"I was sorry to read of Jim Barry's passing. I've known Jim and Helen for years through the many encounters we've had at the FUN Show Original Hobo Nickel Society table and elsewhere. I was always impressed by their numismatic knowledge and their friendliness. Helen is a longtime member of OHNS and Jim always joined her in her hobby pursuits as she did in Jim's collecting adventures. A real nice couple.

"Jim will be missed by many and my condolences to Helen and their family."

"This is my crazy listing for this week: Two box flats of Haxby Obsolete images. 35 pounds of photos. They have basic IDs, and may or may not be images used in the classic four book set."

Interesting research material with a numismatic literature connection. From the Krause Publications library. Haxby books not included - I added those images for context. -Editor

"The article concerning the gold frog used to produce financial luck reminded me about a relatively rare and definitely odd numismatic oriented book I reviewed for E-Sylum back in 2007. The book called The Gold Frog written by William Veach has as its primary theme a treasure hunt for a rare 1773 Virginia halfpenny. It was distributed by Veach to the coin collectors subscribed to his short-lived Generation Newsletter.

"Though there will be no Pulitzer nominations for this book, it fits into the eclectic, if not eccentric numismatic library for those with an interest in unusual colonial coin literature. It would also be an excellent book to prop between two of the Ribbit statues!"

Indeed. Thanks. -Editor

"The International Primitive Money Society is an ANA member club which meets annually at the World's Fair of Money, and sometimes at the National Money Show too. We issue a newsletter three times a year, mailed in black and white or sent by email in color. Dues haven't changed for decades and are currently $5 per year, payable as $10 for two years (through 2026)."

For more information, or to join, contact the IPMS Secretary at IPMS.Secretary@Gmail.com . -Editor

"How can I get $1,000 in new $1.00 bills? My bank is unable to order any. Perhaps a subscriber knows."

Hmmm - I wouldn't think that would be a problem. Is it an individual bank policy issue, or a rule from the Federal Reserve? Any suggestions? -Editor