When paper money came into regular use in the United States during the Civil War, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency was created to oversee the resulting National Banks and their paper money issues. Continue reading →

The Garden State Numismatic Association has established a Technology Grant Program for member clubs. Grants of up to $400 will reimburse clubs that have purchased cameras and related electronic equipment, typically used to project enlarged images of numismatic objects onto screens for easy viewing during meetings. Continue reading →

A total of 393 paying adults as well as young people who were admitted for free came out for the Waukesha, Wis., Coin Club’s March 11 show held in Brookfield, Wis. Attendance was down slightly from the previous year’s count of 425, but organizers attribute 2011’s uptick to the bullion rush. Continue reading →

The Texas Numismatic Association and the Dallas Coin Club were appointed as host clubs for the 2012 Dallas National Money Show by the American Numismatic Association Board of Governors in a unanimous vote during a Feb. 21 teleconference meeting. The show will be held Oct. 18-20 at the Dallas Convention Center. Continue reading →

A good screw press in the early 19th century had the ability to generate 15 to 20 tons of pressure per strike and could produce about 30 coins per minute. Not bad for a machine that had to be operated by hand. Continue reading →

The Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel, host facility for Central States Numismatic Society’s 73rd Anniversary Convention set for April 18-21, is nearing sellout. A room rate of $139 is available to Central States attendees, said Kevin Foley, convention chairman. He urges those interested to make reservations while space is still available. Continue reading →

The American Numismatic Association and the North American Collectibles Association announced a new benefit offer for ANA members interested in saving money on shipping insurance. ANA members who join the NACA for an introductory $45 membership fee can take advantage of the online program, ShipandInsure.com. Continue reading →

Lee Orr presented a grading seminar Dec. 8 at the Kenwood Park Center in Minneapolis, Minn., when the Northwest Coin Club held its December meeting. Orr is a longtime dealer at the club’s annual show and club supporter. Continue reading →

The Georgia Numismatic Association is accepting applications for two scholarships for the 2012 American Numismatic Association Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colo. The scholarships are available to both Young Numismatists, ages 13 to 22, and senior numismatists. The two one-week sessions are scheduled for June 23-29 and June 30-July 6. Completed applications must be received by Dec. 31. Continue reading →