POLL: Are you ready for the World’s Fair of Money
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by Scott
1y ago
We are now a week until the opening of the World’s Fair of Money. It has been a long time since I attended the World’s Fair of Money. After starting a business that finally hit its stride, the pandemic changed everything. It is 2022, and while the pandemic is still with us, vaccinations and testing ..read more
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Weekly World Numismatic News for August 7, 2022
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by Scott
1y ago
The text of this week’s post does not contain any numismatic content. The numismatic content is below the story. When my wife and I left today, we came home with a new family member. We welcomed Abe to our family four months after Tessa crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Rescuers found Abe Pugoda as a stray ..read more
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2024 Commemorative Coin Programs are Set
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by Scott
1y ago
The president signed two bills on Wednesday that decided the commemorative coin programs for 2024. The Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act (H.R. 1057) was introduced last year by Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) to create a 2024 commemorative coin to raise money to care for the World War II memorial in Washington, D.C. The commemorative program ..read more
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Do you believe that Congress is actually doing something!
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by Scott
1y ago
A quick update: The National World War II Memorial Commemorative Coin Act (H.R. 1057) and Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act (H.R. 1842) passed the Senate on a voice vote. The next stop is the president’s desk. H.R. 1057: Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin ActSponsor: Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) Summary: National World War II Memorial Commemorative ..read more
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Weekly World Numismatic News for July 31, 2022
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by Scott
1y ago
Many things are going on, especially with the run-up to the World’s Fair of Money. I was reminded of how close it is when I received my badge this weekend. My inbox is also filling up with invitations to different events. I wish I could attend the entire week, but work forces me to arrive ..read more
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Facebook Advertising: Understand Who You Are Buying From
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by Scott
1y ago
A series of ads for US coins have been appearing on Facebook that has some legitimacy. Still, you will be disappointed if you order from them. Several people reported they felt deceived by the product they received. A site called cointraderonline.com (I purposely did not make it a link; please do not visit the site ..read more
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Two 2024 Commemorative Bills Pass the House
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by Scott
1y ago
As part of the congressional charade of staying in session to prevent the appearance of adjournment, the House of Representatives cycled through some non-controversial legislation that included two that would authorize two 2024 commemorative coin programs. National World War II Memorial Commemorative Coin Act (H.R. 1057) was introduced last year by Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH ..read more
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Newly Proposed Hotshot Commemorative Legislation
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by Scott
1y ago
Last month, Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) introduced a bill (H.R. 8244) to create a 2023 commemorative coin program to honor the Granite Mountain Hotshots. “Hotshots” are elite firefighters that specialize in the containment of wildfires. On June 28, 2013, lighting ignited the Yarnell Hill Fire on a ridge west of Yarnell, Arizona, and the fire ..read more
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Weekly World Numismatic News for July 24, 2022
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by Scott
1y ago
In the run-up to the World’s Fair of Money, several releases have announced the display of rarities and different collectibles relating to numismatics that will make an appearance. The announcement that excited me was the Brian Hendelson Collection of Presidential Appointment Documents. One of the appeals of numismatics is the history coins and documents represent ..read more
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ANA Crowdfunds Its Technology Future
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by Scott
1y ago
Earlier this month, the ANA emailed members to join the “Crowdfunding Drive to Improve Our Online Technology.” The email admitted the “pandemic taught us a lot about the importance of online learning and communication.” Thus, money is needed to “make much-needed website improvements to allow the ANA to take advantage of current technologies, resulting in ..read more
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