My Two Cents’ Worth: Heads You Lose, Tails You Lose
Two heads are better than one, so they say—but two heads plus two tails might turn out to be a case of subtraction by addition.
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Coinage Kids:
The bald eagle first appeared as an American symbol on the Massachusetts copper cents and half cents coined in 1787 and 1788. Since then,...
My Two Cents’ Worth: Deep in the Heart of Taxes
"The only things certain in life are death and taxes.”
Benjamin Franklin is credited with penning that oft-quoted rueful lament.
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My Two Cents’ Worth: Is Special JFK Coinage in Store?
Early this year, I suggested in this column that a one-time commemorative coin--perhaps a silver dollar--be issued to mark the 5oth anniversary of President...
Opportunity Knocks
by Amy Drew Thompson
In March, the Girl Scouts of the USA Centennial Silver Dollar became the first-ever commemorative to acknowledge a girls’ organization. Will...
My Two Cents’ Worth: Throwing Collectors a Curve Ball
Next year is the 75th anniversary of Cooperstown’s pride and joy—an occasion at least as important as the 100th anniversary of the Lions Clubs...
Coin Show Announced
The Rochester (NY) Numismatic Association's 41st Annual Coin Show is scheduled to be held November 2 and 3, 2013. Show hours are Saturday 10...
My Two Cents’ Worth: 75 and Counting
On the highway of life, major road markers tend to appear at 25-year intervals. That’s why so much emphasis is placed on silver and gold...
