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NOTES FROM E-SYLUM READERS: DECEMBER 22, 2024
Credit Cards Picturing Coins "After reading your note about your recent credit card collection I could find my numismatic credit card issued by the Mexican Inbursa Bank (Carlos Slim is its owner). My credit card was issued around 2006. I have attached a picture of it. "This credit card shows a very rare $60 pesos (yes, 60 pesos!) gold coin struck by the Free and Sovereign State of Oaxaca in 1916 during the Mexican Revolution. "This coin is cataloged as GB-379 (Guthrie-Bothamley), KM-755, OAX-3 (Utberg), W-178 (Howland Wood), SG-178 (Sánchez Garza), LV-130 (Woodworth and Flores), Fr-174 (Friedberg) and A-OX-178 (Carlos Amaya). "I don't know of another Mexican Bank that has issued a credit card with a coin, bill, medal, or token. "I'd like to know if some USA bank has issued a credit or debit card displaying a coin, bill, etc." 
Thank you. Great question. I'm sure there are some, but I didn't have time to look through my little collection. I know the American Numismatic Association has (or had) an ANA-branded credit card, and those may sport coin images. What can our readers report? -Editor
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Another Charleston Communion Token "I noticed a reference to the Charleston Communion token of 1800 in last week's E-Sylum and the comment about how so few seem to have survived. It happens that I have one as well, albeit with a hole pierced through it....one wonders why. Since suspension using this hole would not display the token right side up, perhaps it was made by someone who was illiterate. In any case perhaps this should be added to the 14 known!" 
Great item. Thanks for letting us know, and for the great edge images. -Editor
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Stack's Bowers to Sell Norton I 50 Cent Note "I noticed that Stack's Bowers put up a Facebook reel teasing a Norton I promissory note coming to auction at a yet-to-be-specified date: 50-cent note, serial number 2890. Signed and dated 10 March 1879 — so, printed by the Emperor's friend Charles Murdock. "Later, I noticed that Stack's Bowers posted the reel to their Instagram and TikTok, as well. "A note matching the date and serial number of the one they are selling does not appear to be included in Don Kagin's census of Norton notes that was published in the Spring 2009 issue of the Brasher Bulletin. But, that was 15 years ago. " Thanks for the heads' up. We'll look forward to the lot listing. Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico is most everyone's favorite eccentric. His promissory notes are rare and interesting collectible history. John's latest article on the Emperor Norton Trust blog discusses previously unpublished photos of the 1934 Emperor Norton reburial ceremony. -Editor 
To watch the Facebook reel, see:
To read the reburial article, see:
for more information on Norton, see:
"For an in-depth look at the Nobel Prize medals, including the nominating committee medals, E-Sylum readers should join the Medal Collectors of America and read my article in the latest issue (Autumn 2024) of the MCA Advisory." Great idea! Thanks for the tip. I'll check it out myself. -Editor
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A Cardboard Gothic Crown Greeting 
Thomas Engelen of Lenzerheide, Switzerland writes: "Great Britain, cardboard copy of a Gothic Crown, 1847 "This is the earliest dated British cardboard coin known to exist. This only known specimen is an exact copy of the Gothic Crown by W. Wyon and has superior surfaces resembling a proof strike. This, combined with the sharp details of this piece makes one speculate if this was produced at the Royal Mint, and – most likely – as a present to someone considered important…… "This piece was produced as two halves, each with a Christmas Theme on its other side, and with an edge, rare for any cardboard coin. The obverse, the portrait half, has on its other side a winter scene, the reverse half with a printed text "Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year". "Obverse: Gothic portrait of Queen Victoria "Obverse legend: Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniar.reg: f: d "Reverse legend: Tueatur Unita Deus Anno Dom MDCCCXLVII "Unusual for any cardboard coin correspondence of previous owners selling the piece onward has been retained, so a cardboard coin with a pedigree ! "This piece is listed in the book : "Cardboard coins of Great Britain 1847 – 2000" which can be found in the NNP library." Thank you - what a fascinating item! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, everyone! -Editor
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Dimes For You at Christmas Time "Here's a Christmas card to share with E-Sylum readers. It has slots for dimes to be inserted." 
Thanks! Nice stocking stuffer. -Editor
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