August 2017 Meeting Announcement

Post date: Aug 06, 2017 2:55:1 PM

Greater Orange County Coin Club

Meeting Location: Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church, OCUUC, 2845 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa, CA92626

Meeting Day: Second Wednesday of Each Month

Next Meeting: Aug. 9, 2017 at 7:00PM (Doors open at 6:30PM for room setup)

Speaker: Mark Baskin “ Second Issue Fractional Currency Notes Showing the Progression in Design & Variations in Colors That Led to Final Approved Notes with Better Security by the Treasury Department “

Refreshments: Mark Baskin and Jim Malone

Announcements: Long Beach Coin and Expo on Sept. 7-9, 2017.

This meeting is the last opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for the Golden States gold coin raffles.

Our prayers go out to all the friends and family of retired coin dealer Ryan Willema, who passed away recently.

New Members: Quentin Frederick, Greg Heistand and Bobby Pezeshki

Membership Status: A total of 70 members are current for CY 2017 . Dues need to be paid now to avoid loss of member privileges.

Education Program: John Skocilic provided a comprehensive review of “Currency of the Balkan States”. Another great job John.

Donations: OC Rare Coin and Bullion (1927 Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92627) continues to donate many valuable coins for our club auctions. Please reciprocate by giving them your business whenever possible.

Prize Winners: Richard G. won the 1/10th oz. gold and John S. the Dos Pesos.

Future Shows: See our club website for additional data at occoinclub.com

Respectfully submitted,

Bill Pfeifer, Secretary ,Greater Orange County Coin Club