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Community Voice Responses (06/05/12)

From the May 11th Numismatic E-Newsletter: Have you ever found an error coin when looking through your change? Continue reading

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This week’s letters (06/05/12)

A collection of letters from readers of Numismatic News to editor, Dave Harper. Continue reading

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Viewpoint: Time is right to revive 3-cent piece

I would like to respond to the many arguments about the “fate of the cent.” According to recent studies, the cost to make a penny was 2.41 cents, and the cost to make a 5-cent piece was 11.18 cents in fiscal 2011. Continue reading

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Frenzy or not, here Eagle set comes

It is not a Facebook initial public stock offering, but for numismatics, it is close. When the U.S. Mint begins to sell the two-coin silver American Eagle set June 7, everybody who made money on the October sellout of the 25th anniversary American Eagle set and every collector who missed that opportunity will be doing the math and wondering how many sets to buy. Continue reading

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ANA reaches final four for executive director

The board of governors of the American Numismatic Association continued the process of finding a new executive director during the National Money Show May 10-12 in Denver. Continue reading

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Gold unveiled at Denver Mint

Three 400-ounce gold bars were put on display May 10 at the Denver Mint. It is the first time since before 9/11 that the government has exhibited part of its national gold supply, noted U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios, who pulled the cord opening black curtains to reveal the bars stacked in a triangle in a closet-sized vault. Continue reading

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PNG calls for 2012 award nominations

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 Professional Numismatists Guild awards, according to PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman and President Jeffrey Bernberg. Continue reading

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Foley named PCDA show chair

The Professional Currency Dealers Association has appointed Patricia R. Foley to succeed the retiring Ron Horstman as general chairman of its annual show slated for Nov. 8-11 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare in Rosemont, Ill. Continue reading

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Gold Eagle top Coin Week prize

Two grand prize winners were announced by the American Numismatic Association in the organization’s National Coin Week treasure hunt and club trivia challenge. Robert Thompson, an ANA member from California, and the Madison County (Ala.) Coin Club claimed the top prizes. Continue reading

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Casino club speaker set

The Casino Chip & Gaming Token Collectors Club, Inc. has announced that Eliot Jacobson, Ph.D. will be the keynote/banquet speaker for its 20th annual convention. Continue reading

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