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.: Toronto Seminar
THE C.N.A. CANADIAN COIN GRADING AND PRESERVATION WORKSHOP
Date: Saturday, November 10, 2007
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Humber College
205 Humber College Blvd.
Etobicoke, Ontario
(south of Finch Ave., east of Hwy. 427)
Includes: Certificate of Participation
Numismatic books & handouts
Complimentary coffee & tea
Free parking
Registration Cost:
$55.00 for C.N.A. members
$90.00 for non-C.N.A. members
(includes $35 membership fee for 2008)
$40.00 for Juniors (under the age of 18)
THE WORKSHOP
This one-day workshop, presented for only the fourth time ever, is a follow-up of the introductory course that has been presented by the C.N.A. in the past 6 years. The original course was the first of its kind in the history of the Canadian Numismatic Association and this follow-up workshop delves much deeper into the technical aspects of coin grading, counterfeit detection, fakes and alterations, authentication and coin & paper money preservation. As previously, it is being co-sponsored by the Canadian Numismatic Association. Because it is a follow-up to the original course, ideally participants should have attended the previous course, although this is not mandatory. The course is an ambitious event with the goal of educating collectors about the technical side of coins, tokens, medals and paper money.
The two qualified instructors will supplement their discussion with slides, demonstrations, hand-outs and displays of actual numismatic material. Each participant will receive a special C.N.A. “Certificate of Participation” at the conclusion of the course.
The day long workshop will include 45 minutes for lunch where participants can dine in the college cafeteria (the cost for lunch is the responsibility of each individual). Morning and afternoon coffee breaks are also scheduled with complimentary coffee and tea being available.
The class size will deliberately be kept small. Students will therefore have an opportunity to interface directly with instructors on a one-on-one basis, either to understand the material presented or to deal with other issues of concern in the instructors’ areas of expertise.
THE FACILITY - Humber College was chosen for its handy location, excellent facilities and reputation as a learning center. Detailed directions and a map of Humber College will be sent with the confirmation of your acceptance in the course.
Registration (8:30 - 9:00 a.m.) - Complimentary coffee
Introduction (9:00 - 9:10 a.m.) - Moderator: Paul Johnson
Coin Grading & Counterfeit Detection (9:10 - 2:00 p.m.)
Instructor: Brian Cornwell, Toronto, assisted by Scott Cornwell
This course will focus on the practical aspects of grading Canadian decimal coinage as well as detecting coins that have been altered or counterfeited.
Students will spend approximately 75% of the allocated class time in a “hands on” or problem solving mode both on an individual and team basis. The remaining 25% will consist of key presentations that emphasize selected grading tips and methods used by experienced graders.
Students should have some basic grading experience and an appreciation for those grading areas that are confusing to themselves. This is not a course for first-time graders. Each student will be expected to have covered the grading of coins during their collecting and buying/selling of material.
Selected reading material will be distributed for review at the student’s leisure. All students are encouraged to bring a few of their own coins to the workshop for discussion, particularly those that present grading difficulties.
Grading coins and tokens is an art, not a science. Different graders can and do leave different opinions of a coin’s grade. It is human nature for a coin seller to have a tendency to overgrade a coin whereas a buyer of that coin has a built-in bias to undergrade. This course will help students with some of the confusing real-life issues.
The presentation will focus on the three fundamentals of accurate and consistent grading: knowledge, technique and objectivity. A detailed discussion of the fine points that distinguish one grade from another is also included, as well as a hands-on look at ‘coin problems,’ specifically those that are cleaned, altered or counterfeited.
Many physical examples will be available for students to examine directly along with pointers on how best to identify and avoid them at a future date.
Brian Cornwell is President of International Coin Certification Service, a third-party coin grading company based in Toronto. He is a regular columnist for Canadian Coin News. Brian was a member of the core committee in the development of the C.N.A. Numismatic Correspondence Course.
Scott Cornwell has been a senior grader with I.C.C.S. for 12 years. He specializes in micro and macro coin photography.
Lunch Break (11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
The Cafeteria at Humber College serves a variety of hot and cold meals. The cost for lunch is the responsibility of each individual.
Coin & Paper Money Preservation (2:15 - 4:45 p.m.)
Instructor: Susan Maltby, Toronto, Ontario
One of the most important aspects for the preservation of coins, tokens and paper money is providing proper handling and providing proper storage. Collections can deteriorate with time if not stored correctly. Find out what you can do to ensure minimal reduction in value of valuable numismatic material.
This advanced course offers the collector an opportunity to learn, in a practical “hands on” manner, more about the proper care and conservation of numismatic collections (i.e. coins, tokens, medals and paper notes).
Topics discussed will include:
- agents of deterioration
- environmental requirements for numismatic collections
- environmental monitoring techniques
- establishing a controlled environment
- storage
- holders
- cleaning, care and handling of numismatic material
Components of a great coin/bill holder, how to choose a good holder, materials and holders to avoid, environmental requirements for different kinds of material (i.e. different metals, paper, “exotic materials) will be addressed, as well as offering tips on good care and handling.
One of the demonstrations that will be included, because of its importance to determining the content of storage materials, is the Beilstein Test, used to determine whether a plastic contains PVC or polyvinyl-dene chloride...and will explain which is safe, which is not and why.
Participants are urged to bring along problem pieces for examination and discussion.
Susan Maltby is a regular columnist for “Coin World.” She has given seminars and presentations on numismatic conservation to a variety of numismatic groups during the past few years. Susan was a member of the staff of the Canadian Conservation Institute in Ottawa prior to starting her own conservation consulting firm.
Closing Comments and Presentation of Completion Certificates (4:45 - 5:00 p.m.)
Paul Johnson, Moderator
THE ORGANIZER AND MODERATOR
The C.N.A. Executive Secretary, Paul Johnson, will act as moderator. He was Co-ordinating Editor of the highly successful Numismatic Correspondence Course sponsored by the Canadian Numismatic Association. Released in 1995, it has now gone into a 4th printing due to its fantastic success.
He was also the Co-ordinating Editor of Canadian Numismatic Correspondence Course Part 2 introduced in July 2005.
Paul has been involved with educational projects for the Canadian Numismatic Association for the past 18 years. He has held a number of important positions on the C.N.A. Executive during that time, including as Chairman of the Young Numismatists Committee. He spearheaded projects that resulted in the completion of the “C.N.A. Club Organizational Handbook” and the “C.N.A. Exhibits and Judging in Numismatics Handbook.”
REGISTRATION
Send a cheque, along with your contact information, to:
C.N.A. Educational Course
5694 Highway #7 East, Suite 432
Markham ON Canada L3P 1B4
You will be receiving confirmation of your acceptance in the course, along with detailed directions and a map of the Humber College location, via e-mail.
If you wish to contact the Executive Secretary of the Canadian Numismatic Association for further information, he can be reached at the above address or at:
Telephone: (647) 401-4014
Fax: (905) 472-9645
E-mail: cnainfo@rogers.com