Waukesha Coin Club Newsletter
VOL.LVI Feb 2025 #02
www.waukeshacoinclub.com
ANA # C-1070749
In the News –
Waukesha Coin Club president weighs in on order to stop minting pennies
Feb 11, 2025, By Karen Pilarski – Freeman Staff
Happy New Year!
Presentation: We had a surprise presentation from our President Randy
He discussed Dr Roberts. A notorious figure in the Waukesha community. Married to
two women and with multiple mistresses. He is noted for his equine veterinarian
skills and supplements. He became an interest in the numismatists because of
his wrapped penny promoting luck to the bearer. Thank You Randy for the
presentation.
President’s Message: I’d like to start of this year with a few new ideas for the club.
Those that attended the January meeting may have noticed we had 3 Trivia prizes to
choose from. I’d like to keep that as a choice each time we have trivia. Your
suggestions are welcome. I’ve started a “Trade List” based on your requests to connect
buyers and sellers in our club. The list will be published along with the newsletter and
a hardcopy will be brought to the meeting. You’re welcome to email/text me items you’d
like to sell or buy (interested in). I can be the go between if needed. My contact info is
on the list. Our dues are still $15. You must be a member in good standing to
participate in our club activities and our new Trade List. If you need to pay your dues
and can’t make the meeting, you can venmo me. Otherwise, reach out to Eric (Treas.)
or me to send it in by check. Our Coin Show is next month and I have the Sheriff
locked in, same officer as last year. Our Raffle Lic is renewed. It appears all our tables
are filled. Our postcards will be mailed this week(1/20/2025). I’ll reach-out and connect
with New Berlin Ale House and the Waukesha Freeman this week.
I look forward to the new year in our new meeting place. I hope we can fill each
meeting with a presentation, or educational video/program this year.
See you then,
Randy
Next Meeting: (NEW – NEW LOCATION & Same Date) – 2nd Wednesday of the Month
Wednesday February 12, 2025, 7:00pm,
Schuetze Recreation Center – 1120 Baxter St. Waukesha, WI 53186 Riverview Room
Mint News: The Mint has a lot going on this month. The release of the Native
American $1 coin with Mary Kawena Pukui on the reverse. She was an eminent
Hawaiian known for her efforts to document the Hawaii culture. I think this might be
the first coin with a woman on the obverse and reverse. The mint also released the
USMC 250th Anniversary commemorative coin set. The first 2025 Woman’s Quarter
will come out the first week of February. The New quarter program starting in 2027
was announced. It will commemorate Youth Sports. The Mint is asking for feedback
from everyone about what Youth Sports you want to see commemorated. Visit
https://usmint.gov/coins/coin-programs/youth-sports/ to take the survey, which will be live
from January 22, 2025, through February 20, 2025.
February Trivia Question: Who designed the Waukesha Coin Club Elongated Coin?
Who designed the Wooden Nickel for the Waukesha Coin Club?
January Trivia Question Answer: 1815 The 1812 war caused an embargo issue that
caused the blanks from Great Britain to be unavailable.
Door Prizes: Marcia will provide door prizes
Snacks: James will bring some snacks
Pot Coin: Roosevelt Dimes 1946 – 1964
March Coin Show: Please be sure to mark your calendar for the March 2025 Coin
Show. Sunday March 9th 9 am – 4pm. Consider putting together a display.
Volunteers will be needed to make this event a success. Thank You
Club Dues: Please pay your dues at the next meeting. $15 for adult membership and
$7.50 for junior membership. If you need to mail in the payment please send to:
Calendar:
February 12 – Chuck – New Gold Coins of 1907 and 1908 Pt I
March 12 Chuck – New Gold Coins of 1907 and 1908 Pt II
April 9 – Raffle prizes will be picked from the Coin Show
May 14 – Tina – Collecting Swedish Coppers
June 11 – Coin Bingo – Randy
Did you know that you get a coin for presenting at the meeting? You do. If you have a
topic but need some help presenting or need someone to talk on your behalf, we would
be happy to help.
Coin Shows
February 16, 2025 – Oshkosh, WI
Wisconsin Coin Expos LLC. 42nd Annual Coin Show. Oshkosh Convention Center. 2 N. Main St. Oshkosh. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free Admission. Contact: Randy Miller, PO Box 254, Oshkosh, WI, 54903. 920-231-6161.
February 23, 2025– Madison, WI
Madison Marriott West Hotel and Conference Center, 1313 John Q. Hammons Drive, Middleton, WI, 53562. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Contact: John at 608-834-4114.
March 2, 2025 – Rockford, IL
● Rockford Area Coin Club Spring Show.
● 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
● IBEW Local 364 Banquet Facility. 6820 Mill Rd., Rockford, IL, 61108.
March 9, 2024 – New Berlin
Waukesha Coin Club’s 55th Annual Coin Show
Show hours: 9 am to 4 pm
New Berlin Ale House, 16000 W. Cleveland Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin
Tom Snyder, Show Chairman. 262-278-2374
WaukeshaCoinClub.com
Free Parking $3.00 admission
March 30, 2025 – Green Bay, WI
Green Bay Wisconsin Spring Coin Show. Sponsored by Nicolet Coin Club.
Stadium View Bar & Grill.
1963 Holmgren Way. Green Bay, WI, 54304.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Free Admission. Free Parking.
March 30, 2025 – Elgin, IL
Elgin Coin Club 2025 Spring Coin Show.
Holiday Inn, 495 Airport Rd., Elgin, Illinois 60123 (1st light north of I-90 on Rt 31).
General Admission Charge: $2 (9:00am-3:00pm). Early Bird Admission Charge: $20 (8:00am
to 9:00am).
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