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The Buzz with Dave Harper

- Good ideas catch on in Berlin
Good ideas catch on and are copied by others. Coins designed by children are apparently a good idea because it is spreading to other world mints. I attended a portion of the Media Forum today at the World Money Fair in Berlin. I was called away befo...
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Community Voice with Lisa Bellavin

- Community Voice Responses (02/14/2012)
From the Jan. 13 Numismatic News E-Newsletter: Some now believe numismatics is only a rich man’s game. Do you agree? Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor, Dave Harper.
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