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.: Correspondence Courses
CNA / NESA CORRESPONDENCE COURSE
It took Paul Johnson, Chairman of the Canadian Numismatic Association's Education and Library Committee, together with a group of dedicated numismatists three years to bring one of the most ambitious numismatic projects ever undertaken in Canada to a successful completion. This project was the CNA / NESA Correspondence Course.
The idea of a numismatic correspondence course on Canadian numismatics had been discussed for a number of years. However, the mandate to begin preparation of the proposed course was given by both the Canadian Numismatic Association and the Numismatic Educational Services Association executive at their July 1992 meetings. Since the primary aim of both of these associations is to encourage and promote the science of numismatics by acquirement and study of coins, paper money, medals, tokens and all other numismatic items, with special emphasis of material pertaining to Canada, it was only fitting that they should undertake such a vast project.
The finished product includes twelve separate chapters on a wide range of Canadian numismatic topics as detailed below. Participants are required to answer these questions at the end of every chapter and submit them to the course administrator. A Certificate of Completion will be issued when the course is completed. Normally you would be allowed one year to complete the course.
The course price, thanks to a subsidy from NESA, is as follows:
- $40.00 for C.N.A. members
- $60.00 for non-members
- $30.00 for C.N.A. members under 18 years of age
- $40.00 for collectors under 18 years of age that are not currently members of the Canadian Numismatic Association. This price includes membership in the C.N.A. for the calendar year in which they order the course.
Note that payment is to be made in Canadian dollars if shipped to a Canadian address, and in US dollars if shipped to a U.S. address. Please add an additional $5.00 U.S. if shipment is to be made to a foreign (non-US) address. These prices include all applicable taxes, shipping and handling and, upon completion, the mailing of the Certificate of Completion. The course is available in both English and French and your order should specify which version is being ordered.
To date over 1000 people have completed the course successfully and have been rewarded with a Certificate of Completion.
You may apply for this course by simply sending a note containing your name address and phone number along with your cheque (made payable to the Canadian Numismatic Association) in the applicable amount to the address at the bottom of this page.
CHAPTER 1
Introduces students of numismatics to the modern business of minting money. This examination of Canada's current coinage includes a study of the designs in use and the evolving changes in metallic content. All course participants, whether novice or seasoned veterans, will gain insight into the coinage making up their pocket change.
CHAPTER 2
A chronological review of Canada's commemorative coinage beginning with the 1935 silver dollar and ending with the Canada 125 programme. In addition to documenting the coin commemorating each event, this chapter goes inside the mint and the offices of government to describe events leading up the the striking of each issue
CHAPTER 3
Learn about the production of a Canadian coin, from the time its design is conceived to its striking and inspection before release to the public. Learn about some of the marks and symbols that occur on the coins and about interesting errors and varieties that can occur during production.
CHAPTER 4
Discusses coins that used to circulate in Canada and the colonies from which it was formed, and how those coins came to be discontinued.
CHAPTER 5
Discusses money in other forms than decimal coinage. These include tokens, bank notes, scrip, cheques, credit cards and bills of exchange.
CHAPTER 6
Examines the role of paper money in Canada's monetary history: the development of early paper money, notes of the chartered banks, obsolete notes, and notes of the Dominion of Canada and the Bank of Canada.
CHAPTER 7
Presents ideas of how to focus your collecting activity. So many different paths are available to the budding numismatist, and this section deals with some popular strategies, beginning with ones that focus on Canadian coins and paper money.
CHAPTER 8
Buying coins, participating in auctions, coin economics, dealers and avoiding problem coins are discussed.
CHAPTER 9
Learn how to protect your collection from costly damage. Reviews various materials, both safe and unsafe, that are often found in holders and cases, and gives advice on how to handle and store numismatic items.
CHAPTER 10
Provides the novice grader with a basic understanding of the terminology of coin grading, along with some helpful tips on the handling of coins. Some discussion also takes place about cleaning coins, processed coins and counterfeit coinage.
CHAPTER 11
Focuses on some important practical considerations that arise as part of the grading process. Most involve simple common sense. Their real effectiveness lies with regular use.
CHAPTER 12
Deals with the organized hobby, including information about where you can obtain coins, medals and paper money for your collection. Also examines the many options to learn more about your collection through the use of coin clubs, libraries and publications.
You may apply for this course by simply sending a note containing your name address and phone number along with your cheque (made payable to the Canadian Numismatic Association) in the applicable amount to:
Canadian Numismatic Association
4936 Yonge St., Suite 601
North York, ON M2N 6S3
Telephone: 416-223-5980
Fax: 416-223-6782
E-mail: cnainfo@look.ca