Royal Canadian Numismatic Association medals and awards
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By 1954, a new trend was beginning to emerge for the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association as annual meetings evolved into annual conventions. Working with the Toronto Coin Club as host, the first such convention was held in Toronto in 1954. The conventions offered an agenda of educational forums, bourse activity, competitive exhibits with awards to the winners, and a closing banquet, with the highlight being a special guest speaker. . It was also in 1954 that the association issued its first ever medal to commemorate the event. The tradition of an annual convention and a convention medal continues to this very day.[1]
The Canadian Numismatic Association's official seal would eventually be used on many convention medals. The seal is an adaptation of Emmanuel Hahn's famous “Voyageur” design, which was used on Canadian Silver Dollars since 1935. The first year that this seal was eventually used was 1963. The original die was engraved by H.F. Sarson of Pressed Metal Products in Vancouver.[2]
The Royal Canadian Numismatic Association's official seal would be used beginning with the 2009 convention medal, following the official name change of the organization in 2008.
Annual Convention Medals
Since 1954, the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association has sponsored the striking of a convention medal as a way of commemorating the occasion. The concept was that these medals would be for those attending the event. Eventually, variations were used as awards for those competing in the many convention display exhibits. The annual convention was directed by a host club. Occasionally, the members of the club were responsible for the designing of the medal. The mintages have varied from year to year as the mintage is determined by the host club. The contributing factors will include projected attendance, the economic climate and location of the convention. Consequently, mintages for the medals vary from year to year.[3]
1954 CNA Annual Convention
The inaugural CNA Convention was held at Toronto’s King Edward Hotel on August 23 and 24, 1954. The Toronto Coin Club hosted the occasion and the guest speaker was Peter Seaby of London, England. To commemorate the event, a medal was issued for the attendees of the convention. The designer was P.S. Favro and it was struck with the participation of the H. Barnard Stamp & Stencil Company, from Hamilton, Ontario. Eventually, the dies were turned over to the Toronto Coin Club and given to the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association on permanent loan in 1981.
Specifications
Medal
Award
Catalogue No.
CNA-1
CNA-1A
Composition
Brass
Silver
Finish
Bright
Bright
Weight
11.1grams
13.5grams
Shape
Circular
Circular
Diameter
32.1mm
32.5mm
Die Axis
Upright
Upright
Edge
Plain
Plain
Issue Price
$1.00
See Note 1
Mintage
200
2
NOTE 1: The silver version was a duplicate of the brass version. It was presented as an award in November 1954 to P.S. Favro. The award acknowledged his work on the Convention. A second version exists as well.
ALTERNATE VERSIONS: In 1962, the medallion was restruck in Sterling Silver. This was to acknowledge the 26th Anniversary of the Toronto Coin Club and were sold for $6.00 each. A total of 50 were minted, followed by another 12 in 1967. A brass version was produced in 1967. There were a total of 300 medals that were struck and these are denoted by the letter R that is stamped on the reverse between 1954 and Toronto. The issue price was $3.00 each.
1955 CNA Annual Convention
The second CNA Convention was held at Ottawa's Chateau Laurier Hotel on September 5 and 6, 1955. The guest speaker was A.P. Williams, the Master of the Royal Canadian Mint. Pritchard-Andrews Co., based out of Ottawa, struck the medal. The obverse die featured the old arms from the City of Ottawa and had been previously used by Pritchard-Andrews for various commemorative medals. Pritchard-Andrews retained the design once more for the CNA's medal. The reverse die has been lost but featured the wording: “Canadian Numismatic Association – Chapter No. 1 - Ottawa Host to Convention – Sept 7 & 8, 1955.” Regrettably, the medals were struck from clashed dies and a cracked obverse die.[4]
Specifications
Medal
Catalogue No.
CNA-2
Composition
Brass
Finish
Bright
Weight
23.4grams
Shape
Circular
Diameter
39.2mm
Die Axis
Upright
Edge
Plain
Issue Price
$1.00
Mintage
208
1956 CNA Annual Convention
The third CNA Convention was held in London, Ontario on September 21 and 22, 1956. Birks Jewellers designed and struck the official convention medals, although the dies were destroyed in 1973.[5] The medal was of octagonal shape and featured the arms of the city of London. In later years, the obverse die was used to strike bronze medals that commemorated the 100th meeting (in 1959) and the 250th meeting (in 1971) of the London Numismatic Society.
Specifications
Medal
Special Edition Medal
Catalogue No.
CNA-3
CNA-3A
Composition
Brass
Sterling Silver
Finish
Antique
Antique
Weight
10.8grams
11.1grams
Shape
Octagonal
Octagonal
Diameter
31.0mm
31.0mm
Die Axis
Upright
Upright
Edge
Chamfered
Chamfered
Issue Price
$1.00
$3.50
Mintage
125
25
1957 CNA Annual Convention
The fourth CNA Convention was held in Hamilton, Ontario on August 30 and 31, 1957. The Hamilton Coin Club hosted the event. The guest speaker was J.D. Ferguson, and recounted “Memories of Fifty Years in Numismatics.” The obverse of the medal displays the host city's coat of arms.[6]
Specifications
Medal
Catalogue No.
CNA-4
Composition
Brass
Finish
Antique
Weight
19.6grams
Shape
Circular
Diameter
36.6mm
Die Axis
Upright
Edge
Plain, impressed BIRKS
Issue Price
$2.50
Mintage
200
NOTE: Two Sterling Silver versions were created as awards. They had an antique finish with the words BIRKS/STERLING impressed on the edge. It weighed 21.7grams, was specially cased, and one was presented to J.D. Ferguson.
1958 CNA Annual Convention
The fifth CNA Convention was held in Ottawa, Ontario from September 4 to 6, 1958. The Ottawa Coin Club hosted the event. The guest speaker was Harold Don Allen. The obverse of the Convention medal featured the new heraldic arms of the City of Ottawa, as designed by Lt.-Cmdr Allan Beddoe. The medal was designed and struck by Birks Jewellers of Ottawa. Like the 1956 Convention dies, the 1958 dies were destroyed too. The medal also commemorates the Centenary of the establishment of decimal coinage in Canada and the 50th year of operation of the Royal Canadian Mint.[7]
Specifications
Medal
Catalogue No.
CNA-5
Composition
Brass
Finish
Antique
Weight
19.8grams
Shape
Circular
Diameter
36.6mm
Die Axis
Upright
Edge
Plain, impressed BIRKS
Issue Price
$2.00
Mintage
300
1959 CNA Annual Convention
The 1959 CNA Annual Convention marked the first time that it was held outside of Ontario. It was held in Regina, Saskatchewan at the Hotel Saskatchewan from September 2 to 4, 1959. Mr. J. Douglas Ferguson was the guest speaker. Mr. Cec Tannahill and Mr. J.C. Summerlin designed the scalloped shaped medal. Birks Montreal then struck the medal, and Birks destroyed the dies after the medals were produced.[8]
Specifications
Medal
Special Edition Medal
Gold-Filled Medal
Catalogue No.
CNA-6
CNA-6A
CNA-6B
Composition
Brass
Sterling Silver
Gold-Filled Bronze
Finish
Antique
Antique
Antique
Weight
15.5grams
18.0grams
15.3grams
Shape
Scalloped
Scalloped
Scalloped
Diameter
37.8mm
37.8mm
37.8mm
Die Axis
Upright
Upright
Upright
Edge
Rounded
Rounded
Rounded
Issue Price
$2.50
$7.50
$14.50
Mintage
275
30
30
1960 CNA Annual Convention
The seventh annual event was held in Sherbrooke, Québec from August 18 to the 20 at the New Sherbrooke Hotel. The guest speaker was Major Sheldon S. Carroll and the medal that was presented was larger than in previous years. The medal was in the form of a plaquette with a wooden mount and the design was an adaptation of the Habitat penny of 1852 with suitable convention legends. Canadian Artistic Dies Ltd. of Sherbrooke struck the medal. The medal was struck from a die engraved by O. Lombardo.[9]
Specifications
Medal
Special Edition Medal
Gold-Filled Medal
Catalogue No.
CNA-7
CNA-7A
CNA-7B
Composition
Brass
Sterling Silver
Gold-Filled Bronze
Finish
Antique
Antique
Antique
Weight
60.6grams
75.0grams
62.0grams
Shape
Plaquette
Plaquette
Plaquette
Diameter
45.4 x 62.4mm
45.4 x 62.4mm
45.4 x 62.4mm
Die Axis
Upright
Upright
Upright
Edge
Plain
Plain
Plain
Issue Price
$2.75
$10.00
$15.00
Mintage
289
48
18
NOTE: There were actually 20 of the gold-filled bronze that were issued. Two were used as special awards to J.D. Ferguson and Cecil Tannahill. With regards to the bronze version (CNA-7), 300 were actually minted but 11 were used as competition awards. The Best Exhibit Award went to J.D. Ferguson. Two versions of the medal exist in lead but they were minted as trial strikes. .[10]
1961 CNA Annual Convention
The eighth annual convention was held at Hamilton's Royal Connaught Hotel from August 31 through September 2. The host club was the Hamilton Coin Club and the banquet speaker was former American Numismatic Association president Admiral O.H. Dodson. The obverse of the medal showed the Hamilton City Hall and adjoining grounds. The medal was designed by S.M. Roscoe, who was also the architect of the Hamilton City Hall.[11]
Specifications
Medal
Special Edition Medal
Gold-Filled Medal
Catalogue No.
CNA-8
CNA-8A
CNA-8B
Composition
Brass
Sterling Silver
Gold-Filled Bronze
Finish
Antique
Antique
Antique
Weight
19.5grams
22.3grams
18.9grams
Shape
Circular
Circular
Circular
Diameter
36.6mm
36.6mm
36.6mm
Die Axis
Upright
Upright
Upright
Edge
Plain, impressed BIRKS
Plain, impressed BIRKS STERLING
Plain, impressed BIRKS GF
Issue Price
$3.00
$7.50
$25.00
Mintage
810
70
35
1962 CNA Annual Convention
The ninth annual convention marked the first and only time that the C.N.A. held its convention outside of Canada. In conjunction with the American Numismatic Association, the Convention took place at Detroit's Sheridan-Cadillac Hotel from August 15 to 18, 1962. The Detroit Coin Club hosted the event. The Convention medal was designed by Marshall M. Fredericks, a noted Detroit sculptor. The obverse depicts a device, half maple leaf and half eagle, symbolic of the two associations. The reverse depicts the “Spirit of Detroit”, a sculpture by Mr. Fredericks.[12]
Specifications
Medal
Special Edition Medal
Catalogue No.
CNA-9
CNA-9A
Composition
Pale Bronze
Silver
Finish
Antique
Antique
Weight
41.5grams
49.2grams
Shape
Circular
Circular
Diameter
41.3mm
41.2mm
Die Axis
Upright
Upright
Edge
Plain, stamped, MEDALLIC ART CO. NY, serially numbered
Plain, stamped, MEDALLIC ART CO. NY, .999 PURE SILVER, serially numbered
Issue Price
$2.50
$9.00
Mintage
1200
1000
1963 CNA Annual Convention
The tenth annual convention was hosted by the Vancouver Numismatic Society. The Convention took place from August 15 to 17, 1963. For the first time ever, the C.N.A.’s official seal was incorporated into the design. The C.N.A. seal is an adaptation of Emanuel Hahn’s Voyageur Dollar reverse design. The reverse depicts a view of “The Lions”, twin mountain peaks of the North Shore coastal range, with the Lion's Gate Suspension bridge in the foreground. The medal was designed by Larry Gingras, Leslie C. Hill, and Lawrence Kristmanson. It was struck by Pressed Metal Products of Vancouver.[13]
Specifications
Medal
Special Edition Medal
Catalogue No.
CNA-10
CNA-10A
Composition
Copper
Sterling Silver
Finish
Antique
Antique
Weight
32.3grams
35.2grams
Shape
Circular
Circular
Diameter
38.8mm
38.8mm
Die Axis
Upright
Upright
Edge
Plain
Plain
Issue Price
$3.50
$5.00
Mintage
700
181
1964 CNA Annual Convention
The eleventh annual convention marked was held in Halifax. The Halifax Coin Club hosted the event and the Convention took place from August 27 to 29. The obverse of the official Convention medal offers a view of the Old Town Clock on Citadel Hill. The reverse, showing the flag of Nova Scotia was designed by A.M. MacDonald. Benjamin Ireland cut the dies and Wellings of Toronto struck the medals.[14]
Specifications
Medal
Special Edition Medal
Catalogue No.
CNA-11
CNA-11A
Composition
Bronze
Fine Silver
Finish
Antique
Bright
Weight
35.6grams
50.4grams
Shape
Circular
Circular
Diameter
40.5mm
40.5mm
Die Axis
Upright
Upright
Edge
Plain
Plain, serially numbered
Issue Price
$2.75
$8.00
Mintage
700
181
1965 CNA Annual Convention
The twelfth annual convention was held in Montreal. The Montreal Numismatic Society was the host club for the Convention, which took place from August 12 to 14. J.D. Ferguson was a guest speaker at the banquet. The obverse shows a view of downtown Montreal, with Mount Royal and the Cross in the background. The reverse presents a view of the Chateau de Ramezay, historic site of Canada's first numismatic society. The medal was designed by a committee led by Robert Verity. The medal was struck by William Scully Ltd of Montreal. In later years, the Scully presses and dies were acquired by Wellings of Toronto and the dies were destroyed in 1973.[15]
Specifications
Medal
Special Edition Medal
Catalogue No.
CNA-12
CNA-12A
Composition
Bronze
Sterling Silver
Finish
Antique
Antique
Weight
37.8grams
47.4grams
Shape
Circular
Circular
Diameter
44.5mm
44.5mm
Die Axis
Upright
Upright
Edge
Plain, some impressed “SCULLY LTD”
Plain, impressed “SCULLY LTD”
Issue Price
$2.50
$6.50
Mintage
1187
287
1966 CNA Annual Convention
The thirteenth annual convention was held in Winnipeg. It marked the first time that the Convention was held in Manitoba. The Manitoba Coin Club was the host club for the Convention. It was held at the Marlborough Hotel from August 25 to 27. The guest speaker at the banquet was Major Sheldon S. Carroll. The obverse depicts the arms of the province of Manitoba and the reverse presents a view of Lower Fort Garry. The dies were cut by Benjamin Ireland and the medals were struck by Wellings Mfg. of Toronto. Once again, the dies were destroyed in 1973.[16]
Specifications
Medal
Special Edition Medal
Catalogue No.
CNA-13
CNA-13A
Composition
Bronze
Sterling Silver
Finish
Antique
Antique
Weight
25.9grams
41.8grams
Shape
Circular
Circular
Diameter
40.6mm
40.6mm
Die Axis
Upright
Upright
Edge
Plain
Plain, serially numbered
Issue Price
$2.50
$8.00
Mintage
500
113
1967 CNA Annual Convention
The fourteenth annual convention was held in Ottawa, Ontario. This marked Canada's Centennial Year and the Ottawa Coin Club and Capital City Coin Clubs both hosted the event. The dates of the event were from August 31 to September 2. It was held at Chateau Laurier Hotel and the guest speaker at the banquet was Dr. V. Clain-Stefanelli, Curator of Numismatics at the U.S. National Museum in Washington, DC. The obverse depicts the Canadian Numismatic Association's emblem while the reverse showed a view of the Canadian Parliament Buildings, as seen from across the Ottawa River at Nepean Point. The medal was designed by O. Lombardo and then struck by Canadian Artistic Dies of Sherbrooke, Québec. The medals were struck by Canadian Artistic Dies of Sherbrooke. The dies are in the C.N.A. archives.[17]
Specifications
Medal
Special Edition Medal
Catalogue No.
CNA-14
CNA-14A
Composition
Bronze
Antique Silver
Finish
Antique
Antique
Weight
26.4grams
32.5grams
Shape
Circular
Circular
Diameter
38.4mm
38.4mm
Die Axis
Upright
Upright
Edge
Plain
Plain
Issue Price
$3.50
N/A
Mintage
1000
40
1968 CNA Annual Convention
The fifteenth annual convention was held in Calgary, Alberta. The Calgary Coin Association hosted the event. The dates of the event were from July 15 to July 17 at the Hotel Palliser. The obverse depicts an Indian on horseback, shooting a buffalo with a bow and arrow. The scene was adapted from a painting by Paul Kane from 1849. The reverse depicts a racing chuckwagon which was designed by D.M. Stewart and Doug Van Galen. Canadian Artistic Dies of Sherbrooke cut the dies and produced the medals.[18]
Specifications
Medal
Special Edition Medal
Catalogue No.
CNA-15
CNA-15A
Composition
Bronze
Silver
Finish
Antique
Antique
Weight
32.7grams
27.9grams
Shape
Circular
Circular
Diameter
38.8mm
38.8mm
Die Axis
Upright
Upright
Edge
Plain
Plain
Issue Price
$3.50
N/A
Mintage
1000
40
1969 CNA Annual Convention
The sixteenth annual convention was held in Toronto. The Toronto Coin Club hosted the event from August 28 to August 30. The banquet speaker was Ernest F. Brown, Acting Master of the Royal Canadian Mint. This was the convention where the J. Douglas Ferguson gold medal was inaugurated and the first recipient was Fred Bowman. The medal was an irregular shaped medal and marked the fourth time that the convention had an irregular shaped medal. The other instances where irregular shaped medals were used were 1956, 1959, and 1960. The shape of the Toronto Convention medal was a pentagon. The obverse was designed by Roger Fox and David Ashe, and shows a view of the new Toronto City Hall. The reverse was designed by Hazel Munro. It has the badge of the Toronto Coin Club. Canadian Artistic Dies of Sherbrooke struck the medals. The dies are part of the C.N.A. archives.[19]
Specifications
Medal
Special Edition Medal
Catalogue No.
CNA-16
CNA-16A
Composition
Bronze
Antique Silver
Finish
Antique
Antique
Weight
45.4grams
62.2grams
Shape
Pentagonal
Pentagonal
Diameter
47.2mm x 49.6mm
47.2mm x 49.6mm
Die Axis
Upright
Upright
Edge
Plain
Plain
Issue Price
$3.00
N/A
Mintage
980
25
1970 CNA Annual Convention
The seventeenth annual convention was held in Halifax. The Halifax Coin Club hosted the event from August 5 to August 8. The obverse was designed by A.M. MacDonald and Collins Baugild from a drawing by Cmdr. L.B. Jenson, R.C.N. (Ret.), who was also this year's Convention banquet speaker. The Convention medal's obverse shows the H.M.S. Shannon sailing to the right under full sail. The medal was struck by the Wellings Mint of Toronto. Both dies are in the Nova Scotia archives.[20]
Specifications
Medal
Special Edition Medal
Catalogue No.
CNA-17
CNA-17A
Composition
Bronze
Silver
Finish
Antique
Antique
Weight
36.8grams
34.2grams
Shape
Circular
Circular
Diameter
40.4mm
40.4mm
Die Axis
Upright
Upright
Edge
Plain
Plain, numbered, stamped “Wellings, 999”
Issue Price
$3.00
$10.00
Mintage
500
151
1971 CNA Annual Convention
The eighteenth annual convention was held in Vancouver during British Columbia's Centennial Year. The Vancouver Numismatic Society hosted the event from August 26 to August 28. All 159 guests at the banquet received a special silver medal commemorating the event.
The obverse of the Convention Medal shows the device of the C.N.A. at left and the device of the Vancouver Numismatic Society at the right. The reverse shows the early seal of British Columbia at the left and the arms of British Columbia at the right. The design for the reverse was based on a suggestion by Leslie C. Hill. The obverse was suggested by William E. Perry. The dies and medals were struck by Frank Sarson of Pressed Metal Products of Vancouver. Both dies are in the C.N.A. archives.[21]
Specifications
Medal
Special Edition Medal
Catalogue No.
CNA-18
CNA-18A
Composition
Bronze
Silver
Finish
Antique
Antique
Weight
22.3grams
22.6grams
Shape
Circular
Circular
Diameter
39.2mm
39.2mm
Die Axis
Upright
Upright
Edge
Plain
Plain, stamped “STERLING”, serially numbered
Issue Price
$4.00
$10.00
Mintage
427
121
1972 CNA Annual Convention
The nineteenth annual convention was held in Toronto and was in conjunction with the Canadian Paper Money Society. The event was from August 2 to August 5. The year's Best of Show Exhibit winner was C.F. Rowe.
The obverse of the Convention Medal shows the device of the C.N.A. and the C.P.M.S. The reverse illustrates the coat of arms of the City of Toronto registered with the College of Arms, London, England.[22] The obverse of the medal was designed by R.W. Irwin and the reverse by W. English. The medals were struck by the Lombardo Mint.[23]
Specifications
Medal
Special Edition Medal
Catalogue No.
CNA-19
CNA-19A
Composition
Bronze
Silver
Finish
Antique
Bright
Weight
21.9grams
25.8grams
Shape
Circular
Circular
Diameter
38.5mm
38.5mm
Die Axis
Upright
Upright
Edge
Plain
Plain, numbered, stamped 999
Issue Price
$4.00
$10.00
Mintage
400
150
1983 CNA Annual Convention
The 30th Canadian Numismatic Association annual convention was held in Moncton, New Brunswick from July 20 to July 23, 1983.
The obverse of the Convention Medal shows the #66 locomotive, a 4-4-0 Type D-17. The reverse shows the early seal of British Columbia at the left and the arms of British Columbia at the right. The design for the reverse was based on the Voyageur dollar. The obverse was designed by Lloyd R. Carson, a retired CNR mechanical supervisor. These were the first medallions struck by the Royal Canadian Mint.[24]
Specifications
Medal
Special Edition Medal
Charlton Catalogue #
CNA-30
CNA-30A
Composition
Bronze
Silver
Finish
Bright
Bright
Weight
31.3grams
30.8grams
Shape
Circular
Circular
Diameter
39.0mm
39.0mm
Die Axis
Upright
Upright
Edge
Plain
Plain
Issue Price
$10.00
$35.00
Mintage
200
100
1984 CNA Annual Convention
The 31st Canadian Numismatic Association annual convention was held in Hamilton, Ontario from July 19 to July 22, 1984.
The obverse of the Convention Medal has a theme for the United Empire Loyalists. The artists rendition was taken from a statue erected by the City of Hamilton as a tribute to the settlers that came and made a very positive impact in the surrounding area.[25]
Specifications
Medal
Special Edition Medal
Charlton Catalogue #
CNA-31
CNA-31A
Composition
Bronze
Silver
Finish
Bright
Reverse Frosted
Weight
31.2grams
30.0grams
Shape
Circular
Circular
Diameter
38.9mm
38.9mm
Die Axis
Upright
Upright
Edge
Plain
Plain
Issue Price
$10.00
$35.00
Mintage
250
93
1985 CNA Annual Convention
The 32nd Canadian Numismatic Association annual convention was held in Regina, Saskatchewan from July 17 to July 21, 1985.
The theme for the obverse was the “Northcote at Batoche 9 May 1885.” The design features naval action, which was part of the Northwest Rebellion led by Louis Riel[26]
Specifications
Medal
Special Edition Medal
Charlton Catalogue #
CNA-32
CNA-32A
Composition
Bronze
Silver
Finish
Bright
Reverse Frosted
Weight
31.3grams
31.2grams
Shape
Circular
Circular
Diameter
38.9mm
38.9mm
Die Axis
Upright
Upright
Edge
Plain
Plain
Issue Price
$10.00
$35.00
Mintage
375
175
1986 CNA annual convention
The 33rd Canadian Numismatic Association annual convention was held in Toronto, Ontario, from July 23 to July 26, 1986.
The theme for the reverse was the North York Memorial Community Hall.[27]
Specifications
Medal
Special Edition Medal
Charlton Catalogue #
CNA-33
CNA-33A
Composition
Bronze
Silver
Finish
Bright
Reverse Frosted
Weight
31.2grams
31.3grams
Shape
Circular
Circular
Diameter
38.9mm
38.9mm
Die axis
Upright
Upright
Edge
Plain
Plain
Issue price
$12.50
$38.50
Mintage
250
100
1987 CNA annual convention
The 34th Canadian Numismatic Association annual convention was held in Calgary, Alberta, from July 14 to July 19, 1987.
The 38th Canadian Numismatic Association annual convention was held in Toronto, Ontario from July 23 to July 28, 1985.
The obverse of the Convention Medal featured the skyline of Toronto. At the time, it was the most detailed object ever struck at the Royal Canadian Mint.[29] Every line of its design was drawn by the Royal Canadian Mint's chief engraver Ago Aarand, with assistance by Stan Witten. It took over a week of painstaking detail to complete the thousands of lines in the 8" diameter sketch.[30]
On July 8, 1976, Royal Canadian Mint president, Yvon Gariepy announced that an annual award would be bestowed to the Canadian deemed to have contributed the most to numismatic education in Canada. The award was in the form of a sterling silver medal, and would be known as the Royal Canadian Mint Award. It measures 45mm in diameter and depicts a view of the Royal Canadian Mint building on 320 Sussex Drive in Ottawa. The name of the recipient and the year are engraved on the reverse. A panel of numismatists, along with the Royal Canadian Mint, selects the winner. The award is presented at the Annual Royal Canadian Numismatic Association Convention.[33]
Year
Winner
1976
Norman C. Williams
1977
Robert C. Willey
1978
Dr. James A Haxby
1979
Harold Don Allen
1980
Al Bliman
1981
J.D. Ferguson
1982
Louis H. Lewry
1983
Sheldon S. Carroll
1984
Ross W. Irwin
1985
Not awarded
1986
Not awarded
1987
Yvon Marquis
1988
Jim Charlton
1989
Robert Graham
1990
Graham Esler
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The coins of Canada are produced by the Royal Canadian Mint and denominated in Canadian dollars ($) and the subunit of dollars, cents (¢). An effigy of the reigning monarch always appears on the obverse of all coins. There are standard images which appear on the reverse, but there are also commemorative and numismatic issues with different images on the reverse.
The Charlton Press is a book publishing company that produces pricing guides as well as other books on related topics, including collectables and porcelain figures. The company's first title was Catalogue of Canadian Coins, Tokens & Fractional Currency, published in 1952, and contained all coins used as circulating tender in Canada from 1858 until present.
The Royal Canadian Numismatic Association was founded in 1950. It is a nonprofit association for coin collectors and other people interested in Canadian numismatics. It has members throughout Canada and in other countries. At times, it also works with the Canadian Association for Numismatic Education (CAFNE), an arms length organization, which is defined by the CRA as a Canadian educational and charitable organization. CAFNE provides funding for some of the RCNA's educational seminars and publications.
One of the most profitable aspects of the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) is its numismatic product line. The first numismatic coin from the RCM was arguably the 1935 dollar commemorating the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty King George V. Though intended for circulation, it was the first Canadian coin commemorating an event. The decision to issue this coin was made in October 1934 by then-Prime Minister R.B. Bennett. There were economic and patriotic motivations for the release of a silver dollar, including a hope to boost the silver mining industry. In future years, the silver dollar would have a more emotional meaning for many Canadians because it was also the first coin to have the Voyageur motif on its reverse.
Since the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, the Royal Canadian Mint has struck Summer and Winter Olympic coins to mark Games held in Canada.
The Canadian silver dollar was first issued by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1935 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V. The coin's reverse design was sculpted by Emanuel Hahn and portrays a voyageur and a person of Indigenous descent paddling a birch-bark canoe. The faint lines in the background represent the Northern Lights. The voyageur design was used on the dollar until 1986. It was then replaced with the 1987 Canadian 1-dollar coin. 1967 marked the end of the silver dollar as a business strike, or a coin issued for circulation. After 1967, the dollar coin was made of nickel, except for non-circulating commemorative issues for the collector market, which continue to contain silver.
The Ottawa Mint sovereign is a British one pound coin minted between 1908 and 1919 at the Ottawa Mint (known today as the Ottawa branch of the Royal Canadian Mint. This has augmented debate among Canadian numismatists because some view these pieces as Canadian while others view them as British and thus distinct from the decimal series of Canadian coinage. Since the opening of the Ottawa Mint, the Dominion of Canada’s government wanted to produce decimal gold coins. As it was a branch of the Royal Mint, it was obligated to mint sovereigns on request. When sovereigns were requested, it was usually for export causes.
One of the most highly profitable aspects of the Royal Canadian Mint’s enterprise is in its Numismatic product line. The euphoria surrounding the year 2000 led to the birth of the Millennium 25-cent coin program. The numismatic line included proof quality coins sold individually or as a complete set. This level of excess would come to signify the coming decade. The number of numismatic releases would increase on an annual basis starting in 2003. Numismatic three cents, five cents, and ten cents would be introduced, along with numismatic three dollars and eight dollars. Luxury coins would not be immune to the dramatic increases that ensued. Coins with face values of 250, 300 and 350 dollars would be introduced by 2006.
The Royal Canadian Mint has made coins with various themes. Most recently, ice hockey has been used for many numismatic releases. The first known ice hockey coin was for the 1988 Winter Olympics. Issued on February 25, 1986, the coin featured a goalie on the coin. Edge lettering was also used for the coin, the first time that it was used on silver coins.
Yvon Gariepy was the President of the Royal Canadian Mint from 1975 to 1981. In later years, he worked for Canada Post. Mr. Gariepy was a professional member of the Order of Engineers of Quebec, Professional Corporation of Urbanists of Quebec, Canadian Institute of Planners and the Institute of the Public Administration of Canada.
Starting in 1997, the Royal Canadian Mint started to sell hockey medallions to the public. To commemorate the induction of Mario Lemieux in the Hockey Hall of Fame, a set was issued honouring all three inductees. One set was issued in Sterling Silver while another was issued in Nickel. The success of the release led to future issues.
Dora de Pédery-Hunt, LL.D. was a Hungarian-Canadian sculptor who designed medals and coins. She was the first Canadian citizen to design an effigy for Queen Elizabeth II.
References
↑ The Charlton Standard Catalogue of the Canadian Numismatic Association’s Medals and Awards, 1st Edition, R. Brian Cornwell, Introduction, 1991, The Charlton Press, Toronto, ISBN0-88968-100-7
↑ The Charlton Standard Catalogue of the Canadian Numismatic Association’s Medals and Awards, 1st Edition, R. Brian Cornwell, Introduction, 1991, The Charlton Press, Toronto, ISBN0-88968-100-7
↑ The Charlton Standard Catalogue of the Canadian Numismatic Association’s Medals and Awards, 1st Edition, R. Brian Cornwell, Introduction, 1991, The Charlton Press, Toronto, ISBN0-88968-100-7
↑ The Charlton Standard Catalogue of the Canadian Numismatic Association’s Medals and Awards, 1st Edition, R. Brian Cornwell, p. 2, 1991, The Charlton Press, Toronto, ISBN0-88968-100-7
↑ The Charlton Standard Catalogue of the Canadian Numismatic Association’s Medals and Awards, 1st Edition, R. Brian Cornwell, p. 3, 1991, The Charlton Press, Toronto, ISBN0-88968-100-7
↑ The Charlton Standard Catalogue of the Canadian Numismatic Association’s Medals and Awards, 1st Edition, R. Brian Cornwell, p. 4, 1991, The Charlton Press, Toronto, ISBN0-88968-100-7
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↑ Canadian Coin News, August 19 to September 1, 2008, p.26, “Award galore at RCNA’s annual banquet” by Bret Evans
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