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NOTES FROM E-SYLUM READERS: JULY 27, 2014More on the Junior Numismatic Correspondence Club Web site visitor Kevin Angley writes: I just happened to run across the article from June 15, 2014 on the Junior Numismatic Correspondence Club. ” I’ve done Google searches over the years for “JNCCA” just for fun, and this was the first time I’d seen mention of it. As mentioned in the article, I was Secretary-Treasurer. I also was the one who published the newsletters in the early 70s (on my high school’s mimeograph machine). I remember some of the names mentioned in the article – Larry, Fred. I lost interest in coins after going to college, but to this day, have my collection. If anyone else inquires about the article looking for former members, I can be found on Facebook or reached by email at kevin55@kevinangley.com .
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Containers vs Packaging Regarding his article last week Dick Johnson writes: The headline is completely misleading. There is a difference between "container" and "packaging." A container is what houses a coin or medal -- case, box, or envelope -- in which it is issued. Packaging is what you wrap it in for shipping -- bubble pack, Styrofoam peanuts, crushed paper or whatever, plus any outside shipping material. I certainly did not imply to save the latter, only the former, as often a case, box or envelope reveals facts about the item inside. Rereading the article with this insight makes more sense than what your headline implies.
The headline was my handiwork, but I didn't mean "packaging" in the sense of "packing materials". I don't think Dick or anyone would advocate saving those (although the many of the pack rats among us certainly will).
To me, "packaging" is more than just the container, and includes all the accompanying printed materials. The box and inserts are where some important numismatic information can be found, and we're in agreement on the value of saving these. -Editor To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see: THE IMPORTANCE OF MEDAL PACKAGING MATERIALS (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v17n30a09.html) 1150 Years of the French Mint Collin Bruno forwarded these five videos on the 1,150th anniversary of the French Mint. They are in French, of course, but do have a look - they're very well produced.
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"Weird Al" Yankovic - Word Crimes 
Fred Michaelson forwarded this AWESOME video from "Weird Al" Yankovic. Yes, he's still around. Who knew? While not numismatic, "Word Crimes" is delight for bibliophiles, "wordies" and grammar police alike. Watch it twice! Congrats to Jarrett Heather, who designed and animated the video, a parody of Pharrell’s infectious “Happy.” To view the video, see: "Weird Al" Yankovic - Word Crimes (www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gv0H-vPoDc) For more on Weird Al's Internet Marketing Machine, see: The Surprisingly Savvy Weird Al Internet Machine (www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/07/the-surprisingly-savvy-weird-al-internet-machine/374649/)
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