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Newsletter | July 2026
General Information
The club had a strong turnout last month with 21 members and guests, including 4 first-time visitors. Tom Clark led the Pledge of Allegiance, and several numismatic door prizes were happily distributed to both newcomers and longtime members.
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T-Shirts Still Available
Club T-shirts remain available for purchase at the member price of $10 each (with the club covering the balance). A sign-up sheet was circulated and will continue to make the rounds at future meetings. Once we have enough commitments for the needed sizes, the club will place the next order. If you haven’t signed up yet, be sure to do so soon!
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ANA Membership Opportunity
Richard Jozefiak is the person to see if you’d like to join the American Numismatic Association (ANA) at a discounted rate. Important note: ANA membership rates are increasing soon—Gold membership will rise to $50/year and Platinum to $75/year. Joining not only gives you access to valuable numismatic resources and periodicals, it also benefits our local club. If you’re not already a member, now is a great time to join!
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Upcoming Field Trip
Mark your calendars! The club field trip to the Atlanta Federal Reserve is set for Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM. We have reached the minimum of 10 participants. Carpool groups will be organized at the July meeting. Everyone should plan to meet outside the Federal Reserve building at 12:30 PM. This should be a fascinating visit—don’t miss it!
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Program Highlight
Bruce Breedlove delivered an excellent and well-received presentation on old bank notes and their evolution over the decades. His talk generated plenty of questions and discussion from the audience. Congratulations, Bruce—especially as you’ll be presenting the same material at the ANA summer seminar in Colorado Springs!
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Note for Future Presenters: To avoid technical difficulties with the projector and computer interface, please bring your own HDMI-compatible laptop with your presentation already loaded. The club will provide the HDMI cable, projector, and screen. (No internet access is available at the meeting venue.)
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New Recruitment Rewards Program
We’re excited to announce a new recruitment rewards program! For every paid and approved new member you bring to the club, you’ll receive $5 off your 2027 membership dues.
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- Limit: 3 credits per member per year
- Walk-ins do not count
- You have until the October 6, 2026 meeting to participate
Let’s keep growing our club—spread the word and invite fellow collectors!
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Refreshments & Thanks
A big thank you to Lou and Harrison Bluhm for the food, Mannfried Isbell for the drinks, and Dennis White for the cookies. Everything was excellent! If you haven’t volunteered to bring refreshments in a while, please consider signing up for a future meeting so we can continue this great tradition.
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Get Well Wishes
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Our thoughts are with Warren Liem, who is recovering from pneumonia, and Ricky Dunn’s wife Carol, who is undergoing surgery. Please keep them and their families in your prayers and well wishes.
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U.S. Mint Releases 250,000 Limited-Edition 'July 4th' Privy Mark 2026 Quarters into Circulation!
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The United States Mint has announced the production of 250,000 special Semiquincentennial 2026 Declaration of Independence Quarters featuring a unique “July 4th” privy mark. These coins celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and will be randomly mixed into circulation with regular 2026 Declaration of Independence Quarters.
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- No mint mark on these special editions
- Limited mintage of just 250,000 coins
- Placed into circulation nationwide through banks and financial institutions in time for the Fourth of July
- A true “find in the wild” opportunity — these historic quarters could turn up in everyday change!
“This is more than a coin; it’s a defining moment in our nation’s story,” said Mint Director Paul Hollis. “We hope Americans enjoy the search for these iconic quarters as they’re meant to be shared, saved, and remembered as part of this historic anniversary.”
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Coin club members — this is your chance to hunt for a true modern rarity! Keep an eye on your pocket change, bank rolls, and cash transactions over the coming weeks. Many collectors dream of finding a low-mintage privy mark coin in circulation, and this release makes it possible.
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Have you found one yet? Share your stories, photos, or hunting tips in the comments or at our next meeting. Happy hunting, and happy Fourth of July!
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NGC Announces $2,500 Cash Bounty for First July 4th Privy Mark Quarter Submission!
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Attention club members — this just got even more exciting!
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NGC has announced a $2,500 cash bounty for the first paid NGC Collector member to submit a genuine 2026 Declaration of Independence Quarter with the “July 4th” privy mark for grading.
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This is a fantastic incentive for those actively searching for one of the 250,000 limited circulating rarities released by the U.S. Mint.
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Important Details:
- Only paid NGC Collector members are eligible (NGC Dealers are not eligible).
- Paid NGC memberships start at just $39 per year.
- The coin is identifiable by the “July 4th” privy mark to the left of Washington’s portrait on the obverse and no mint mark.
- NGC will return the graded coin to the submitter along with the bounty for the first successful submission.
Pro Tip: Use the official NGC America250™ certification label (now available) when submitting to celebrate the Semiquincentennial in style.
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This is a rare opportunity to combine the thrill of the hunt with a serious cash reward. Whether you’ve already been checking change, ordering bank rolls, or plan to start now — the clock is ticking!
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Questions about the bounty can be directed to NGC Customer Service at Service@NGCcoin.com or 1-855-472-3310.
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Club members, let’s get hunting! If you find one, we want to hear about it. Share your stories, photos of any finds (even the regular 2026 quarters), and hunting strategies at our next meeting.
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Good luck — may the odds be in your favor!
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Happy hunting and Happy (early) Fourth of July!
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