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Paul Hollis Becomes the 41st Director of the U.S. Mint

"Dixon Coin Club V.P. Meets U.S. Mint Director Paul Hollis"

DCC V.P. Christopher Tenggren (L), Meets with U.S. Mint Director Paul Hollis (R) on April 23rd, at the Biggest Regional Coin Show this Year, after the Sesquicentennial Symposium, during The "Central States Numismatic Society" (C.S.N.S.) Annual Convention!  The Convention was held April 22-25, 2026 at the Renaissance Hotel & Conference Center in Schaumburg, IL! The Symposium was a Great Opportunity to Learn about our 41st U.S. Mint Director growing up in the Numismatic World! 

Mint Director Paul Hollis receives the prestigious 2026 Q. David Bowers Award from the C.S.N.S. and as presented by C.S.N.S. President Mitch Ernst during The "Central States Numismatic Society" (C.S.N.S.) Annual Convention!  The annual award recognizes contributions to the hobby by numismatic professionals and is named in honor of well-known dealer and prolific numismatic author Q. David Bowers. Members of the CSNS Board of Directors select each year’s recipient. 

The New Director spoke to the attendees about his ties to the numismatic world!  He recalled how as a youth, he would work to earn and save money so he could ride his bicycle to the local coin shop to purchase coins for his collection. 

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2025 Annual Banquet

"Dixon Coin Club Hosts its 2025 Annual Banquet"

DCC Members gather for the Annual Tradition at the Sterling, IL Pizza Ranch!  A Great Time was Had by All...! 

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Dixon Notes

"The Dixon Hotel Company ($1 & $2) Notes" (Images from from Collector Greg Ristich - Pekin, IL)

In 1830 John Dixon bought a ferry from Joseph Ogee . The first settlement in the area because known as  "Dixon's Ferry".  The Ferry became the only reliable crossing of the Rock River for many miles.  The Site became extremely important during the Blackhawk war in 1832.  Dixon laid out the site of Dixon's Ferry in 1835 that would later become the City of Dixon.  John became known as Father Dixon and was later elected to the Illinois Legislature.  The Dixon Hotel Company was formed in 1837,  The Dixon Inn/Hotel Dixon originally stood at First & Highland.  The above Notes are Dated 1839.  Great little historic insights to our area.