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Newsletter | September 2026
General Information
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Ken Young called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone in attendance. The club set a new record with 28 members and guests present, including three first-time visitors. Adam Smith led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Several numismatic door prizes were awarded to lucky attendees.
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Two new members were unanimously approved: Ray Holt and Young Numismatist Gabriel (Gabe) Erbeck. Please join us in welcoming Ray and Gabe to the club!
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Ryan Thompson visited and announced that he is organizing the Braselton Coin Show on November 15. Free parking and free admission will be available, with vendor information to follow. Stay tuned for updates.
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Club T-shirts remain available for purchase at $10 each, with the club covering the balance of the cost. A sign-up sheet was circulated and will continue to be available at future meetings. The club plans to order additional shirts in needed sizes, including XL and XXL.
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Richard Jozefiak can help members obtain a discount on new American Numismatic Association memberships. ANA rates are increasing—Gold membership will rise to $50 per year and Platinum to $75 per year. Membership provides valuable numismatic information and periodicals while also benefiting the club. Members who have not yet joined the ANA are encouraged to consider it.
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The recent field trip to the Atlanta Federal Reserve was a success, and Ken is organizing a second self-guided tour. Possible dates are September 22 or September 24. Interested members should contact Ken. Note that cell phones and cameras are not permitted on the tour; lockers will be available for personal items.
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Lou distributed the minutes from the previous meeting, which were approved with no changes.
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Tom delivered an engaging presentation on U.S. coins, using a spreadsheet to map production years against coin types (cent, nickel, etc.) and pie charts to illustrate mintage differences across denominations. Well done, Tom!
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To avoid projector and computer interface issues going forward, all presenters are asked to bring their own HDMI-compatible laptop with the presentation already loaded. The club will supply an HDMI cable, projector, and screen. Please note that internet access is not available at the meeting location.
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A new recruitment rewards program is now in effect. For every paid and approved new member you sponsor, you will receive a $5 credit toward your 2027 membership dues (maximum of three credits per member per year). Walk-ins do not qualify. The program runs through the October 6, 2026 meeting. Let’s keep growing the club!
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Special thanks go to Carl Hodges for snacks, Dennis White for brownies, and Aashish Ramasamy for drinks. Members are encouraged to volunteer to bring refreshments to future meetings so that these contributions can continue.
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Finally, the club extends its thoughts to Harold Melvin, whose wife recently passed away, and to Ricky Dunn and his wife Carol, who has undergone surgery twice. Please keep them and their families in your thoughts.
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CCCC Members Tour Atlanta’s Federal Reserve Monetary Museum
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Front Row: Dennis White, Toni Baker, Karen Jozefiak, Lou Bluhm, Harrison Bluhm, and Ken Young. Back Row: Mannfried Isbell, Lola Isbell, Ed Christy, Richard Jozefiak, Tom Clark, and Spencer Clark
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On July 21, 2026, a group of twelve CCCC members and guests enjoyed a guided tour of the free Monetary Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
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Most of the group traveled by MARTA, boarding at the North Springs or Chamblee stations and riding to the Midtown station. The Federal Reserve building sits directly across the street at the corner of Peachtree Street and 10th Street (1000 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309). One couple drove the entire way and parked in a nearby paid garage, as no public parking is available at the Fed itself.
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The Monetary Museum features exhibits on the history of money, the Federal Reserve’s role in the U.S. economy, historical large-denomination currency sheets, and various interactive displays. Visitors can also view a complete set of every type of gold coin minted at the Dahlonega, Georgia mint, as well as observe the automated vault and cash-processing areas.
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Security is similar to airport screening, and a REAL ID is required. After clearing security and before entering the museum, guests must store all personal items in lockers; phones and cameras are not permitted inside.
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Guided tours are offered Tuesday through Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and must be booked six to eight months in advance for groups of 10 to 40 people. Self-guided visits are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for groups of 10 or fewer. Both formats cover the same areas, though guided tours allow more opportunity for questions.
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The group had a wonderful time and learned a great deal about the Federal Reserve System. A second visit is likely to be organized this fall.
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