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Archive | February, 2008

United States Mint Products Available at the American Numismatic Association’s National Money Show

Friday, February 29, 2008

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WASHINGTON – Whether you stop by to purchase a favorite coin set or to get information about upcoming products, be sure to visit the United States Mint booth #819 at the American Numismatic Association’s National Money ShowTM. The show takes place at Arizona’s Phoenix Convention Center West Building, March 7-9, 2008.
The National Money Show [...]

ANA Receives $447,095 Donation

Thursday, February 28, 2008

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Settlement from Francisco v. NGC Will Support Education
The American Numismatic Association has received a $447,095 donation to supporteducational programs and produce a much-needed consumer awareness bookletwith helpful information on coin collecting.
The donation is from the settlement of a class action lawsuit, Franciscov. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, concerning First Strikes designation. While admitting no wrongdoing or liability, [...]

James Monroe Presidential $1 Coin – Individual Proof Coin™ Available February 28

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

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WASHINGTON – Individual proof coins bearing the portrait of President James Monroe will be available for purchase at noon (ET) on February 28. Orders for the James Monroe Presidential $1 Coin-Individual Proof CoinTM, priced at $5.95, will be limited to five units per household for the first week of sales. At the end [...]

Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse Gold Coin Available February 28

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

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WASHINGTON- She was instrumental in refurbishing the White House following its destruction during the War of 1812. The people of France-with whom she and her husband were popular-called her la belle Americaine. A mere visit from her to Madame Lafayette saved the imprisoned woman from the guillotine.
The Nation celebrates the life and work of this [...]

Whitman Baltimore & ANA Phoenix Shows Host Next PNG “Share the Knowledge” Seminars

Monday, February 25, 2008

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The second and third  in a year-long series of free Professional Numismatists Guild “Share the Knowledge” educational seminars will be conducted in conjunction with the Whitman Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention on February 29, 2008 and at the American Numismatic Association’s National Money ShowTM in Phoenix on March 8, 2008. A complimentary light lunch will be [...]

2008 United States Mint 50 State Quarters Silver Proof Set

Monday, February 25, 2008

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Available February 25

WASHINGTON – Collectors won’t want to miss placing their orders for the 2008 United States Mint 50 States Quarters Silver Proof SetTM at noon (ET) on
February 25. What makes this year’s set of five commemorative state quarters so special? The set is composed solely of proof quarters honoring the last [...]

Heritage Auction Galleries Offers Matching Year of ANA Membership to Young Numismatists

Friday, February 22, 2008

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Heritage Auction Galleries is awarding a complimentary second year of membership with the American Numismatic Association to young collectors who become junior members at 2008 ANA conventions. The offer will be honored at the Phoenix National Money Show™, March 7-9, and at the Baltimore World’s Fair of Money®, July 30-August 3.
“Everyone agrees that reaching out [...]

New dollar coin to mark Scout Centenary

Friday, February 22, 2008

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Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, today joined with former Governor-General Sir William Deane AC KBE, National President of Scouts Australia and Mr John Ravenhall AM, Chief Commissioner of Scouts Australia to launch a new one dollar coin to mark the centenary of scouting in Australia.
“Scouts Australia was founded 100 [...]

Eager Collectors at February 2008 Long Beach Expo

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

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The trend of a busy opening day continued at the February 14 – 16, 2008 Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo.  Total attendance for the three-day show, including dealers and the general public, was 5,206, according to Ronald J. Gillio, Expo General Chairman.
“We’ve seen this developing trend the past few years with strong attendance [...]

Eager Collectors at February 2008 Long Beach Expo

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

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The trend of a busy opening day continued at the February 14 – 16, 2008 Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo. Total attendance for the three-day show, including dealers and the general public, was 5,206, according to Ronald J. Gillio, Expo General Chairman.
“We’ve seen this developing trend the past few years with strong [...]