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Newsletter | August 2026
General Information
Club President Ken Young welcomed members and guests as he called the July meeting to order. The meeting drew an excellent turnout of 21 attendees, including five first-time visitors. Mannfried Isbell led the Pledge of Allegiance before members enjoyed the distribution of numismatic and Independence Day-themed door prizes, with both visitors and members taking home prizes.
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Club T-shirts remain available for members at a subsidized price of just $10 each, with the club covering the remaining cost. A sign-up sheet will continue to be available at upcoming meetings as the club prepares another shirt order based on member demand.
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Members were reminded that Richard Jozefiak can assist anyone interested in joining the American Numismatic Association (ANA) at a discounted new-member rate. With ANA membership dues scheduled to increase—Gold memberships to $50 annually and Platinum memberships to $75—members are encouraged to join soon. In addition to the educational resources and publications the ANA provides, the club also benefits from having more ANA-affiliated members.
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Plans are finalized for the club's field trip to the Atlanta Federal Reserve on Tuesday, July 21, at 1:00 p.m. Participants should arrive by 12:30 p.m. and eat before the tour. Because cell phones and cameras are prohibited inside the facility, lockers will be available for personal belongings.
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Secretary Lou distributed the previous meeting's minutes, which were approved without changes.
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The featured educational program was presented by Ken Young, who delivered an informative talk on numismatic estate planning. Each attendee received an ANA publication covering the topic. Ken emphasized the importance of establishing Georgia residency when appropriate and using precise descriptions of numismatic assets in wills and trusts to help ensure collections are distributed according to the owner's wishes.
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To improve future presentations, the club announced that speakers should bring their own HDMI-compatible laptop with their presentation already loaded. The club will continue to provide the projector, screen, and HDMI cable, although internet access is not available during meetings.
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The club also unveiled a new membership recruitment incentive. Members who recruit a paid and approved new member will receive a $5 credit toward their 2027 club dues, with a maximum of three credits per member. The promotion runs through the October 6 meeting, and walk-in attendees do not qualify unless referred by a club member.
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Special thanks were extended to Ken Young for providing food and Tom Clark for supplying drinks. Members are encouraged to volunteer to provide refreshments at future meetings to help continue this popular tradition.
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During the meeting, members were asked to keep Harold Melvin and his family in their thoughts as his wife is receiving hospice care. Members also offered support to Ricky Dunn and his wife, Carol, who recently underwent two surgeries.
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Treasurer's reports showed another positive month for the club. The 50/50 raffle raised $19.50, while auction fees, auction lots, and cookie sales generated an additional $168.50. Total income for the July meeting was $188.
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We Have a Winner! Collector Claims $2,500 Bounty for the First NGC Submission of the July 4th Privy Quarter
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The Semiquincentennial commemorative quarter received a grade of NGC MS 66 and is now the first example in the NGC Census.
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The bounty set on the July 4th Privy Quarter by NGC has been claimed! Congratulations to Mike Trout of Bennettsville, South Carolina, who was the first to send in the commemorative coin for grading. The coin passed through the grading room on July 6, 2026, where NGC’s expert graders ensured its authenticity and gave it a grade of NGC MS 66. It is now the first example in the NGC Census. As promised, NGC has awarded Trout with $2,500 for being the first to submit an authentic example of the circulating rarity.
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The US Mint produced 250,000 total Semiquincentennial 2026 Declaration of Independence Quarters featuring a “July 4th” privy mark, and then distributed the coin to various banks and financial institutions across the country. These limited quarters are identifiable by the “July 4th” notation on the obverse of the coin to the left of Washington’s head. Additionally, the circulating rarity bears no mint mark, setting it apart from other Semiquincentennial quarters of its kind. The quarters began to circulate randomly during the week of the Semiquincentennial.
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Even though the bounty has been claimed, keep an eye out for these July 4th quarters in your everyday transactions — it’s possible that you may find one in any recently acquired loose change! If you find one, send it to NGC, and don’t forget to request the officially licensed NGC America250™ certification label. Only available from NGC, the label features the official America250™ logo of the United States Semiquincentennial Commission, which was established by Congress to commemorate the important milestone in American history. Go here to learn more.
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Congratulations again to Mike Trout!
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