Toronto Coin Expo Auction Offers 550 Lots, from Swedish Plate Money to Canadian Notes

The range of material is the story of Alliance Coin & Banknote’s Toronto Coin Expo Auction Sale: 550 lots spanning Canadian banknotes and coins, Swedish plate money, a historical letter and a medal. Advance viewing and bidding are open through iCollector ahead of the live sale, which begins at 5:30 on Thursday, September 28.

For collectors, that variety makes the catalogue worth approaching by specialty. The featured pieces point to several different interests, from Canadian financial history and Victorian coinage to an unusual European monetary object. The auction notice identifies five highlights, but the sale itself contains 550 lots; those examples offer a glimpse of the range rather than a complete picture of the catalogue.

Three ways to take part

Bidders can participate in advance by registering on iCollector, send bids directly to Alliance Coin & Banknote by email, or join the sale in real time on September 28. The live session is available in person at the Toronto Coin Expo or remotely through iCollector.

Those options give collectors different ways to engage with the same sale. Advance bidding lets participants place bids before the live session, while the email route provides a direct alternative. Joining in person or online allows bidders to follow the sale as it unfolds. The auction notice does not provide further details about bidding increments, registration requirements or email deadlines, so prospective bidders should consult the auction page or contact the firm for those specifics.

Preview dates and catalogue images

In-person previews are scheduled for Sunday, September 10, at the Ottawa Coin Show and Thursday, September 28, at the Toronto Coin Expo. The first date offers an opportunity to view material before the Toronto event; the second coincides with the live sale. For pieces where condition, surface details or design features are central to a collector’s decision, examining the lot in person can add useful context to the catalogue description.

Alliance Coin & Banknote says completion of all lot images may take a couple of additional days. That timing matters for remote bidders who rely on photographs to assess an item before placing a bid. Collectors can check the iCollector catalogue as images are added and review the available descriptions alongside them. The notice does not specify which lots still need images, so bidders should confirm that the material they want to study is pictured before the sale.

Featured pieces cross collecting categories

One highlighted lot is a letter from Sir John A. Macdonald to Sir Joseph Pope. The auction description says Macdonald asked Pope to hurry to the bank and cover a cheque written by Mrs. Macdonald. The episode gives the document a personal detail beyond its authorship, while its appeal will depend on the letter itself and the evidence shown in the lot listing.

The sale also features a 2 Daler Swedish Plate Money piece dated 1750, described by the auctioneer as rare and impressive. Its large, plate-like format sets it apart from familiar round coinage and makes it a notable choice for collectors interested in older monetary forms. The notice supplies the denomination and year but no additional dimensions, condition details or provenance.

A Bank of Ottawa 1913 Ten Dollar note, September issue, is identified as the finest-graded example. That description makes the grade and the issue date central points for collectors to verify in the full listing. The announcement does not name the grading service or provide a numerical grade, so the catalogue entry is the place to look for those details.

Another Canadian highlight is an 1890H Victorian Half Dollar graded VG-10. The auction notice calls it scarce and emphasizes its condition as “wholesome.” The coin’s date, mint mark and stated grade give collectors concrete identifiers to compare with their own interests; the full lot description and images can provide further information about its appearance.

The final featured item is a Victorian Queen’s South Africa Medal with seven bars. It adds a medal to a selection otherwise led by coins, notes and a letter, broadening the sale’s appeal to collectors of historical objects. The announcement does not name the bars, so bidders interested in their specific inscriptions should check the complete lot entry.

Sale terms and next steps

The buyer’s premium is 15% of each hammer price. Bidders should include that stated premium when reviewing their bids; the notice does not describe other charges or terms. The auction page is the central reference for the catalogue, available images and participation details.

With preview opportunities in Ottawa and Toronto, online bidding, email bids and a live session, the sale gives collectors several ways to examine and pursue a varied group of material. The practical next step is to identify the lots of interest, check their descriptions and images as the catalogue is completed, and confirm any bidding details directly with Alliance Coin & Banknote.