Waukesha Coin Club Newsletter
VOL.LII Feb 2020  #2
www.waukeshacoinclub.com
ANA # C-1070749

Our January meeting included the introduction of this year’s new officers.  Announcements included the Collector’s Challenge awarded to Glenn for the most coins found.  He was awarded a proof Silver 1972 Eisenhower Dollar. Randy proposed giving a gift to each member who makes a presentation in 2020 in order to encourage more people to do presentations.  We discussed our plans for our Club’s Coin Show on March . Exhibits included, bronze medals and a badge from the former U.S.S.R., Currency Look-Alike Collection including a new $1,000.00 gold Trump bill.  After break, we demonstrated our new projector.

Pay your Membership Dues ($15) to Randy at the meeting.

Next Meeting: Wed, Feb 5 @ 7PM

Refreshments – Dave H
Door Prizes – Scott

Announcements:

• Our next regular meeting of the Waukesha Coin Club will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, Feb 5th, at the Waukesha Salvation Army meeting room located at 445 Madison Street.  The Salvation Army is located one block west of the corner of Highway 18 and Madison Street. Enter through the back door and take the elevator to the second floor.
• Coin Show, March 15th, Sunday, New Berlin Ale House. 9AM – 4PM
• Guests Welcome: If anyone wants to bring new collectors young or old to the meetings, remember that guests are always welcome!

Trivia: On January 6, 1793, officials with the United States Mint bought a guard dog for $3 — an amount nearly triple what the typical person earned in a day back then. The canine cop would make rounds with night watchmen once an hour to ensure the property was criminal-free.  Only the night watchman was allowed to feed him because they didn’t want the guard dog getting friendly with other people, losing his protective edge. What was the guard dog’s name?

Pot Coin: (1) Mercury Dime

Coin Shows:

February 9, 2020 – Manitowoc, Manitowoc Showat the City Limits. 3627 Hwy CR. Manitowoc, WI 54220. 9a – 3p. Free Admission. Contact: Al Hrudka, 920-775-4979

February 16, 2020 – Oshkosh *NOW SHOW*  Wisconsin Coin Expos LLC 37th Annual Coin Show at Oshkosh Convention Center, 2 N. Main St. Oshkosh. Hours: 9am – 4pm. Free Admission. Contact Randy Miller, PO Box 254, Oshkosh, WI 54903. 920-231-6161.

February 23, 2020 – Racine, Racine Numismatic Society 81st Annual Show, Roma Lodge, 7130 Spring St. Hwy C. 9:00am – 3:00pm, Free Parking, Free Admission. For info call 262-637-7766

March 1, 2020 Rockford, IL.  Rockford Area Coin Club 127th Semi Annual Coin Show Forest Hills Lodge 1601 West Lane Road Loves Park, IL. 61111 9am til 3pm. Contact Mike James 815-633-3940

March 15, 2020 – New Berlin, Waukesha Coin Club’s 51st annual coin show at the New Berlin Ale House, 16000 W. Cleveland Av., New Berlin, WI. Hours: 9am – 4pm. $1.00 admission, Free Parking, Raffle. Contact: Tom Snyder 262-542-5990

Call for Presentations!!! – We would like to set our calendar for the year with some presentation by our members.  Pick a month and reserve your spot.

Feb 5 – Military Challenge Coins – John W
March 4 – Sailing thru History – Tina
April 1 – Raffle
May 6 – Milwaukee Transportation Token’s, Dave H.
June 3 – Tom Snyder
July 1- Marissa –
Aug – Chuck Payne
Sept – Post Colonial Coins – Randy R.
Oct – Leon??