Author Archives: NMN

PNNA gives awards, hosts show

Posted on May 21, 2013 by NMN

A sold-out bourse of 85 tables greeted visitors to the 64th annual Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association Convention held April 12-14. Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Vote wisely for ANA candidates

Posted on May 21, 2013 by NMN

It’s time to vote in another ANA election, and unlike the last election when the number of candidates was just large enough to fill the number of vacancies, this year’s large slate more resembles the field for the Kentucky Derby. Continue reading →

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Wallenberg artwork unveiled

Posted on May 20, 2013 by NMN

The designs for a congressional gold medal honoring World War II Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg was unveiled May 9. Continue reading →

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Wooden box origins described by reader

Posted on May 20, 2013 by NMN

I have a wooden box dated 1913 that says “Property U.S. Government Mint” and artwork of the Buffalo nickel on its side. Do you know who made it? Continue reading →

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This week’s letters (06/04/13)

Posted on May 20, 2013 by NMN

When we embarked on this journey with our Uncle George Walton’s 1913 Liberty Head Nickel 10 years ago, we had no idea what we would be install for. What an experience it has been! Continue reading →

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Chicago club issues medal for show

Posted on May 16, 2013 by NMN

There are two ways to get a version of the Chicago Coin Club’s 2013 American Numismatic Association convention medal hosted this year by CCC. Continue reading →

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Gold Buffalo reverse proof set

Posted on May 15, 2013 by NMN

The U.S. Mint will offer an American Buffalo 1 ounce gold reverse proof coin later this year. Continue reading →

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Community Voice Responses (05/28/13)

Posted on May 15, 2013 by NMN

From the May 3rd Numismatic e-newsletter: Should sales tax be applied to online coin and bullion sales? Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper. Continue reading →

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Georgia show attracks bigger crowd

Posted on May 14, 2013 by NMN

Over 1,800 people attended the Georgia Numismatic Association’s 49th Coin and Currency Show held April 19-21 in Dalton. Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Every collector faces same dilemma

Posted on May 14, 2013 by NMN

This week was a super tough week for me when it came to my coin collection. I parted with two sets that I had worked on for many years. In fact, one of the sets I had started when I was just a kid. Can you guess what set that was? Continue reading →

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