RCNA | Conventions

Each year, The Canadian Numismatic Association appoints an official auction house to conduct an auction at the annual RCNA Convention. Mail bids are accepted prior to the Convention, with floor bidding taking place at the various sessions during the Convention. Viewing of the auction material takes place during the convention up to the start of each auction session.

Awards

A number of prestigious awards will be presented at various functions at the Convention. For more information, please see our Awards page (under Events).

RCNA Conventions

Activities for Collectors of All Ages and Numismatic Material

The highlight of the Canadian numismatic year is the RCNA Annual Convention. Since 1954 it has been held yearly in various cities across Canada.

The RCNA Annual Convention is Canada's oldest numismatic event offering collectors an opportunity to meet and develop life long friendships and share numismatic knowledge.

A large and diverse inventory of coins, tokens, medals, banknotes and numismatic literature is available on the bourse floor from Canadian and American dealers.
An auction at every Convention provides collectors an opportunity to build their collection and a basis for determining current values of all types of numismatic material.
Educational forums are presented during the course of the convention that feature original presentations on a variety of numismatic topics.

At the RCNA Convention, other numismatic organizations hold their annual meetings or conduct educational programs. These have included the Canadian Numismatic Research Society, the Canadian Paper Money Society, the Canadian Association of Token Collectors, the Canadian Association of Wooden Money Collectors, the Love Token Society, the Canadian Tire Coupon Collectors Club, the Classical and Medieval Numismatic Society and others.

Delegates from coin clubs across Canada meet and exchange views on common problems to help the hobby and the collector.
Members of the RCNA exhibit items from their collections in competition for display awards thus sharing their knowledge with everyone.
Institutions such as the Royal Canadian Mint and the Bank of Canada also set up non-competitive exhibits for the enjoyment of show visitors.

The Convention is also the setting of the annual general membership meeting where motions are discussed and voted on, various committee reports are presented and the annual financial report is tabled.

A banquet and the pre-Banquet reception gives members and non-members another opportunity to mingle, enjoy a full-course meal, listen to a speaker and find out first-hand who the recipients of Canada’s major numismatic awards are. Tours are also offered.

If you are planning to attend the Convention and participate in a number of activities, you might wish to register. Registration Kits contain:

a souvenir convention medal
admission to the bourse for the full duration of the show
unlimited number of visits to the hospitality suite*
a special souvenir medal struck to commemorate the convention
a special reception hosted by the Royal Canadian Mint
a souvenir booklet containing the Program of Events
and lots more.

*The hospitality suite for registrants and bourse dealers is a great place to throw up your feet and enjoy a complimentary coffee and snacks. Admission to the convention is available by various means.

Spousal Registrations are also available and include the same contents as the main registration kit along with a number of collectible catalogues but not including the souvenir medal.

Young Numismatist Kits are also available with special contents at a drastically reduced price.

Or you might just wish to come on a daily basis by paying a nominal daily admission price.

You do not have to decide in advance to register, although we recommend you do so to ensure that we are not sold out of kits or souvenir medals. The registration form includes the option of purchasing tickets to the Banquet and the Club Delegates Breakfast meeting, as well as the convention souvenir medal in .999 fine silver.

Once you attend a RCNA Convention and join in the activities, you will want to attend year after year.