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CLASSIC CITY COIN CLUB
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Newsletter | August 2024
General Information
A special thank you to Chris Colquitt, who will be providing snacks, and Phil Kincaid, who will be providing drinks for this meeting. Your contributions are greatly appreciated and help make our gatherings enjoyable for everyone.
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We are excited to announce that Harrison Bluhm will be presenting the program this month.
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A heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers who dedicate their time and effort to ensure the success of our club. Your hard work does not go unnoticed and is truly valued by all members.
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The club is currently seeking individuals to fill the roles of Secretary-Treasurer and President. We need to finalize these positions by November. If you are interested in serving in either of these capacities, please let us know. Your participation is crucial to the continued success and growth of our club.
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We look forward to another great meeting and hope to see you all on August 6th!
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Discovering Numismatic Art at the Booth Western Art Museum
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One of our very own Metropolitan Coin Club of Atlanta (MCCA) members, Norman Thomas, who recently visited the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Georgia, has graciously shared his experience and photos of a remarkable piece of numismatic art that will surely pique the interest of our community.
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Hand-Signed History: The Personal Stories Behind Confederate Treasury Notes and Bonds
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In its early days, the Confederate Treasury made a significant decision that set it apart from the U.S. Treasury: requiring Treasury officials to hand-sign every Treasury note and bond. Initially, this seemed reasonable under the expectation of a short war. However, as the conflict extended over four years, the Confederacy eventually printed over $1.5 billion in notes and more than $700 million in bonds. This required 80 million notes to be hand-signed by the Register and Treasurer, and nearly 1 million bonds to be hand-signed by the Register, initialed by two clerks as Recorder and Enterer, with coupons signed by another clerk.
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