"I read with interest in the E-Sylum, the association of the Ship Shilling with Warships. This might be why the Lakdiva Holland Scheepjes-Schellings is holed which is typical for many of them. They were worn on a chain around the neck by many Sailors. According to Late Mr Fred Medis, a Schelling or 6 Stuivers was the cost of Christian Burial in the 17th and 18th centuries. If the Sailor was lost at sea and the body washed ashore the finder was expected to give a proper Burial and keep the Schelling as payment."

Interesting! Thank you. -Editor

"A year ago I sent you a previously unknown Daunt, California Labor Exchange Scrip.

"Recently I obtained a Labor Exchange Scrip from Manistee, Michigan (Branch #233) which I believe may be the only such Labor Exchange design and perhaps the latest Labor Exchange Scrip produced.

"It's a 1/100th Manistee, Michigan (Branch #233) Scrip dated 1900. I assume it probably was locally printed as in 1900 there may not have been any of the common scrip notes available. The reverse is also location specific and refers to the Labor Exchange office at 310 Oak Street in Manistee. At this time this property was a simple house owned by Henry Pallman, who signed the scrip on the lower left.

"If you have ever seen such a design or other similar scrip, please let me know."

Very interesting. I was also unfamiliar with this design. Can anyone help? -Editor

"I always enjoy reading the E-Sylum each week. Reading the interview of Arno Safran brought back memories. Arno was a numismatic presence in NJ back in the day. The Augusta Coin Club's gain is New Jersey's loss! Arno was a member of a number of local clubs - Trenton Numismatic Club (TNC), Ocean County Coin Club (OCCC), New Jersey Numismatic Society NJNS) and others I'm sure. He was an officer and editor for these clubs and the state organization - the Garden State Numismatic Association.

"Arno was giving presentations and writing for numismatic publications when I met him at the TNC in the 1980s. He invited me to attend one of the NJNS meetings in Madison, NJ. On the drive home, I told him that the members were so advanced, many authors and experts in their fields, and that I felt out of place. He encouraged me to join and reassured me that I'd be in good company. His encouragement and willingness to share his knowledge has inspired me to try to do the same. I wonder how many collectors across the country have been inspired by him..."

"Limited issue of Non circulating Legal Tender (NCLT) coins minted with precious metals are common. However, it is rare, as banknotes. A webpage on the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority site states, "The $70 banknote, limited to a production of only 10,000 units, will remain exclusive and will not enter general circulation."

"Is this the first very low-number printed "NCLT" commemorative Banknote issue for the numismatic collector market?

"First issued in 2023 October they are selling on eBay for over 5 times their face value of US$86 in less than a year."

Interesting question, although other countries have produced commemorative banknotes, they may not be legally noncirculating. -Editor

"In the "bars with currency as wallpaper" department comes Captain Lou's in South Haven, MI."

"Here, Joel Orosz studies the Captain Lou's menu.

"The waitress later reported that they are tearing down the building soon, with the currency to be donated to charity."

It's great to get reports from the road from NBS officers. Len is our current President, and Joel of Kalamazoo, MI is our Historian. Bottom's up! -Editor