Indianapolis Coin ClubJune
2001

A.N.A. C-131170 - C.S.N.S L-600 - I.S.N.A. LM 243
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 30103, Indianapolis, IN 46230 Fax: 257-2220

The Indianapolis Coin Club is a non-profit, educational organization founded in 1939 for the purpose of educating people of all ages in the greater Indianapolis community about thecoins they presently own or may wish to collect. We hold eleven monthly meetings each year (presently at the Marion County Library Service Center at 24th and Meridian Streets)
during which various programs of an educational nature are held for the benefit of our membership and the general public. All meetings are open to the public and there is no charge
for attendance unless a person wishes to become a member of the club. Adult annual dues are $10.00 per year, junior membership dues are $5.00 per year.

THE MONTHLY PLANCHET

Summer Social Cancelled Due to Lack of Interest
Enjoy the Second Sunday Show. Only four people signed up
for the picnic! Maybe we can reschedule. Sorry.

From the Editor
After serving your club aseditor/webmaster for thelast year and a half, Ithought that the membership in general was happy
with the job I had been doing. I have recently been
made aware, though somewhat indirectly, that there
have been complaints regarding the suitability of thecontent of website links thatare navigable from the Indianapolis Coin Club’s website. In my judgement, I
didn’t believe that anything
linked to our site by me wasmorally or ethically irresponsible, and if this is truly
the case, please accept myapologies.
I joined this club for edification, relaxation, and enjoyment of the social aspects related to the club. I

have always maintainedthat I would be happy toaddress any problems orquestions brought before
me directly by anyone who
had them. I feel that if you
must go behind my back to‘tell’ on me to others without coming to me directly,
to discuss the situation in amature and civil manner,then I cannot possibly takecare of what is bothering
you without feeling some illwill over being unjustly attacked. Let me apologize
here to the individuals that
I spoke harshly to at the last
meeting.
I followed the policies set
forth by the board of directors earlier this year when Ipurchased my advertisement and website link to mywebsite at Compuguyz, mywebsite design business. On
my site are several links tosites I have designed, including a link to a site I designed for a client who wrote
a fiction book called,“Witches Whispers”, anovel that involves somehistorical and modern-day
references to a family thatpractices witchcraft, as well
as a witch-hunter who pursues them. In no way is thisa statement to promote thepractice of witchcraft by me,
or to be implied by the ICC.
Your religion, whatever it is,is your business, and no one
else’s. This is a fiction book,and only that. If this constitutes a violation of club
morals or ethics, then so beit. I have removed my ad soas not to offend anyone.

Our next meetings are scheduled for Monday, June 25, 2001, and TUESDAY, July 24,at 7:00 PM at the Library Services Center, 24th and Meridian Sts., Indianapolis(enter parking lot from 24th St.)I n s i deOfficers:
President: Vinton Dove
Vice President: Jim Luckey
Secretary: Allen Dove
Treasurer: John Phillips
Sergeant-at-Arms: Jim Warden
Past President: Robert Ware
Editor/Webmaster: Gail Phillips

Directors:
Lawrence
Wisthoff
Donald Black
Michael Suit
Coz Raimondi
Jim Roehrdanz

T hisI ss u e:

President’s Report
Secretary’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Puzzle Page
Kid’s Page
Other News252
364,5,7

Visit our website at: www.indianapoliscoinclub.org
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From Our
President
It seems that more people are entering coin collecting every day,thanks to the Statehood Quarters.
With all of the excitement and promotion of new coins, I think weshould all stop and review what ourindividual goals are, concerning
what coins we are trying to collectand what our priorities are in getting there. If we do not, we mayfind that we have spent our coincollecting budget without moving
closer to our goals.
I would also like to stop for a minuteand point out that John Sementa,
Past President and Life Member ofthe club, has been faithful in his attendance and has contributed tothe meetings for about the last forty
years. He continues to contributein such a quiet and inconspicuous
way that I am not sure of all thethings he does. For instance, heshows up very early for every meeting, sets up the room, and makes
the coffee. He stops at the store
and picks up the refreshments. Hetakes care of the attendance register, and is always available to help
those people who need it. After thebreak, he cleans up the food area,and never says a word. I seem toremember that he missed a meeting several years ago, but he calledsomeone and made arrangements
to have them perform his duties.
He is truly one of the unsung heroes of the club. Thanks, John,
from all of us!!

Treasurer’s Report
May 2001

INCOMEDues$40.00J. Cline Book
25.00
Total Income$65.00____________________________________
EXPENDITURES
State Quarter Kits (12)Picnic (Gazebo Rental)
Newsletter
Postage (2 months)
State Quarters
Refreshments
Total Expenses$37.67
25.00
18.38
55.08
25.00
35.30
$196.43

Net Expenses$131.43

Balance in Checking 6/1/01$3942.60

attend the June meeting (Monday, June 25,) to hear
John Phillips' presentation concerning the grading ofcoins. He will have a slide show from the ANA.
July will be our annual Exhibitors' Night. That is thenight when our members are encouraged to bring inand exhibit a part of their collection. Jim Goaziou, Past
President and Life Member, will again be in charge ofthe event.

See you at the meeting!
Vinton DoveThe club seems to be moving in theright direction. Our May speaker,
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puzzle clues were takenfrom information about allof the statehood quarters
issued to date.

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C o i n W o r l d T r i v i a:1. What is the name of the alloy
made of 925 parts silver with 75parts copper?

13ACROSS

2. Although it produced no coins,
what was stamped on bars assayed at Denver in 1863?
3. Which side of modern U.S. paper money is printed first?

4 Charter oak is missing these
7 G. Washington’s troops fought them
10 ______centennial (VA)
12 Motto on NC
13 _______ to Freedom (NY)
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(answers found elsewhere in this issue)
May Puzzle Solution

1 Two of these architectural features on MD
2 Fruit on GA coin
3 Mr. Rodney
5 One device on RI
6 SC state flower, yellow _________
8 Minuteman’s firearm
9 Number of sides on keystone (PA)11 View of “Old Man”’s face (NH)The crossword puzzle winner for April was Doc
Gerth. We had three correct entries, including Allen
Dove and Vinton Dove.

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1991 Papal Visit
Commemorative

John Maag’s Corner
Miklos Zrinyi
Commemoratives
Miklos Zrinyi was born in 1508, a
member of an old Hungarian noble
family. He and a force of 300 Hungarians were besieged at Szigetvarby the Turks under the leadershipof Suileman the Magnificent in1566, when the Turks were planning a siege of Vienna. Zrinyi andhis men knew they were outnumbered many times over, yet not one
Hungarian went over to the Turks,
or betrayed Zrinyi, despite substantial bribes offered by the Turks.
Zrinyi and his men died to the lastman, yet their sacrifice saved
Vienna, as during this siege,
Suileman himself died. Zrinyi’s heroic defense of Szigetvar and hisdeath were commemorated on
1966 on 25 and 50 forint silver
coins, as well as on 100, 500, and1000 forint gold coins. CountZrinyi’s saga is just one of many
examples of Hungarian heroism
and courage during the wars
against the Turks, but probably thebest known.

25 Forint M. Zrinyi Commemorative

In 1991, Pope John Paul II became
the first Pope to ever visit Hungary,a visit commemorated on 100 forint
and 50 forint silver coins and a
10,000 forint gold coin. This coinis one of the examples of post communist era coinage in which religious themes, so common on Hungarian coins of the past, have again
become prominent. The 800th anniversary of the Canonization ofKing Laszlo, being another “religious” commemorative, was issuedin 1992, also. Pope John Paul isshown with the Millennium monument “Heroes Square” in the background. The reverse of the coinshows the traditional Hungarianarms with Saint Stephen’s Crown
in a style reminiscent of “Regency”(1920-44) coinage. Although Hungary is now a republic and not amonarchy, the crown is used, as it
is considered Hungary’s greatest
national symbol, representing theheritage and independence of thecountry as well as being a holy relic.
Communist era themes and symbols have disappeared from modern Hungarian coins since 1989.

100 Forint Gold Commemorative

50 Forint M. Zrinyi Commemorative

1991 Papal Visit Commemorative

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The meeting was called to order by the President, Vinton
Dove, at 7:00 P.M. 40 people
attended the meeting. The
first announcement was thatthe directors are still looking
for the club's archival material.
He then announced that thenew Buffalo Dollar was scheduled for release by the US Mint
in mid-June. He reported that
Brian Fanton, a fellow collector from Iowa, had sent materials which indicated that in Indiana, the sale of numismatic
materials are not exempt fromIndiana Sales Tax. Brian also
sent paperwork to assist anyone desiring to try to convince
the legislature to change thatsituation.
The President then read anarticle from "NumismaticNews" titled "Grading Tips ofthe Week," concerning lusteron coins.
In the absence of the Secretary, the President read theSecretary's Report.
The Treasurer, John Phillips,read the Treasurer's Report.
Visitors were welcomed andthe new visitors introduced
themselves.
The Bylaws changes were readand voted on. All changes
were adopted.

vised Constitution and Bylaws
be printed and distributed tothe members. After a discussion, a motion was passed thatthey be printed in the newsletter and sent to all of themembers, and the Constitution
and Bylaws then be printed ona separate sheet of paper andgiven to all those who wereapplying for membership in theclub.

The President read the highlights of an article in the Indianapolis Star, which statedthat the U.S. Mint made a net
profit of $2.6 Billion in the fiscal year 2000.

Summer Social (club picnic)
details were announced by Gail
Phillips. It will be on Sunday,
June 10, at the Jim Hummel
Park in Plainfield from 11 A.M.
to 4 P.M. (Cancelled)

EXHIBIT NIGHT - It is

After the break, Past President
and Life Member Dave Reid
presented the Dealer's Showcase. He presented a displayof Canadian Coins.
The new Rhode Island Quarters, (P and D mints,) werethen distributed to the membership by two of the juniors
attending the meeting, Stacy
Cook and Ashley Bland.
The Newsletter Puzzle Prize
was awarded by the Newsletter Editor, Gail Phillips. "Doc"Gerth was the winner. Other
correct entries were submittedby Allen Dove and Vinton
Dove. The prize was chocolate-chip cookies.
Vice President, Jim Luckey, introduced our speaker for theevening, Mr. Bobbie Scroggins,
the President of the Muncie
Stamp and Coin Club. His presentation focused on the collecting of paper money, andincluded an impressive displayof two dollar bills.

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Vinton reviewed the calendar
for June and the meeting wasadjourned at 8:30 P.M.

not too early to start working on your exhibits for Exhibit Night, which will beheld during our July meeting on TUESDAY, July 24,
at 7:00 P.M. As there werelast year, there are twocategories, World and U.S.,
and there will be awards
for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placein each category. There will
also be a participation
award given to all who exhibit. You may exhibit inboth categories if you wish,
with any numismatic material you may have. Don’t
forget to include descriptive material, if your display would benefit from it.
There will be display cases
available, but please reserve yours early with either Vinton Dove or Jim
Goaziou, so that they will
be able to provide a sufficient number. Once again,Exhibit Night will be on aTUESDAY. Don’t forget.
Coin World Trivia Answers:
1 . S t e r l i n g S i l v e r, 2 . U . S .
Branch Mint, Denver, 3. The
reverse or back side.

Secretary’sReportNorth Carolina and Rhode Island QuartersThismonth’scontest:
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What's What: A
Guide to All
Kinds of Coins
There are manykinds of coins tocollect. Here's aquick and easy
guide.
Circulating Coins These are the kind
you find in yourpocket change.
They're everyday
dimes, nickels,quarters, fifty-centpieces, and Golden Dollars too.
Proof Coins - Highly polished and manufactured using a special process, thesecoins are called "proofs" because they
were originally made to "prove" the design was correct.
Commemorative Coins - Issued to honor
special people or events, these coins feature very interesting designs. Two examples are the 1926 Oregon Trail Memorial Half-Dollar, made to honor the pioneers who moved west across America,
and the 1946 Booker T. Washington Memorial Half-Dollar, struck to honor this famous African American teacher. And although both of these coins were half-dollars, commemorative coins can be minted
in a variety of denominations.
Bullion Coins - Produced by varying mints
around the world, the value of these coins
is directly related to the amount of silver,
gold, or platinum they contain. The U.S.
Mint produces American Eagle Bullion
Coins.

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Bobbie Scroggins and some of his $2 bills.

Doc and Jim’s People’s Choice Award from CSNS

The bustling bourse at our meeting.

This month’s presentation will be given by John Phillips. The topic
will be “Coin Grading”. He will have a set of slides from the American
Numismatic Association to augment his presentation. Don’t miss it!

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