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WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM JULY 3, 2022

New subscribers this week include: Dr. Harvey Richer, courtesy Darryl Atchison. Welcome aboard!

Thank you for reading The E-Sylum. If you enjoy it, please send me the email addresses of friends you think may enjoy it as well and I'll send them a subscription. Contact me at whomren@gmail.com anytime regarding your subscription, or questions, comments or suggestions about our content.

This week we open with three new books and a new periodical issue, updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal and the American Numismatic Society, and more.

Other topics this week include engraver William Wyon, the Nebraska Centennial medal, a Duluth coin hoard find, key tag medals, Jack Robinson, Don Taxay, numismatic museum exhibits, auction previews, Sir Edward Thomason's medals, Disney Dollars, zeros of shame, and Australian coin noodling.

To learn more about Chinese numismatics, Parthian coins and culture, the Smithsonian Discovery Cart, the Franklin Mint's Medallic History of the United States, the Bank Note cigar label, Copper Quotes by Robinson, The Great Trade, the silver Naseby Cup, Salvador Dali's Israel Peace medal, phrenology, and the the $103.5 million medal, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum

NEW BOOK: WILLIAM WYON

Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint and the leading medallist of his time, William Wyon RA (1795-1851) produced some of the best known and most widely distributed images ever made. His portraits of the young Queen Victoria on the coinage, used throughout the British empire, and the more regal head used for the first postage stamps, the penny red and two penny blue, were reproduced in their millions and distributed all around the globe. A highly regarded modeller in low relief, known and admired for the classical purity of his compositions and the accomplishment of their execution, Wyon was celebrated as a British artist who more than rivalled his continental competitors, favored by royalty and by many of the most prominent and influential figures of his time. The book aims to understand how and why Wyon's work was commissioned and how it was received, using institutional archives, contemporary correspondence, and reminiscence, and the popular press, to create a rounded picture of the life, work, networks, influence, and impact of an artist who was also an entrepreneur on his own account and a public servant at the heart of the establishment.

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NEW BOOK: CHINESE NUMISMATICS

This is the first book to explore the history of the field of Chinese numismatics from both Eastern and Western perspectives. Consisting of four papers that complement each other beautifully, it gives a sound introduction to the study of Chinese numismatics, focusing on the 19th century and, crucially, how to think about Chinese money.

In Currencies of Ancient China from their Origins to the Late Empire, François Thierry notes how Europeans sometimes understood Chinese money and sometimes got it completely wrong. In Numismatic Friendship: Social Networks of Numismatists and Coin Collectors During the Late Qing Dynasty, Lyce Jankowski opens up the world of Chinese collectors of Chinese coins, their networks and motivations. In A Short History of Chinese Numismatics in Western Languages, Helen Wang surveys publications to 1900, giving information about the authors, their occupations, motivations and areas of interest; and in Chinese Money Matters, So Why Does It Have Such a Low Profile? she looks at the current situation, and offers routes into the field. In his Introduction, Joe Cribb reflects on his study of Chinese money and how it has informed his career in numismatics.

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NEW BOOK: BAHMANI SULTANS THROUGH COINS

The Gulbarga Bahmani Numismatics Research and Educational Trust recently published a book titled ‘A Legacy of Bahmani Sultans through coins' authored by Numismatist Mohammad Ismail in which he depicts the numismatic journey of Bahmani Sultans through his collections.

The book traces the journey of coins belonging to all the 18 Bahmani Sultans starting from Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah (1347-58), till the last Sultan - Kalimullah Shah (1526-1538). Mr. Ismail has meticulously worked, richly illustrated, about each coin issued during Bahmani Sultans period.

Mr. Ismail has got a rare treasure of antique coinage, belonging to Bahmani Sultans from 14th Century to 16th Century. The numismatist has more than 2,500 coins in his collection of various rulers, dynasties and kingdoms. Among his treasury are also coins dating back to 1,600 years ago.

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ORIENTAL NUMISMATIC SOCIETY SUMMER 2022

CONTENTS:

A Letter from Your Secretary General
Pankaj Tandon

Note from Your New Editor
Paula Turner

Audumbara Coins with New Features and Disposition of Legends
Devendra Handa

A Hoard Parcel of Late Kushan Gold Dinars
Joe Cribb and K. K. Maheshwari

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NUMISMATIC DISCOVERY CART ENGAGES VISITORS

National Numismatic Collection Engages Visitors

While attending the opening of the Really BIG Money exhibit at the Smithsonian on June 8, I could not help but take notice of the Discovery Cart parked nearby the entrance of the Value of Money exhibit in the National Museum of American History. Staffed by volunteers, the Discovery Cart challenges passers-by to sort genuine and fake numismatic objects, including coins and paper money.

The cart was constantly surrounded by a good number of visitors and the back-and-forth with the volunteer was lively. While there are any number of numismatic non-profits worthy of our support, the high level of numismatic engagement with the public in this case deserves mention.

Link to donate to the National Numismatic Collection:
https://amhistory.si.edu/donate/numismatics/

Link to the National Numismatic Collection online catalog:
https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/object-groups/national-numismatic-collection

 

FRANKLIN MINT'S MEDALLIC HISTORY OF THE U.S.

The Franklin Mint's Medallic History of the United States

NNP intern Kellen Hoard reports on the Franklin Mint's Medallic History of the United States medal series:

As I arrived home in Seattle on Thursday from the ANA Summer Seminar, I was greeted by fireworks being set off throughout my neighborhood—five days early—by those eager to celebrate Independence Day and show birds who is boss. This premature celebration occurs every year, and though some near me welcome it and some despise it, I take it as an opportunity to begin my reflection on the state of the nation a few days early. Amidst the celebration, I look to consider what I feel the values of the United States should be, whether we are collectively living up those values, and how I can play a better role in contributing to the country moving in the direction I believe it should.

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VIDEO: 2021 FUN SUMMER CONVENTION

Amazing Numismatic Walkabout at the FUN Summer Convention 2021.
July 8-10, 2021.
David Lisot, Interviewer, CoinTelevision.com
23:26

In 2021 after being shut down by the coronavirus for more than a year and a half the Florida United Numismatists were able to hold a coin convention. David Lisot hosts and talks to bourse chairman, Cindy Wibker, as she describes what was involved putting on the show. He interviews Bernard von NotHaus about the story of the new Liberty Dollar and the book that explains the history of how and why it was created. He talks to John Miller of CONECA who shows error coins, Jack Alexander about 1795 coinage, Curtis White who helped recover the Atocha sunken treasure and more exciting coin stories.

David adds:

An excerpt of the video is available for viewing on the Coin Television YouTube Channel at:
https://youtu.be/TpGqmuDOBCM

AUDIO: TWO NEW EPISODES OF THE PLANCHET

Len Augsburger and the Newman Numismatic Portal
Season 3 of The Planchet podcast continues with a conversation with Len Augsburger, Executive Director of the Newman Numismatic Portal. In this episode, we talk about Len's numismatic trajectory, how he met Eric P. Newman, the origin story of the Newman Numismatic Portal, how to use the NNP, and what's coming next.

Total Time: 39 minutes

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ANS WELCOMES LIBRARY STAFF

Library Assistant and Cataloger Jared Goldfarb
In June, Jared Goldfarb joined our staff as Library Assistant and Cataloger. Jared first came to the ANS in early 2019 as a volunteer, having been referred by one of his professors at Binghamton University, Dr. Nathanael Andrade, a graduate of the ANS's Summer Seminar. Jared majored in history and classical studies as an undergraduate and decided to attend library school after working here in the Library, completing his masters in May and at the same time finishing a separate masters in history. During his three years as a volunteer, Jared cataloged a full range of materials, including various specialized items, such as 18th century French pamphlets and small collections of archival materials, and so he was able to step seamlessly into his new position.

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MORE ON THE NEBRASKA CENTENNIAL MEDAL

The designer, David W. Seyler described the symbolism of the design as follows:

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NOTES FROM E-SYLUM READERS: JULY 3, 2022

Update on Medals and Exonumia of the Royal Canadian Mint

Alan writes:

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
NEW BOOK: MEDALS OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT (https://www.coinbooks.org/v25/esylum_v25n26a02.html)

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PHOTOS: DULUTH COIN FIND, HOUSTON ANA DEALERS

The first is from Acme Newspictures, Inc. and is dated June 27, 1937. It shows two Duluth, Minnesota boys who uncovered a cache of USA gold coins. They are Donald Haglund, 11 (left) and Teddy Tedor, 7. They found a tin containing $1,050 face value comprised of half eagles, eagles and double eagles. The burial was estimated at around 1914, which evidently was the latest date found.

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STACK'S BOWERS OPENS BOSTON GALLERY

Stack's Bowers Galleries is proud to announce the upcoming opening of a new downtown rare coin gallery in historic Boston, Massachusetts. Located at 84 State Street in the heart of Boston's financial district, the gallery will be just steps from the city's two most iconic tourist attractions: historic Faneuil Hall and the irresistible Quincy Market. The showroom is just a 15 minute walk from Boston's South Station, granting convenient access to collectors across the entire northeast.  Renovations are under way and the firm hopes to open the 84 State Street storefront to the community in early fall 2022. With the opening of this new location, Stack's Bowers Galleries is thrilled to unite New England collectors with the country's most accomplished rare coin firm. 

Staffed by top numismatic professionals, as collectors have come to expect from Stack's Bowers Galleries, this office will be led by Kevin Vinton, one of the nation's top experts in United States coins. Kevin was born and raised in New England, developing an interest in numismatics at an early age. Upon graduating from Wheaton College (IL) in 2009, Kevin went to work for Sam Sloat Coins as numismatist and manager. In 2013, he founded Inde Et Lib, Numismatists, becoming a highly respected expert and market maker in U.S. colonials and early federal copper, handling countless rarities and bringing several important collections to market. Kevin is a life member of the American Numismatic Association, Early American Coppers, the Colonial Coin Collectors Club, and many other organizations.

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VOCABULARY TERM: KEY TAG MEDAL

Key Tag Medal. The utilization of a medal to put on a ring of keys; they are always looped or holed. Because of their intense wear, key tag medals are struck in hard alloys; nickel-silver and copper nickel are well suited for this purpose. A large volume of any medal manufacturer's production is concerned with key tag medals so popular are they. Often they are made as a reduction of a larger medal as one of the more utilitarian purposes of medallic art. Sometimes these bear a serial number stamped on the back; they are issued with a card bearing the same number. When mailed back to the issuer they form a registry to identify the owner; when the keys are lost they can be returned to the owner through this registry.

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JACK H. ROBINSON (1941-2021)

The July issue of The Numismatist notes the death of Jack Robinson. There was also a notice in Penny-Wise last year but his death was not noted in The E-Sylum. Here are a few of my comments and recollections.

His name may have been John Harold Robinson, born in San Diego on December 11, 1941. He was the son of a naval officer and moved frequently during his childhood. Jack graduated from Benjamin Franklin University with a B.C.S. degree and became a Certified Public Accountant. He applied his interest in computers to develop a successful business providing accounting software to clients around the world.

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DON TAXAY'S GREAT TRADE

Pete Smith's biography of Donald Paul Taxay reminded me of an enigmatic connection and added some interesting knowledge. In his article he relates that Don Taxay was somewhat nomadic in his life and numismatic endeavors. But among his numerous acquaintances was a fellow musician and numismatist, Lester Merkin of New York City. They were likely introduced by John J. Ford or Walter Breen, with whom Taxay had worked at the New Netherlands Coin Company in the early 1960s. Ford and Taxay would author a number of articles on counterfeit coins for The Numismatist and Coin World. And in 1963 he would form an authentication company with Breen. Don Taxay and Lester Merkin likely became good friends with similar backgrounds and interests. Both had begun their careers as dealers at about the same time in the late 1950s.

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PRATT GALLERY SHOWCASES MONEY AND MEDALS

The Circus Maximus, the stadium where Romans gathered by the tens of thousands to watch chariot races and other spectacles, had lap counters shaped like dolphins. Those dolphins are visible on the sestertius of Trajan, an ancient coin celebrating the Emperor Trajan's restoration of the grand arena in A.D. 103.

One of the finest known examples of the sestertius is on view in the new Bela Lyon Pratt Gallery of Numismatics at the Yale University Art Gallery.

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RIJKSMUSEUM LIBRARY NUMISMATIC EXHIBIT

Recently I found myself in the Netherlands in the wonderful city of Amsterdam. I had the opportunity to visit the Rijksmuseum, the national Dutch museum. It holds a very fine collection of paintings and other artifacts and, of course, the rooms with the very large Rembrandts, van de Veldes and the Vermeers get the most attention. The most intriguing room to me, however, was behind a set of very heavy glass doors with the words Silence imprinted upon them. The room was the museum library, and the entrance is actually a mezzanine overlooking four floors of bookshelves housing thousands of archival volumes. Down below I found a normal library workspace where one could peer at researchers toiling away. Visitors to this small and crowded space were forced to walk around a rather large display case in order to get a proper view of the library and the requisite photo op. Much to my delight, this display was full of coins and medals. So, while most everyone else was fixated on the dramatic library walls—and rightly so—I spent my time viewing the numismatic items.

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STEPHEN ALBUM RARE COINS AUCTION 43 RESULTS

Stephen Album Rare Coins held its Auction 43 on May 12-15, 2022, at its offices in Santa Rosa, California. The price realized were once again strong, coming in at $2.46 million (including buyer's fees) with a sell-through rate of 93.8%. Many items went for multiples of their estimates, including some world-record results. The Joe Sedillot Collection of World Coins, Part II was instrumental in achieving these results. Additional items from that collection will be featured in the firm's Auction 44 in September.

A selection of highlights follows (prices include buyer's fees):

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THE 2022 RCNA AUCTION

The first and second Sessions are highlighted by three attractive coin, medal and banknote collections. The Little CollectionPart V of Canadian decimal coins, The Kennedy Collection of rare banknotes, the Arizona Collection of Canadian coins and banknotes. Also featuring in this auction; two elusive silver dollars; a 1947 $1 Pointed w/Dot ICCS Gem Mint State-65 and a 1946 $1 ICCS Superb Gem Mint State-66. An ultra rare 1905 50¢ ICCS Choice Mint State-63, a 1932 50¢ PCGS Superb Gem Mint State-66 with great eye appeal, a set of 1921 50¢ Plaster Cast Obverse & Reverse issues, both graded CCCS PF68. A beautiful 1901 50¢ PCGS Choice Mint State-63, a stunning 1899 9/9 Repunched 9 1¢ PCGS Superb Gem Mint State-66RD. An 1875H 25¢ PCGS Choice About Uncirculated-58, an 1875H 5¢ Small Date ICCS Very Choice Mint State-64, an 1875H 10¢ ICCS Very Choice Mint State-64.

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2022 RCNA AUCTION SELECTIONS

Lot 2: Dominion of Canada Award Medal

Medal; Dominion of Canada Award Medal, ND (c. 1880s). 22kt Gold, 41mm, 57 gr by P. Tasset. Leroux 1460, McLaughlin 484. DOMINION OF CANADA above an allegoric female flying with wings, sounding a trumpet; engraved between the legend and winged female: PRESENTED BY / H.R.H. PRINCESS LOUISE; engraved below: TO / A. Sutherland / First Prize Boot Maker / Kingston.; Rx: Canadian Crest with Sprig of Maple Leaves and Beaver. VF-EF, hairlined surfaces. Very rare. This medal was first offered at the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadephia in gold, silver and bronze by Canadian Commissioners for Canadian competitors only. Ex Max Brail Collection.

To read the complete lot description, see:
https://auctions.canadiancoinsandpapermoney.com/auction/205/2022-rcna-auction-major-event/session/379/lot/2

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ROSA AMERICANA FIXED PRICE LIST #23 SELECTIONS

Counterstamped St. Patrick's Farthing

2. Undated (ca. 1652-1674) St. Patrick Farthing. Martin 1b.6-Ca.10, W-11500. Low Rarity-7. Copper. Nothing Below King. Choice Very Fine, a well struck and pleasing example of this VERY RARE variety, rated a Low Rarity-7 in Syd Martin's book on the series. The obverse has been boldly counterstamped IC in individual letter punches, and thus may be traceable to a silversmith, pewter maker, or someone in a similar occupation.

The coin itself is quite nice, the legends full and bold on either side, the design details strong save for St. Patrick's face which is directly opposite the I of the countermark and was slightly weakened by it. There is a bold golden splash at the crown, and the planchet is a pleasing light tan, with surfaces that are mostly hard and very pleasing to the eye.

A very rare variety, we have only been able to locate three auction records, including this exact coin which was in Stack's Bowers November 2019 C4 auction. In that sale the cataloguer noted that

As colonial specialists know, there was very little that escaped Syd Martin's attention in the areas he was writing about, so to have an attractive example of an oddball piece that Syd did not know about certainly speaks volumes about its rarity. This is an example that should have been in Syd's collection – and should have been sold to him by Clem Schettino, but sadly both those gentlemen passed away prior to that occurring. We are offering it here on behalf of the Schettino family, and the coin comes in Clem's distinct handwritten envelope with his name and address stamp on the back flap. Really a pleasing piece, high grade, great color, a bold splasher, made even more intriguing by the extremely rare countermark – and all that for a fraction of the price these sold for just five years ago..........$650

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NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: JULY 3, 2022

U.S. Centennial Seated Quarter Label Stud

Dick writes:

To read the complete lot description, see:
3095 Enameled Engraved: CENTENNIAL 1876 (U.S. Flag). 1876 Seated 25c Lapel Stud (https://www.ebay.com/itm/225054422911)

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THREE EID MAR COINS IN CHICAGO

Three of the rarest coins in the world are now in the city of Chicago, and the dealer that helped make it happen is describing just how historic the occasion is.

Rare coin dealer Aaron Berk helped acquire one of the coins for a collector and has two others, and all were issued in 44 BCE after the assassination of Roman emperor Julius Caesar.

The coins don't depict Caesar, but instead show a portrait of Brutus, who was one of the senators that stabbed Caesar to death. His visage occupies one side of the coin, while two daggers adorn the other side.

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ROMAN GOLD COIN HOARD FOUND NEAR NORWICH

A hoard of Roman gold coins hidden in the decades before the Roman invasion of Britain has been discovered.

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THE CURIOUS BRAMHALL LINCOLN TOKEN

I have always enjoyed tokens and medals of all kinds and have collected, studied and written about many different types and varieties. One group that I find fascinating are the numismatic tokens and medalets issued from 1858 through 1860, during a craze for such pieces. While nearly all are scarce today and many are rare, many only cost in the hundreds of dollars, sometimes less.

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SIR EDWARD THOMASON'S SCIENTIFIC MEDALS

First, a little bit about Sir Edward Thomason. Born in 1769 in Birmingham, England, he was the son of a buckle- and button-maker. His father ran his own manufactory, but despite this (perhaps the elder Thomason knew his son would learn more under the tutelage of another) the younger Thomason was apprenticed at age 16 to the well-known Matthew Boulton at his Soho factory. In 1793, a 24-year-old Edward took over his father's business, and began producing gilt and plated buttons, before moving on to gold- and silver-plated cutlery and flatware, then jewelry and other ornaments.

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$103.5 MILLION NOBEL PRIZE MEDAL SALE

On June 20, Heritage Auctions sold the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize medal awarded to independent Russian journalist and Novaya Gazeta editor-in-chief, Dmitry Muratov, for $103.5 million. That is the highest price, by far, ever paid for a Nobel medal – or a numismatic treasure of any kind.

The medal sold to an anonymous buyer during a live auction held at the Times Center in Manhattan and broadcast around the world. Proceeds raised from the auction will support UNICEF's humanitarian response to the war in Ukraine and affected regions. Heritage Auctions donated its efforts to bring worldwide attention to Muratov's desire to aid those impacted by the war.

Muratov announced on March 22 that he intended to auction his medal with all proceeds going to support humanitarian relief efforts for Ukrainian child refugees and their families. Muratov's announcement garnered the interest of every major auction house in the world. Within days, he elected to sell the medal through Heritage Auctions, whose efforts were led by Vice President Dustin Johnston.

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STOCKHOLM UNIVERSITY MEDALS

Stockholm University's large gold medal
Stockholm University's large gold medal and gold medal of the 8th size are awarded to people who have, in different ways, helped to further the work of the university.

The President has decided to award the 2020 large gold medal to Kerstin Calissendorff, former Chair of the University Board.

After ten years as a Justice of the Supreme Court, which followed a long-standing legal career, Kerstin Calissendorff chose in 2013 to take on the side assignment as chairman of the board of Stockholm University. She herself is an alumna of the University, where she graduated with a Master of Laws in 1981, and also worked for a time as an assistant professor at the Department of Law. She thus returned to a not unfamiliar business, albeit with a new perspective. Kerstin Calissendorff has shouldered the task with deep commitment and striking lack of prestige, but also with great sharpness and unfailing compass for the interface between the board's assignment and the academic.

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WORLD BANKNOTE OFFERS DISNEY DOLLARS

World Banknote Auctions has now launched Live Sale 28 at www.worldbanknoteauctions.com. The second session, on July 10, features an advanced collection of Disney Dollars, including some very high grade examples and scarcer types. While not technically world paper money, Disney Dollars are very collectable and remain legal tender in the Disney parks and stores. They are no longer being produced, giving collectors the opportunity to complete a collection, which is a surprisingly challenging task achieved by few. Disney Dollars have become more and more popular in recent years, no surprise given the continued popularity of the characters, many of whom appear on the notes.

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SIERRA LEONE SLASHES 'ZEROS OF SHAME'

Sierra Leone on Friday introduced a new family of banknotes, stripping three zeros off the leone, in a bid to restore confidence in the inflation-hit national currency.

The Bank of Sierra Leone announced the move last August, insisting the public's purchasing power would not be affected by the change.

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RUSSIA SANCTIONS DELAY 100 ROUBLE BANKNOTE

Russia's new 100 rouble banknotes are impossible to withdraw from ATMs because the Western companies that programmed them have left the country.

The Rzhev Memorial to the Soviet Soldier, a memorial to one of the bloodiest battles of the Second World War due to the high Soviet casualties, features on the new banknote.

One the other side of the 100-rouble banknote – worth approximately £1.50 – is a picture of the Kremlin, which regularly draws comparisons between World War Two and its war in Ukraine to fuel patriotism in the country.

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DON'T FOLD THOSE NEW POLYMER NOTES

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LOOSE CHANGE: JULY 3, 2022

Mint Director Gibson Honors CCAC Members

Two-term members of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee — Pennsylvania collector Thomas J. Uram and Pennsylvania medallic sculptor Jeanne Stevens-Sollman — were recognized for their service June 14 by Ventris C. Gibson, the day before the U.S. Senate confirmed Gibson to a five-year-term as the 40th director of the United States Mint.

Both Uram and Stevens-Sollman were CCAC appointees serving the interests of the general public.

To read the complete article, see:
Mint director Gibson honors two CCAC ex-members (https://www.coinworld.com/news/us-coins/mint-director-gibson-honors-two-ccac-ex-members)

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AUSTRALIAN COIN NOODLING

Teenagers with time to sort through hundreds of gold coins are making a fortune with 'coin noodling', but not everyone is impressed by the money-making craze.

Loved by Generation Z, the craze involves depositing notes in a coin change machine, digging through the rolls of coins for rare ones and then giving the rejects back to the bank.

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