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Boy Scouts of America Commemorative Coin
Bob Mazzuca
      Many new commemorative coins are being produced as a way to honor people, events and organizations, as well as generating revenue for worth causes. A silver dollar has minted to celebrate the Boy Scouts of America. See the entire press conference with remarks by U.S. Mint Director Philip Moy and Chief Executive Scoutmaster Bob Mazzuca along with other Scouts involved with the event.
  Length: 29:16 min.
  Catalog #ANA10-004
  Price: $24.95
     

Buy the Book Before the Coin
Daniel Soo Hoo
      Daniel is an ANA member and collector.
As a coin collector from the mid-1960's Daniel recently returned to the hobby and found it had evolved to a much higher level. Many of the coin market lessons he learned came with an expensive price tag. Come learn about his personal experience with the phrase, "Buy the book before the coin."

  Length: 24:29 min.
  Catalog #ANA10-005
  Price: $24.95
     

Commonality Among Commemoratives
Carl Stang
      Carl is a member of the ANA and a collector of "early commemoratives," modern commemoratives, half-cents, Hard Times tokens, fractional currency, and other numismatic odds and ends, Carl resides in Texas.
This presentation contains a focus on certain silver "Early Commemorative" issues, a discussion of the stories concerning these coins (as well as other coins and some medals) and visiting on the idea of piecing together a "designer" themed collection of coins, medals and other items.

  Length: 32:44 min.
  Catalog #ANA10-008
  Price: $24.95
     

1929 National Bank Note Overprints
James Simek
      Learn the extraordinary circumstances that forced the BEP to use three different types of overprinting plates made by different manufacturers, when they were used, which banks got which and how to tell them apart. The mystery of the large signature varieties is solved in this in-depth research by James Simek with additional research contributed by Peter Huntoon.
In this video you will see and hear:
  • Why the notes were printed
  • Elements of their design
  • Different printers involved
  • How the printing plates were manufactured
  • Comparison of different printing companies on various bank notes and the differences that can be found from the type fonts
  • Why signatures can be different sizes

  Length: 43:09
  Catalog #IPMS10-009
  Price: $24.95
     

ANA Convention Highlights 2010 Fort Worth, TX
David Lisot, Interviewer
      This ANA Convention in Fort Worth had many noteworthy news items.
PCGS announced the new 'Secure Plus' grading service, the Boy Scout Commemorative Coin was released and many industry participants were interviewed including Jay Beeton, ANA Marketing Director, Mike Bianco, Owner, MBRC, Tim Carroll, Numismatic Financial Corporation, Steve Deeds, President Bowers & Merena, Ira Goldberg, Ira & Larry Goldberg, David Hall, Founder, PCGS, Charmy Harker, Penny Lady, John Feigenbaum, President David Lawrence Rare Coin, Jeff Garrett, Mid-American, Jim Halperin, Co-Chairman, Heritage, Donn Pearlman, ANA Publicity, Frank Provacek, Frankcoins.com, Rick Snow, Eagle Rare Coin, Scott A. Travers, Author, Coin Collector's Survival Manual, Mark Salzberg, Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, and Don Willis, President, PCGS.

  Length: 30:00 min.
  Catalog #ANA10-002
  Price: $24.95
     

ANA Progress Report, January 2010
Clifford Mishler, ANA President
      Cliff Mishler as current president of the American Numismatic Association shares the goals and achievements of the organization.
In this lecture only presentation Cliff shares about:
  • Need for cooperation between collectors and dealers
  • ANA has a balanced budget
  • Success of the ANA Summer Seminar
  • Changes at the conventions
  • Conclusion of lawsuits
  • Changes for the Numismatist magazine and ANA website
  • Other developments including questions and answers from the audience

  Length: 37:41
  Catalog #FUN10-002
  Price: $24.95
     

Abraham Lincoln: The Image of His Greatness
Fred Reed
      Fred is a dedicated numismatic researcher and award-winning author
Hear from the author about his book of the same title. The publication offers a behind-the-scenes look at hundreds of medals, tokens, scrip and paper money notes, world coins and more in an engaging illustrated presentation rich with numismatic imagery about America's 16th president.

  Length: 45:50 min.
  Catalog #ANA10-001
  Price: $24.95
     

American Arts Gold Medallion Program of 1980-84
William Cowburn
      Pennsylvania numismatist Bill Cowburn discusses the gold issues of this scarce medallic series and why they may be underrated.
In this video presentation with PowerPoint you will learn:
  • History of the laws affecting ownership of gold
  • Legislation of 1978 that authorized these issues
  • Examples of people honored in this series including Grant Wood, Marion Anderson, Mark Twain, Will Cather, Louis Armstrong, Frank Lloyd Wright, Robert Frost, Alexander Calder, Helen Hayes, and John Steinbeck
  • Original mintages of each and how many were melted
  • How the medal design evolved over the years to make it look more like a coin
  • Changes in the metal content
  • Difficulties in ordering and the final net mintages

  Length: 43:00
  Catalog #FUN10-001
  Price: $24.95
     

Aramco Gold - Politics as Usual
Alvin L. Stern
      Alvin is a certified and accredited member of the American Society of Appraisers since 1984 and is the auctioneer for the Greater Houston Coin Club.
Learn how the United States, while under the prohibitive Gold Act of 1933 secretly minted gold coins for the Aramco Oil Co. from 1945-1947 so that they could make payments to Saudi Arabia.

  Length: 41:13 min.
  Catalog #ANA10-003
  Price: $24.95
     

Ask Bill Noyes
Bill Noyes
      Numismatist and coin photographer Bill Noyes answers questions from Chuck Heck and the audience about multiple aspects of the coin markets particularly those involved with early coppers, grading, counterfeiting and more. Hear the opinions and information from this irascible coin personality.
  Length: 69:09
  Catalog #EAC10-001
  Price: $24.95
     

Bank Notes at Twenty Power
Joseph Boling
      See how to separate modern fabrications from genuine material. Learn how to distinguish printing technologies under magnification. Examples will be digitally projected so you can't miss a detail.
In this video you will see and hear:
  • Printing processes used to create bank notes and how to tell the difference
  • 20X magnification examples of letter press vs. intaglio printing
  • Distinguishing characteristics of notes
  • Examples of notes from different countries
  • Efforts to deceive using inkjet and laser printers

  Length: 57:48
  Catalog #IPMS10-001
  Price: $24.95
     

Census of Obsolete Proofs from the ABNC Archives
Bernie Wilde
      The proofs sold from the American Bank Note Company archives are the highest quality impressions available for most obsolete bank notes. The anatomy of these proofs is presented with information on how to distinguish them from issued notes, remainders and modern reprints. An analysis of census data by researcher Greg Davis reveals that over 1000 proofs are unique surviving impressions meaning no issued notes or remainders are known.
In this video you will see and hear:
  • Definition of a proof
  • How to tell original proofs
  • Estimate of total number of these issues
  • Availability of proofs by state
  • Examples of most common, most rare, different denominations and more

  Length: 50:17
  Catalog #IPMS10-002
  Price: $24.95
     

Cherrypicking Basics
Mark Borckardt
      Mark is the senior cataloger of U.S. coins at Heritage Auctions and has been a full-time professional numismatist since 1980. He received the Early American Coppers Literary Award, and the Numismatic Literary Guild's Book of the Year award for the Encyclopedia of Early United States Cents, 1793-1814. He is a co-author of Million Dollar Nickels and serves as the contributor to A Guide Book of United States Coins.
Most collectors are familiar with the concept of cherry-picking, or buying a rare piece for a low price. Today, antique collectors even have a TV show about "picking." Learn how to get started in this class.

  Length: 36:59 min.
  Catalog #ANA10-006
  Price: $24.95
     

Civil War Transitional Pattern Coinage: The Sacred and the Profane
Bill Bierly
      Indiana numismatist Bill Bierly discusses the transitional issues of the 1860's including 2 cent pieces, quarters, half dollars and gold patterns.
In the video with overhead projector presentation you will learn:
  • The story of Reverend Watkinson, the minister who sent a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Salmon Chase that God was not on the coinage
  • Issues about divinity in the Constitutions of the North and the South.
  • Examples and mintages of coins produced with and without the motto along with variations of the placement of the date, metals and the different denominations created
  • Various mottos considered and how the final motto was selected

  Length: 49:40
  Catalog #FUN10-003
  Price: $24.95
     

Coin Collecting Basics 101
Rod Gillis
      Rod is the numismatic educator for the American Numismatic Association. Rod takes a beginning collector from the basics of how to get started. He addresses all the necessary questions a person would need to know to learn how to assemble a great collection.
  Length: 37:22 min.
  Catalog #ANA10-007
  Price: $24.95
     

Collecting Early US Half Dimes by Red Book Variety
Bill Jones
      Veteran collector Bill Jones discusses he smallest silver coin series used in America from the first issue struck in 1792 as a half disme through the date 1805. In this presentation you will see and learn:
  • Which years have die varieties and overdates and how to recognized them
  • Which coins might be are overrated
  • Why the number of stars on the obverse changed
  • Many varieties that are NOT listed in the Redbook
  • The conclusion of the series in 1805 that was not reissued until 1829

  Length: 37:35
  Catalog #EAC10-002
  Price: $24.95
     

Colorful Characters in Paper Money
Ray & Steve Feller
      This father-daughter team tells some amazing stories about the people involved in different issues of paper currency in a well-illustrated talk. The speakers present a "you are there" perspective with much humor and history.
In this video you will see and hear about
  • Jules Manouvrier and the search for the lost $10 bank notes he printed for the Confederacy
  • George Teltscher Austrian artist of the Bauhaus and part of the KURI Movement who designed official bank notes for Austria and the Camp Seven paper money he created during his internment in Australia during WWII
  • John Leonard Riddell who issued script during the Confederacy, printed his own stamps, examples of covers posted with them, and his various nefarious deeds
  • Joshua Abraham Norton of San Francisco who proclaimed himself "Emperor Norton", his background, business ventures, and the bank notes that he issued
  • Emanuel Ninger, known as "Jim the Penman," who drew his own paper money in the 1800's
  • JSG Boggs, contemporary artist who draws paper money, checks
  • Fred Schwan who makes modern MPC issues for collectors

  Length: 47:38
  Catalog #IPMS10-003
  Price: $24.95
     

Copper Collectors' Guide to Identifying 2x2 Envelopes
Ralph Rucker
      Do you ever wonder who owned the coins in your collection? Imagine if all the coin holders were saved that contained the coins in your collection. Hear from Ralph Rucker who along with numismatist Del Bland has championed the concept of researching 2x2 envelopes and matching them to coin they once contained. Learn about their work to find the owners of America's early coinage.
  Length: 45:11
  Catalog #EAC10-003
  Price: $24.95
     

Copper Numismaticitis - Is There a Cure?
Mike Shutty
      Mike is a psychologist who humorous examines the affliction of collecting. In this fun and animated presentation you will hear and see all the situations that arise when a person has the "bug" to buy early coppers. This talk is the perfect gift for anyone who collects coins.
  Length: 39:44
  Catalog #EAC10-004
  Price: $24.95
     

Copper Quotes by Robinson 2010
Jack Robinson
      Jack shares the difficulties of updating CQR and all the information that comprises it. He explains what some of the complexities are and why collectors want to try to assimilate all this data. In this presentation he talks about
  • The difference when condition is not the same as grade.
  • Why CQR is a guideline and not an absolute
  • The idea of "numismatic Rembrandts"
  • How it is the responsibility of EAC members to learn as much information as possible about early coppers

  Length: 55:15
  Catalog #EAC10-005
  Price: $24.95
     

Creation of Paper Money During the Great Depression
Peter Huntoon
      This is the story of the creation of small-sized paper money and the changes to it to help combat the effects of the Great Depression. Learn which issues are scarce, why they were issued and how many were made. You will also learn which issues were proposed but never printed or released. Finally you will hear comparisons between the Roosevelt administration and the Obama Administration and how they deal with a monetary crisis.
  Length: 45:00
  Catalog #PCDA10-001
  Price: $24.95
     

Dumb Coins
Dr. Walter Ostromecki
      Walter is an ANA Governor and prolific numismatic researcher and author.
Come and learn everything about this fun and inexpensive numismatic collecting pursuit, including what are "dumb" coins versus smart ones, what countries have issued them - including the most famous one struck by the US mint - and why they are so much fun to collect!

  Length: 30:25 min.
  Catalog #ANA10-009
  Price: $24.95
     

EAC Registry Collection Lists
H. Craig Hamling
      Former EAC webmaster Craig Hamling shares how to include your collection as part of a registry set of early coppers on the EAC website. You can see the information of grades, number of coins and view images of most of the coins. This is a great tool to exchange information about these exciting coins as well as maintain a list for insurance purposes.
  Length: 30:23
  Catalog #EAC10-007
  Price: $24.95
     

Errors and Varieties: Q & A
Mike Ellis
      Mike is the past president of CONECA and is an Errors and Variety specialist. Currently of Mike Ellis Coins, he is the former senior grader for Dominion Grading Service. He is also an ANA Summer Seminar Instructor.
People come with their questions about errors and varieties, their history, what the numbers mean and anything else they want to know about them. Spend time learning from one of the foremost authorities on the subject.

  Length: 54:41 min.
  Catalog #ANA10-010
  Price: $24.95
     

FUN Convention Highlights 2010 Orlando
Bob Hurst, FUN President
      The 55th Annual Florida United Numismatists Coin Convention was held in Orlando, Florida. Although the general economy is in the throes of a recession the coin market had many surprises.
See and hear the issues of the day that include:
  • Sale of million dollar coins at the Heritage Auction
  • News from NGC
  • Dealer comments

  Length: 60:20
  Catalog #FUN10-004
  Price: $24.95
     

Five Overrated and Underrated Half Cents
Greg Heim
      Greg is well known in the world of early copper and has spoken at many previous EAC conventions. In this presentation he examines the half-cent series and shares which ones he believes to be given too much value as well as the coins he thinks are underpriced. No matter how much you know about this series you may be surprised at his conclusions.
  Length: 39:26
  Catalog #EAC10-008
  Price: $24.95
     

Food Stamps and Coupons: Invitation to the Next Collecting Frontier
Peter Huntoon
      Based on the collection and information provided by Tom Conklin this 2009. Fabulous proofs, specimens and sheets, as well as a proof of the approved but unadopted $20 bicentennial coupon, on loan from the USDA are displayed.
In this video you will see and hear about:
  • The first food assistance program created by Franklin Roosevelt during the Great Depression and stamps were used
  • How the modern program began in 1961 by JFK as his first executive order when elected president to help people in West Virginia
  • Examples of the coupons used and why the name "food stamps" continued to be used
  • LBJ who expanded the food stamp program to a national scale
  • Changes in design and the addition of serial numbers in 1970 as well as those caused by political correctness
  • The incredible number of varieties created over the years
  • Four different printing companies that manufactured these notes
  • Security enhancements begun in 1982 and why they were implemented
  • Examples of error notes
  • When debit cards finally replaced food stamps

  Length: 64:52
  Catalog #IPMS10-004
  Price: $24.95
     

Frank Stewart and The First United States Mint
Len Augsburger
      Researchers Orosz and Augsburger have followed the trail of businessman Frank Stewart and the coin collection he put together and paintings he commissioned to celebrate the Old Mint Building and why. Hear and see the story from Len Augsburger.
  Length: 52:30
  Catalog #EAC10-009
  Price: $24.95
     

Half Cent Survey Project
Ray Rouse
      Half cent collectors have a valuable tool in the survey conducted by EAC to help know the rarity and availability of the half cent series. A new survey is being considered to update this information. Hear and see the discussion about how to go about gathering new information to advance the hobby.
  Length: 30:52
  Catalog #EAC10-010
  Price: $24.95
     

Ho Chi Minh Trail Coupons
Roger Urce & Howard A. Daniel III
      This presentation is a very unusual and informative take on the Viet Cong lifeline from North to South Vietnam. The Ho Chi Minh Trail was used by the Viet Cong to move men and material in their war against the United States and the South Vietnamese. The trail was among the most heavily bombed targets in history. Along the trail various issues of scrip were issued for use by the North Vietnamese to facilitate trade and to be used as money.
In the video you will see and hear:
  • Explanation and history of the Ho Chi Minh Trail
  • How the trail was so important to the North Vietnamese and became more sophisticated over time
  • Tactics used to thwart the enemy on both sides
  • Examples of the many issues of scrip and coupons

  Length: 37:54
  Catalog #IPMS10-005
  Price: $24.95
     

Homer Downing Tribute
Frank Rybak
      Homer Downing is considered one of the founding fathers of large cent collectors. He worked with Dr. Sheldon and was friends with John J. Ford who cataloged his collection upon his early demise. Hear from Homer's nephew about this man who is so revered by many members of EAC.
  Length: 33:56
  Catalog #EAC10-011
  Price: $24.95
     

How To Take Great Digital Photos of Early Copper Coins
Bill Eckberg
      Bill is well known for his knowledge of half cents and his photographic abilities. He explains what factors are involved to take good pictures including lighting, camera, focus, framing, macro lens, resolution, why coins look different indoors vs. outdoors, why light is not equal, size of the light source, placement, use of a scanner, how you store the images.
  Length: 54:20
  Catalog #EAC10-012
  Price: $24.95
     

Indian $2.5 Gold Coin Series: Affordable US Gold Coins
Bart Bartanowicz
      Bart Bartanowicz is a collector with a genuine passion for collecting gold coins. He shares his love of this short-lived series with all the information needed to from a complete collection.
In this video with PowerPoint presentation you will learn about:
  • Designer Bela Lyon Pratt and his conflicts with Chief Mint Engravers Charles Barber
  • Description of the new coin design
  • Most probable model for the coin, Sioux Chief Hollow Horn Bear
  • Mintages and how the coins are graded
  • Considerations to look for when picking your coins
  • Strategies how to buy and to build a set

  Length: 30:42
  Catalog #FUN10-005
  Price: $24.95
     

Liberty Loan Bonds of 1917-1919: Patriotism, Propaganda and Promotion
Larry Schuffman
      Find out why these beautiful bonds were issued as well as meet the men behind the bond sales, the promoters, and the Americans who bought the Liberty Loan Bonds of WWI. This talk is presented with archival photos and in-depth information by Larry Schuffman who is the foremost expert on these bonds and is fresh from his research in the Smithsonian Division of Numismatics.
In this video you will see and learn:
  • Why the bonds were created and who was responsible for their issue
  • How they were marketed to the public
  • Different series issued and why they were changed
  • Which series are most difficult to obtain and why they are so scarce
  • Examples of the beautiful vignettes and comparisons to U.S. paper money
  • Why these pieces of history are so exciting to collect

  Length: 37:38
  Catalog #IPMS10-006
  Price: $24.95
     

Long Beach Expo Convention Highlights - 2010 February
Host: David Lisot
      The Long Beach Expo is held three times a year. The gathering included the "Ship of Gold" as well as a $50 drop in the bullion price of gold going into the convention. Hear commentary from the experts and see the gold of the SS Central America including:
  • Ron Gillio, Long Beach Expo Chairman
  • SS Central America and Ship of Gold Display, Adam Crum, Vice President, Monaco Rare Coins
  • Coin Market and News from PCGS, David Hall
  • Market Activity, David Hunt, Certified Assets Management, Inc.
  • Market for Modern Chinese Coins, William Graessle, PandaAmerica
  • Market Activity and Outlook for Gold, Patrick Heller, Owner, Liberty Coin Shop
  • Coin Market Activity, Brett Sadovnick, Coin Dealer, Tucson, AZ
  • Collector Market Activity, Dan & Julie Clark, Collectors, Couer 'd Alene, ID

  Length: 20:39
  Catalog #LBE10-001
  Price: $24.95
     

Memphis IPMS Convention Highlights 2010
David Lisot, Interviewer
      Includes commentary about the new ownership of the Memphis International Paper Money Show, the state of the paper money market, why Memphis is such a popular convention, and how to collect paper money. Commentary is provided by Tom Conklin, Michael Findlay, Pierre Fricke, Lowell Horwedel, Harry Jones, Donald Kelly, Debbie Knight, Morland Fischer, Mike Moczalla, Gilman Parsons, Vern Potter, Jeremy Steinberg, Peter Treglia, and Crutch Williams.
  Length: 22:31
  Catalog #IPMS10-007
  Price: $24.95
     

Money of Colonial Texas: Pieces of Eight and Paper Pesos
James Bevill
      Jim is a former president of the Texas Numismatic Association and author of the book, "The Paper Republic: The Struggle for Money, Credit and Independence in the Republic of Texas.
This presentation begins in 1535 with the establishment of the first Spanish mint in Mexico City. The gold and silver exported from Mexico gave rise to the military power of Spain and paved the way for the establishment of an evangelical mission system and colonization play in Spanish Texas. The audience is introduced to the Spanish Kings, Father Hidalgo, Augustin Iturbide, Jean Lafitte, Manuel Salcedo, James Long and a host of early revolutionaries. Follow the money through the dark days of the Mexican War of Independence, learning about the scope of the regional conflicts, the birth of the lone star symbol for Texas and the subsequent rise of Santa Anna as a feared military dictator.

  Length: 48:44 min.
  Catalog #ANA10-011
  Price: $24.95
     

My 57 Years in Numismatics
Dennis Beasley
      Dennis opened his first coin store in 1969 and been a collector for more than 50 years. During that time he has had his share of adventures and great coin stories. Hear and learn about the hobby from this "oldmistmatist" some great tales as well a good advice about how to collect.
  Length: 47:07
  Catalog #FUN10-006
  Price: $24.95
     

NSDR Banquet FUN Convention Orlando 2010
Randy Campbell, Master of Ceremonies
      The annual gathering at the Florida United Numismatists Convention attracts silver dollar collectors and dealers from all over the country. Randy Campbell hosts this gala event where fellow numismatists wine and dine together as awards are bestowed on the hobby's chosen ones.
  Length: 62:41
  Catalog #FUN10-007
  Price: $24.95
     

NSDR Silver Dollar Investors Forum: 32nd Annual, January 2010
Al Johnbrier & Randy Campbell
      Hear from two of the numismatic hobby's most well known professionals suggest their picks for silver dollars to own for prestige and appreciation. Both of these gentlemen are former presidents of the National Silver Dollar Roundtable and favorites on the national lecture circuit.
  Length: 41:19
  Catalog #FUN10-008
  Price: $24.95
     

National Bank Note Survivors
Donald C. Kelly
      How many national bank notes have survived for us to collect? Which unreported banks will show up in the near future? Which are unlikely ever to surface? You simply can't tap into a more authoritative expert on the question of national bank note rarity and survival than Don Kelly who has literally written the book on this subject.
In this video you will hear and learn:
  • Survivor ratio compared to issue and the contributing factors
  • Survivorship for Alabama
  • Example and story of Alaska note
  • States of Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Nevada, Kentucky with unreported charters
  • Story of a Lester Merkin Sale with 166 uncut sheets
  • Which note Don thinks is the ultimate national bank note

  Length: 47:05
  Catalog #IPMS10-008
  Price: $24.95
     

Old Man Dodge and his Coins
Dr. Lawrence J. Lee
      Researcher and author, Dr. Lee is the former director of the ANA Money Museum and is now a numismatic consultant in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Like many old Victorian houses, the abandoned Dodge mansion over in Red Cloud has quite a story to tell. Folks say old man Dodge used to stack silver dollars to the rafters and slept with gold coins next to him in bed. They say he had 50,000 coins in his living room and maybe half that many hidden in a secret room. But folks, they don't know the half of it. Come hear and see how an unassuming bachelor amassed one of the largest collections of coins ever assembled.

  Length: 25:03 min.
  Catalog #ANA10-012
  Price: $24.95
     

Original Boys of '94
Mark Borckardt
      There are many collector groups who claim title to being the Boys of '94. Hear the story of the original group of 'boys' involved when the coins were actually struck in 1794 that include the mint directors, the suppliers of copper and more. This is great information and fun with one of the hobby's most famous large cent specialists.
  Length: 71:31
  Catalog #EAC10-013
  Price: $24.95
     

Origins of Money
Douglas Mudd
      Doug is curator of the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum.
What is money? When and where was it invented? What did early money look like? If these are questions that you have ever wondered about, this is the class for you! The presentation will cover the earliest use of money up through the invention of the first coins during the first millennium B.C.

  Length: 45:12 min.
  Catalog #ANA10-013
  Price: $24.95
     

PCGS Coin Facts
Ron Guth
      Creator and president of Coin Facts discusses new developments on this educational website.
  Length: 45:00
  Catalog #PCGS10-001
  Price: $24.95
     

PCGS Luncheon 2010 Orlando: What's New at PCGS
Don Willis, David Hall
      News and developments from the president and CEO of PCGS are discussed at this annual gathering of collectors and dealers.
  Length: 45:00
  Catalog #PCGS10-002
  Price: $24.95
     

People, Events, Coins, and Sales
Q. David Bowers
      Legendary numismatist Dave Bowers shares his recollections of great collectors and their collections. This presentation includes PowerPoint and great images.
  Length: 60:23
  Catalog #EAC10-014
  Price: $24.95
     

Redemption Errors for National Bank Notes
Lee Lofthus
      Researcher Lee Lofthus reveals why large sized outstanding numbers are a poor indicator of national bank note rarity based on his research at the National Archives. The overwhelming task of sorting and counting tens of millions of worn national bank notes each year resulted in frequent bookkeeping errors affecting the "Large Outstanding" balances reported in currency catalogs. Learn new criteria that knowledgeable collectors use to more accurately judge rarity.
In this video you will see and hear about:
  • Van Belkum who faithfully recorded the ledgers of what was supposed to be the amount of redeemed national bank notes
  • Flaws in the sorting and bookkeeping methods for the redemption of notes
  • Examples of notes listed as fully redeemed that exist or banks with more face value known than listed as possible to exist
  • Widespread and systemic errors in the ledgers called "over redemptions" and the evidence that this did occur
  • Examples of actual notes that exist but according to the ledgers do not

  Length: 52:15
  Catalog #IPMS10-010
  Price: $24.95
     

SSDC 7th Annual VAM Thing 2010
Ash Harrison, John Roberts, John Baumgart, Crae Morton
      The annual gathering of VAM fanatics continues to grow to record numbers. See and learn as the new discoveries about Morgan and Peace dollars are shared to help collectors expand their collections. Club business is conducted and awards are given.
  Length: 85:25
  Catalog #FUN10-009
  Price: $24.95
     

Search For The Chalmers' Mint
Willard Mumford
      Will Mumford lives in Annapolis and heard stories of how the Chalmers' coins were struck at 10 Cornhill Street in that town. He gives the basic history of John Chalmers life. Will has a background as an amateur anthropologist and was eventually able to get into the basement of the house and dig. In this presentation you will see and hear:
  • His discovery of glass, shards, porcelain, bones, thimbles, marbles, bone dice, lead objects and more
  • What findings indicated that a foundry was on the location
  • How his discoveries have lead the experts to conclude that this location may be the actual location of Chalmers' Mint

  Length: 47:49
  Catalog #EAC10-015
  Price: $24.95
     

Step Up to Jefferson Nickels
Ray Herz
      Jacksonville numismatist and researcher Ray Herz is a regular speaker at coin conventions. He has shared information about various series of coins. In this presentation he discusses the Jefferson nickel series.
In this video with PowerPoint you will learn about:
  • Life of designer Felix Schlag
  • Which points on the coin are subject to wear
  • Why some years are so scarce with full steps
  • Silver wartime issues and why they were struck
  • How the die hubs evolved and why
  • The Westward Journey series with new obverses and reverses
  • Meaning of "full steps" and when they became easy to find

  Length: 37:04
  Catalog #FUN10-010
  Price: $24.95
     

Stories about Broken Bank Notes from the Midwest
Wendell Wolka
      Wendell will regale you with the weird, funny and unusual stories that he has unearthed during fifty years of collecting obsolete paper money and scrip. You are certain to leave the talk chuckling and scratching your head at the same time.
If you haven't heard this gifted speaker on the topic of obsolete currency, you simply haven't lived!

  Length: 50:52
  Catalog #IPMS10-011
  Price: $24.95
     

Tale of Ten Mexican Coins
Ricardo de León Tallavas
      Ricardo is an expert in Mexican Coinage and his works have been published in Mexico and the U.S. He is also an ANA Summer Seminar Instructor.
This presentation will give an overview of some coins and paper money of Mexico. If you are wondering about an introductory talk of the coins of Mexico you always see being sold, this is it!

  Length: 46:33 min.
  Catalog #ANA10-014
  Price: $24.95
     

Texas Notes and Paper Money: The Paper Republic
James Bevill
      Jim is the former president of the Texas Numismatic Association and author of the book, The Paper Republic: The Struggle for Money, Credit and Independence in the Republic of Texas.
A visual journey through the paper money used by the Republic of Texas (1835-1846) and how it relates to the early politics, the location of the capital, significant events and the key personalities of the period. This lively and informative visual presentation is a preview of the book "The Paper Republic" which documents the struggle for money, credit and independence in the Republic of Texas. The real story behind a legendary part of American history, the book tells the story of a debt crisis eerily similar to the headlines of today.

  Length: 44:54 min.
  Catalog #ANA10-015
  Price: $24.95
     

Top Ten Lincoln and Indian Cents
Don Bonser
      Former ANACS grader Don Bonser is a prominent Florida dealer and frequent numismatic speaker. He shares his picks for the best ten copper coins to own of these popular series.
In this lecture only video presentation you will learn:
  • Concepts on grading and what to look for in terms of color and spots
  • Specific dates and grades of Indian cents to buy including Flying Eagles
  • Why some coins are better values in a different grades
  • Which Lincolns are good to own

  Length: 55:13
  Catalog #FUN10-011
  Price: $24.95
     

Trail Dies: A New Variety
B.J. Neff
      Mr. Neff is an avid researcher of error-variety coinage. He discusses a new phenomenon of die variety that can be found on modern coinage. These issues are somewhat controversial and sure to be of interest to collectors.
In this PowerPoint video presentation you will learn about:
  • Examples of the original cents found in the 1990's that had wavy steps lines
  • How they were originally called double dies and who first called it "trail dies"
  • Explanation of 'Single Squeeze Hubbing'
  • Other coins affecting by Trails
  • Ideas how trail dies occur and that it still remains a mystery
  • The website created to gather information about this newly discovered phenomena
      Length: 41:21
      Catalog #FUN10-012
      Price: $24.95
         

U.S. Food Coupons
Peter Huntoon
      Peter is a leading researcher of U.S. paper money, and has published a hundreds of articles as well as a few books on the subject. He instructs regularly at the ANA's Summer Seminar and currently writes columns for Paper Money and Bank Note Reporter.
Eminently collectable modern food coupons were issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture until June 17, 2009, when all were demonetized. They were single use currency destroyed after use. This presentation will introduce you to the breadth and depth of these highly collectable notes. Spectacular proofs and specimens provided by the U.S.D.A. will be displayed.

  Length: 48:52 min.
  Catalog #ANA10-016
  Price: $24.95
     

Why the Price of Gold is Artificially Low
Bill Murphy
      Bill is the chairman and director of the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee. He is a financial commentator, specialist in commodity futures and former starting wide receiver for the AFL Boston Patriots.
Hear from one of the essayists who inspired the founding of the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee in January 1999. GATA advocates and undertakes litigation against illegal collusion to control the price and supply of gold and related financial securities. Recent Congressional testimony has made this information even more relevant.

  Length: 31:26 min.
  Catalog #ANA10-017
  Price: $24.95
     

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