Toronto Coin Expo Spring Sale 2016

Auction Details

We are once again pleased to conduct our auction in conjunction with the 2016 Spring Toronto Coin Expo. We are excited to be featuring the Richard Cooper collection of Ontario Merchant Tokens, his Colonials of Lower Canada along with another installment of his countermark tokens. This sale is also complimented by wonderful Communion tokens from the Bob Merchant collection. As well as, selections from numerous other consigners to round out another outstanding auction. We feel privileged to be given the opportunity to be entrusted with such treasures and thank our contributors who have placed their faith in us.

Our spring auction is the first of the 2016 “triplet” sales. Not only are we conducting the spring and fall Toronto Coin Expo sales, we are privileged to have been chosen to do the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association auction in July in Ottawa. This spring sale features a fine variety of numismatic material for both the beginner and connoisseur. We thank our many consignors who once again have placed their faith in our firm.

To be held in conjunction with the
Toronto Coin Expo at the
Toronto Reference Library
789 Yonge Street, Toronto

See you all there!



Buyer’s Premiums will be added on all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale. Invoices will be emailed out after The Toronto Coin Expo.

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1935 Bank of Canada $512531935 Bank of Canada $5
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CH BC-5. Nice clean VF. S/N:A002679/B.
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for 288.00
1935 Bank of Canada $512541935 Bank of Canada $5
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CH BC-5. PCGS Choice About New 58. S/N:A1393264/A.
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
1935 Banque du Canada $512551935 Banque du Canada $5
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CH BC-6. Fine with writing on back. S/N:F110289/B.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 108.00
1935 Bank of Canada $1012561935 Bank of Canada $10
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CH BC-7. About Fine. S/N:A006329/A.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 100.00
1935 Bank of Canada $2012571935 Bank of Canada $20
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CH BC-9. Small Seal, Fine. S/N:A169660/C.
Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold for 600.00
1935 Bank of Canada $2512581935 Bank of Canada $25
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CH BC-11. Fine+, Canada's only commemorative $25. S/N:A015077B.
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold for 3,540.00
1935 Bank of Canada $5012591935 Bank of Canada $50
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CH BC-13. PMG Choice Fine 15. S/N:A01404/D.
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for 2,400.00
1935 Banque du Canada $5012601935 Banque du Canada $50
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CH BC-14. PMG Fine 12. S/N:F00258/A.
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 4,250.00
Sold for 3,600.00
1935 Bank of Canada $10012611935 Bank of Canada $100
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CH BC-15. PMG EF-40. S/N:A11077/D.
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold for 6,480.00
1937 Bank of Canada $112621937 Bank of Canada $1
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CH BC-21a. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ. S/N:D/A 7721683.
Start Price : 275.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
1937 Bank of Canada $112631937 Bank of Canada $1
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CH BC-21d. PCGS Gem UNC 66 EPQ. S/N: S/N0751516.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 132.00
1937 Bank of Canada $212641937 Bank of Canada $2
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CH BC-22c. BCS Choice UNC 62, Original. S/N:J/R1907343.
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for 140.00
1937 Bank of Canada $212651937 Bank of Canada $2
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CH BC-22c. PMG Superb Gem Unc 67 EPQ. S/N:D/R9874254.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 1,440.00
1937 Bank of Canada $212661937 Bank of Canada $2
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CH BC-22c. Pressed AU. S/N:D/R7939799.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 84.00
1937 Bank of Canada $512671937 Bank of Canada $5
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CH BC-23c. PCGS Choice UNC 63 EPQ. Transitional prefix S/N: H/S7110981.
Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for 250.00
Bank of Canada $1 - Lot of 31268Bank of Canada $1 - Lot of 3
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Includes: CH BC-1, Fine with stain on front, S/N:A5884052/D; CH BC-21C, EF, S/N:O/L1594329; CH BC-29A, VF, S/N:B/A2360568. 3 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 84.00
1937 Bank of Canada $1012691937 Bank of Canada $10
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CH BC-24c. CCCS UNC-64. S/N: B/T3743179.
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold for 180.00
1937 Bank of Canada $2012701937 Bank of Canada $20
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CH BC-25c. CCCS AU-55. S/N: K/E7334897.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 120.00
1937 Bank of Canada Notes - Lot of 312711937 Bank of Canada Notes - Lot of 3
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Includes: CH BC-23b, Nice EF, S/N:L/C4067562; CH BC-24b, pressed AU, S/N:W/D9301932; CH BC-25c, pressed AU, S/N:H/E8384386. 3 Pcs.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 204.00
1937 Bank of Canada $10012721937 Bank of Canada $100
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CH BC-27b. PCGS About New 50. S/N: B/J2198286.
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
1937 Bank of Canada $10012731937 Bank of Canada $100
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CH BC-27b. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. S/N: B/J3969080.
Estimate : 500.00 - 550.00
Sold for 360.00
1937 Bank of Canada $10012741937 Bank of Canada $100
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CH BC-27b. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. S/N: B/J3967089.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,100.00
Sold for 840.00
1937 Bank of Canada Notes - Lot of 212751937 Bank of Canada Notes - Lot of 2
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Includes: CH BC-26c, VF, S/N:B/H4694233; CH BC-27b, VF, S/N:B/J0058324. 2 Pcs.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 250.00
1954 Bank of Canada $2 Devil's Face12761954 Bank of Canada $2 Devil's Face
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CH BC-30a. BCS Choice Unc 62, Original. S/N:A/B1648742.
Estimate : 400.00 - 475.00
Sold for 432.00
1954 Bank of Canada $2 Devil's Face12771954 Bank of Canada $2 Devil's Face
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CH BC-30a. PMG Superb Gem Unc 67 EPQ. S/N:A/B1155956.
Estimate : 600.00 - 750.00
Sold for 750.00
1954 Bank of Canada $5 Devil's Face12781954 Bank of Canada $5 Devil's Face
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CH BC-31b. Choice AU. S/N:G/C8394682.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 90.00
1954 Bank of Canada $5 Devil's Face12791954 Bank of Canada $5 Devil's Face
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CH BC-31b. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. S/N:G/C3315892.
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 525.00
1954 Bank of Canada $10 Devil's Face12801954 Bank of Canada $10 Devil's Face
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CH BC-32a. PMG Superb Gem Unc 67 EPQ. S/N:D/D8641234.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for 850.00
1954 Bank of Canada $50 Devil's Face12811954 Bank of Canada $50 Devil's Face
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CH BC-34b. VF. S/N:A/H1984827.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 160.00
1954 Bank of Canada $1000 Devil's Face12821954 Bank of Canada $1000 Devil's Face
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CH BC-36. VF with ink smear at top center. S/N: A/K0011241.
Start Price : 2,600.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 4,500.00
Bank of Canada Devil's Face Notes - Lot of 41283Bank of Canada Devil's Face Notes - Lot of 4
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Includes: CH BC-30b, EF, S/N:H/B4077878; CH BC-32b, VF, S/N:G/D7434941; CH BC-33a, VF, S/N:A/E7656073; CH BC-35a, EF, S/N:A/J1406263. 4 Pcs.
Estimate : 400.00 - 475.00
Sold for 288.00
Bank of Canada $1 Bank Notes - Lot of 31284Bank of Canada $1 Bank Notes - Lot of 3
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CH BC-37bA, VF, S/N: *A/Y0172304. BC-37cA, UNC, S/N: *C/F0873269. BC-37cA, VF, S/N: *H/F0783040. 3 Pcs.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 60.00
1954 Bank of Canada $512851954 Bank of Canada $5
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CH BC-39B. Choice UNC, transitional prefix. S/N:Z/C3840690.
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for 108.00
1954 Bank of Canada $10 Replacement12861954 Bank of Canada $10 Replacement
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CH BC-40aA. AU, scarce replacement. S/N:*A/D0022675.
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 240.00
1954 Bank of Canada $10 Replacement12871954 Bank of Canada $10 Replacement
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CH BC-40bA. Fine with small pen mark at top right, scarce replacement. S/N:*B/V0309983.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 120.00
Bank of Canada Replacement Notes - Lot of 31288Bank of Canada Replacement Notes - Lot of 3
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Includes: CH BC-38bA, UNC, S/N:*B/B0110252; CH BC-39bA, Fine, S/N:*S/S0115125. CH BC-48aA, AU, S/N:*CA3092056. 3 Pcs.
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold for 60.00
1954 Bank of Canada $100012891954 Bank of Canada $1000
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CH BC-44c. VF, pinhole at left. Bouey - Rasminsky Signature. S/N: A/K0130924
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,300.00
1954 Bank of Canada $100012901954 Bank of Canada $1000
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CH BC-44d. BCS AU 58, Original. S/N:A/K1866114.
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,300.00
Sold for 1,200.00
1974 Bank of Canada $2 Test Note12911974 Bank of Canada $2 Test Note
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CH BC-47aT. EF. S/N: RS0894326.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 70.00
1972 Bank of Canada $5 Test  Note12921972 Bank of Canada $5 Test  Note
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CH BC-48bT. Choice AU, very faint crease at center with a heavy counting crease. S/N: RS8103172.
Start Price : 1,650.00 | Estimate : 3,300.00 - 3,500.00
1969 Bank of Canada $20 Replacement12931969 Bank of Canada $20 Replacement
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CH BC-50bA. Choice Unc. S/N:*YA2341135.
Estimate : 400.00 - 450.00
Sold for 240.00
1975 Bank of Canada $5012941975 Bank of Canada $50
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CH BC-51a-i. Uncirculated. S/N:EAH4383157.
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for 144.00
1979 Bank of Canada $5 Test Note12951979 Bank of Canada $5 Test Note
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CH BC-53aT. EF. S/N: 33000133124.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold for 840.00
Bank of Canada Multicolour Notes - Lot of 441296Bank of Canada Multicolour Notes - Lot of 44
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Includes various denominations in mostly Uncirculated conditions. Face value $185. Viewing is recommended, no return. 44 Pcs.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 276.00
Bank of Canada Replacement Notes - Lot of 201297Bank of Canada Replacement Notes - Lot of 20
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Includes: 1954 x3; Multicolour x8; Bird Series x9. Nice beginner collection. Face Value $69. Conditions vary, viewing is recommended, no return. 20 Pc
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 108.00
1989 Bank of Canada $1012981989 Bank of Canada $10
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CH BC-57bA. BCS Choice UNC 64 Original. S/N:ATX2242400.
Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for 120.00
1988 Bank of Canada $100 Replacement12991988 Bank of Canada $100 Replacement
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CH BC-60aA. BCS Choice UNC 62 Original. S/N:AJX1612193.
Start Price : 320.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 425.00
2001 Bank of Canada $10 Bank Notes - Lot of 513002001 Bank of Canada $10 Bank Notes - Lot of 5
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CH BC-63aA (FDU and FDT replacements) Unc's. FDZ prefix, VF. 2 x FEA prefix, Unc's. 5 Pcs.
Estimate : 400.00 - 440.00
Sold for 120.00
Bank of Canada Bird Series Notes - Lot of 541301Bank of Canada Bird Series Notes - Lot of 54
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Includes many consecutive $2 notes, better prefix combinations, conditions vary.   Face Value $123. Viewing is recommended no return. 54 Pcs.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 156.00
186_ Government of Canada $500 Quebec Bond Plate Proof1303186_ Government of Canada $500 Quebec Bond Plate Proof
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As stated in Charlton "These were printed in preparation for a planned issue of interest-bearing government bonds". Last offered in 1990 b...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 825.00