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Newsletter | October 2026
General Information
Ken Young called the September meeting to order and welcomed everyone. We had a solid turnout of 27 members and guests, including three first-time visitors. Dale Hodges led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and several nice numismatic door prizes found happy new homes—two of them with our first-time visitors.
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Officer Elections Coming This Fall
All four officer positions—President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer—will be open later this fall. The club would love to see some new faces step up. Serving as an officer is both fun and rewarding. If you have even a little interest, please talk to Ken, Tom, or Lou. We’d be glad to answer questions and encourage you to give it a try!
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Congratulations, Richard!
Longtime Georgia numismatist and American Numismatic Association (ANA) volunteer Richard Jozefiak was recently recognized for his continuing efforts to promote and expand the hobby. At the ANA’s August 2026 convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Richard received the 2025/2026 Top ANA District Representative Contest Contributor award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the ANA District Representative Program.
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Congratulations to Richard Jozefiak on this well-deserved recognition and on his many years of service to the ANA and the hobby of numismatics!
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Looking Ahead
Future National Money Show locations have been announced: Virginia Beach, Virginia in 2027, and possibly Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2028. Stay tuned for more details.
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On the GNA front, the April 2026 show was a big success. Next year’s GNA will feature a currency grading class for the first time—something many of us will want to mark on the calendar.
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Important deadline: Applications for 2027 Summer Seminar scholarships in Colorado Springs are due by November 13, 2026. Check the ANA website for full details and get those applications in early.
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Club T-Shirts Still Available
Club T-shirts remain available for just $10 each (the club covers the rest of the cost). A sign-up sheet was circulated at the meeting and will continue to be available. We especially need to know about larger sizes (XL and XXL) so we can place a proper order. Don’t miss out—sign up at the next meeting!
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ANA Membership Rates Rising
ANA membership dues are increasing. Gold membership will rise to $50 per year and Platinum to $75. See Richard Jozefiak if you’re a new ANA member interested in a discount. Membership brings valuable numismatic knowledge and periodicals, and it also benefits our club. If you’re not already a member, now is a great time to join!
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Program & Tech Notes
Harrison Bluhm delivered an engaging presentation on his experiences as a Young Numismatist at Summer Seminar in June. We strongly encourage other YNs to consider attending and applying for scholarships. Great job, Harrison!
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To avoid the projector and computer interface problems we’ve encountered, future presenters should bring their own HDMI-compatible laptop with the presentation already loaded. The club will provide the HDMI cable, projector, and screen. Please note that internet is not available at our meeting location.
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Refreshments & Get-Well Wishes
Heartfelt thanks go to Bill and Angela King for the snacks, Dennis White for the cookies, and Adam Smith for the drinks. Please consider signing up to bring refreshments to a future meeting—otherwise we may find ourselves without any!
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Please keep Bruce Breedlove in your thoughts. He has been dealing with medical issues in Colorado Springs and hopes to return to Georgia soon.
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Financial Snapshot
The August meeting was productive for the club treasury. The 50/50 raffle brought in $16, while auction fees, lots, membership dues, and brownie sales added another $77, for a total of $93.
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Thanks to everyone who attended and contributed. We look forward to seeing you at the next meeting!
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My Adventures at the ANA World’s Fair of Money
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Overlooking just half of the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money bourse floor—six days of pure coin-nerd heaven! So many coins, so many friends, and so much numismatic fun. I’m happily exhausted!
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The World’s Fair of Money did not disappoint! I had a wonderful time catching up with friends and fellow coin enthusiasts, but after six days of pure coin-nerd heaven, I’m happily exhausted. There was lots of laughter, plenty of friendship, and, of course, lots of pretty, shiny things to admire at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, August 24–29.
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One of the highlights was spending time laughing with my friend Dennis Boggs. We’re still joking about the time I supposedly accidentally launched Abraham Lincoln’s numismatic career!
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The National Coin & Bullion Association board meeting went well. We filled the vacant vice chair position and have a new chair lined up to begin January 1, 2027, at the end of Patrick Perez’s term. Stephanie Sabin, President of PCGS, will become our first woman chair—an exciting milestone for the organization.
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The NCBA membership dinner was lovely, held atop Mt. Washington. The sunset and nighttime views of downtown Pittsburgh, along with the point where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers meet to form the Ohio River, were spectacular and truly unforgettable!
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Bill Fivaz’s and my book, Helpful Hints for Enjoying Coin Collecting, won the Numismatic Literary Guild’s Best Book in Numismatic Investments Award. It wasn’t the category we entered, but we’ll gladly take it! My friend Dennis Tucker, retired Whitman Publishing publisher, received the NLG’s highest honor, the Clemy.
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I enjoyed speaking with my friend, U.S. Mint Director Paul Hollis. The very rare 1933 Double Eagles were on display—always a thrill to see those historic pieces up close.
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I ran into my friend and fellow Classic City Coin Club member Tom Clark. He was on the hunt for the last few coins for his cent type collection, which he’s planning to exhibit when completed. I had fun introducing Tom to a few dealers specializing in the early cents he was seeking.
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I also saw my friend Richard Jozefiak, another fellow Metropolitan Coin Club of Atlanta and Classic City Coin Club member. He serves as an American Numismatic Association District Representative for Georgia and received the award for Top ANA District Representative Contest Contributor award—well deserved!
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I had the opportunity to sell a few coins and pick up some Jefferson nickels for my grandson Colton’s collection. My friend Chet Hogan was my roommate during the show. It’s always a pleasure to see him—and helping him spend money on his collection is always a blast!
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I had the honor of accepting Bill’s ANA Lifetime Achievement Award at the banquet, which was a very special moment and the perfect end to the show for me.
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All in all, it was a fantastic week of friendship, laughter, learning, great people, and numismatic excitement. What a week of shiny things, wonderful memories, and the people who make this hobby so special. Looking forward to the next one!
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A couple of great moments from the ANA World’s Fair of Money! On the left, David at the National Coin & Bullion Association booth, and on the right, catching up with Dennis Boggs—still joking that David accidentally launched Abraham Lincoln’s numismatic career!
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A couple of proud moments from the ANA World’s Fair of Money! On the left, showing off the NLG award Bill Fivaz and I received for Helpful Hints for Enjoying Coin Collecting, Second Edition. On the right, my friend Dennis Tucker proudly displaying his well-deserved NLG Clemy Award. Congratulations, Dennis—and what a great week for numismatic writing!
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Two memorable moments from the ANA World’s Fair of Money! On the left, a great visit with U.S. Mint Director Paul Hollis. On the right, taking in the incredible 1933 Double Eagles display—what a thrill to see these legendary coins up close!
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More great moments from the ANA World’s Fair of Money! On the left, my friend Richard Jozefiak with his well-deserved Top ANA District Representative Contest Contributor award. On the right, my good friends Chet Hogan and Steven Ellsworth enjoying the show. Great people, great friendships, and another memorable week in the hobby!
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A very special moment at the ANA banquet honoring my friend and co-author, Bill Fivaz. On the left, sharing remarks from Bill about his ANA Lifetime Achievement Award. On the right, accepting Bill’s award on his behalf from ANA past president Tom Uram. It was a true honor to represent Bill and be part of this memorable occasion.
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