Author Archives: NMN

This Week’s Letters (05/21/13)

Posted on May 6, 2013 by NMN

For the sixth time in 16 years, the American Numismatic Association Board of Governors fired an executive director. Although the press release said that Jeff Shevlin’s contract would not be renewed, a call to the ANA headquarters in Colorado Springs revealed that Jeff had not been in the office for over two weeks at the board’s request. Continue reading →

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Medal honors advocate for poor

Posted on May 3, 2013 by NMN

The Congressional gold medal was presented to Professor Muhammad Yunus April 17 during a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. Continue reading →

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This week’s letters (05/14/13)

Posted on May 1, 2013 by NMN

I’ve just returned home from one of the most disappointing events I have ever attended. My wife, my son and his wife, and our two grandchildren traveled to Put-in-Bay, Ohio, for the official launch ceremony of the America the Beautiful Quarter Program. Continue reading →

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Fineness not strictly matter of law

Posted on May 1, 2013 by NMN

Is there a legal definition of the fineness of bullion? Continue reading →

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Manley gives to ANA

Posted on April 26, 2013 by NMN

A donation of materials from the collection of Vladimir and Elvira Clain-Stefanelli was made to the American Numismatic Association in Colorado Springs, Colo., by Dwight N. Manley, a numismatist and California real estate developer. The ANA announced the donation in … Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: West Point silver Eagle a beauty

Posted on April 26, 2013 by NMN

By William H. Brownstein Let’s go back to the question on the special treatment to the 75th anniversary of the West Point Mint silver Eagles and my thoughts on the set issue. Having just seen the U.S. Mint website and … Continue reading →

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Community Voice Responses (05/14/13)

Posted on April 25, 2013 by NMN

From the April 19th Numismatic e-newsletter: Gold and silver prices have sagged. Is it time to buy? Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper.   I’m a numismatist, not a money pumper (i.e. investor), … Continue reading →

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South Carolina YN wins scholarship

Posted on April 25, 2013 by NMN

Winner of a Young Numismatist scholarship to attend a week-long Summer Seminar at the American Numismatic Association has been announced by the Professional Numismatists Guild. Raymond Hawkins, a 16-year-old collector from Eutawville, S.C., will receive tuition and expense money for … Continue reading →

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Civil War battle theme of new wood

Posted on April 15, 2013 by NMN

A Civil War naval battle is the theme of a new wooden nickel issued by the Central Arkansas Coin Club. Continue reading →

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Park Avenue buys StraightSilver.com

Posted on April 15, 2013 by NMN

Park Avenue Numismatics announced April 5 that it bought www.StraightSilver.com, a precious metals website that focuses on the sale of silver bullion coins and related items. Continue reading →

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