Adkins seeks reelection

Incumbent Gary Adkins is seeking to retain his seat on the American Numismatic Association board of governors in the 2013 election to be held in June. Continue reading

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Lew confirmed as Treasury secretary

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing can put a signature on Series 2013 $1 Federal Reserve Note plates now that Jacob “Jack” Lew has been confirmed in the position of secretary of the Treasury on Feb. 27. Continue reading

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Nebraska coin club issues wooden dollar for coin show

The Fremont Coin Club of Fremont, Neb., has issued one wooden dollar in green and black for its 2013 Coin Show. The theme is a Morgan 1878 dollar on the obverse with reverse display of 58th NNA Convention. Continue reading

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Public turns out for Charlotte show

A sold-out bourse of 150 tables greeted attendees of the Charlotte, N.C. Coin Club’s 43rd Annual Coin Show Feb. 8-10, at the Metrolina Tradeshow Expo Center. Continue reading

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Swiatek opens Minerva Coins

Businesspeople and elected officials gathered to help Anthony and Gloria Swiatek cut the ribbon at Minerva Coins and Jewelry, located on the first floor of their new Italian villa-style building at 63 Spring St. Continue reading

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Bowers book on silver dollars available from Stack’s Bowers

The second edition of The Encyclopedia of United States Silver Dollars 1794-1904, authored by Q. David Bowers, is now available. Continue reading

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CPMX features Lyn Knight sale

The Chicago Paper Money Expo will be held March 7-10 at the Crowne Plaza O’Hare in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont. Continue reading

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Jerry Buss dies at age 80

Jerry Buss died Feb. 18 at the age of 80 in Los Angeles. After he bought his Los Angeles Lakers basketball team in 1979 they were 10-time National Basketball Association champions while he owned them. Continue reading

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Mulvaney candidate for ANA

Expanding the American Numismatic Association Summer Seminar and increasing the number of scholarships to it are two of the goals of Tom Mulvaney, who has declared his candidacy for a seat on the ANA board of governors. Continue reading

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Club marks 50th year of hosting coin shows

Low Country Coin Club of North Charleston/Charleston, S.C., wrapped up its 50th year of coin shows Feb. 3. Continue reading

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