine silver coin withcrystal and the second is the
smallest gold coin in a 25-centdenomination. At the same time the 2013Specimen Set was announced including a$1 Blue-Winged Teal in honour of the 75thAnniversary of Ducks Unlimited Canada.
APRIL 19 - 21, Kitchener, Ontario Numismatic Association 51st Annual Convention,Holiday Inn & Conference Centre, 30 Fairway Rd S. Hours: Fri. 6 p.m., Jeffery HoareCoin Auction; bourse open to public Sat. and Sun. at 10 a.m. Admission $3 daily or $15Bourse pass for weekend. Coin Kids auction, specialty club meetings, banquet andmore. For more information contact convention chairman Robb McPherson, 519-577-7206, email [email protected]. It’s only a few weeks away so registerat the ONA website. http://www.the-ona.ca/upcoming.php.
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Since assuming the office of Secretary ofthis Association many members have askedme to inaugurate some scheme for a uniformstandard of classifying the condition of coins.It can be safely said that every member hassome standard by which he judges the condi-tion of coins, and it can be safely said that notwo of these standards are exactly alike. Now,no two persons can think and see exactly alikein all respects, but if some standard were giventhe utmost publicity there is no reason whyeveryone concerned would not think neareralike. My experience has been that the holderor owner of a coin is inclined to over estimateits condition, and the non-owner of a coin isapt to under estimate its condition. In otherwords, the condition of the coin varies if youown the coin or some one else owns it. It ishuman nature. This will be the hardest phaseto adjust, but if some descriptive standard wasdown in black and white, this variance ofopinion could be reduced. These remarksapply to collectors as well as to dealers. Myexperience has been that no two dealers judgecondition exactly alike, but I think the dealerholds to his standard more consistently thanthe collector, who, to bid intelligently has gotto learn the standard of each dealer. Thislearning of many standards I would like to doaway with. There is another phase to be takenup. The condition of wear as “fine,” “good,”“fair,” etc, is not enough. Some qualifyingword should be employed as well, such as“bright,” “scratched,” “tarnished,” etc. Agoodmany dealers object to calling attention tofaults, defects and other imperfections incoins, as the mentioning of these defects incold type tends to make the coin appear worsethan it really is. This is partly true, or rather hasbecome so, for only marked defects are stated,and whenever a coin’s bad points are men-tioned, the general supposition is that the coinis pretty bad. Another phase also must beborne in mind, the question of expense.Elaborate descriptions are not sough t for, butfair descriptions, and a good deal can be saidin a few words, if the right words are used. Itis these right words in the right place that Iwant to bring before the meeting. I think it bestto put the following suggestions before you fordiscussion. Possibly it will be best to read thesuggestions as a whole and then take up eachpoint by itself, and, if in the opinion of those
present the final decision meets with approval,to adopt the same and give it the utmostpublicity.
• PROOF—Coins struck by a hand pressfrom new and sharp dies that are polished,on flans that are polished. Any defects instriking, or imperfection in the planchetshould be noted. If the coin has sufferedsince striking, the blemish should bementioned. The word “proof” should bequalified by such word as “brilliant,” “dull,”“tarnished,” “hay-marked,” “finger-marked,” “scratched,” “rubbed,” etc.
• UNCIRCULATED—Struck for circula-tion, but not worn in any way. Any defects,such as scratches, nicks, bruises, finger-marks, spots, tarnish, etc, should bementioned, also poor striking and defects inplanchet. Copper coins that have dulled orhave changed color but show no signs ofwear, may be termed uncirculated, but nocorroded coin should be termeduncirculated.
• VERY FINE—The condition but littlebelow uncirculated, with imperceptiblewear, or showing only under close scrutiny.Lightly tarnished coins may be placed underthis classification, but the fact should bementioned. Badly tarnished coins shouldnever be called very fine nor should coinsmarred in any way other than in a slightchange of color.
• FINE—Showing very slight traces of wearonly in the parts in highest relief. Any blem-ishes should be noted.
• VERY GOOD—A worn coin but everypart distinct, nothing but very markeddefects need be mentioned.
• GOOD—Everything distinct but somewhatworn.
• FAIR—Much worn but all outlinesshowing.
• POOR—Everything below fair.
Nicks, scratches, corrosion, tarnish,marks, faults in striking and in the planchet,file marks, discoloration, spots, etc., should bestated in the description of every coin abovegood. These remarks do not necessarily applyto very cheap coins when put in lots, but thesecoins should not be given a high rating. Holes,partial or complete, solder marks, rings andloops should be stated in all coins above fair.
If coins have been scoured or cleared orplated (when they should not be) the factshould be mentioned.
The color of the coins, especially coppercoins, should be stated if the piece is of anyvalue.
Coins brightened by chemicals should notbe called bright, but should be termed“cleaned.”
In lots of coins one description for thewhole should be avoided, by this is meantsuch terms as “average very good” or “fine topoor,” Rather the classification thusexpressed: “Fine (2), good (10), fair (6),”should be the way. Lots of very cheap coinsneed not be expressed in so many words onaccount of expense of cataloguing.
Terms, such as “good for piece” shouldnever be used unless the reason why is statedas well.
If obverse and reverse are markedlydifferent in condition, both sides should bedescribed. However, if the coin is a cheapcoin, the average of the two sides may bestated.
“Bright” and “brilliant” are terms definingthe natural condition of the coins, not an arti-ficial rendering of the surface.
The terms, “evenly struck,” “off center,”“weak” or “strong impression” should be usedin every case where the value of the coinwarrants the additional description.”
As a member of the Committee onClassification, and as Chairman of the Boardof Governors, I suggest that the above classi-fication be adopted by dealers who aremembers of the American NumismaticAssociation, and that such additions or alter-ations as may be found valuable be publishedfrom time to time in The Numismatist. Anearer approach to a uniformity of classifica-tion will come by observing the above descrip-tions, and such uniformity of description bydealers and a disposition of fairness on the partof buyers should bring about good results.
H. O. GRANBERGOshkosh, Wis., Feb. 4th, 1913.
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Krause Publications, a leading publisher of coinand paper money books, magazines, and other refer-ence products, has announced the winners of its 2013Coin of the Year Awards.
Ninety-nine coins issued in 2011 by mints andnational banks worldwide were nominated for the2013 Coin of the Year Awards, honouring coinsdisplaying the highest achievement in theme, designand marketing. Judges picked winners in 10 cate-gories. From these, selected an overall Coin of the Yearwinner. The 10 category winners and the Coin of theYear winner for 2013 are ...
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The award of Most Historically Significant Coin was given to theNational Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic for their 10 Som, silver coincommemorating the Silk Road. (KM# 48) It beat Canada’s KM# 1087, 1Dollar Silver, 100th Anniversary of Canada Parks.
The Royal Canadian Mint claimed the award for Best Silver Coin forits 20 Dollar silver coin, which features a canoe in the water and it’sreflection. (KM# 1176)
The Most Innovative Coin of the year was awarded to the Royal Dutch Mint forits 5 Euro silver coin celebrating the Mint’s 100th anniversary. It features a QRcode (short for Quick Response Code) on the reverse, which can be scannedwith a smart phone for more information. (KM# 302). On Saturday, February 2,2013, at a special ceremony during the World Money Fair in Berlin, Germany,this was declared the winner and the Coin of the Year.
Monnaie de Paris will take home the award for Best Crown Coin. It isthe second issue in a new series called “From Clovis to Republic—1500 Years of French History.” Famed fashion designer ChristianLacroix, and features Charlemagne created it. (KM# 1802)
The South African Mint was awarded the honour ofBest Gold Coin, for its 50 Rand gold featuring themeerkat. It is part of the Mint’s Natura series entitled“Nature’s Families.” (KM#511) It beat Canada’s KM#1165, 200 Dollars, Mountie on Horseback
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The Most Artistic Coin was awarded to the Bank of Latvia. The winningcoin is a square, 1 Lats, silver piece honouring the artist Alexandrs Caks.(KM# 120). It beat Canada’s KM# 1131, 5 Dollars, Silver, Fall Moon
Finally, the Most Inspirational Coin award was taken by the Mint ofPoland for a 10 Zlotych silver coin honouring the 100th Anniversary of theSociety for the Protection of the Blind. (Y# 796). It beat Canada’s KM# 1090, 3 Dollars, Bi-Metallic Silver, Eskimo Mother and Child andKM# 1149, 5 Dollar, Gold, Norman Bethune
Best Contemporary Event Coin was awarded to the Austrian Mint for its25 Euro silver and niobium coin celebrating the evolution of robotics.(KM# 3204)
The Most Popular Coin of 2011 was awarded to the National Bank ofMongolia for its 500 Togrog silver coin featuring an owl with crystal eyes.A previous coin of the series featuring the wolverine was awarded theoverall Coin of the Year award in 2009. (KM# 309)
Best Trade Coin was awarded to the National Bank of Lithuania for a 1Litas copper-nickel coin honouring the sport of basketball. (KM# 177)
Krause Publications’ World Coin News sponsors the Coin of the Year program.
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As the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the War of1812 carries into 2013, the stories of heroic figures whose brave actsassured the defense of a future Canada continue to spark our nationalpride. One of the most celebrated was Lieutenant Colonel Charles-Michel de Salaberry. Dubbed “The Hero of Châteauguay”, he wasa distinguished British Army commander whose leadership of thelegendary Voltigeurs French Canadian Militia ensured the successfuldefense of Montreal and all of Lower Canada (now Quebec) from1812 to 1814.
Charles-Michel d’Irumberry de Salaberry was born in 1778 inBeauport, Lower Canada, to a prominent family of Royal Army offi-cers. De Salaberry enlisted in the 44th Foot Regiment at age 14 andserved primarily in the Caribbean, Ireland, and the Netherlandsbefore returning to Lower Canada in 1810 as a brevet-major. Withwar between the United States and Britain close at hand, he formeda militia to help defend Lower Canada. His group of Colonial regu-lars, the Voltigeurs Canadiens, was a light infantry unit that wouldbecome one of the most successful and well-known units to fight inthe War of 1812.
Lieutenant Colonel de Salaberry assured his place in history atthe Battle of Châteauguay in October 1813, when he and his 1,700outnumbered Voltigeurs forced 3,000 American troops attemptingto capture the city of Montreal to retreat. Montreal was saved fromthe large-scale attack by the United States.3 This was the first ofseveral victories that prevented American plans to take Montreal;including Crysler’s Farm in November 1813, and at Lacolle Millsin March 1814. After the end of hostilities, de Salaberry went on toserve in the Legislature of Lower Canada and he died in Chamblyin 1829.
The Royal Canadian Mint is honouring the Hero of Châteauguay,Lieutenant Colonel Charles-Michel de Salaberry, on its newest 25-cent circulation coin. It was unveiled on March 15 by Mr. GuyDancosse of the Royal Canadian Mint Board of Directors and Mr.Guy Vadeboncoeur, Executive Director and Chief Curator of theStewart Museum at the Stewart Museum in Montreal, Quebec. It isthe third of four circulation coins to commemorate key historicalfigures that influenced the fight for Canada from 1812 to 1814.
“The Royal Canadian Mint is committed to preserving memo-ries of the people, places and events which tell the story of theCanadian experience and the remembrance of the heroes of theWar of 1812 is a wonderful way to celebrate our proud values,” saidIan E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. “TheMint is delighted to have issued a special 25-cent circulation coinwhich allows Canadians to learn more about their importance to ourhistory as they discover and collect this new coin.” LieutenantColonel de Salaberry and his Voltigeurs militia are significant amongthe many heroes who defended Canada 200 years ago.
The War of 1812 was the fight for Canada and a defining momentin our country’s history that saw British regular forces, English andFrench-speaking militia, First Nations and Métis1 allies join togetherto defend our borders2. Without their courage and sacrifice, Canadaas we know it would not exist.
Limited to a mintage of 12.5 million coins, the Charles-Michelde Salaberry 25-cent commemorative circulation coin began circu-lating on March 18, 2013. The reverse image of this new 25-centcirculation coin features a portrait of Lieutenant Colonel deSalaberry, designed by Nova Scotia artist Bonnie Ross, against anintricately engraved background comprised of the words “The Warof 1812” in both English and French. Featured in the design is thestylized maple leaf from the Government of Canada War of 1812logo, on which “1812” appears in antique script. The obversefeatures the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by SusannaBlunt.
There are two distinct finishes: half of them feature a colouredmaple leaf from the War of 1812 logo, while the remaining coinshave a frosted portrait of Lieutenant Colonel de Salaberry while themaple leaf remains unpainted. The public is encouraged to look forthem in their change. Coin exchanges at Mint boutiques and specialevents were announced locally.
The Mint has also released a number of precious metal collectorcoins as a part of this commemoration of the 200th anniversary ofthe War of 1812. On March 12, 2013, the Mint issued a $4 face value99.99% pure silver coin featuring the same design as the circulatingcoin. The engraved and painted Government of Canada War of
1812 logo is also featured on the coin. It is limited to a mintageof only 10,000 world-wide, and more details on this and other1812 collectibles can be found at www.mint.ca/1812.
WAR OF 1812 HERO LIEUTENANT COLONEL CHARLES-MICHEL DE SALABERRY
COMMEMORATED ON ROYAL CANADIAN MINT 25-CENT CIRCULATION COIN
