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Newsletter | August 2025
General Information
There will not be a program in August; instead, there will be an expanded auction, allowing up to 10 lots per person.
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The Classic City Coin Club meeting on July 1, 2025, in Athens/Bogart, GA, was well-attended with 15 members present and no first-time visitors. Key points from the minutes include:
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- Meeting Overview: Ken Young led the meeting, with Harrison Bluhm leading the pledge of allegiance. Canadian coins were given as door prizes.
- Club Merchandise: Lou Bluhm offered T-shirts for $10 each (club subsidizes the rest). Sizes S, M, L, and 2XL are available; XL is sold out.
- Events: A field trip to the Atlanta Federal Reserve museum is postponed to 2026 for a guided tour. The National Money Show will be in Savannah next spring, with volunteer opportunities.
- Club Roles and Finances: The club seeks a historian to document activities. Dues are $15 for individuals, $25 for vendor tables. Rent for the Bogart Ag Center is paid through September 2025 ($30/month). The club has $2,108 in cash after raising $49 from a 50/50 raffle, auction fees, dues, and donations.
- Presentation: Jimmy Cronan gave a talk on Canadian coins for Dominion Day, receiving a 1972 Canadian mint set as thanks.
- Safety and Resources: Ken shared coin show security tips. Richard Jozefiak noted the 2026 Red Book now has a “regular” and “dealer” version, with Morgan Dollars as the only coins with grading info in the regular version. ANA membership offers a $10 discount for new members via Richard.
- Next Meeting: Set for Bogart Ag Center Building 1 in August, with a sign to guide parking. Volunteers are needed for refreshments and presentations.
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Thanks to Hobo and Brenda Bodkin (food), Dennis White (cookies), and Ken Young (drinks) for contributions. For further details or to volunteer, contact Ken or Lou.
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Rare NASA Artifacts, Including Buzz Aldrin’s Gemini Medallions, Hit Auction Block
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Goldberg Coins & Collectibles in Los Angeles is set to auction a remarkable collection of space memorabilia from the estate of Clark C. McClelland, a NASA aerospace engineer who worked on U.S. space missions for over three decades. The auction held February 27, 2025 features rare items like moon-flown American flags, a complete set of Gemini mission silver medallions originally owned by astronaut Buzz Aldrin, and a signed photograph of Neil Armstrong taken during his historic moonwalk.
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United States Paper Money Errors Whitman’s 5th Edition Launches Professional Series
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Whitman Brands proudly announces the fifth edition of United States Paper Money Errors, a vibrant, fully revised guide to the captivating world of paper money misprints. Authored by the esteemed father-daughter duo Dr. Fred Bart and Bianca Bart, this cornerstone title, previously published by the Coin & Currency Institute, now launches Whitman’s Professional Series as its flagship release.
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