Old News

News stories previously posted by the Crescent City Coin Club

Colonel Robert S. Eddy III

1923 - 2020

Obituary

For those who knew Bob, they will not be surprised by his cremation urn.


Christmas Banquet of the Crescent City Coin Club will be held on December 18th starting at 7:00 PM

   
 

Perrin's
2216 Hickory Avenue

Harahan, LA 70123
(504) 305-4822
www.perrinsrestaurant.com

   
Members and friends of the Crescent City Coin Club are invited to attend our annual Christmas Banquet!

Click map for directions...


58th Annual Coinival (Spring Show) is May 18-19, 2019
Saturday, May 18 from 10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday, May 19 from 9 AM to 4 PM


With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jean Rahn, beloved wife of Edward Rahn.

Both Jean and Ed have been active members of the Crescent City Coin Club for many years. Jean frequently worked the check-in desk at the Coin Shows.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Ed, his family, and so many who will miss Jean, including the members of the Crescent City Coin Club. Peace be with you.

 



Rick Demers, Immediate Past-President, is working to rebuild and revitalize the Crescent City Coin Club!

Any club members interested in helping Rick are asked to contact him at (504) 464-1995 or Rick@RicksCoins.com

New meeting and show venues have been contracted with Wyndham Garden located at 6401 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003, phone (504) 885-5700


Summer
Coin Show
Hosted by the Crescent City Coin Club

 

Summer Coin Show
July 14, 2018
Click here for location

Saturday, July 14th 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ramada Inn
1400 W. Tunnel Blvd  
Houma, LA 70360

Free Admission!

Silver Coin Raffle
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

Buying / Selling / Appraisals

U.S. and Foreign Coins, Paper Money and Stamps, Gold and Silver Bullion

Dealer tables are available for just $80

For more information contact Rick Demers at (504) 464-1995


Spring
Coin Show
Hosted by the Crescent City Coin Club

 

Spring Coin Show
May 6, 2018

Click here for location

Sunday, May 6th 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Knights of Columbus Hall
3310 Florida Avenue  
Kenner, LA 70062

Free Admission!

Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

U.S. and Foreign Coins, Paper Money and Stamps, Gold and Silver Bullion

Dealer tables are available for just $80

For more information contact Rick Demers at (504) 464-1995


 

Annual Crawfish Boil
April 19, 2018 6:30 PM

Click here for location

Guests are welcome at $17 each. (Louis Jessup will collect guest payments)

Mandarin House Restaurant
3501 Severn Avenue
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 779-0888

As you walk in, pay for your buffet at the cashier ($16 to $17 per person, do not include a tip).  Tell them you're with the Coin Club and they will direct you to the seating area.

 Look for Louis Jessup, he will refund each paid member $5 from the club treasury and the club will pay the tip.

If you would like to attend but have not paid your 2018 dues yet, you can pay them to Rick Demers at the dinner and your meal will be covered.

Even if you don't eat crawfish, there will be a buffet with lots of other goodies including boiled shrimp, crab legs, and a variety of Chinese and American food!

If you plan to attend, please contact Rick Demers via email at rick@rickscoins.com or call him at (504) 464-1995.  It's important that the Mandarin House know how many to expect. Bring your appetite and hope to see you there!


5th Annual
Lafitte Fire Station
Coin Show
 

Lafitte Fire Station Coin Show
February 24, 2018
Click here for location

Saturday, February 24th 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Lafitte Fire Station
2385 Jean Lafitte Blvd  
Lafitte, LA 70067

 

Food and refreshments are available for purchase.

Dealers will be offering all types of U.S. and foreign coins and currency as well as tokens and ancient coins. Gold and silver bullion available too!

Want to know what your old coins are worth? We have dealers available to help determine their worth. Want to sell your coins? Bring them in and let us make you an offer.

For more information contact Linton Duet, Jr.
at (504) 689-2086



Fall Coin Show
Hosted by the Crescent City Coin Club

 

Fall Coin Show 2017 
November 18
, 2017
Click here for location

Saturday, November 18th  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall
3310 Florida Avenue  
Kenner, LA 70062

Free Admission!

Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

U.S. and Foreign Coins, Paper Money and Stamps, Gold and Silver Bullion

Dealer tables are available for just $80

For more information contact Show Chairman Linton Duet, Jr. at cpt_451@yahoo.com


2017 Election Results

Officers
President - Linton Duet, Jr.
Vice President - Candice Watson
Treasurer - Louis Jessup
Secretary - Steve Rogers
Corresponding Secretary - Steve Rogers
Immediate Past President - Rick Demers

Board of Governors
Ted Bellanger, Jr.
Richard Frilot
Ed Rahn
Kenneth Smith
Mike Buras
Lloyd Harsch
 


Summer
Coin Show
Hosted by the Crescent City Coin Club

 

Summer Coin Show
July 9, 2017
Click here for location

Sunday, July 9th 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall
3310 Florida Avenue  
Kenner, LA 70062

Free Admission!

Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

U.S. and Foreign Coins, Paper Money and Stamps, Gold and Silver Bullion

Dealer tables are available for just $80

For more information contact Rick Demers at (504) 464-1995


Presidential Dollar Coin Release Schedule

Coinival LIV (54th Annual Spring Show) - April 2015
Hosted by the Crescent City Coin Club

Thanks to Steve Rogers for the photos from the show!


59th Houston Money Show - December 2015
Our own Rick Demers and Mike Buras worked the show!

It was great to visit with both of them in my new hometown.

Rick Demers

Mike Buras


Did you know?

The Great Seal was first used on the back of the $1 bill in 1935.

Click here to learn more about the dollar bill


 Try this fun activity!
 

Test your knowledge of the cent!

 


In the news... Harriet Tubman bumps Andrew Jackson to the back of the $20 bill

Click here to learn more about changes to the $20, $10, and $5 bills



Fall Coin Show
Hosted by the Crescent City Coin Club

 

Fall Coin Show 2016 
November 13
, 2016
Click here for location

Sunday, November 13th  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall
3310 Florida Avenue  
Kenner, LA 70062

Free Admission!

Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

U.S. and Foreign Coins, Paper Money and Stamps, Gold and Silver Bullion

Dealer tables are available for just $80

For more information contact Show Chairman Linton Duet, Jr. at cpt_451@yahoo.com


In the news... Coin Show featured in the Times Picayune

Click here to see the full article


4th Annual
Lafitte Fire Station
Coin Show
 

Lafitte Fire Station Coin Show
February 11, 2017
Click here for location

Saturday, February 11th  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Lafitte Fire Station
2385 Jean Lafitte Blvd  
Lafitte, LA 70067

 

Food and refreshments are available for purchase.

Dealers will be offering all types of U.S. and foreign coins and currency as well as tokens and ancient coins. Gold and silver bullion available too!

Want to know what your old coins are worth? We have dealers available to help determine their worth. Want to sell your coins? Bring them in and let us make you an offer.

For more information contact Linton Duet, Jr.
at (504) 689-2086


Due to the recent and continued flooding in and around the Hammond area, the board and officers have decided to cancel our coin show slated for September 15, 2016 at the Hammond Knights of Columbus hall.

Although much of Hammond and the KC hall did not flood, many people in the surrounding area did flood and will be still be in full recovery mode at the time of the show.

We're also sure there won't be hotel rooms available in the Hammond area for our out-of-town dealers,

We will more than likely reschedule this show for sometime early next year.  We will keep you updated.

Thank you for understanding,

Steve Rogers, Corresponding Secretary
Crescent City Coin Club


Summer
Coin Show
Hosted by the Louisiana Numismatic Association

 

Summer Coin Show
July 10, 2016
Click here for location

Sunday, July 10th 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall
3310 Florida Avenue  
Kenner, LA 70062

Free Admission!

Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

U.S. and Foreign Coins, Paper Money and Stamps, Gold and Silver Bullion

Dealer tables are available for just $80

For more information contact Rick Demers at (504) 464-1995


Hammond
        Coin Show
Hosted by the Crescent City Coin Club

 

Hammond "Spring" Coin Show
May 7-8, 2016

Click here for location

Saturday, May 7th 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 8th 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall
1700 North Oak Street  
Hammond, LA 70401

Free Admission!

Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

U.S. and Foreign Coins, Paper Money, Mardi Gras Doubloons, Gold and Silver Bullion

Buying - Selling - Appraisals

For more information contact Andrew Correnti at (985) 320-4295


 

Annual Crawfish Boil
April 20, 2016 6:30 PM

Click here for location

Currently paid members are free!
Guests are welcome at $17 each. (Louis Jessup will collect guest payments)

Mandarin House Restaurant
3501 Severn Avenue
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 779-0888

If you would like to attend but have not paid your 2016 dues yet, you can pay them to Steve Rogers at the dinner and your meal will be covered.

Even if you don't eat crawfish, there will be a buffet with lots of other goodies!

We would love to see as many of our members as possible.  This is the first time the club has been able to pay for this event and we are happy to reward our members for their work and attendance at our meetings and coin shows.


55th Annual "Coinival" Coin Show
Hosted by the Crescent City Coin Club

 

Coinival LV (Spring Show)
April 3, 2016
Click here for location

Sunday, April 3rd 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall
3310 Florida Avenue  
Kenner, LA 70062

Free Admission!

Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

The 55th Annual Coinival Coin Show is scheduled for Sunday, April 3, 2016 

U.S. and Foreign Coins, Paper Money and Stamps, Gold and Silver Bullion

Dealer tables are available for just $80

For more information contact Rick Demers at (504) 464-1995


3rd Annual
Lafitte Fire Station
Coin Show
 

Lafitte Fire Station Coin Show
February 27, 2016
Click here for location

Saturday, February 27th  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Lafitte Fire Station
2385 Jean Lafitte Blvd  
Lafitte, LA 70067

 

Food and refreshments will be served

Dealer tables are available

For more information contact Linton Duet, Jr.
at (504) 329-6283 or (504) 689-2086





Christmas Banquet of the Crescent City Coin Club will be held on December 16th starting at 6:30 PM

   
 

Perrin's
2216 Hickory Avenue

Harahan, LA 70123
(504) 305-4822
www.perrinsrestaurant.com

   
Members and friends of the Crescent City Coin Club are invited to attend our annual Christmas Banquet!
  • The cost per person is $32 per person which includes tax and tip.
  • Please make your reservation no later than December 5th by calling Bob Eddy at (504) 455-7078 or sending him an email at rse-ori@cox.net
  • You can also make your reservation with Rick Demers at (504) 464-1995 or email at rick@rickscoins.com
  • Dinner will include soup of the day, a house salad, choice of main course, and dessert.
  • Main Course Choices:

Crab on Crab (Crabcake atop crabmeat Fettuccini)
Mini Seafood Platter (Catfish, Shrimp, Oysters, and Crabcake)
Veal Florentine with Fettuccini Alfredo
Catch of the Day with Vegetables
Ribeye or Filet with Vegetables

Click map for directions...



Jackson Square is the centerpiece of the French Quarter Downtown New Orleans Founded by Bienville in 1718


Fall Coin Show
Hosted by the Crescent City Coin Club

 

Fall Coin Show 2015 
November 14
, 2015
Click here for location

Saturday, November 14th  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall
3310 Florida Avenue  
Kenner, LA 70062

Free Admission!

Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

U.S. and Foreign Coins, Paper Money and Stamps, Gold and Silver Bullion

Dealer tables are available for just $80

For more information contact Show Chairman Linton Duet, Jr. at cpt_451@yahoo.com


Summer
 Coin Show
Hosted by the Crescent City Coin Club

 

Summer Coin Show 2015
July 11
, 2015
Click here for location

Saturday, July 11th  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall
3310 Florida Avenue  
Kenner, LA 70062

Free Admission!

Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

U.S. and Foreign Coins, Paper Money and Stamps, Gold and Silver Bullion

Dealer tables are available for just $80

For more information contact Show Chairman Linton Duet, Jr. at cpt_451@yahoo.com


Click here for information on past shows

54th Annual "Coinival" Coin Show
Hosted by the Crescent City Coin Club

 

Coinival LIV (Spring Show)
April 26, 2015
Click here for location

Sunday, April 26th  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall
3310 Florida Avenue  
Kenner, LA 70062

Free Admission!

Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

The 54th Annual Coinival Coin Show is scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2015 

U.S. and Foreign Coins, Paper Money and Stamps, Gold and Silver Bullion

Dealer tables are available for just $80

For more information contact Rick Demers at (504) 464-1995


2nd Annual
Lafitte Fire Station
Coin Show
 

Lafitte Fire Station Coin Show
February 28, 2015
Click here for location

Saturday, February 28th  9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Lafitte Fire Station
2385 Jean Lafitte Blvd  
Lafitte, LA 70067

 

Food and refreshments will be served!

Dealer tables are available for just $25

For more information contact Linton Duet, Jr.
at (504) 329-6283 or (504) 689-2086


Fall Coin Show - November 2014
Hosted by the Crescent City Coin Club

Thanks to Steve Rogers for the photos from the show!


Fall Coin Show

Fall Coin Show
November
22-23, 2014
Click here for location

Click here for table application

Saturday, November 22nd
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday, November 23rd
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

DoubleTree Hotel
2150 Veterans Blvd  
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 467-3111

 

Final Show at the DoubleTree Hotel

Free Admission
Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

Scheduled to participate are approximately 2 dozen dealers from 5 states who will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins (ancient and modern), currency, bullion, medals, and artifacts.

Also available for sale are old bonds, tokens, Mardi Gras doubloons, antique charms, Saints memorabilia, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, and coin storage products.

 

 

LNA Coin Show

LNA Coin Show (Summer Show)
July 12-13, 2014
Click here for location

Saturday, July 12th  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 13th  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

DoubleTree Hotel
2150 Veterans Blvd  
Kenner, LA 70062

 

Free Admission!


Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

 

The LNA Coin Show is scheduled for the weekend of July 12-13, 2014. 

Scheduled to participate are approximately 20 dealers from 5 states who will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins, currency, medals, and artifacts.

Also available for sale are stamps, old bonds, tokens, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, jewelry, and coin storage products.


52nd Annual "Coinival" Coin Show
Hosted by the Crescent City Coin Club

 

Coinival LII (Spring Show)
April 12-13, 2014
Click here for location

Saturday, April 12th  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 13th  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

DoubleTree Hotel
2150 Veterans Blvd  
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 467-3111

Free Admission!

Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

The 52nd Annual Coinival Coin Show is scheduled for the weekend of April 12-13, 2014. 

Scheduled to participate are approximately 2 dozen dealers from 7 states who will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins, currency, medals, and artifacts.

Also available for sale are old bonds, tokens, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, and coin storage products.



Honorary Life Membership


President Rick Demers presenting honorary life membership to Eric Leonard on November 27, 2013.

Eric formerly served as Vice President, then President, and continues to serve as Webmaster.

From Eric: "Thank you to the members and officers of the Crescent City Coin Club for this honor."

Photo credit: Roger Holder, Governor, Crescent City Coin Club


Christmas Banquet of the Crescent City Coin Club was held on December 18th
Members and friends of the Crescent City Coin Club enjoyed good food and installation of 2014 officers!

Photo credit: Rusty Pancamo, Governor, Crescent City Coin Club

Bob Eddy & Patty

Candie & TJ

Debbie & Bob Reed

Ed

Jimmy & Eva

Joan & Rick Demers

Linton Duet, 2014 President

Nick Lagatutta

Past President Rick Demers & New President Linton Duet

Richard & Mrs. Frilot

Rick & Joan Demers

Robert & Mrs. Caradona

Roger Holder & Ruth Young

Rusty Pancamo

Ruth Young & Marilyn Monroe

Ruth Young

Sandy Goldstein & Son

Steve & Careda

Steve Barnes & Sandi

Steve Dempsey

TJ & Candie


Christmas Banquet of the Crescent City Coin Club will be held on December 18th starting at 7:30 PM

   

Smilie's
5725 Jefferson Hwy
Harahan, LA 70123
(504) 733-3000

 
 
 
Members and friends of the Crescent City Coin Club are invited to attend our annual Christmas Banquet!
  • The cost per person is $32 per person which includes tax and tip.
  • Please make your reservation no later than December 12th by calling Bob Eddy at (504) 455-7078 or sending him an email at rse-ori@cox.net
  • If you're ordering steak, then Bob will need to know by December 16th.
  • Dinner will include entree, choice of soup or salad, iced tea and coffee, and bread pudding with rum sauce for dessert.

Your choice of entree selections:

  1. Almond Crusted Catfish
2. 16 oz Ribeye Steak
3. Chicken St. Charles

Click map for directions...


2014 Election to be held in November
We'll be electing a new President, Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, and Corresponding Secretary as well as new Board Members.

We would love to see some fresh faces as we venture into 2014.

There's plenty of people to help you learn the ropes, so don't be shy!


Fall Coin Show

Fall Coin Show
November
23-24, 2013
Click here for location

Saturday, November 23rd 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday, November 24th   10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

DoubleTree Hotel
2150 Veterans Blvd  
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 467-3111

 

Free Admission
Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

Scheduled to participate are approximately 2 dozen dealers from 5 states who will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins (ancient and modern), currency, bullion, medals, and artifacts.

Also available for sale are old bonds, tokens, Mardi Gras doubloons, antique charms, Saints memorabilia, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, and coin storage products.


ANA Money Show location...
 
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 582-3023
http://www.mccno.com

Click map for directions...


 

Thanks to Ed Rahn, we're on Facebook!  See for yourself at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CrescentCityCoin

Rick Demers, President Crescent City Coin Club, with William Thomas and Norman Carnovale of The Coin Shop - Biloxi

New members welcome!

Lloyd Harsch on the $100,000 bill?  You learn something new every day in the wonderful world of numismatics!

Linda Wilson as Lady Liberty!


Membership dues are due!


 

Annual Crawfish Boil
May 15, 2013 6:00 PM

 

The cost is only $20 per person.
Spouses and guests are welcome!

There will also be shrimp and other goodies in the boil pot!  To wash it down, there will be soft drinks and beer!

Reservations must be placed by phone to Bob Eddy at 504-455-7078 no later than Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Please include your name and the number of people in your party.  We need to buy enough mudbugs, shrimp, and other goodies!

Knights of Columbus Hall
3310 Florida Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065


 

Admissions

Convention hours: May 9-10, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; May 11, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Free Admission for ANA members and children 12 and under
Become a member

Non-member admission: $6 per day

Support the ANA
Become a Convention Patron

  
  Location

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130

   
 

 
Activities
Boy Scout Workshop
Presented by the American Numismatic Association
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Girl Scout Workshop
Presented by the American Numismatic Association
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Coin Collecting Basics
Numismatics can be confusing - especially when you are new!
Read More
Class: Detecting Counterfeit U.S. Gold Coinage
Detecting Counterfeit U.S. Gold Coinage
Read More
Coin Collecting 101
Got questions? Rod has answers!
Read More
 
 
 
 

51st Annual "Coinival" Coin Show
Hosted by the Crescent City Coin Club

 

Coinival LI (Spring Show)
April 13-14, 2013
Click here for location

Saturday, April 13th  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 14th  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

DoubleTree Hotel
2150 Veterans Blvd  
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 467-3111

Free Admission!

Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

The 51st Annual Coinival Coin Show is scheduled for the weekend of April 13-14, 2013. 

Scheduled to participate are approximately 2 dozen dealers from 7 states who will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins, currency, medals, and artifacts.

Also available for sale are old bonds, tokens, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, and coin storage products.


End of an Era


Executive Chef Ruth Young is no longer available to prepare meals for our meetings.

Due to some new obligations, the lady highly regarded as one of the finest chefs in New Orleans will no longer have the time to prepare those wonderful dishes we have come to enjoy.

Next time you see Ruth, tell her "Thank You" for the all the many meals she did prepare.


Money Show in Houston


I caught-up with Rick Demers and his posse in Houston on November 30, 2012!

Rick's in the green shirt, while Roger Holder is in the gold shirt and Roger's son, Justin Holder, is seated.

Little did I know, it was Rick's birthday!

Eric Leonard
Past-President & Webmaster


Yep, that's Rick... the Birthday Boy!

Happy Birthday, Rick!

Thanks for all you do for the club!

Christmas Banquet of the Crescent City Coin Club will be held on December 12th at 7:00 PM

 

Austin's Restaurant

 

5101 West Esplanade Avenue

 

Metairie, LA 70006

 

(504) 888-5533

 

www.austinsno.com

Members and friends of the Crescent City Coin Club are invited to attend our annual Christmas Banquet and Installation of Officers!

  • The cost per person is $32 per person which includes tax and tip.

  • Members must their reservations no later than December 5th by calling Bob Eddy at (504) 455-7078.

  • If ordering a steak, there will be an extra charge and you must specify Ribeye ($9 extra) or Petit Filet ($12 extra).

Please click here for menu selection and more information!


Fall Coin Show

Fall Coin Show
November
17-18, 2012
Click here for location

Saturday, November 17th  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 18th   10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

DoubleTree Hotel
2150 Veterans Blvd  
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 467-3111

 

Free Admission
Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

Scheduled to participate are approximately 2 dozen dealers from 5 states who will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins (ancient and modern), currency, bullion, medals, and artifacts.

Also available for sale are old bonds, tokens, Mardi Gras doubloons, antique charms, Saints memorabilia, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, and coin storage products.


George Lansing Osborn, Sr. died September 2, 2012
George was one of our long time members.  He was a very talented artist and had done paintings of all of the United States Mints.

http://obits.nola.com/obituaries/nola/obituary.aspx?pid=159833773#fbLoggedOut


Patricia Reno pictured with Vic Turner as "Nippy" (Santa's helper)

The Crescent City Coin Club sends its heart felt condolences to the Reno family for their loss.

Pat was devoted to the promotion of numismatics.

A charter member of the Crescent City Coin Club, she served as the club's president in 1977/78 and 1980/81.

In addition to the many other offices that Pat held, she was the club's American Numismatic Association (ANA) Representative.

Pat was also active in promoting our state through her activities with the Louisiana Tourism Commission.

She will be missed by all.


LNA Coin Show

LNA Coin Show (Summer Show)
July 14-15, 2012
Click here for location

Saturday, July 14th  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 15th  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

DoubleTree Hotel
2150 Veterans Blvd  
Kenner, LA 70062

 

Free Admission!


Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

 

The LNA Coin Show is scheduled for the weekend of July 14-15, 2012. 

Scheduled to participate are approximately 20 dealers from 5 states who will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins, currency, medals, and artifacts.

Also available for sale are stamps, old bonds, tokens, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, jewelry, and coin storage products.


Dale Toncrey died March 26, 2012

Family, friends, and members of the Crescent City Coin Club mourn the loss of Dale Toncrey.

Dale was the beloved wife of Curtis Toncrey and supported the club shows by working the reception desk greeting patrons with her warm smile.

She will be missed by the many people who knew her.

Click here if you would like to share a remembrance of Dale


50th Annual "Coinival" Coin Show
Hosted by the Crescent City Coin Club

 

Coinival L (Spring Show)
April 14-15, 2012
Click here for location

Saturday, April 14th  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 15th  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

DoubleTree Hotel
2150 Veterans Blvd  
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 467-3111

Free Admission!

Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

The 50th Annual Coinival Coin Show is scheduled for the weekend of April 14-15, 2012. 

Scheduled to participate are approximately 2 dozen dealers from 7 states who will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins, currency, medals, and artifacts.

Also available for sale are old bonds, tokens, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, and coin storage products.


December 2010 Christmas Banquet and Installation of 2011 Officers and Board of Governors
January 2011 History of the CCCC by Pat Reno; Confederate Notes by Richard Frilot; Medals of the 1884 Cotton Expo by Raphael Monzon
February 2011 Good food, fun with friends who share a common interest!
March 2011 Good food, good fellowship!
April 2011 Goofy Auction (a fun auction with anything and everything, except obscene or illegal material; limit 5 items per member)
May 2011 Annual Crawfish & Shrimp Boil
June 2011 Coin-tastic fun!
July 2011 Byzantine Gold Coins by Mike Buras
August 2011 American Numismatic Association by Nick Lagattuta
September 2011 Illegal Gaming Chips by Clinton Boyle; Planchet Show & Tell by Rick Demers; Grading US Coins by Nick Lagattuta
October 2011 Goofy Auction (a fun auction with anything and everything, except obscene or illegal material; limit 5 items per member)
November 2011 Grading of Indian Head Cents by Nick Lagattuta; Election of 2012 Officers and Board of Governors
December 2011 Christmas Banquet and Installation of 2012 Officers and Board of Governors

Christmas Banquet of the Crescent City Coin Club will be held on December 21st at 7:30 PM

  Smilie's
  5725 Jefferson Hwy
  Harahan, LA 70123
  (504) 733-3000
Members and friends of the Crescent City Coin Club are invited to attend our annual Christmas Banquet!
  • The cost per person is $32 per person which includes tax and tip.
  • Please make your reservation no later than December 14th by calling Mike Maniscalco at (504) 298-3379.

Your choice of entree selections:

  1. Pecan Crusted Trout
2. Prime Ribeye Steak
3. Chicken Dinner
4. Crab Cakes Lafitte

Leave a message on Mike's voice mail or e-mail him at Mike@ClassicCoinsandStamps.com

Provide your name, number in your party, and if you intend to order steak.

Click map for directions...


Fall Coin Show

Fall Coin Show
November
19-20, 2011
Click here for location

Saturday, November 19th  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 20th   10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

DoubleTree Hotel
2150 Veterans Blvd  
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 467-3111

 

Free Admission
Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

Scheduled to participate are approximately 2 dozen dealers from 7 states who will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins (ancient and modern), currency, bullion, medals, and artifacts.

Also available for sale are old bonds, tokens, Mardi Gras doubloons, antique charms, Saints memorabilia, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, and coin storage products.


LNA Coin Show

LNA Coin Show (Summer Show)
July 9-10, 2011
Click here for location

Saturday, July 9th  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 10th  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

DoubleTree Hotel
2150 Veterans Blvd  
Kenner, LA 70062

 

Free Admission!


Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

 

The LNA Coin Show is scheduled for the weekend of July 9-10, 2011. 

Scheduled to participate are approximately 20 dealers from 5 states who will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins, currency, medals, and artifacts.

Also available for sale are stamps, old bonds, tokens, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, jewelry, and coin storage products.


 

5th Annual Crawfish & Shrimp Boil
May 18, 2011 6:00 PM

 

The cost is only $25 per person.
Spouses and guests are welcome!

There will be potatoes, corn, and other goodies in the boil pot!

Reservations must be placed by phone to Bob Eddy at 504-455-7078 or e-mail to Mike Maniscalco Mike@classiccoinsandstamps.com or by phone at 504-858-7333.

Please include your name and the number of people in your party.  We need to buy enough mudbugs and shrimp!

Knights of Columbus Hall
3310 Florida Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065


49th Annual "Coinival" Coin Show
Hosted by the Crescent City Coin Club

 

Coinival XLIX (Spring Show)
April 9-10, 2011
Click here for new location

Saturday, April 9th  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 10th  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

DoubleTree* Hotel
2150 Veterans Blvd  
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 467-3111

* Radisson was acquired by DoubleTree, so only the name has changed, the address and phone number are the same.
 

Free Admission!

Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

The 49th Annual Coinival Coin Show is scheduled for the weekend of April 9-10, 2011. 

Scheduled to participate are approximately 2 dozen dealers from 7 states who will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins, currency, medals, and artifacts.

Also available for sale are old bonds, tokens, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, and coin storage products.


Christmas Banquet of the Crescent City Coin Club will be held on December 15th at:

One block west of Williams Blvd and 33rd Street, between I-10 and West Esplanade Avenue

Knights of Columbus Hall
3310 Florida Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065
 
 
Members and friends of the Crescent City Coin Club are invited to attend our annual Christmas Banquet!

The cost per person is $30 per person which includes tax and tip.  Please make your reservation no later than December 9th by calling Bob Eddy at (504) 455-7078.

Please specify your entree selection from the menu below:

  1. Seafood Platter
(Fried Shrimp, Fried Fish, Stuffed Crab, Fried Oysters, and French Fries)

2. Steak Dinner
(8 oz. Filet, Twice Baked Potato, Honey Glazed Carrots)

3. Chicken Dinner
(Baked Chicken, Twice Baked Potato, Honey Glazed Carrots)

All entrees come with Seafood Gumbo, Salad, Dessert (Bread Pudding or Ice Cream Parfait), and Drinks (Ice Tea, Soft Drinks, and Coffee)

Cash Bar for Beer, Wine, and Mixed Drinks

Click map for directions...


Fall Coin Show

Fall Coin Show
November
20-21, 2010
Click here for new location

Saturday, November 20th  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 21st  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Radisson Hotel
2150 Veterans Blvd  
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 467-3111

 

Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

Scheduled to participate are approximately 2 dozen dealers from 7 states who will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins (ancient and modern), currency, medals, and artifacts.

Also available for sale are old bonds, tokens, Mardi Gras doubloons, antique charms, Saints memorabilia, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, and coin storage products.


LNA Coin Show

LNA Coin Show (Summer Show)
July 10-11, 2010
Click here for new location

Saturday, July 10th  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 11th  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Radisson Hotel
2150 Veterans Blvd  
Kenner, LA 70062

 

Free Admission!
Free Educational Seminar on Sunday, 1:00 p.m.
 

Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing

 

 

The LNA Coin Show is scheduled for the weekend of July 10-11, 2010. 

Scheduled to participate are approximately 2 dozen dealers from 7 states who will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins, currency, medals, and artifacts.

Also available for sale are old bonds, tokens, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, and coin storage products.


48th Annual "Coinival" Coin Show

Coinival XLVIII (Spring Show)
April 10-11, 2010
Click here for new location

Saturday, April 10th  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 11th  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Radisson Hotel
2150 Veterans Blvd  
Kenner, LA 70062

 

Free Admission!
Free Educational Seminar on Sunday, 1:00 p.m.
 
Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing
 

 

The 48th Annual Coinival Coin Show is scheduled for the weekend of April 10-11, 2010. 

Scheduled to participate are approximately 2 dozen dealers from 7 states who will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins, currency, medals, and artifacts.

Also available for sale are old bonds, tokens, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, and coin storage products.


Election Results
Congratulations to the following officers and board of the Crescent City Coin Club who will serve in 2010:

President - Michael Buras
Vice President - Roger Holder
Recording Secretary - Steve Barnes
Treasurer - Bob Eddy
Corresponding Secretary - Linda Eddy

Board of Governors
Rick Demers - Immediate Past President
Rusty Pancamo
Bruce Ehrmam
Patti Bennett
Robert Caradona
Ruth Young
Sandy Goldstein


Christmas Banquet of the Crescent City Coin Club will be held at Johnny Trauth Seafood Bistro in Kenner.
Members and friends of the Crescent City Coin Club are invited to attend our annual Christmas Banquet at Johnny Trauth Seafood Bistro located at 2121 25th Street, Kenner, LA 70062  (504) 471-0808.  The cost per person is $36 per person which includes tax and tip.  Payment is due to Linda Eddy (504) 455-7078 by December 14, 2009.

If you would like to participate in the Gift Exchange at the Christmas Banquet (which is strictly optional) then limit the value of the gift to $10 and label it male, female, or either.

Santa's helper "Dippy" will be there to distribute gifts!


Did you know?

The Great Seal was first used on the back of the $1 bill in 1935.

Click here to learn more about the dollar bill

Paul Revere is credited with engraving the plates used to print the first paper money in the United States.
If you use a magnifying glass, you can see Abraham Lincoln sitting at the Lincoln Memorial on the back of a Memorial Cent (minted 1959 through 2008).

 

 

Fall Coin Show
November 21-22, 2009
Click here for location

Saturday, November 21, 2009  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 22, 2009   10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Free Admission!
Free Educational Seminar on Sunday, 1:00 p.m.
Hourly door prizes
Gold & Silver Raffle Winner need not be present Donation $1.00  

The annual Fall Coin Show hosted by the Crescent City Coin Club is scheduled for the weekend of November 21-22, 2009.  Approximately 2 dozen dealers from 7 states will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins, currency, medals, and artifacts.  Also available for sale are old bonds, tokens, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, and coin storage products.

On Sunday, November 22nd, beginning at 1:00 p.m. there will be a free educational seminar lasting about 30 minutes.  These seminars have been enjoyed by many over the years with prizes for all who participate!


 

 

 

 

 

 


LNA Coin Show
July 11-12, 2009

 Hope you made it!

Free Admission!
     Gold and Silver Coin Raffle!
          Hourly Door Prize Drawings!
               Free Educational Seminar!

Free Educational Seminar was conducted on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.  There were prizes for all who participated!

For more show information, contact Bob Eddy, Show Chairman, at (504) 455-7078.


 

 

 

 

 

 


LNA Coin Show
July 11-12, 2009
Click here for location

Saturday, July 11, 2009  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 12, 2009  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The annual Louisiana Numismatic Association Coin Show is scheduled for the weekend of July 11-12, 2009.  Scheduled to participate are about 2 dozen dealers from 7 states who will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins, currency, medals, and artifacts.  Also available for sale are old bonds, tokens, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, and coin storage products.

Free Admission!
     Gold and Silver Coin Raffle!
          Hourly Door Prize Drawings!
               Free Educational Seminar!

Free Educational Seminar will be conducted on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.  There will be prizes for all who participate!

For more show information, contact Bob Eddy, Show Chairman, at (504) 455-7078.


47th Annual "Coinival" Coin Show was a success!
The 47th Annual Coinival Coin Show hosted by the Crescent City Coin Club on April 4-5, 2009 was a success with 416 in attendance! 

Club President Michael Buras conducted a free educational seminar entitled "US Coins of the 20th Century" on Sunday at 1:00 PM.


Cent Redesigned

The U.S. Mint is introducing new designs for the Lincoln cent in 2009.

2009 is the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth and the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln cent.

Did you know that in 1909 when the Lincoln cent was introduced, it was controversial?  It was the first time that someone who actually lived was depicted as Liberty, the required device on the obverse of all United States coinage.


 

3rd Annual Crawfish Boil
April 16, 2009

 

The cost is only $20 per person.
Spouses and guests are welcome!

There will be boiled crawfish, boiled shrimp, boiled potatoes, corn on the cob, sausage, etc.  The price even includes beer and soft drinks!  

Reservations must be placed with Linda Eddy no later than Monday, April 13, 2009.

Call Linda today at 504-455-7078 to attend!

   
   

47th Annual "Coinival" Coin Show
 

Coinival XLVII (Spring Show)
April 4-5, 2009
Click here for location

Saturday, April 4th  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 5th  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 
Free Admission!
Free Educational Seminar on Sunday, 1:00 p.m.
 
Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing
 

 

The 47th Annual Coinival Coin Show is scheduled for the weekend of April 4-5, 2009. 

Scheduled to participate are approximately 2 dozen dealers from 7 states who will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins, currency, medals, and artifacts.

Also available for sale are old bonds, tokens, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, and coin storage products.


Christmas Banquet 2008
A gathering to celebrate our time together as friends and family!

Thanks to Rusty Pancamo for assuming the role of "Dippy", Santa's Helper.

For several years, Vic Turner served as "Nippy" to continue the tradition of distributing gifts at the Christmas Banquet which was started by Joe "Santa" Ferrantelli.

Vic died on June 19, 2008.

 
Patricia Reno presenting Vic Turner with an ANA award for distributing Christmas gifts as "Nippy", Santa's Helper   Mary Turner with Rusty Pancamo as "Dippy", Santa's Helper
 
Incoming President Michael Buras and Outgoing President Rick Demers (click here to see the Officers for 2009)   The forever smiling Ruth Young!
 
Sandy Cranfill and Steve Barnes, Recording Secretary   Ruth Young and Linda Eddy, Corresponding Secretary

Special thanks to Judy Rongey for providing the Christmas Banquet 2008 photographs!


Chicken & Sausage Gumbo with Rice, Potato Salad, Green Salad, and King Cake!   Membership Meeting
Thursday, February 19, 2009
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (dinner, $6 per person, $1 drinks)
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (meeting)
Click here for location
 

 

Before the February Membership Meeting, Chef and Governor Ruth Young will be serving Chicken & Sausage Gumbo with Rice, Potato Salad, Green Salad, and King Cake for only $6 (soft drinks are an additional $1 each).

This lady can cook!

This is a great opportunity to get to the meeting early, enjoy a wonderful meal, maybe engage in some bourse activity, and settle in for a productive meeting.


Message from the ANA

Protect yourself from the dangers of counterfeit material

New counterfeit operations have sprung up across the world, particularly in China, where relaxed laws protect these operations from liability. The counterfeiters use clever production methods and cutting-edge die-making technology, creating forgeries that are difficult for most collectors to detect. A wide variety of counterfeit objects are being produced, including U.S. and world coins, paper money, errors, and even slabs. With the assistance of unprincipled dealers and investors, this new material is flooding the market at an astonishing rate, compromising the investments of collectors and the integrity of honest dealers.

Below are some links that look at counterfeiting in greater detail, including an eye-opening article in Coin World exploring how new counterfeit material is produced and finds its way into the United States market. In addition, the ANA will be developing a comprehensive online resource guide, offering counterfeit detection courses at Summer Seminar and conventions, and creating an exhibit exploring modern counterfeiting.   

An educated numismatic community is the best defense against this widespread problem; we encourage everyone who loves the hobby to increase their awareness.

Coin World Article

other links

ANA Consumer Awareness Page 

U.S. Mint Consumer Awareness Page

Department of the Treasury, Advanced Counterfeit Deterrence

Compilation of Articles on Counterfeiting (Robert Matthews)

The American Numismatic Association encourages and educates people to study and collect money
and related items by promoting, preserving and protecting the interests of those who desire
to 'Discover and Explore the World of Money." Your involvement supports the ANA's educational mission.

DISCOVER AND EXPLORE THE WORLD OF MONEY


December 2007Christmas Banquet and installation of 2008 Officers and Board of Governors (Johnny Trauth's Seafood restaurant)
January 2008"Olympic Commemorative Coins and Euro Paper Money" presented by Bob Eddy
February 2008Photos taken at the Christmas Banquet and a pictorial tour of Ft. Lauderdale presented by Rusty Pancamo
March 2008Goofy Auction (a fun auction with anything and everything, except obscene or illegal material; limit 5 items per member)
April 2008Crawfish Boil (2nd annual)
May 2008"Counterfeits" presented by Bob Eddy
June 2008"History of Coinage" presented by Michael Buras; remembrance of Vic Turner
July 2008Video presentation "The Counterfeit War"  (it was about Superbills which are almost perfect counterfeit U.S. currency)
August 2008Video presentations on "Bullion Gold and Silver Coins" presented by Rusty Pancamo
September 2008 "Basics of Coin Grading" presented by Rick Demers
October 2008Goofy Auction (a fun auction with anything and everything, except obscene or illegal material; limit 5 items per member)
November 2008Election of 2009 Officers and Board of Governors; "Counterfeit Coins made in China" presented by Rusty Pancamo
December 2008Christmas Banquet and installation of 2009 Officers and Board of Governors (Smiley's restaurant)

Fall Coin Show
November 22-23, 2008

The annual Fall Coin Show was hosted by the Crescent City Coin Club during the weekend of November 22-23, 2008.  Approximately 400 patrons attended to view and buy from the extensive inventories of 24 dealers.  On display and for sale were coins, currency, medals, artifacts, old bonds, tokens, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, and coin storage products.


 

 

Fall Coin Show
November 22-23, 2008
Click here for location

Saturday, November 22, 2008  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 23, 2008   10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Free Admission!
Free Educational Seminar on Sunday, 1:00 p.m.
 
Gold & Silver Raffle!
Hourly Door Prize Drawing
 

The annual Fall Coin Show hosted by the Crescent City Coin Club is scheduled for the weekend of November 22-23, 2008.  Approximately 2 dozen dealers from 7 states will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins, currency, medals, and artifacts.  Also available for sale are old bonds, tokens, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, and coin storage products.

On Sunday, November 23, 2008 beginning at 1:00 p.m. there will be a free educational seminar lasting about 30 minutes.  These seminars have been enjoyed by many over the years and there are prizes for all who participate!


Robert Caradona elected to replace Vic Turner on the Crescent City Coin Club Board of Governors
To fill the vacancy on the Board of Governors, Robert Caradona was elected to replace Vic Turner.  Vic Turner, a Past-President and long-time member of the club, died on June 19, 2008.

Meet Vice President Michael Buras
My name is Mike Buras, and I have been dealing with ancient coins and artifacts for over 15 years.  I am the owner of Artifact Man Ancient Coins, Ltd.  Check out my vcoins.com stores opening soon.  I am the vice president of the Crescent City Coin Club, a member of the American Numismatic Association, the Louisiana Numismatic Association, and have been teaching Ancient History and Advanced Placement U.S. Government in the New Orleans area for the past 7 years.  I buy and sell ancient coins, modern world coins, U.S. coins, and ancient artifacts as a second profession.  This allows me the opportunity to provide my students with hands-on knowledge of different ancient civilizations.  When I finish teaching about each culture, I sell the coins and artifacts for the purpose of buying some from the next culture on my teaching agenda.  However, I specialized in Greco-Roman Histories, so most of my items will come from those two cultures.  Through years of experience and schooling, I have acquired a great bit of knowledge about ancient numismatics.  
My aspiration is to open a gallery or museum in this area.  Since I'm one of the few ancient historians in the area, I feel it is necessary to share the joys of analyzing and collecting ancient things with everyone out here.  I also collect gold, silver, and platinum United States bullion coins.  I enjoy bringing the modern U.S. coins to my classes to compare them with the ancient ones.  It is amazing to see how much each culture has borrowed coin making techniques, styles, and symbols over the past 2500 years.

Goofy Auction
will be a blast!

 

Goofy Auction
October 16, 2008
Set-up begins at 6:00 p.m.
Auction begins at 7:00 p.m.

 

 The Goofy Auction is always a fun time for members and friends of the Crescent City Coin Club to post and bid on a wide variety of numismatic and other auction items.  There will be fun and treasure for all!

No "X-rated" items.  Limit 5 auction items per member.
Click here for location



 


 

LNA Coin Show
July 12-13, 2008
Hope you made it!


Attendance totaled 428 patrons!  We received positive feedback from all.

Special thanks to Bob Eddy, Linda Eddy, and all those who helped to set-up, take-down, and run the show.

  • Special recognition to prospective member Patti Bennett who sold a record-breaking 170 raffle tickets before the show!  This contributed to total sales of 939 raffle tickets which is more sold in many years.

  • The raffle tickets help cover the cost of the VFW hall and other expenses generated by the show.  It's how we're able to keep our dealer table prices so low and not charge admission!

The Crescent City Coin Club has a long-held reputation for hosting shows with an excellent ratio of patrons to dealers!

For information on future shows, contact Bob Eddy, Show Chairman, at (504) 455-7078.


Vic Turner died on June 19, 2008

Family, friends, and members of the Crescent City Coin Club mourn the loss of Vic Turner.

Vic was a Past President of the Crescent City Coin Club, served on the Board of Governors, and a club member since June 1994.

He was a loving husband to Mary and distributed gifts at the Christmas Banquet.

Vic Turner and Rick Demers operated The Coins & Collectibles Shop in Kenner, Louisiana.

Vic and Mary Turner

Pat Reno presenting Vic with an ANA award for distributing Christmas gifts as "Nippy" Santa's Helper

My prayers are with Mary Turner and her sons for the passing of her husband and their father, Vic Turner.  My earliest memory of Vic was at the Coinival Show in 1996 when I met him at the first coin show I ever attended.  At that time, he was the Club President and I found him to be a consummate ambassador for the club and hobby.  He renewed my interest in the hobby and inspired me to join the club.  Vic was amazingly well organized and always had good ideas.  He will be missed by the many people who knew him.

Eric Leonard, Past President and Webmaster

Click here if you would like to share a remembrance of Vic


Have you seen the new 5-dollar bill?


 


 

LNA Coin Show
July 12-13, 2008
Click here for location

Saturday, July 12, 2008  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 13, 2008  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The annual Louisiana Numismatic Association Coin Show is scheduled for the weekend of July 12-13, 2005.  Scheduled to participate are 2 dozen dealers from 7 states who will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins, currency, medals, and artifacts.  Also available for sale are old bonds, tokens, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, and coin storage products.

Free Admission!
     Gold and Silver Coin Raffle!
          Hourly Door Prize Drawings!
               Free Educational Seminar!

Free Educational Seminar will be conducted on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.  There will be prizes for all who participate!

For more show information, contact Bob Eddy, Show Chairman, at (504) 455-7078.


 

2nd Annual Crawfish Boil on April 24, 2008
 

The cost was only $20 per person and there was boiled crawfish, boiled shrimp, boiled potatoes, and corn on the cob.  The price even included beer and soft drinks.  To top it off, Ruth served an outstanding cake!

Spouses and guests were welcome.

Click here to view photos from the 1st Annual Crawfish Boil


Vic Turner died on June 19, 2008

Family, friends, and members of the Crescent City Coin Club mourn the loss of Vic Turner.

Vic was a Past President of the Crescent City Coin Club, served on the Board of Governors, and was a member since June 1994.

He was a loving husband to Mary and distributed gifts at the Christmas Banquet.

Vic Turner and Rick Demers operated The Coins & Collectibles Shop in Kenner, Louisiana.

The wake will be at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey, Louisiana on Sunday, June 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The funeral will be also be at Mothe on Monday, June 23 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Mothe Funeral Home
2100 West Bank Expressway
Harvey, Louisiana 70058
(504) 367-3920

Click here for directions

Vic and Mary Turner

Pat Reno presenting Vic with an ANA award for distributing Christmas gifts as "Nippy" Santa's Helper


Causeway Boulevard in 1956
This photo was taken during the opening ceremony of the Causeway Bridge in 1956.  That's the water tower near Veterans and Causeway Boulevards, and the Huey P. Long Bridge barely visible at the top of the picture.  Metairie has changed a little!

 

2nd Annual CCCC Crawfish Boil
April 24, 2008

There will be crawfish, shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, beer, and soft drinks.

The cost is only $20 per person and includes the beer and soft drinks!

Reservations must be made with Linda Eddy at (504) 455-7078 by April 21, 2008 to ensure we have enough crawfish.

Spouses and guests are welcome.  See you there!



 

Coinival (46th Annual)

April 5-6, 2008  Hope you made it!
 

The 46th Annual Coinival Coin Show was held on the weekend of April 5-6, 2008.  Participating were approximately 2 dozen dealers from 6 states who displayed and had for sale extensive inventories of coins, currency, medals, and artifacts.

 

A free Educational Seminar was conducted on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.  There were prizes for all who participated!

For future show information, contact Bob Eddy, Show Chairman, at (504) 455-7078.


Goofy Auction
will be a blast!

 

Goofy Auction
March 20, 2008
Set-up begins at 6:00 p.m.
Auction begins at 7:00 p.m.
 

 The Goofy Auction is always a fun time for members and friends of the Crescent City Coin Club to post and bid on a wide variety of numismatic and other auction items.  There will be fun and treasure for all!

No "X-rated" items.  Limit 5 auction items per member.

Click here for location


Post Office pandemonium!

P.O. Box 2080 has been cancelled.

Our new post office box is:

Crescent City Coin Club
P.O. Box 8493
Metairie, LA 70011-8493


2008 Election Results
Congratulations to the following officers and board of the Crescent City Coin Club:

President - Rick Demers
Vice President - Michael Buras
Recording Secretary - Steve Barnes
Treasurer - Bob Eddy
Corresponding Secretary - Linda Eddy

Board of Governors
Eric Leonard - Immediate Past President
Rusty Pancamo
Ruth Young
Robert Rongey
Vic Turner


Your Newsletter

 

Fall
Coin
Show

 

Fall Coin Show
November 17-18, 2007

Hope you made it!
 

The annual Fall Coin Show was hosted by the Crescent City Coin Club during the weekend of November 17-18, 2007.  Bob Eddy served as Show Chairman coordinating 25 dealers from 6 states who brought extensive inventories of coins, currency, medals, and artifacts for sale.  Also available for sale were old bonds, tokens, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, and coin storage products.  271 people attended on Saturday and 107 on Sunday, with a total attendance of 378 (up from 335 for the 2006 Fall Coin Show!).

On Sunday, November 18, 2007 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Club President Rick Demers conducted a free educational seminar on "Counterfeits" with an emphasis on Chinese copies recently found entering the New Orleans area.


Christmas Banquet of the Crescent City Coin Club will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. (not December 20, 2007)
Members and friends of the Crescent City Coin Club are invited to attend our annual Christmas Banquet at Johnny Trauth's Seafood located at 2121 25th Street, Kenner, LA 70062, telephone (504) 471-0808.  The cost is $33 person and includes tax and tip.

Corresponding Secretary Linda Eddy (504) 455-7078 needs your reservation no later than December 9, 2007.

Linda also needs to know if you will be ordering steak.

  • Since Johnny's is a seafood restaurant, they need to know how many steaks to have on hand.

Christmas Banquet Menu

Cup of Gumbo

Salad

Hushpuppies

Choice of main dish:

  • Seafood Platter with Fries
  • Broiled Stuffed Catfish with Potatoes
  • Grilled Ribeye with Potatoes

Bread Pudding

Ice Tea and Coffee

Wine & Cheese Gathering

Before the Christmas Banquet, Vic Turner & Rick Demers of the Coins & Collectibles Shop at 3712 Williams Blvd., Suite I, Kenner, LA 70065 will host a wine and cheese gathering from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

  • Telephone number at the shop is (504) 464-1995.

$5 Redesigned

Unveiled on September 20, 2007 by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the redesigned $5 bill has more color and new security features.

Originally, the five wasn't going to be redesigned. But that decision was reversed once counterfeiters began bleaching $5 notes and printing fake $100 bills with the bleached paper to take advantage of the fact that some of the security features were in the same locations on both notes.

Fall
Coin
Show

 

Fall Coin Show
November 17-18, 2007
Click here for location

Saturday, November 17, 2007  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 18, 2007   10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 

The annual Fall Coin Show hosted by the Crescent City Coin Club is scheduled for the weekend of November 17-18, 2007.  Approximately 2 dozen dealers from 7 states will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins, currency, medals, and artifacts.  Also available for sale are old bonds, tokens, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, and coin storage products.

On Sunday, November 18, 2007 beginning at 1:00 p.m. there will be a free educational seminar lasting 30 to 45 minutes.  These seminars have been enjoyed by many over the years and there are prizes for all who participate!


Goofy Auction
will be a blast!

 

Goofy Auction
October 18, 2007
Set-up begins at 6:00 p.m.
Auction begins at 7:00 p.m.
 

 The Goofy Auction is always a fun time for members and friends of the Crescent City Coin Club to post and bid on a wide variety of numismatic and other auction items.  There will be fun and treasure for all!

No "X-rated" items.  Limit 5 auction items per member.

Click here for location



 

LNA Coin Show

July 14-15, 2007
Hope you made it!

 

 

Sold-out dealer tables and excellent attendance totaling 416 patrons!  We received positive feedback from all.

Special thanks to Bob Eddy, Linda Eddy, and all those who helped to set-up, take-down, and run the show.

The Crescent City Coin Club has a long-held reputation for hosting shows with an excellent ratio of patrons to dealers!

For information on future shows, contact Bob Eddy, Show Chairman, at (504) 455-7078.

Free educational seminar was conducted by Rick Demers on the "Treasure of the SS Republic"

  • Click here for more information about the SS Republic.

 


 

Coinival Coin Show
(45th Annual)

 

April 14-15, 2007
Hope you made it!

 

 

Free educational seminar was conducted by Rick Demers and Eric Leonard on the "Presidential Dollar Coin Program"

Excellent attendance both Saturday and Sunday, especially Sunday!  We received positive feedback from both dealers and patrons.

Great job to Bob Eddy, Linda Eddy, Rick Demers, Ed Cruse, Steve Barnes, Rusty Pancamo, Ruth Young and all those who helped to set-up, take-down, and run the show.

The Crescent City Coin Club has a long-held reputation for hosting good shows, and this was another success!


 

1st Annual Crawfish Boil on March 15, 2007
Wow!  What a success!

The cost was only $20 per person and there was boiled crawfish, shrimp, jambalaya, boiled potatoes, and corn on the cob.  The price even included beer and soft drinks!

Spouses and guests were welcome.


Time to pay your membership dues!

Single Membership $10 per year
Husband & Wife $15 per year
Junior Membership $2 per year
Life Membership $200 one time
Life Married Couple Membership $300 one time

If you cannot attend the meeting to pay your dues, please send them to:

Crescent City Coin Club
P.O. Box 2080
Metairie, LA 70004


 

Coinival (45th Annual)
April 14-15, 2007
Click here for location

Saturday, April 14, 2007  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 15, 2007  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 

The 45th Annual Coinival Coin Show is scheduled for the weekend of April 14-15, 2007.  Scheduled to participate are approximately 2 dozen dealers from 7 states who will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins, currency, medals, and artifacts.

See the show notice in CoinLink!
 

A free Educational Seminar will be conducted on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.  There will be prizes for all who participate!

For more show information, contact Bob Eddy, Show Chairman, at (504) 455-7078.


 

Presidential Dollar Coins launched!
Click here for more information


2007 Election Results
Congratulations to the following officers and board of the Crescent City Coin Club:

President - Rick Demers
Vice President - Ed Cruse
Recording Secretary - Steve Barnes
Treasurer - Bob Eddy
Corresponding Secretary - Linda Eddy

Board of Governors
Eric Leonard - Chairperson
Vic Turner
Mal Theriot
Ruth Young
Rusty Pancamo


 

August Lorio died in October 2006

Family, friends, and members of the Crescent City Coin Club mourn the loss of August Lorio who was a long-time member.


Canadian Breast Cancer Awareness Quarter
The Royal Canadian Mint in partnership with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is producing the world's second colored circulation coin.  The 25-cent coin features the pink ribbon,
the symbol of hope and awareness for breast cancer.

Click here for more information about this new Canadian Quarter


2006 San Francisco Old Mint Commemorative Coin Program Gold Proof $5 Obverse

2006 San Francisco Old Mint Commemorative Coin Program Silver Proof Dollar Obverse

San Francisco Old Mint Commemorative Coins
The U.S. Mint has extended the deadline for individual purchases of San Francisco Old Mint ("Granite Lady") commemorative coins until December 15, 2006.

The $5 gold and $1 silver coins, each with images emblematic of the Old mint, were authorized in June 2006 by an Act of Congress.  A total of 600,000 coins are being minted (100,000 in gold and 500,000 in silver).

Click here for more information about these commemorative coins


Christmas Banquet

Thursday, December 14, 2006 at Vincent's Restaurant in Metairie, Louisiana beginning at 7:00 p.m. ($35 per person)

Vincent's Restaurant
4411 Chastant Street
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 885-2984

Before the dinner (beginning at 5:00 p.m.), members and friends of the Crescent City Coin Club are invited to attend a Wine & Cheese Party hosted by Robert & Judy Rongey at their coin shop next door, Gulf South Coins!

Gulf South Coins
5101 W. Esplanade Avenue, Suite 11
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 889-0610



 Fall
Coin Show

Free Admission
Gold & Silver Raffle
Hourly Door Prizes
Educational Seminar
 

 

 

Fall Coin Show (Hope you made it!)
November 18-19, 2006
Click here for location

Saturday  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday   10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Free educational seminar was conducted by Rick Demers on "Obsolete U.S. Coin Denominations"

Approximately 350 attended with positive feedback from both dealers and patrons.

Great job, Bob Eddy, Linda Eddy, Rick Demers, and all those who helped to set-up, take-down, and run the show.

The Crescent City Coin Club has a long-held reputation for hosting good shows, and this was another success!


Goofy Auction
will be a blast!

 

Goofy Auction
October 19, 2006
Set-up begins at 6:00 p.m.
Auction begins at 7:00 p.m.
 

 

The Goofy Auction is always a fun time for members and friends of the Crescent City Coin Club to post and bid on a wide variety of numismatic and other auction items.  There will be fun and treasure for all!

No "X-rated" items.  Limit 5 auction items per member.

Click here for location


 

Success!

Summer Show or "LNA Show" (July 8-9, 2006)
The LNA - Louisiana Numismatic Association Show or "LNA Show" was held on July 8-9, 2006.  There was excellent attendance and everyone was glad to take another step toward getting life in New Orleans back to normal.  A free Educational Seminar was conducted by Rick Demers entitled, "Safe Handling and Storage of Coins" (conducted both Saturday and Sunday).

For more information, contact Bob Eddy, Show Chairman


 

This weekend!

Summer Show or "LNA Show" (July 8-9, 2006)
The LNA - Louisiana Numismatic Association Show or "LNA Show" is scheduled for July 8-9, 2006.  A free Educational Seminar will be conducted on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday at 1:00 p.m.

Click here for location


Strawberry Capital
2006 Coin Show

 

The Strawberry Capital Coin Club, Inc.
presented this successful Coin Show during
the weekend of May 5-6, 2006.


For more information about this and future shows, call
985-345-2873 or Captain@i55.com or call 504-464-1995


Strawberry Capital
2006 Coin Show

 

Rockwood Inn & Suites
42309 S. Morrison Blvd.
Hammond, Louisiana 70403
866-255-2690

Saturday, May 6, 2006
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 7, 2006
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Free Admission
Buy * Sell * Trade
Free Door Prize Every Hour
Raffle Drawing Sunday at 3 PM
Free Parking * Coin Appraisals Done
Free Admission * Free Parking * Free Admission

The Strawberry Capital Coin Club, Inc. presents the 2006 Coin Show!

For more information, call 985-345-2873 or Captain@i55.com or call 504-464-1995


News about Numismatics!

Return to Monticello

 

2006 "Return to Monticello" Nickel (click link to read full article published by the U.S. Mint)

“The changing images in the Westward Journey Nickel Series™ lead us back to Thomas Jefferson, who envisioned the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark expedition as a way to move the Nation forward,” said United States Mint Acting Director David A. Lebryk. “The image of a forward-looking Jefferson is a fitting tribute to that vision.”
 


44th Annual "Coinival" Coin Show
 

Coinival XLIV (Spring Show)
April 1-2, 2006
Click here for location

Saturday, April 1, 2006  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 2, 2006   10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 

2006 Jefferson 5-cent coin 'Return to Monticello' obverse

The 44th Annual Coinival Coin Show is scheduled for the weekend of April 1-2, 2006.  Scheduled to participate are approximately 2 dozen dealers from 7 states who will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins, currency, medals, and artifacts.  Also available for sale are old bonds, tokens, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, and coin storage products.

A free Educational Seminar will be conducted by Eric Leonard on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday at 1:00 p.m.  There will be prizes for all who participate!

For more show information, contact Bob Eddy, Show Chairman, at (504) 455-7078.


Guess who?

Give up?

This cutie is none other than our own Corresponding Secretary, Linda Eddy!

Oh, Linda is also our Newsletter Editor, Show Receptionist, Show Sign Installation & Removal Technician, Christmas Banquet Organizer, Membership Dues Collector, and whatever else President Bob Eddy can think of for her to do (good thing they're married).

Thanks for all your hard work, Linda!


Christmas Banquet of the Crescent City Coin Club was held on Thursday, December 15, 2005

Photos were presented at the Membership Meeting on January 19, 2006

Members and friends of the Crescent City Coin Club gathered at our annual Christmas Banquet at Johnny Trauth's Seafood Bistro.  Below are just a few of the photos taken during the banquet, which featured "Nippy", Santa's Helper.  All of the photos were presented as the program at the January meeting.


Thanks for the Wine & Cheese Gathering!

Before the Christmas Banquet, Vic Turner & Rick Demers of the Coins & Collectibles Shop at 3712 Williams Blvd., Suite I, Kenner, LA 70065 hosted a wine and cheese gathering from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The Coins & Collectibles Shop is also serving as "Information Central" for members of the Crescent City Coin Club.  Any changes to your address or contact information will gladly be collected at the shop, or you can call Linda Eddy, Corresponding Secretary, at (504) 455-7078.

Also being collected are e-mail addresses so that we enhance communications with our members and friends.


Christmas Banquet of the Crescent City Coin Club will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
Members and friends of the Crescent City Coin Club are invited to attend our annual Christmas Banquet at Johnny Trauth's Seafood Bistro (new location; not where we were last year) located at 2121 25th Street, Kenner, LA 70062, telephone (504) 471-0808.

Contact Linda Eddy at (504) 455-7078 for reservations (especially if you're ordering the steak dinner instead of seafood).

The cost of the dinner is $25 per person, including tax and tip.  You can pay in advance or at the door (same price).

Menu
Gumbo
Salad
Choice of: Seafood Platter with Fries, Rib Eye Steak with Parsley Potatoes, or Broiled Stuffed Catfish with Parsley Potatoes
Bread Pudding
Coffee and/or Tea
 

Wine & Cheese Gathering

Before the Christmas Banquet, Vic Turner & Rick Demers of the Coins & Collectibles Shop at 3712 Williams Blvd., Suite I, Kenner, LA 70065 will host a wine and cheese gathering from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.  Their telephone number is (504) 464-1995.

The Coins & Collectibles Shop is also serving as "Information Central" for members of the Crescent City Coin Club.  Any changes to your address or contact information will gladly be collected at the shop, or you can call Linda Eddy, Corresponding Secretary, at (504) 455-7078.

Also being collected are e-mail addresses so that we enhance communications with our members and friends.


December 2004Christmas Banquet and installation of 2005 Officers and Board of Governors (Trauth's Seafood)
January 2005Eric Leonard - Review of photos from Christmas Banquet and announcement of 2005 club officers and appointments
February 2005Eric Leonard - Tour of the Crescent City Coin Club Website with feedback from Membership
March 2005Eric Leonard & Bob Eddy - Video entitled The Louisiana Purchase Story and display of Centennial Exposition artifacts
April 2005Eric Leonard - Educational Seminar from Coinival coin show: U.S. Paper Money
May 2005Goofy Auction (a fun auction with anything and everything, except obscene or illegal material; limit 5 items per member)
June 2005Rick Demers - Collecting GSA Carson City Silver Dollars
July 2005Eric Leonard - Educational Seminar from LNA coin show: 100 Years of Pocket Change
August 2005Eric Leonard - Michoud, the Link Between New Orleans and NASA; also Rick Demers - Panama Canal cruise photos
September 2005Cancelled due to Hurricane Katrina
October 2005Cancelled due to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
November 2005Discussion of club "go forward" plan and 2006 Officers and Board of Governors
December 2005Christmas Banquet and installation of 2006 Officers and Board of Governors (Johnny Trauth's Seafood Bistro)

Board Meeting

Board Members are scheduled to meet on Thursday, November 30, 2005 beginning at 7:00 p.m. 

The meeting will be at the VFW Hall where we have our membership meeting and shows, not at the home of Bob & Linda Eddy.


Membership meeting of the Crescent City Coin Club will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
Members and friends of the Crescent City Coin Club are invited to attend our first meeting since hurricane Katrina this coming Thursday beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall at 3314 Richland Avenue in Metairie, Louisiana.

There will not be a dinner before the meeting.

Dale Toncrey is contacting members by telephone to get as many to the meeting as possible.  There will be much to discuss and the door prize, membership drawing, coin raffle, and 50/50 are all on the agenda!

Discussion topics will include:

1) Fall Coin Show

The Fall Coin Show scheduled for November 12-13, 2005 was cancelled.  Bob Eddy, President and Show Chairman, contacted the dealers and sent refunds to all who have made deposits.

2) General Club Meetings

Both the September and October meeting were cancelled. 

3) Christmas Dinner

The restaurant that was scheduled for the dinner (La Cuisine) was severely flooded. Our reservation has been transferred to Johnny Trauth's Seafood Bistro in Kenner for the Christmas Dinner.  More information on menu and cost will be provided at the meeting.

4) Elections

This issue is still unresolved. Two proposals are on the table and will be presented to the membership at the meeting:

4a) Postpone elections until after January 2006.
4b) Carry-over the existing Officers and Board of Governors through 2006 and hold normal elections in November 2006.


Fall Show was scheduled for November 12-13, 2005

Cancelled due to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

The show in the Fall is known as the Fall Show (gee, what a creative naming convention!).

A free Educational Seminar entitled 100 Years of Pocket Change will be conducted on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. each day (same seminar, just two different chances to attend) .  Everyone is welcome and there will be fun, prizes, and learning for everyone who participates! 


November Show and October Club Meeting cancelled due to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
The November coin show, dubbed the Fall Show, is cancelled.  Moreover, there will not be an October club meeting of the Crescent City Coin Club.

An emergency Board Meeting was held on 10/7/2005 via teleconference.  The discussions during that meeting are summarized below:

1) Fall Coin Show

General consensus was to cancel the November coin show. Bob Eddy, President and Show Chairman, will contact the dealers and let them know. He will also send refunds to all who have made deposits. Linda Eddy, Corresponding Secretary, will get a general notice out to all on the mailing list (not sure how good the mailing list is at this time, since many people are spread-out around the country).

2) General Club Meetings

It was decided not to have a meeting in October; consensus was there is probably not enough members in town or have more pressing matters this month. There was some damage to VFW Hall which will have to be repaired before we can have a meeting. Every effort will be made to hold a meeting in November.

3) Christmas Dinner

The restaurant that was scheduled for the dinner (La Cuisine) was severely flooded. Our reservation has been transferred to Johnny Trauth's Seafood Bistro in Kenner for the Christmas Dinner. More info on menu and cost to come.

4) Elections

This issue is still unresolved. Two proposals are on the table and will be presented to the membership at the November meeting:

4a) Postpone elections until after January 2006.

4b) Carry-over the existing Officers and Board of Governors through 2006 and hold normal elections in November 2006.


Other information provided by Rick Demers and Dale Toncrey:

Rick and Joan Demers are fine and very fortunate.  Their house had no water inside, a little wind damage to rain gutters and over hang of roof.  They did suffer water in their Ford Bronco and travel trailer has water damage, both were in the
driveway next to the house.  Joan and Rick rode the storm out in Vicksburg, Mississippi and stayed there in a motel for 2 weeks.  They then went to family in Tampa, Florida for a week before returning back home.

Bob and Linda Eddy are fine but they did get water in their house.  Bob has lost a lot of his reference library to water damage.

Vic and Mary Turner spent most of their "evacuation" with their son in Jacksonville, Florida.  They are home now.  They had no damage other then a stinky refrigerator. The shop was unharmed and was open for business 2 weeks after the storm.

Robert and Judy Rongey they are fine, but his shop has some water damage.

Bob and Debbie Reed are OK, but they had water damage to their home and their shop had a portion of the roof cave in.

Dale and Curtis Toncrey had extensive water damage, but they are OK.

Ruth Young is OK, but their is damage to the VFW Hall.

Steve Barnes is OK.

Roger, Elizabeth, and Emily Green are safe, but their home suffered extensive flooding.

Eric and Janet Leonard are safe and living in Houston.  Brandon is with them and Erin is in Boston attending Northeastern University.  She was visiting when they had to evacuate for Katrina and flew from Houston to Boston in time for the start of the Fall semester.


I'll do my best to keep you informed,
Eric Leonard
Vice President and Webmaster


 Try this fun activity!
 

Test your knowledge of the cent!

 


2005 Nickel Redesign 

New nickel obverse
Bison nickel reverse
Ocean view nickel reverse

 The new design on the front of the 2005 nickels features a new image of Thomas Jefferson. The word "Liberty" appears in a style that is like Jefferson’s own handwriting.

The first new 2005 design on the nickel’s reverse (back) features the American bison, also called a buffalo. This animal used to roam the plains in such great numbers that the animal was noted often by Lewis and Clark in their journals. This buffalo also reminds us of the American Indians who counted on the animal for food, clothing, and shelter, and of all the wildlife that the explorers wrote about and brought back to the United States as a record for science.

The second reverse design shows a view of the Pacific Ocean, the goal that the Lewis and Clark Expedition reached after more than a year of hard travel. The scene surrounds a quote written by Captain Clark: "Ocean in view! O! The joy!" 

2004 Nickel Redesign 

new nickels obverse
First new nickel reverse
Second new nickel reverse

 Jefferson had a medal made as a token of peace, which we call his "Peace Medal." The explorers were to give the medals as gifts to the Native American chiefs they met as a sign of peace.

The design that was used on Jefferson's Peace Medal is used on the first of the new nickels, the Peace Medal Nickel. It shows the hand of a Native American and the hand of a European-American clasped in a friendly handshake below a crossed pipe and tomahawk. The words "Louisiana Purchase" are inscribed above the date of the purchase, 1803.

The second nickel of 2004 shows the keelboat that was part of the transportation for Lewis and Clark's expedition. In this Keelboat Nickel design, captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark are standing on deck at the start of their famous trip.


 

Jim Cimo died August 22, 2005

Family, friends, and members of the Crescent City Coin Club mourn the loss of James Cimo who was a member since October 2002.

Jim was a regular at the coin club meetings and shows.  He was knowledgeable, friendly, and kind.  Those that knew him will certainly miss him.

 


Condolences to the family and friends of Dottie Harris

Dottie Harris, member of the Crescent City Coin Club since 1977 and longtime member of the LNA, passed away in June 2005.  Dottie had been sick with cancer for quite a while and she will be missed by those who knew her.  Condolences are extended to Bob Harris and the rest of her family and friends.


Roast Beef & Mashed Potatoes/Gravy
with Salad, Vegetable and Dessert available at next meeting!

 Membership Meeting
August 18, 2005
6:00 p.m. (dinner)
7:00 p.m. (meeting)
 

 

 Before the August Membership Meeting, Ruth Young will be serving Roast Beef dinners with all the trimmings for only $5 (soft drinks are an additional $1 each).

This is a great opportunity to get to the meeting early, enjoy a wonderful meal, and settle in for a productive meeting!

The program for the meeting will be "Michoud: the Link Between New Orleans and NASA" presented by Eric Leonard.


LNA Show Cancelled due to Hurricane Dennis
Louisiana Numismatic Association
Annual Coin Show

July 9-10, 2005

Click here for Letter of Explanation


Lifetime Achievement Award goes to President Bob Eddy

At the Christmas Banquet held on December 16, 2004 (click here to see photos), President Bob Eddy received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his many terms as president, show chairman, and other offices.

Past President Vic Turner said it best, "Without Bob Eddy, there would be no Crescent City Coin Club."

Congratulations, Bob, and thank you for your many years of service!


Trading Post

 

The Trading Post operated by member/dealer Rafael "Ray" Monzon

 

Trading Post is an online listing of coins (and other numismatic items) that are available for trade or sale by members and friends of the Crescent City Coin Club and others.

Click here to visit the Coin Trading Post


43rd Annual Coinival Coin Show
 

Coinival XLIII
April 2-3, 2005

Huge success!  455 attended the show (288 on Saturday and 167 on Sunday).  Thanks to all who participated!

$50 Note Redesign 


On September 14, 2004, the United States government began circulating the redesigned $50 note.

The most noticeable difference in the new design is the subtle introduction of background color including a full color flag, which makes it more burdensome for potential counterfeiters because it adds complexity to the note.

The issuance of the new $50 note will be followed by a new $100 note in 2005. Decisions on new designs for the $5 and $10 notes are still under consideration, but a redesign of the $2 and $1 notes is not planned.


$20 Note Redesign
On October 9, 2003, the United States government began circulating the redesigned $20 note.

The most noticeable difference in the new design is the subtle introduction of background color.


Barbecue Chicken & Ribs with Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Dessert or Cookies available at next meeting!

 Membership Meeting
Thursday, April 21, 2005
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (dinner, $5 per person)
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (meeting)
Click here for location
 

 Before the April Membership Meeting, Chef and newly elected Governor Ruth Young will be serving Barbecue Chicken and Ribs, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, and Dessert or Cookies for only $5 (soft drinks are an additional $1 each).

Ruth can cook!

This is a great opportunity to get to the meeting early, enjoy a wonderful meal, maybe engage in some bourse activity, and settle in for a productive meeting.


Jason Sanchez lectured on "The Battle of Talas River" at Tulane

 Crescent City Coin Club member Jason Sanchez delivered a fascinating lecture on "The Battle of Talas River" at Tulane University on Thursday, April 14, 2005.

The Battle of Talas River was the first conflict between Chinese and Muslim peoples in Central Asia.

Great job, Jason!

Jason holds a MBA in Finance/International Studies, Tulane University and a MA in Chinese Studies, University of London.


Website rated 3.6 on 4.0 point scale

During the Membership Meeting on February 17, 2005, a tour of the website was provided with feedback collected.  Overall, the membership rated the website 3.6 on a 4 point scale!

Some of the suggestions have already been incorporated, with more enhancements to come... visit more often and see for yourself!


43rd Annual Coinival Coin Show
 

Coinival XLIII
April 2-3, 2005
Click here for location

Saturday, April 2, 2005  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 3, 2005  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 

The 43rd Annual Coinival Coin Show is scheduled for the weekend of April 2-3, 2005.  Scheduled to participate are approximately 2 dozen dealers from 7 states who will display and have for sale extensive inventories of coins, currency, medals, and artifacts.  Also available for sale are old bonds, tokens, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, and coin storage products.
 

A free Educational Seminar will be conducted by Eric Leonard on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday at 1:00 p.m.  There will be prizes for all who participate!

For more show information, contact Bob Eddy, Show Chairman, at (504) 455-7078.


Oven-barbecue Chicken, Baked Beans, Potato Salad & Dessert available at next meeting!

 Membership Meeting
February 17, 2005
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (dinner, $5 per person)
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (meeting)

 

 Before the February Membership Meeting, Chef and newly elected Governor Ruth Young will be serving Oven-barbecue Chicken, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, and Dessert for only $5 (soft drinks are an additional $1 each).

This lady can cook!

This is a great opportunity to get to the meeting early, enjoy a wonderful meal, maybe engage in some bourse activity, and settle in for a productive meeting.

In fact, this meeting features a grand tour of the coin club website presented by Eric Leonard, your Webmaster!


Calendar Year 2005 Officers and Board Elected
During the November 2004 general membership meeting, elections were held for the officers and board for calendar year 2005.

Click here to view the election results


Bourse Bucks launched on October 21, 2004

President Bob Eddy and the Board of Governors for the Crescent City Coin Club approved the final design and printing of the first 100 Bourse Bucks!

Bourse Bucks are novelty dollars that can be used for numismatic purchases at meetings and shows sponsored by the Crescent City Coin Club.
 

The primary purpose of Bourse Bucks is to stimulate the interest and participation of YNs (Young Numismatists).

Click here for more information about Bourse Bucks


Spaghetti & Meatballs
with Salad & Dessert available at next meeting!

 Membership Meeting
January 20, 2005
6:00 p.m. (dinner)
7:00 p.m. (meeting)
 

 Before the January Membership Meeting, newly elected Governor Ruth Young will be serving Spaghetti & Meatballs with Salad & Dessert for only $5 (soft drinks are an additional $1 each).

This is a great opportunity to get to the meeting early, enjoy a wonderful meal, and settle in for a productive meeting!

In fact, this meeting features photos from the Christmas Banquet!


 

 

 

 

Christmas Banquet and Installation of the Officers and Board for calendar year 2005 will be December 16, 2004 at Trauth's beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Trauth's Lake House
3700 Williams Boulevard
Kenner, Louisiana

For more information, contact Linda Eddy at (504) 455-7078.
 

Before the Christmas Banquet, Vic Turner and Rick Demers of the Coins and Collectibles Shop (next door to Trauth's) will host a wine and cheese gathering beginning at 5:00 p.m.


Mint Rolls Out Second in the Series of New Nickels 

 

The new Keel Boat nickels, the second in the series which honor the 1803 Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis & Clark Expedition are already showing up in cash registers!

The Keel Boat nickel was launched on June 14, 2004 and follows the Peace Medal nickel which was released earlier this year.


Fall Show is November 13 & 14, 2004

The show in the Fall is known as the Fall Show (gee, what a creative naming convention!).

Typically, the Fall show is in November.  A free Educational Seminar will be conducted on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. each day (same seminar, just two different chances to attend).  Everyone is welcome and there will be fun, prizes, and learning for everyone who participates! 
 

United States Paper Money will be the topic of the free Educational Seminar and will be conducted by Eric Leonard.


2004 Officers Elected
The final nominations and election of officers and Board of Governors for 2004 was conducted at the November 2003 meeting.
Click here to view election results.

Click here to view farewell message from outgoing president.

LNA Coin Show
a huge success!

LNA Show
July 10-11, 2004

The LNA - Louisiana Numismatic Association Show this past weekend featured approximately 2 dozen dealers from 7 states who displayed and sold their extensive inventories of coins, currency, medals, and artifacts.  Also available for sale were old bonds, tokens, Civil War memorabilia, old advertising cards, and coin storage products.

Nearly 600 people attended the show!

A free Educational Seminar was conducted by Eric Leonard on both Saturday and Sunday.  There was wonderful participation at both offerings of the seminar which was entitled State Quarter Jeopardy (featuring the first 30 state quarters)!

For more show information, contact Bob Eddy, Show Chairman, at (504) 455-7078.


 The program for the June 2004 meeting of the Crescent City Coin Club is a video entitled, "Inside the U.S. Mint."

This is an outstanding video that shows the inner workings of the Philadelphia mint.  See how United States coins are designed and manufactured!


Vernon Quiros died in April 2004

Family, friends, and members of the Crescent City Coin Club mourn the loss of Vernon Quiros who served as our Auctioneer.

Vernon had also presented programs on Costa Rican coins and Gambling Tokens and Games.

He will be missed.


2003 First Flight Centennial Commemorative Coins 

2003 First Flight Centennial Commemorative Coins

 On August 1, 2003, the United States Mint announced that it began selling the First Flight Centennial Commemorative Coins.

The $10 gold, $1 silver and half dollar clad coins commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' historic flight near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on December 17, 1903. Maximum mintages of 100,000 gold, 500,000 silver and 750,000 clad First Flight Centennial Commemorative Coins are authorized by law.

New $20 Notes Begin Circulation 
On October 9, 2003, the United States government began circulating the redesigned $20 note.

The most noticeable difference in the new design is the subtle introduction of background color, which makes it more burdensome for potential counterfeiters because it adds complexity to the note.

The issuance of the new $20 note will be followed by a new $50 note in 2004 and a new $100 note in 2005. Decisions on new designs for the $5 and $10 notes are still under consideration, but a redesign of the $2 and $1 notes is not planned.


Gail Baker, Director of Education for the American Numismatic Association, is sponsoring one member of the Crescent City Coin Club per month (from June to November 2003) for a trial ANA membership!

In addition, the Crescent City Coin Club has decided to sponsor one Young Numismatist per month for ANA membership for every adult sponsored by the ANA!

Click here to see a list of ANA membership winners.


Clarence Rareshide died on September 15, 2003
Family, friends, and members of the Crescent City Coin Club mourn the loss of Clarence Rareshide, Esquire.

Obituary
 


New Nickel Faces Tight Timetable
 Every effort is being made by the U.S. Mint to put a new reverse design on a 2003-dated nickel before the year ends.

Eliminate the Cent? 

The future of America's one-cent coin is one of those
debates that just won't go away.

Spent Currencies  
With the arrival of the euro, 12 of Europe's currencies will pass into history. It is the biggest currency changeover Europe has ever seen.  The spent currencies tell the story of Europe.  

Lost Legacy
The Old Man of the Mountain, the most recognizable symbol of New Hampshire (The Granite State - 9th in order of statehood), collapsed on May 3, 2003.

Clinton Boyle, member of the Crescent City Coin Club and dealer
at the Jefferson Flea Market, joins the Space Shuttle crew in space. 
Really, photos don't lie!


The Curse of the Quarter

The Maryland quarter depicts the statehouse in Annapolis, America's oldest legislative building still in use as a capitol. Last summer, the historic wooden cupola was struck by lightning, starting a small fire, which had to be extinguished by automated sprinklers.


Currency Flops Through the Ages

If America reacts negatively to the new twenty-dollar bill, it won't be the first time money has caused controversy.


Saddam Bucks

The currency posting the biggest gains against the dollar in recent weeks isn't the euro or the yen -- it's the Iraqi dinar, which bears a prominent picture of vanquished President Saddam Hussein.

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