Conventions

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.