Tacoma-Lakewood Coin Club

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TLCC News Summary 2023

Club Meetings! New location (and meeting day) beginning June 2022 - 3rd Thursday (not Tuesday) at the American Legion Post #2 at 11204 Park Avenue South in Tacoma.

Coin Shows! The club hosted two coin shows in 2023, one on Saturday, March 18, 2023, and one on Saturday, September 16, 2023 The club is only planning one annual coin show starting in 2024, on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

2023 Meeting Programs: (All meetings at the American Legion unless otherwise noted.)

The December 21, 2023 meeting at the American Legion Post #2 was the annual holiday party/dinner.

At the November 16, 2023 meeting, Ken F. spoke about "Confederate Currency and its place in the Civil War." This was reportedly a great talk with great attendance!

At the October 19, 2023 meeting, Todd spoke about the American Banknote Company (ABNC) and their colorful and rich history.

At the September 21, 2023 meeting, according to Todd, "We did a 'guess that flag' and talked about the BSA merit badge test for coin collecting." In addition, the meeting likely featured a brief report on the successful coin show held the previous Saturday (September 16). Reportedly, "the dealers had a great time in a bigger venue [at the AMVETS Post #1]."

At the August 17, 2023 meeting, Mike and Barbara Patton were the guest speakers. Mike had a very interesting regional history lesson for us, and Barbara did a short talk about what she “LOVES” to collect.

A private BBQ dinner for club members and guests was held on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (This event was held at a private location announced to club members.)

At the June 15, 2023 club neeting, Todd spoke about his visit to North Carolina, tour of the USS North Carolina, and visit to Fort Fisher. The show-and-tell did not have a specific theme or topic.

The May 18, 2023 club meeting featured a round-robin (round table?) discussion, and the show-and-tell topic was "imitation money."

At the April 20, 2023 club meeting, Mike Z. gave us a talk on “Jordanian Currency.”

Morgan & Orr pressAt the March 16, 2023 club meeting, Todd gave part 2 of his report on his trip to New Orleans and his visit to the “old” New Orleans mint.

At the February 16, 2023 club meeting, Todd reported on his trip to New Orleans, his visit to the “old” New Orleans mint building, and his visit to the WWII Museum.

Photo: Historic Morgan & Orr coining press at the New Orleans Mint.

The program for the January 19, 2023 club meeting was to have been announced. Installation of 2023 officers may have been included.