Whitman Publishing announces the impending release of volumes 1 and 2 of the Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money, by Q. David Bowers. Each volume is an 8.5 x 11–inch hardcover book printed in full color on high-quality paper. Volume 1 is “An Introduction for Collectors and Historians.” Volume 2 is the first of three … Read more
Whitman Publishing announces the release of Morgan Dollar: America’s Love Affair With a Legendary Coin, by Michael “Miles” Standish. The 160-page hardcover book will be available May 27, 2014, from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide, and online (including at Whitman.com), for $29.95. Miles Standish is vice president and senior grader of PCGS. His new book … Read more
Jim Braun’s house in Atlanta was built in 1941. He was moving several plants in his front yard that had been there for many years. As Jim was removing the plants, a bright shiny object in the soil caught his attention. Jim picked up the object removing the dirt on it to discover it was a 1943 Winged … Read more
MCCA held an exceptional 50th anniversary party at the Sage Woodfire Tavern off Ashford Dunwoody Road March 29th. The Party was attended by 72 MCCA members and Guests, which was a record attendance for any MCCA event or party during my 12 year tenure as President. John Lyons and his party committee did an outstanding … Read more
Have you ever thought of numismatics as being hazardous? Currently in the news are reports of over 3000 different types of bacteria on each piece of currency that we handle. This includes anthrax and diphtheria. While bleaching your currency would kill the bacteria and improve the appearance of the note, it does ruin the numismatic … Read more
Seventy-two members and guests attended the 50th anniversary banquet at the Sage Woodfire Tavern on Saturday night, March 29th. Special guests included 1972 club President Larry Todd, 2000-2001 club President Ed Zimmerman, ANA Alabama District Representative Richard Jozefiak, and ANA Governor Mike Ellis. All attendees received a custom made 1964 encased nickel commemorating the club’s … Read more