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Numismatic Literature

 

Numismatic Reference Books 

The practice of Numismatics is the collection and study of coins, paper money, tokens and medals. Collector have many different areas to specialize in. With theses specializations there is a wealth of material out there for collectors to concentrate on which makes it such an interesting and diverse hobby.

Provided below are some links to sites (Click on an image to open the website) where you can review the books available for purchase.  These can also be purchased from your favourite local coin dealers.

If you know of any interesting Numismatic related sites let us know.

 

Canadian Coin News: Canadas Numismatic Magazine

ccn_logo1Publishing 26 issues per calendar year, Canadian Coin News is Canada’s premier source of information about coins, notes and medals. Although they cover the entire world of numismatics, the majority of readers are Canadian, and they concentrate on the unique circumstances surrounding collecting in “Canada” our native land. The editorial pages include information on new and old issues, as well as commentary, investment tips and Canada’s most up-to-date listings of Canadian coin and paper money prices.

 

The Charlton Press: Numismatic Catalogues

 

Early Colonial Canada, by: Christopher Faulkner

 

Victorian Cents of Canada, by: Rob Turner 

 

Krause Publications Bookstore 

 

 

 

 

Grading Catalogues

 

Error and Variety Catalogues

2012 - The book of Canadian Coins and their Varieties - 9th Edition_Page_001

 

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The Edmonton Numismatic Society

The Edmonton Numismatic Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the needs of fellow Numismatists in our local area of Edmonton, Alberta, as well as the rest of Canada and the world!

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Provided here is a list of numismatic (coin) shows for both Canada and the USA, we strive to list all those that we are aware of. If you don't see your show listed, use our contact form or drop us an email with your show details to have your show listed in our "Coin show & Events Calendar.

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The Planchet © ~ April/May 2025 Issue

ENS award winning "The Planchet ©" A Numismatic publication offering info on society events, articles on coins, paper money, tokens and medals. In our April/May 2025 edition... Page 8 - Misspellings on coins from 1900 to 2000, Page 14 - Ptolemy I - A Touch of Gold, Page 27 - Namibia, Page 34 - The RCNA Convention Events Program and more!

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Check out "The Planchet ©" a messaging blog, This blog has been created to facilitate communication and conversation amongst our ENS members by using the online chat, video conference and image sharing. Within this blogging platform we have included areas for general interest, discussion, buy/sell and wanted. The ENS reserves the right to moderate the content posted on this blog. Feel free to use our “contact us” page to email the ENS and let us know how this works for you!

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