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February 8, 2017

Japanese hansatsu: bookmark money

By: Paul S. Berry


Often referred to as “bookmark money” because of their narrow, vertical format, Japanese hansatsu were among the world’s most distinctive currencies.
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December 23, 2016

Is That Blitzen on Our Quarter?

By: Graham Iddon


Well into my adulthood, I had assumed that the noble beast gracing the reverse side of our quarters was a moose. Clearly, I was not a terribly observant coin collector.
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December 21, 2016

A Bank NOTE-able Woman III

By: Graham Iddon


Desmond truly exemplifies a Canadian who has overcome barriers, is inspirational to others, has made a positive change to society and in so doing, left a lasting legacy.
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December 1, 2016

Why We are Not the Currency Museum

By: Graham Iddon


But a few years before it closed, the Currency Museum officially became an arm of the Communications Department. And this was the crucial factor that would change the future mission of the Museum.
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November 15, 2016

A Field Trip to Montréal and the MTM Auction: 2

By: Paul S. Berry


Several parties were bidding on lot #14 until it reached $10,000, at which point the contest was only between me and the gentleman who had underbid the previous lot.
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