WAYNE'S WORDS: THE E-SYLUM MARCH 1, 2026

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This week we open with a book review, updates from the Newman Numismatic Portal, notes from readers and more.

Other topics this week include 1794 cents, U.S. Postal Notes, multiple auction previews, segmented collars, U.S. Mint artists, another Trump coin design, a short snorter, and fake stories of fake money.

To learn more about one of the largest banknotes in the world, shell medals, collector of elongateds Emilie D. Searle, gold key money, world paper money, the Bury St. Edmund's Hoard, a Silver Center Cent, the Peter Bartlett and Harold Welch collections, the $100 Gold Certificate that became illegal, Una and the Lion, Eric David Custer, and the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, read on. Have a great week, everyone!

Wayne Homren
Editor, The E-Sylum

 
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