5 Nigerian Banks: Bosses get the Sack!

What a disaster, these 5 Nigerian Banks most of which were giants in the Nigerian Financial sector now brought to their knees in just space of time.

Most people in the west would not be aware of these banks existence, but they are another result of the current global economic recession now at hand. They are namely, Oceanic Bank, Union Bank, Finbank,Intercontinental Bank and Afribank. The bosses of these banks have been sacked by the Central Bank of Nigeria and 19 Top Executives are wanted for questioning regarding "bad loans" which led ultimately to the hundreds of billion of Naira ($2.6 billion) bail-out.

It can be argued that sacking these bosses seems quite drastic if not draconian, some-one even said if I can remember rightly that the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor has been too high handed and should not have taken this action as it has now caused panic amongst the banks clients. Britain and USA were cited as examples of countries that did not sack their bank bosses.

Maybe the argument should be that the Western government should take a leaf from the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria who has had the guts to get rid of the arm of "Untouchable Bankers" who think they can hold the economy of a nation in their hands and use it as a pun on their corrupt playing field.

The hope is that their injection of cash into the banks will help to free the flow of liquid cash into the system and that the panic will die down. A lot of work still needs to be done. But it seems that Nigeria's Central Bank has started cleaning house for the countries financial sector and the Naira may finally start finding its feet in the worlds economy

Gold and Silver: Important Investments

OK, I've been going on about buying gold and silver bullions. This time I just wanted to remind us that even the gold and silver jewellery we buy are important investments.

I was reminded of this by a dear friend of mine who is going through some very trying emotional and finacial troubles right now. I've known her for years and I'm aware of her deep love for collecting any good quality gold jewellery. Well guess what, now that times are hard, she sells her gold off, bit by bit; and is therefore able to pay her important and essential bills, without having to go borrowing. Now that is a good investment.

So if you haven't started thinking about it, please do. If you have, get to the next stage, ask questions find out how you too can start buying and investing in gold and silver so that your savings will be valuable when the rainy days from this financial recession starts to unfold.

Paper Money, Gold or Silver?

The current economic climate has made it difficult to continue writing about paper money without relating it to the reality that befalls us all. Life has become very stressful for most. No job, no home and little prospects of seeing the light at the end of this dark tunnel!

So what do you really think! My advice is what ever extra money you have saved up needs to be wisely invested in non paper money investments such as gold, silver, land or property. Things will get worse before they get better and leaving your hard earned cash in a bank as paper money will not serve you well in the long run.

Have you noticed that both banks on either side of the Atlantic Ocean have taken to selling off their gold and silver reserves to keep the price of gold down? Once its all gone the prices are going to shoot up sky high, this will in turn deplete the value of paper money to never before low levels.

The history of paper money in the east is about to repeat itself in the west. Take note and heed the well meant warning. I am not an economics expert but there is a bubble that is about to burst try and help yourself and get something tangible from your hard earned savings. Buy gold or silver now!

A Few Paper Money Collecting Tit-bits

OK, this is going to be very short and sweet I hope. Still not with it so my presence here is going to be very limited. 

First thing a Paper Money Collector is also known as Numismatist.

Second, a fellow collector just informed me on FaceBook that this is actually a great time to collect paper money. There are good deals out there, so check out this Store   you may find something interesting and valuable at a great price.

I maybe able to provide a list of items available for sale in the next week or so, so if you are interested please stay tuned.

The Credit Crunch and other Impediments

The Credit Crunch and Other Impediments have made it possible to keep me off-line and not writing for over a month now. My apologies, its been quite a while now. And within the month and a half so much has happened.

For the first time America has stood above racial prejudice and elected their first black President in Barak Obama. The Credit Crunch on the other hand has taken root and become a massive global recession.  The once strong British Sterling is now so weak its standing at nearly 1:1 with the Euro and just a bit over that with the US Dollar. How devastating for us all!

Well with the new President, I say well done, congratulations and now the hard work really begins, these are very hard times and what a burden he carries both for his nation and the world. So much is expected of him, I pray for God's wisdom to guide him, and for the other dark forces to keep off and let him do and achieve the best he can in the circumstances. To the rest of us I say on his behalf, don't expect superhuman results in the days, months and years to follow. Barak Obama is only a human being!

Now the Credit Crunch is another matter, I think the most poignant fact for me is seeing "Wollies" go down. That is the beloved name for the giant "Woolworths" that went into administration over the Christmas period. Many others have followed suit and so many people as a result have lost their jobs and maybe homes.

I must commend the Governments all around the world who have taken action promptly to reduce the massive negative effects of this economic disaster. For one thing the Banks have been saved from collapsing but unfortunately they still think they are financial masters and nothing can touch them. Well they should watch this space. If they don't change their ways, give back to the hands that fed them, help mend the fences that have come crumbling down in the last couple of months and stop over indulging their top directors and managers with fat cat bonuses, then whatever comes crashing down on their heads was brought on by nothing else but their greed.

I know I'm supposed to be collecting paper money, but I haven't done much in the past month. I've instead been taking care of my ill 5 year old, reaching down to my roots to understand the significance of the Obama Presidency and looking into ways to beat the credit crunch.

I know I'm straying but it is the sign of our times as the Credit Crunch and other impediments take up our limited time and resources.

Paper Money Collecting is Back

Thank you so much for coming back to visit over and over again, even though this blog has been quite quiet during the last month. The terror of silence, no phone line no broadband hit me really bad during the last month but finally despite the credit crunch, bank failings that have befallen our economies in this global mess, a ray of light appears and normalcy is restored once again.

So we now have a new President elected to office in the United States. We do pray that his efforts will yet again bring peace, hope, love and prosperity to the rest of the world and his homeland as well. Without this paper money may suffer greatly in the months to come.

We shall wait and see how all the new changes will pan out.

I will be back on a more frequent basis.

Once again thanks for visiting.

No Paper Money Collecting Posts

Hi all, this is an unusual post, my appologies for not posting last week and even this is a very short one. Due to moving house and no internet connection, its been practically impossible for me to get on-line. Do bare with me and I should get back to nomality in another week.

In the meantime, don't let the credit crunch or the losses on the Stock Market
phase you, its not easy but we will all get through it somehow. And we hope that Paper Money will retain some of its value in the process.

Are You Still Collecting Paper Money?

It's been a long break from collecting paper money and blogging about it, and I'm glad to be back once more. After the month away I'm looking to bring some fresh eyes into how this blog is structured and presented. Thank you everyone for coming back and reading the blog while I was down and out (figuratively speaking that is). I hope that the information I've gathered over the past year has been useful to you and I'm looking forward to revealing more of what I'm learning as the months go by.

So how are we all doing with the Credit Crunch and the all important American Race for the White House? Luckily this is not a political journal or else I would have been boring you with my views about this particular election, being that I am both black and a woman. You never know, my views might make pretty interesting reading for some!

Anyway back to our favorite topic, how is your collection going? Mine hasn't progressed in the last month but I'm hoping to move it on as the days go by.

I found this site, apparently its been around for a while, its got a new look and I think if you are looking for some coins or currency for your collection or gifts for a friend or child, you may find something interesting here and most of the items are under a dollar. Check-out this Coin and Paper Money Auction Site and you'll see what I mean.

Paper Money Collecting Serious or Just a Fun Blog?

Since I was unable to make my usual post on Friday about Paper Money Collecting and Banknote Events around the world I've been asking myself the question, "Is this a serious or Fun Blog?"

Of course I want it to be a Fun Blog, but it is also serious in nature, as my readers have come to expect to find out what's happening around them in the numismatic field, every weekend as well as other important banknote information on the paper money scene . I failed to bring you this information and I do apologize profusely for my failure.

Without wanting to bore you with the personal challenges I am encountering right now, I do need to let you know that I am struggling to get a full hour to spend on Paper Money Collecting now compared to 3-4 hours a couple of months ago. Even this post is being squeezed in between several duties, jobs and chores that I need to get done today.

 

Please bear with me and I shall be back to speed in the next week or two: More success to you my Paper Money Collecting and Banknote readers as you continue to widen the horiz0n and learn about this great hobby.

Banknote and Paper Money Events This Week

Summer is finally here and there are less Paper Money Events during the week than there has been in the last couple of months. I'm beginning to think my proposal to start a log of Weekday events might not have been needed. But we'll see.

There are no events I can find for the USA at the moment. If you know of any please share the information in the comment box.

UK Events

Tuesday, June 10
Crewe & District Numismatic Society
The Inter Counties Numismatic Quiz
Memorial Hall, Church Lane
Crewe

Wednesday, June 11
Banknote, Coin, Stamp and Card Faire
Stanway Football Club,
New Farm Road,
Stanway, Colchester
01328 855 251

Wed and Thur, June 11-12
Morton & Eden
Byzantine Gold Coins, Medals and Banknotes
London
www. mortonandeden.co.uk
0207 493 5344

Paper Money and Banknote Collecting Events This Weekend

USA Events

Friday, June 6 - Sunday, June 8
Tiftarea Coin Club Show
Agricenter
I-75 exit 63-B
Tifton, Georgia
478-986-9795 or 955-0724
35 tables, Admission free


Saturday, June 7
Coin Show
Budget Inns of America
323 N. Cedar Bluff Rd
Knoxville, Tennesse
865-219-7112
bhp3rd@comcast.net
20 tables, Admission free


Saturday, June 7
1st. Sat. Monthly Coin & Currency Show
Staten Island Hotel
1415 Richmond Ave
Staten Island, New York
718-273-0895 or 698-5000
30 tables, Admission free


Saturday, June 7
Coin & Collectibles Show
Hilton Garden Inn
9301 Six Pines Dr
The Woodlands, Texas
979-575-4669
harolddwillis@hotmail.com
20 (18) tables, Admission $2.00


Saturday, June 7
30th Annual Coin & Collectible Show
Battlefield Inn
4137 I-20 Frontage Rd
Vicksburg, Mississippi
601-638-1195
34 tables, Admission free


Saturday, June 7
Coin & Stamp Clubs Show
Penn Central Mall
200 High Ave. W
Oskaloosa, Iowa
641-672-2763
30 (15) tables, Admission free


Saturday, June 7
54th Annual Coin Show
Machinists Hall
12365 St. Charles Rock Rd
Saint Louis, Missouri
314-909-8881
artscoin@swbell.net
45 tables, Admission free


Saturday, June 7 - Sunday, June 8
12th Annual Spring Show
Boulder County Fairgrounds
9595 Nelson Rd
Longmont, Colorado
303-438-8167
a55bobster@aol.com
40 tables, Admission free


Saturday, June 7 - Sunday, June 8
Pioneer Country Events Coin, Gun & Knife Show
Mohave Cty. Fairgrounds
2600 Fairgrounds Blvd
Kingman, Arizona
928-692-0937
225 tables, Admission $5.00

Sunday, June 8
Bi-Monthly Tri-State Coin Show
Best Western Motor Inn
Rts. 10 & 101
Keene, New Hampshire
413-422-2794 or 802-254-9340
20 tables, Admission free


Sunday, June 8
Camelback Collectibles Club Show
Elks Lodge
6398 E. Oak St
Scottsdale, Arizona
480-370-7939
35 tables, Admission free


Sunday, June 8
Coin $ Stamp & Collectible Show
Eau Gallie Civic Ctr.
1551 Highland Ave
Melbourne, Florida
321-751-3647
wilson4808@bellsouth.net
Admission free


Sunday, June 8
71st Street Coin Show
Knights of Columbus
2100 E. 71st St
Indianapolis, Indiana
765-446-9535
30 tables, Admission free


Sunday, June 8
Detroit Area Coin Show
VFW Post 2645
24222 W. 9 Mile Rd
Southfield, Michigan
810-227-1477
40 tables, Admission free


Sunday, June 8
Nickel Trader Coin & Collectible Show
Castle Shannon Mem. Firehall
3600 Library Rd
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
724-941-2338
nickel1356@comcast.net
80 (40) tables, Admission free


Sunday, June 8
Coin & Stamp Show
Catapano Engineering Hall
585 Rte. 110, Broadhollow Rd
Melville, New York
516-557-7096 cell
gsstamps@hotmail.com
Admission free


Sunday, June 8
Annual Summer Coin Show
City Hall Community Center
101 Emmons St
Hiawatha, Iowa
319-294-4377
bescoins@yahoo.com
21 tables, Admission free


Sunday, June 8
West Suburban Coin & Collectible Expo
Park Pl. of Countryside Banq. Hall
6200 Joliet Rd
LaGrange-Countryside, Illinois
630-399-9060
85 tables, Admission free


Sunday, June 8
Greater Worcester Coin Show
Elks Lodge
754 Southbridge St., Rt. 12
Auburn, Massachusetts
978-658-0160
info@ebwpromotions.com
46 tables, Admission $1.00


Sunday, June 8
Lawrence Park Coin Club Spring Show
Perry Hi-way Hose Co.
8270 Peach St
Erie, Pennsylvania
814-725-1035
24 tables, Admission free


UK Events

Saturday, June 7
London Coin Fair
British and Foreign coins
Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury
Coram Street, WC1
9.30am - 5pm
0208 989 8097
www.simmonsgallery.co.uk

Sunday, June 8
MG Fairs
Collectors Fair
The Regency Hotel, Cheltenham
0117 962 3203
Mark Grimsley

Sunday, June 8
The Midland Coin Fair
Coin, Medal & Banknote Fair
National Motorcycle Museum
Bikenhill, Birmingham
10.00am-3.30pm
01694 731 439
www.midlandcoinfair.co.uk

Paper Money and Coin Collecting Radio Show.

I can across this little radio station dedicated to coin and paper money collectors and wanted to share it with you. There is a radio show broadcast and aired at the top of the hour go to Numismatic Radio and download or subscribe to the podcast.

The shows broadcast on the station include interviews on coin and paper money collecting, talking to experts and people involved in auctions, shows and fairs. This seems to be another fun way of keeping abreast what is going on in the paper money collecting field.

What Happened To All The Paper Money Collecting Events This Weekend?

My appologies to you all this weekend its been a very eventful week with test at the hospital, important guest from out of town staying and to crown it all, a computer that refused to access the internet, gaining a will of its own against all my attempts to make a posting.

I am finallly able to get down to business but alas most of Sunday too is gone! So what to do? There are a few activities I could still puplish which I will do now and to make up I shall also add another post in the next couple of hours once I get another chance.

This would be about Paper Money Events For This Week, so that in effect from now on we shall have two Events Postings on for the Weekend and another for the weekdays. My appologies to all my faithful ones who logged on only to find an old post on the blog through out the weekend end. I did try to get the post out but it wasn't meant to be.

So what else do we have still happenening in the USA?

Sunday, June 1
Universal Coin & Stamp Show
American Legion
22001 Brookpark Rd. at W. 220th St
Cleveland, Ohio
440-315-5239
38 (35) tables, Admission free


Sunday, June 1
CDCDA Coin & Hobby Show
Polish Community Center
Washington Ave. Ext
Albany, New York
518-274-4216
78 (75) tables, Admission $1.00


Sunday, June 1
Coin & Collectibles Show
Mayborn Civic Center
3303 N. 3rd. St
Temple, Texas
979-575-4669
harolddwillis@hotmail.com
30 tables, Admission $2.00


Sunday, June 1
Coin Show
Lithuanian World Center
14911 127th St
Lemont, Illinois
630-257-8020
55 tables, Admission free


Sunday, June 1
Coin & Currency Show
Guiseppi Garibaldi Bldg.
54 Washington St
Middletown, Connecticut
203-506-1121, 318-0821
denroseent@aol.com
20 tables, Admission free


Sunday, June 1
Coin & Currency Show
American Legion
260 4th Ave. SE
Osseo, Minnesota
608-723-4917
50 tables, Admission free


Sunday, June 1
BANC Coin Show
Holiday Inn
1100 Cromwell Bridge Rd
Towson, Maryland
410-233-1030
40 tables, Admission free


Sunday, June 1
Coin & Stamp Show
Holiday Inn
80 Newtown Rd., Exit 8, I-84
Danbury, Connecticut
203-792-4659
b.rickert@ci.danbury.ct.us
25 (14) tables, Admission free


Sunday, June 1
NESS Coin & Stamp Show
Holiday Inn
I-95 exit 15A
Dedham, Massachusetts
508-393-9732
dickmurphy@aol.com
50 (20) tables, Admission free


Sunday, June 1
Coin Show
Circleville Fire Hall
North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
724-832-1588
hermcoin@voicenet.com
23 tables, Admission free


Sunday, June 1
MI-Ohio Coin Show
VFW Hall
6782 E. Nine Mile Rd
Warren, Michigan
248-719-5650 or Don Reid 313-737-9141
mstorey@twmi.rr.com
70 tables, Admission free


Sunday, June 1
Coin & Baseball Card Show
Holiday Inn- Dayton Mall
31 Prestige Plaza Dr
Dayton, Ohio
937-376-2807
30 (10) tables, Admission free


Sunday, June 1
First Sunday Coin, Currency & Postcard Show
Best Western Sov. Hotel, Conf. Rm.
Rte. 10 Winchester St
Keene, New Hampshire
802-297-1274
pepsijoseph@yahoo.com
20 (17) tables, Admission free


Sunday, June 1
Gold Coast Coin Club Show
David Park Recreation Center
108 N. 33 Ct
Hollywood, Florida
954-242-5561
mweshleman@aol.com
Admission free


Sunday, June 1
Rick's Card and Coin Show
Hampton Inn
1204 Berryville Ave
Winchester, Virginia
540-662-4401
45 (18) tables, Admission free


Sunday, June 1
Blackstone Coin Club Show
Marchagiano Club
96 St. Louis Ave
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
508-865-6446
14 (12) tables, Admission free


Sunday, June 1
Spring Coin Show
Sheraton Hotel
706 John Nolen Dr
Madison, Wisconsin
608-834-4100
cchoice@charter.net
55 tables, Admission free

Paper Money Collecting: Storing My Growing Collection

I have been searching for a source for a good paper money storage at wholesale as my collection of notes is now upto about 500 items, and I know its going to grow even larger by the end of the year. The use of fancy expensive but superb albums is scarry. I'ld rather spend the money on getting more notes to add to my collection. So what can I do?

After searching the net for many days I decide on Storage boxes and Safeguard Currency sleeves. It is quite possible that there might be a better option, which I'm unaware of. If so please leave a message in the comment section. Your imput would be greatly appreciated.

Sorry, for anyone wondering why I'm not jumping off to buy the first photo or even currency album on offer, please check my previous posts about How to Store Your Paper Money Collection Safely , as this will help to prevent regret and loss of great notes and good revenue eventually.

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Paper Money Collecting Events: This Weekend

USA Events

Friday, May 2 - Saturday, May 3
SVCC Spring Coin Show
Dante Club
2330 Fair Oaks Blvd
Sacramento, California
530-885-9050
44 tables, Admission $2.00


Friday, May 2 - Saturday, May 3
Spring Coin Club Show
Belair Conference Center
4083 S. Belair Rd
Augusta, Georgia
706-829-6595
chism79@comcast.net
48 tables, Admission free


Friday, May 2 - Saturday, May 3
ONA Annual Show
Moore-Norman Tech. Ctr. Conf. Ctr.
13301 S. Pennsylvania
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
405-600-3200
flyingeaglecoins@coxinet.net
70 tables, Admission free


Friday, May 2 - Sunday, May 4
PAN Coin Show
Pittsburgh ExpoMart
105 Mall Blvd.
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
814-535-5766
140 tables, Admission free


Saturday, May 3
Coin Show
Skating Center
2661 Civic Center Dr.
Roseville, Minnesota
612-770-6578
Admission free

Saturday, May 3
Coin Show
Budget Inns of America
323 N. Cedar Bluff Rd
Knoxville, Tennesse
865-219-7119
bhp3rd@comcast.net
20 tables, Admission free


Saturday, May 3
Coin & Collectible Show
Center Pointe Mall
28th St. at E. Beltline
Grand Rapids, Michigan
616-361-8983
50 tables, Admission free

Saturday, May 3
1st. Sat. Monthly Coin & Currency Show
Staten Island Hotel
1415 Richmond Ave
Staten Island, New York
718-273-0895 or 698-5000
30 tables, Admission free


Saturday, May 3
Carolina VA Coin Show
Downtown Exhibit Center
223 S. Scales St
Reidsville, North Carolina
336-342-6770
tudor1952@earthlink.net
40 tables, Admission free


Saturday, May 3
Midlands Coin Club Coin & Collectables Show
American Legion Hall Post #6
200 Pickens St
Columbia, South Carolina
803-553-0829
michael.teague.0829@gmail.com
28 tables, Admission free


Saturday, May 3
Coin & Sports Card Show
Platt High School
220 Coe Ave
Meriden, Connecticut
203-634-0069 or R. Katz 235-7962 ext. 139
30 tables, Admission $0.99


Saturday, May 3
Coin & Currency Show
Best Western Motel
791 Madison Rd
Culpeper, Virginia
540-829-1050
tripleimage@tripleimage.ws
35 tables, Admission free


Saturday, May 3
Carolina VA Coin Show
Downtown Exhibit Center
223 S. Scales St
Reidsville, Virginia
336-342-6770
tudor1952@earthlink.net
40 tables, Admission free


Saturday, May 3 - Sunday, May 4
Spring Coin Club Show
American Legion Bldg.
710 Apperson Dr
Salem, Virginia
540-992-5331
38 (35) tables, Admission free


Saturday, May 3 - Sunday, May 4
Strawberry Capital Coin Club Show
Rockwood Inn & Suites
42309 S. Morrison Rd
Hammond, Louisiana
504-464-1995
25 tables, Admission free


Sunday, May 4
36th Annual Show
Elks Lodge
2850 Redwood Pkwy
Vallejo, California
707-642-0216, 246-2646
Admission free


Sunday, May 4
49th Annual Coin Club Show
City Auditorium
9th St. & Hwy. 77
Fremont, Nebraska
402-727-1531
40 tables, Admission free


Sunday, May 4
Universal Coin & Stamp Show
American Legion
22001 Brookpark Rd. at W. 220th St
Cleveland, Ohio
440-315-5239
38 (35) tables, Admission free


Sunday, May 4
Nicolet Coin Club Spring Show
Comfort Suites- Rock Garden
1951 Bond St
Green Bay, Wisconsin
920-499-7035
boneyard7@yahoo.com
39 tables, Admission free


Sunday, May 4
CDCDA Coin & Hobby Show
Polish Community Center
Washington Ave. Ext
Albany, New York
518-274-4216
78 (75) tables, Admission $1.00


Sunday, May 4
Coin Show
Lithuanian World Center
14911 127th St
Lemont, Illinois
630-257-8020
55 tables, Admission free


Sunday, May 4
Coin & Currency Show
Guiseppi Garibaldi Bldg.
54 Washington St
Middletown, Connecticut
203-506-1121, 318-0821
denroseent@aol.com
20 tables, Admission free


Sunday, May 4
71st Street Coin Show
Knights of Columbus
2100 E. 71st St
Indianapolis, Indiana
765-446-9535
30 tables, Admission free


Sunday, May 4
Coin & Currency Show
American Legion
260 4th Ave. SE
Osseo, Minnesota
608-723-4917
50 tables, Admission free


Sunday, May 4
Coin & Stamp Show
High School
515 Oldman Rd
Wooster, Ohio
330-262-0494
edcoins@aol.com
60 (55) tables, Admission free


Sunday, May 4
Coin & Stamp Show
Holiday Inn
80 Newtown Rd., Exit 8, I-84
Danbury, Connecticut
203-792-4659
b.rickert@ci.danbury.ct.us
25 (14) tables, Admission free


Sunday, May 4
NESS Coin & Stamp Show
Holiday Inn
I-95 exit 15A
Dedham, Massachusetts
508-393-9732
dickmurphy@aol.com
50 (20) tables, Admission free


Sunday, May 4
MI-Ohio Coin Show
VFW Hall
6782 E. Nine Mile Rd
Warren, Michigan
248-719-5650 or Don Reid 313-737-9141
mstorey@twmi.rr.com
70 tables, Admission free


Sunday, May 4
Coin & Baseball Card Show
Holiday Inn- Dayton Mall
31 Prestige Plaza Dr
Dayton, Ohio
937-376-2807
30 (10) tables, Admission free


Sunday, May 4
First Sunday Coin, Currency & Postcard Show
Best Western Sov. Hotel, Conf. Rm.
Rte. 10 Winchester St
Keene, New Hampshire
802-297-1274
pepsijoseph@yahoo.com
20 (17) tables, Admission free


Sunday, May 4
Coin & Stamp Club Spring Show
Knights of Columbus Hall
Columbus Dr
Brunswick, Maine
207-721-7872
caouette@earthlink.net
32 (26) tables, Admission free


Sunday, May 4
Pawcatuck Valley Coin Club Show
Best Western Mystic Hotel
9 Whitehall Ave., Rt. 27
Mystic, Connecticut
860-599-1571
tyme48@yahoo.com
30 tables, Admission free


Sunday, May 4
U.A.W. Spring Coin Show
Elks Lodge
2401 E. 4th St
Royal Oak, Michigan
586-264-6759
40 tables, Admission free


Sunday, May 4
Gold Coast Coin Club Show
David Park Recreation Center
108 N. 33 Ct
Hollywood, Florida
954-242-5561
mweshleman@aol.com
Admission free

UK Events

Friday, May 2
NS of Ireland (Northern Branch)
"Influences of the coinage of Ed VI 1547-1550"
By Joue Bispham
Shaws Bridge Sports
Association, Milltown Rd, Belfast
02891466743

Saturday, May 3
Coin Fair
English, Foreign, Ancient, Antiquities,
Tokens, Medallions and Banknotes
9.30 am-2.30pm
Jurys Hotel
16-22 Great Russell Street
London WC1 3NN
0208 6564583
www.lindamonkfairs.co.uk
Admission £2

Saturday, May 3
Yorkshire NS
"2500 years of Indian Coinage"
By Alan Humphries
Swarthmore Education Centre,
Woodhouse Square, Leeds
01133910848

Sunday, May 4
Wolverhampton Coin, Stamp & Postcard Fair
Social Club, Church Rd, Bradmore
Wolverhampton
07971950246

Old Banknotes in Old Dusty Books?

Do you have any old notes in between an old book or Bible? If so you might be in luck. Banknotes printed locally in old towns and cites all over England seem to be rising in value incredibly!

Take for example, the 200 year old banknote from Whitehaven, which sold for £1,800, in London on Monday.

The exact date of production is unknown as it was never circulated, the bank itself only lasted 20 years.

The incredible thing is that this notes face value is a mere £1.05 and it was only expected to sell for £500 - £700, but to see it go for more than double!

So if you do have an old note in between those old books in the attic, get them out treat it with care and get it over to a professional who can check it out and value it for you. You never know.

For pictures and more background information about the area go to Whitehaven

The 3 Sisters on 200 Peso Dominican Banknotes

At the end of 2007 the Dominican Republic issued a 200 Pesos Oro Note. It has the portraits of three sisters, the Mirabal Sisters, Patricia, Minerva and Maria Teresa, were brutally murdered by a tyrannical leader in 1960.
I did a little search and felt really sad and ashamed that as human beings we could be so unfair and wicked to others.
Sadly this whole incident reminded me of the Iraqi situation. When will we ever learn? America tends or tended to support these corrupt tyrants because they were opposed to communism as if this alone made for a great leader.
Apparently the leader in the Republic at the time, Rafael Trujillo, had been trained by the US Marines and enjoyed US support until his death as a leading Latin American anti- communist! The fact that he ruled the country with iron fists , acquired so much wealth for himself while his people suffered and worst of all disappeared and were killed by his secret service didn't appear to count for much!
The sisters were members of an underground movement and had with their husbands been in and out of prison for various offenses to do with resisting the government. At the end of 1960 their husbands were all in prison and the sisters had gone to visit their husbands together. On their way back they were brutally murdered put back in their vehicle and it was rolled down a cliff to make it look like an accident.
These were women who stood up for what was right and just and did not let fear or talk of being the weaker gender stop them. They were mothers and their children were left orphaned so that some day the rest of humanity and their county at large would make the changes to enable the people of the Dominican Republic life a life free of tyranny.

The New 2007 Dominican Republic 200 Peso Oro

The sisters, Patricia, Minerva and Maria Teresa were an important symbol of resistance during this era and their deaths served as a catalyst for the revolt and subsequent downfall of the despotic regime that did so much harm to its people.

Delcampe: A Collectors Site with a Great Community.

I just discovered a site and wanted to share this with you. It's called Delcampe. It's a collectors haven, Paper Money included. You might want to check it out and decide for yourself. Delcampe provides another source to getting affordable paper money item for your collection.

Delcampe: a true collectors paradise !

List of 10 Things To Avoid With Your Paper Money Collection

1. Do not iron creased, squashed or folded paper money
2. Do not tape your torn notes with cellotape.
3. Do not glue your paper money items to an album in order to display it.
4. Do not cut off the edges of damaged paper money banknotes.
5. Do not damage or crease the note by trying to remove ink or pencil marks.
6. Do not store your notes in used envelopes or old cigarette boxes.
7. Keep your collection away from direct sun light
8. Keep children away from your collection or you will be very sorry!
9. Your collection should be seen and not handled by your many viewers.
10. Cleaning or manipulation of banknotes should be avoided at all costs. It adds no value to your paper money collection whatsoever.

World Paper Money : A Coat of Many Colors

(Swiss Francs)

Colour Lovers scoured through the 191 currently circulating currencies of the 192 member states of the United Nations to find some of the most colorful, unique and dramatic bank notes... and my verdict is Paper Money is really a coat of many colors. Banknotes are usually the heart of a nation on show to the world at large. The colors of some of these notes are so vibrant, yet others are so earthy. The coat of many colors are world paper money exhibit shows us how different yet beautiful our nations are. Enjoy!

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