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CLASSIC CITY COIN CLUB
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Newsletter | May 2024
General Information
Next Meeting Reminder
Date: May 7, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM (doors open at 5:30)
Location: Bogart Historical Agricultural Center, 125 East Thompson Street, Bogart, GA
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Get ready for an exciting upcoming meeting! We're thrilled to announce our first gathering at the Bogart Historical Agricultural Center. With this new venue, we're anticipating a fantastic turnout. Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts and explore Tom Clark's fascinating foreign money collection during his show-and-tell session. Plus, a big shoutout to Hobo and Brenda for graciously providing refreshments.
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One Year Anniversary Celebration
As we approach our one-year anniversary, May 8, 2024, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who has been a part of our journey. From our founding members, Bruce Breedlove, Clint Ogle, and Tom Clark, to our current officers and board members, your dedication has been instrumental in shaping the success of our club. With 19 members strong, we're excited about the growth ahead. Let's celebrate this milestone together and keep the spirit of numismatics alive!
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Volunteers Needed
We're calling on volunteers to step up and contribute to our upcoming meetings. Whether you can bring snacks/drinks or present a fascinating topic, your involvement is crucial to the club's continued vibrancy. Please consider lending a hand starting from our June meeting.
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History Essay Contest Winners
We're delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 Classic City Coin Club historical essay contest. These talented individuals have impressed us with their insights into numismatic history:
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- First Prize (tenth ounce gold coin): Aashna, Oconee County High School
- Second Prize (one ounce silver coin): Emily, Oconee County High School
- Third Prize (silver Ike dollar): Cam, North Oconee High School
Join us in congratulating them at our May meeting, where we'll present them with their well-deserved prizes. We'd also like to extend our gratitude to Chris Colquitt of Patriot Coins and Precious Metals for generously donating the first and second prizes, as well as Richard Jozefiak for donating the third prize.
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Thank You
Last but certainly not least, a heartfelt thank you to all the participants of our essay contest. Your dedication and passion for numismatics are truly inspiring. As a token of our appreciation, each entrant will receive a complimentary one-year membership to the club and A Guide Book of United States Coins 2025.
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See you at the meeting, and let's keep the coin enthusiasm going strong!
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Discover the Artistic Journey of America’s Paper Money: A Canvas for an Emerging Nation
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The Smithsonian is excited to announce the release of a captivating digital book that delves into the rich history of American paper money as a form of artistic expression. Authored by William L. Pressly, America’s Paper Money: A Canvas for an Emerging Nation offers readers a fascinating exploration of the evolution of paper currency in the United States.
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Rare Coins Fetch Top Dollar at Auction
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The recent US Coins Signature® Auction held from March 28-31, 2024, showcased some remarkable pieces, drawing in collectors and enthusiasts from around the globe. Among the standout lots was the sale of a rare 1921 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, MS62 PCGS, which fetched an impressive $144,000, leading the event to a total of $6,241,741.
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