Had an 1845 coin flip turned out differently, next week's National Money Show would be in beautiful Boston, Oregon! Thanks to the Oregon Historical Society for exhibiting "The Portland Penny," an 1835 large cent used to determine the name of a site in Oregon Country then called "The Clearing."

The Olsen specimen 1913 Liberty Head nickel, the most famous of five known, joins the McDermott/Bebee specimen in Portland. The coin was featured on a 1973 episode of Hawaii Five-O titled "The $100,000 Nickel," and was once owned by the infamous King Farouk of Egypt. Thank you to the owner for this special addition to the show!

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Nine sponsors contributed $28,000 in support of the 2009 National Money Show. Thanks for helping to make our show a success!

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), $7,500, Title Sponsor
Collateral Finance Corporation (CFC), $5,000, Internet Café
Heritage Auction Galleries, $5,000, Registration
Spectrum Numismatics International, Inc., $3,000, Treasure Trivia
Teletrade, $2,500, Lanyards
U.S. Coins, $2,000, Message Center
Angel Dee's Coins & Collectibles, $1,000, Boy Scouts
Marc One Numismatics, $1,000, Girl Scouts
Silver Towne, $1,000, Coin Collecting Basics Seminar

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2009 National Coin Week is April 19-25. Take advantage of online promotional resources, including a proclamation to present to local leaders, a press release, and a brochure template you can fill out and distribute. There are also class activities for teachers and a two-panel exhibit, "Abraham Lincoln: A Legacy in Numismatics," available to print. Pictured: 1907 medal designed by Victor David Brenner. The likeness was used for the Lincoln cent.

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Thank you to everyone who was involved in the 2009 World's Fair of Money, Aug. 5-9 in Los Angeles. Education programs and scout workshops were well attended, the World Mint Promenade was a sight to behold, and the ANA welcomed 565 new members at the show -- a new record. To see photos from the show, click here.

The ANA Museum Showcase (pictured top) made its debut in L.A. and drew raves from attendees. Treasures on display included an 1849 double eagle pattern from the Smithsonian's National Numismatic Collection (pictured right), the 1787 EB-on-breast Brasher doubloon, and four of the five known 1913 Liberty Head nickels. As usual, the Collector Gallery had a strong lineup of ANA member exhibits. Thanks to all of our members who created an exhibit in L.A., and congratulations to this year's award-winning exhibitors!

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The 2010 National Money Show will be held March 25-28 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Tables for the show are now available; visit the National Money Show website for a bourse application and for updates regarding the show, or e-mail convention@money.org.

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Bronze commemorative convention medals and badges are still available in limited supply. The medal honors the host state's commemorative coins, the excitement of L.A., and this year's convention theme, "Discover Your Golden Dreams." It was designed by Garrett & Michelle Burke, and Alex Shagin. To purchase Los Angeles commemorative medals, call 800-367-9723 ext. 170 or e-mail enterprise@money.org.

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Cole Schenewerk was named 2009 Young Numismatist of the Year on Aug 7. The 14-year-old California resident is a decorated exhibitor and has attended three ANA Summer Seminars. Schenewerk has had several articles published in hobby publications and is a frequent numismatic speaker, including a Numismatic Theatre presentation titled, "Why Everyone Should Be an ANA Member," at the 2009 World's Fair of Money. Pictured: 1977 YN of the Year Lee Minshull presents Schenewerk with his award.

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Last, but not least...the ANA thanks the officers and members of the Numismatic Bibliomania Society for their generous donation of $1,000 to the Florence Schook School of Numismatics for Summer Seminar scholarships. The NBS has been a member of the ANA since 1980. 

Exhibits at this year's National Money Show are the strongest in spring show history and headlined by the Linderman/duPont specimen 1804 dollar. This marks the first display of the coin outside the ANA Money Museum since its recovery 16 years ago. Other marquee exhibits include McDermott/Bebee 1913 Liberty Head nickel (pictured, one of five known) and the famous "Portland Penny," flipped in 1845 to determine whether the host city would be called Portland or Boston.

Education takes the spotlight in Portland -- a few spots remain for the pre-convention seminar, "Coin Conservation, Authentication & Grading," held March 10-12. Free workshops include "Estate Planning for Numismatists," "Coin Collecting Basics" and "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Buying & Selling at Auction…But Were Afraid to Ask."

The Official Auction of the National Money Show will be hosted by Bowers & Merena Auctions, and will feature several top-line rarities. Lot viewings will be held March 12-14 in Room 124 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; printed catalogs and online bidding will be available in mid-February by visiting www.bowersandmerena.com.

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Big plans are underway for the 41^st annual Summer Seminar, June 27-July 3 and July 4-10. This year is the debut of the Florence Schook School of Numismatics, and students now have the option to enroll in two 2-day courses or one 5-day course each session. New seminars include "Classic U.S. Commemoratives: Bourse Secrets of a Pro," with ANA Executive Director Larry Shepherd; "Facing the Chinese Counterfeiting Threat," with Beth Deisher and Susan Headley; and "Certified Acceptance Corporation: A Little Sticker Makes a BIG Difference," with John Albanese.

Other new events include a meeting of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee on June 29, and a "Course Bourse," letting students talk with instructors about classes in 2010.

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"Lincoln's Legacy: A Nation United" is the theme for the 86^th annual National Coin Week, April 19-25. Activities will focus on the many accomplishments of our 16^th President, and his impact on numismatics. The ANA is planning a treasure hunt where participants are asked to find five coins related to Honest Abe. Everyone who completes the hunt can register their findings online and be entered in a drawing for prizes.

Member clubs are encouraged to contact the ANA for materials to promote the treasure hunt and other activities they are planning for this weeklong celebration of numismatics. Pictured: 1860 campaign token featuring Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln.

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MoneyMarket has several new volumes in stock, including the third edition of Douglas Winter's definitive Gold Coins of the Charlotte Mint, 1838-1861. The book features full-color photographs, corrected die variety listings and updated condition census listings. Winter includes tips and strategies for collecting C-mint gold coins. Two chapters written by David Ginsburg on the history of the Charlotte Mint round out the authoritative book.

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Still looking for a hotel? There are still options available for rooms at special rates. Call the convention hotline at 719-482-9848 for more information.

Openings remain for Pre-Convention Seminars. "An Introduction to Greek and Roman Coinage," Aug. 4-5, is designed to help new collectors build a reference library and use the internet for research. Kerry Wetterstrom, editor of The Celator, will instruct.

You won't want to miss the Museum Showcase. The rarities on display from the Smithsonian's National Numismatic Collection, the ANA and private collections will be unlike anything you've ever seen.

The World Mint Promenade takes center stage, with 17 mints from four continents in attendance. Visitors can purchase a World Mint Passport to collect coins from twelve countries, and can learn about what's new in the world of money by attending World Mint Theatre at the Hall A Stage.

And don't forget to order your official 2009 World's Fair of Money medals!

Convention sponsors help provide educational opportunities at no cost to ANA members, and receive a variety of promotional benefits. Thank you to the 24 sponsors who generously supported this summer's show. 

Title Sponsors

• Numismatic Guaranty Corporation
• The Royal Mint/GovMint.com
• Arcade Currency Palace
• Sheridan Downey

Primary Sponsors

• Heritage Auction Galleries, Registration Drawing, Meeting Place and Message Center
• Collateral Finance Corporation, "Internet Perks" café
• Fred Weinberg & Company, Big screen TV, pages and bourse map
• Medalcraft Mint, New-member promotional medal
• Main Line Coin & Numismatic Financial Corp., Wristbands
• Delaware Valley Rare Coin, Big screen TV
• Park Avenue Numismatics, Big screen TV
• PCGS, Big screen TV
• Spectrum, Museum Showcase
• U.S. Coins, Message Center
• Teletrade, Membership lanyards
• American Heritage Minting, The Meeting Place
• Anthony Terranova, YN Auction
• Silver Towne, Guided bourse tours
• Stack's, YN auction catalog
• Abbott's Coinex Corporation, World Mint Theatre
• Angel Dee's Coins & Collectibles, Girl Scout clinic
• Marc One Numismatics, Boy Scout clinic
• Kagin's, Registration pens
• The Coin Dealer Newsletter, Treasure Trivia

A record total of $51,114 was raised this year at the Summer Seminar YN Auctions. The money will be used to award scholarships for future seminars to young collectors. The most memorable fundraising moment happened during the banquet on July 2, when longtime YN advisor Dan "Tiny" Cross (pictured, center) shaved his trademark beard to raise $3,500. The money also reserved a place for Tiny in the September magazine -- stay tuned!

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The ANA will introduce its first Museum Showcase in Los Angeles. Rarities on display will include 20 coins from the Smithsonian Institution's collection, including the first (1849 pattern, pictured) and last (1933) double eagles ever produced as well as a 1907 Saint-Gaudens ultra high relief pattern that President Theodore Roosevelt gave his daughter Ethel as a Christmas gift in 1907.

Also featured from the ANA and private collections are the finest known - and possibly first minted - 1794 silver dollar; America's first gold coin, the EB on breast Brasher Doubloon (pictured); three of the five known 1913 Liberty Head nickels; and a rare, 490-year-old original copy of the first illustrated, printed numismatic book, Illustrium Imagines ("Images of the Illustrious").

Museum Showcase and Collector Gallery

Pre-convention seminars are filling fast!

• Coin Conservation, Authentication and Grading, August 3-5 
• Facing the Chinese Counterfeiting Threat, August 4-5
• An Introduction to Ancient Greek and Roman Coinage, August 4-5

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Los Angeles Branch has planned special tours for the show on August 5 and 6. Visitors can experience the second-largest cash vault in the U.S., and explore the interactive exhibit, "Fed Gallery: Your Central Bank in Focus." The early registration deadline for this tour has been extended to July 17.

The American Association of Young Numismatists will host a program for young collectors August 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. in Room 515B. The program features door prizes, information, stories and collecting tips. Kudos to YNs Chris Donato and Will Robins for facilitating this event.   

The World Mint Promenade will feature mints from 15 countries spanning four continents. Visitors can learn about new products by attending World Mint Theatre on the Hall A Stage, or purchase a World Mint Passport to explore the promenade and collect world coins.

Parking adjacent to the show will be convenient and affordable. The L.A. Convention Center offers parking in the covered West garage for $12/day. The convention host hotel, the Wilshire Grand, is offering special convention rates of $25 for overnight parking and $12 for event parking.

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The official medal for Los Angeles is available to order. Designed by Garrett & Michelle Burke and Alex Shagin, the medal celebrates the convention's theme, "Discover Your Golden Dreams." On the obverse, lights coming from L.A. hills accent images of commemorative coins honoring California, including the 1936 Bay Bridge half dollar and the 1915-S Panama-Pacific Exposition $50. The reverse features the angel Numisma holding a wreath of discovery.

Only 125 ANA numbered convention bronze medals (2 ¾ inches) will be struck along with 150 two-medal sets (1 ½ inches, bronze and silver) and 110 convention medal badges (1 ½ inches). Order these collector pieces today!

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Had an 1845 coin flip turned out differently, next week's National Money Show would be in beautiful Boston, Oregon! Thanks to the Oregon Historical Society for exhibiting "The Portland Penny," an 1835 large cent used to determine the name of a site in Oregon Country then called "The Clearing."

The Olsen specimen 1913 Liberty Head nickel, the most famous of five known, joins the McDermott/Bebee specimen in Portland. The coin was featured on a 1973 episode of Hawaii Five-O titled "The $100,000 Nickel," and was once owned by the infamous King Farouk of Egypt. Thank you to the owner for this special addition to the show!

2009 National Money Show

Nine sponsors contributed $28,000 in support of the 2009 National Money Show. Thanks for helping to make our show a success!

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), $7,500, Title Sponsor
Collateral Finance Corporation (CFC), $5,000, Internet Café
Heritage Auction Galleries, $5,000, Registration
Spectrum Numismatics International, Inc., $3,000, Treasure Trivia
Teletrade, $2,500, Lanyards
U.S. Coins, $2,000, Message Center
Angel Dee's Coins & Collectibles, $1,000, Boy Scouts
Marc One Numismatics, $1,000, Girl Scouts
Silver Towne, $1,000, Coin Collecting Basics Seminar

Support the ANA

2009 National Coin Week is April 19-25. Take advantage of online promotional resources, including a proclamation to present to local leaders, a press release, and a brochure template you can fill out and distribute. There are also class activities for teachers and a two-panel exhibit, "Abraham Lincoln: A Legacy in Numismatics," available to print. Pictured: 1907 medal designed by Victor David Brenner. The likeness was used for the Lincoln cent.

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The 2009 World's Fair of Money will be here before you know it. Make plans to ensure you have all you need for Your Show of Shows! 

Accommodations: two hotels are offering reduced convention rates, including the show's host hotel, the Wilshire Grand Los Angeles.  
Tours: while you're at the show, explore the museums, sports venues, and hotspots in one of the world's most glamorous cities!
Education: a new class has been added, Facing the Chinese Counterfeit Threat. The course is led by Beth Deisher, editor of Coin World; Susan Headley, investigative journalist; and Dr. Gregory Dubay, noted Chinese counterfeit expert.

Ballots for the 2009-11 Board of Governors election will be mailed to all members by the end of May. The ballot will include the words "Official Election Ballot" on the lower left corner, along with the name and address for BiggsKofford, the independent firm administering the election. Ballots must be returned to BiggsKofford by June 26 and election results will be announced on July 3.

Candidate biographies, platforms, and questionnaire answers are available online at the ANA's Election Center.

ANA Election Center

Nearly 5,600 ANA members have made a commitment for life. And now hobbyists have more options for choosing Life Membership and all of the benefits that come with it.

Life Members include the hobby's best authors, most accomplished collectors and successful dealers. Most will tell you that they wear their Life Member pins and convention ribbons as a badge of honor, representing a commitment to supporting the hobby they love.

Under a recent rate restructuring, the ANA offers payment options including reduced rates for those 55 and older, a new two-year payment plan and a reduced rate for those who choose to receive their monthly issue of The Numismatist online.

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The Edward C. Rochette Money Museum