PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS 

Here it is, the end of May, and I still have not received any 2009 coins in circulation. Hey President Obama, where’s the “change!” It seems like the only way to get one of the new Lincoln cents is to buy rolls from the mint at an outrageous markup. I hope you have had more luck than I have.

I also note, with interest, that new double die coins are making an appearance. One of the D.C. quarter varieties looks pretty impressive to me. I’ll be in the nation’s capital in early June. Maybe I’ll get lucky and find one there! (Yeah, right!)  I thought that the mint had found a way to eliminate the possibility of double dies but I guess I misunderstood.

As stated in my last column, plans are already underway for our next Annual Meeting in the Center of New Hampshire in Manchester. It looks like the ANA course we’ll be offering will be on digital photography taught by an ANA expert. We are aiming for a two-day course on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25. This should make it easier to attend for collectors who can’t spare the time on weekdays. Remember, digital images of your key coins can be a tremendous help in recovering stolen items as well as aid in listing pieces on sites like eBay and preserving memories of that special coin you could no longer afford to keep. 

            This year’s convention medal was designed by Jan Dyroff and features the Lincoln Memorial as sculpted by New England artist, Daniel Chester French. Congratulations. We’re looking for ways to make our annual medal more affordable, too.

            Planning is also underway for Bos10, ANA’s convention in Boston in August 2010. If you’d be interested in being a volunteer for this fun event, even if only for an hour or two, contact Volunteer Coordinator, Bob Moffatt, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . I’ll be Registration Chairman. Let’s make NENA a real presence there.

Good Collecting!

Bob Hewey