T he P lanchet- I . C. C. JANUARY, 2020

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A.N.A. C-131170 - I.S.N.A. LM 243 - C.S.N.S. L-600

Established 1939 and celebrating over 75 years of service
to the coin collector.

The next meeting will be M onday, Januar y 20th, 2020
Meetings of the Indianapolis Coin Club are held the third Monday of each month at
the Northside Events and Social Club 2100 E. 71st Street in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Meetings consist of a business session, educational program, an intermission, and anumismatic auction.
Doors open at 6:00pm, meeting will begin at 7:00pm.
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A Few Words From Your Pr esident
I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve as the Club's president for2020. I'm looking forward to serving the club and hope that we a have a fun, educational,
and prosperous year! I also want to thank Jim Sukup for serving as the Club president thepast three years. He served his position well. Again, thank you for your service anddedication, Jim.
Object ive
To pursue numismatic knowledge through the study and research of coins, currency,
medals, tokens and other related items, and the sharing of this information throughmonthly meetings, dialogue and the publication of literature.
M ission
Acquire and disseminate numismatic knowledge; cultivate fraternal relations amongcollectors and students; assist and encourage new collectors and maintain a collection ofnumismatic specimens and literature.
Ou r ph ilosoph y
To encourage and promote the science of numismatics by the investigation,
discussion and study of coins, currencies and medals of the world; to encourage and assist
beginners or new collectors; to foster the interests of youth in the science of numismatics;
to acquire and disperse numismatic knowledge, and to cultivate fraternal relation amongcollectors and students.
Want to join the Indianapolis Coin Club? We?d love to have you! Dues are only $20 per year;
for junior members under 18 years old, it?s $5 per year. As a member, you get to:- Hear members and guest speakers talk about interesting numismatic topics. Recentpresentations have been on Numismatic Literature, British Coins and Tokens, Coin
Collecting to the Fullest,Coins with Stories and watching out for counterfeits.
- Buy and sell coins in the exciting club auction, held 11 times a year.
- See what other members bring in for the monthly interesting numismatic finds (you neverknow what will turn up).
- Work with other members on our annual coin show or rent a table to buy or sell.
- Hang out with other people who share your interest and passion in coins, paper money,tokens, medals, and all things numismatic (that?s the best reason to join!).
- A monthly meeting that can enhance your collecting enjoyment- A monthly meeting newsletter with original articles and updates about our hobby- A microscope available at each meeting for close-up inspection of your coins, medals
and/or paper money
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- A library of numismatic reference books- Access to knowledgeable collectors who can help you with your collection
Having a chance each month to examine a wide range of coins, tokens, medals and paper
money from the US and around the world in a safe, friendly environment.

Sh ar on Bow er , Pr esiden t

President's trivia question: The first paper money in the original colonies was issued in 1690
by who?
Answer to be provided at Monday's meeting.

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INDIANAPOLISCOINCLUBEDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
This month?s Educational Program will be:'M asonic Tokens'byGar y Selig
Next Month?s Meeting Date & Program:'Barber Quarters'by Jim Roehrdanz and Jerry Coraz
Monday January 20th, 2020

As hopefully all of our members know, the ICC has a library that is free to use for it's members. The
current list of library books is available on the ICC website. Jim Sukup usually brings a few books
each month but we want to make sure that everyone is aware of the books that are available.
Email Jim prior to the meeting and he will bring your selection if it is available.

jsukup@rpiratings.com

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Hudson-Fulton Medal
By Christopher Bower

The Hudson-Fulton Celebration from September 25 to October 9, 1909 in New York and New Jersey
was an elaborate commemoration of the 300th anniversary of Henry Hudson's discovery of theHudson River and the 100th anniversary of Robert Fulton's first successful commercial applicationof the paddle steamer. The maritime achievements of Hudson and Fulton foreshadowed theimportance of the river to New York's progress and identity. Organizers used the event not only todisplay the success of the two men, but also the status of New York City as a world city and theachievements of its citizens. This was kind of New York City?s coming out party on the world stage.

In conjunction with this exhibition the American Numismatic Society (ANS) commissioned a medal.
The medal was designed by Emil Fuchs and struck by Whitehead and Hoag.
Obverse: Henry Hudson and sailors on the Halve Maen watch the hoisting of a heavy article fromoutside the ship. Around top, DISCOVERY OF HUDSON RIVER BY HENRY HUDSON A.D.MDCIX; atlower left, THE AMERICAN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY; at lower right, HUDSON-FULTON CELEBRATION
COMM:; in exergue, HALVE MAENE; in lower corner, signed E. FUCHS
Reverse: Three seated female figures representing Steam Navigation, History, and Commerce;above is a portrait of Robert Fulton. In the background are views of New York in 1807 and 1909.
Below Portrait, ROBERT FULTON / 1765 1815; in exergue, FIRST USE OF STEAM NAVIGATION / ONTHE HUDSON RIVER / 1807; in lower right corner, signed E.FUCHSThe ANS had 100 pieces 76mm in diameter made for members.The design was adapted by theHudson-Fulton Celebration Committee as its official medal. There were 2 gold medals struck thatwere presented to the presidents of the ANS and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. An additional 8
were struck in virgin Alaskan gold for presentation to the heads of nations represented by warships
at the Hudson-Fulton Celebration. There were a number of other sizes and compositions used forvarious reasons.

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Size

MintageIssue Price

4? Silver
4? Bronze
4? Bronze in halves
3? Gold3? Silver
2-1/2? Silver
2-1/2? Bronze
2? Silver
2? Aluminum
1-1/2? Silver
1-1/2? Bronze
1-1/2? Silver Plated w/Ribbon
1-1/4? Silver
1-1/4? Silver Plated Special 2
1-1/4? Silver Plated

1000*1205
900
11100
1000
2200
2750
30000
176
266
4912
44020060000$10.00
$2.00

$4.00

$0.25

$0.10

* 342 returned to Whitehead & Hoag
Many of these were made for sale as souvenirs but also for use as prizes for events held during thecelebration.
The 4? silver medal weighs in at 11.7 ounces and is one of my favorite pieces. The large canvas lets
all of the design elements really stand out.
The 2? aluminum medal is by far the easiest to acquire. They can even be occasionally found in?junk? bins for as little as a couple of dollars. These are typically found in a lesser condition. This
could be because the aluminum medals weren?t handled as carefully due to them not being?precious? metal. My thought is that they also weren?t manufactured to the same standards as theothers in the series.

There was a total of over 120,000 medals in various medals and compositions issued making it oneof the most popular commemorative medals ever made. In addition, there were an enormous
number of other souvenirs and presentation pieces made.

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January 2020 Auction Lotsfor 1/20/2020
Description

Grade

Additional Notes

Starting Price$5.00 USN 1928 CAU$15.001904 Panama 25 centesimo KM-4XF

1 Year Type$20.001940 Panama 1 ¼ centesimo

Brown UNC

Philadelphia Mint

$5.00

17X 1922-23 Peace Dollars

BU$17 each or ----$275

Some key dates$22.00

Nice starter Lincoln set 1909-40

Your items could be listed right here. It is free for members to put items in
the auction and have them advertised in the Planchet.
Edit or ?s Not e:
The views expressed in any article aresolely those of the author and do not
represent the views of the ICC, nor does
the ICC endorse any advertiser.

PLEASE try to have correct change, or at least use
smaller bills, to pay for auction items that you win.
Especially troublesome are $50's and $100's whichquickly drain the change that is available. That change ispersonal money, and it will be greatly appreciated by thechanger and auction assistants to make giving changeeasier and more efficient.

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An n ou n cem en t s:
Fr om t h e edit or - I always prefer using articles for the Planchet written by club members.
There will be a new program announced at this months meeting to give club members
incentive to help with content for the Planchet.

Tr ivia:
What is unusual about the Mexican 10, 20 and50 New Peso coins from 1992-1995?

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Novem ber 18, 2019 - M in u t es of t h e In dian apolis Coin Clu b M eet in gOpen - The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.The meeting was held at the Knights ofColumbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st., Indianapolis, Indiana. The at t en dan ce pr ize was announced, a 1999
Silver Eagle donated by Mark Eberhardt (now ICC treasurer emeritus). Thank you to Mark for all yourservice and time that you gave to our Club.
The Secr et ar y 's r epor t for October 2019 was accepted as published in the Planchet. The
Tr easu r er 's r epor t for October was not available in time to be published in the Planchet.
Visit or s -We had 1 visitors. (Robert Sandborn).
Repor t s of Com m it t ees ?None.
Old Bu sin ess?None.
New Bu sin ess- The Club voted and elected the following persons to be officers for the ensuing year
after a motion was properly made and seconded:
President -Sharon Bower
V.P. ?Andy Nahrowld
Secretary -Gary Selig

Treasurer ?Gerald Coraz

Editor -Chris Bower

Sgt. At Arms -Jim Warden

Bd. Members for 2020-2021, Vinton Dove, Paul Vaughn, Jim Roehrdanz
The new officers will be installed at the Club?s annual Holiday dinner on December 3, 2019.
An announcement was made concerning signing up to man the ICC table at the ISNA show to beheld on December 6-7 at the Marriott East. Volunteers are needed for setting up before the show
begins.
Nu m ism at ic f in ds: Joe Boling had an example of a ?note? from WWII from the French Resistancethat had a cut out of Hitler ?s head on a stamp and placed his head in a ?Noose? -if my notes werecorrect he had examples of both a genuine example and a forgery.
Mark Eberhardt had test notes (cancelled), from a Giori press, with serial numbers in a particular
font from the 1950?s.
Another member announced he purchased a 2019 Youth Coin Currency Set from the mint andreceived a Radar $2 note from the Bank of Cleveland series 2009, S/N 00011000.
Edu cat ion Pr ogr am : Mark gave his annual ?State of the Hobby?.His lecture is always informative
about the state of our hobby and what trends Mark sees.
The At t en dan ce Dr aw in g was won by Don n Wr ay; the 50/50 Drawing was won by Don n Wr ay.
Au ct ion ? The auction was held with help by several members. There were 8 auction sheets withincome of $7 because one of the sheets was for a lot from the Club.
Respectfully submitted,

Gar y Selig
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In dian apolis Coin Clu b
2019 M eet in g Dat es & Edu cat ion al Pr ogr am s
January 20, 2020 - ?Masonic Tokens?- by Gary Selig* Prize sponsor: Gary Selig
February 17, 2020 - ?Barber Quarters? - by Jim Roehrdanz & Jerry Coraz* Prize sponsor: Jim Roehrdanz & Jerry CorazMarch 16, 2020 - ?The Battle of New Orleans?- by Jim Warden* Prize sponsor: Jim Warden
April 20, 2020 - 'T. B. A.' by T. B. A.
* Prize sponsor: T. B. A.
May 18, 2020 - 'T. B. A.' by T. B. A.
* Prize sponsor: T. B. A.
June 15, 2020 - 'T. B. A.' by T. B. A.
* Prize sponsor: T. B. A.
July 20, 2020 - 'T. B. A.' by T. B. A.
* Prize sponsor: T. B. A.
August 17, 2020 - 'T. B. A.' by T. B. A.
* Prize sponsor: T. B. A.
September 21, 2020 - Exhibit Night* Prize sponsor: I. C. C.
October 19, 2020 -T. B. A. - 'T. B. A.' by T. B. A.
* Prize sponsor: T. B. A.
November 16, 2020 - ?Annual State of the Hobby Address?-by Mark Eberhardt* Prize sponsor: I.C.C.
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 ? NO MEETING - I.C.C. Holiday Banquet* For 2020 we are continuing the 'Attendance Prize' drawing at each monthly meeting as an added incentive
for all I.C.C. members to attend as many meetings as possible and to encourage new membership. Everyone
attending each regular monthly meeting will receive a prize ticket when they arrive at the meeting and sign inat the greeting table. The prize each month will be a 90% silver U.S. Half Dollar (or equivalent value coin, $5 ormore) The I.C.C. Board members and officers as well as several I.C.C. members chose to act as sponsors anddonate the monthly prizes rather than funding them from our budget. You'll find the monthly prize sponsor
listed below each monthly meeting date above. You'll just have to show up to see what you may win!
Please keep this in mind each month; regardless of who is giving the monthly program and/or the topic, we owe it tothat person and the membership to remain quiet and pay attention during the program. It?s important that werespect the knowledge that is being shared with us as well as the time and effort the speaker is donating to our club.
The same rules should apply to our monthly auctions; please remain quiet and pay attention. Thank you.

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Tr easu r er ?s Repor t 2020
RECEIPTS:
Dues - Regular @ $20.00 ea.
Dues - Junior @ $5.00 ea.
Advertising - Planchet @ $35.00 ea.
Fifty/Fifty Drawing:2020 Bu dget
$1500.00$25.00$175.00$400.00

Donations / Auction Lot Sales:
ICC Library Book Sold (est):
Auction Lots Sheets @ $1.00 per Sheet:
Newsletter Postage Fee:$110.00

Sale of Medals
TOTAL RECEIPTS:$2210.00
2020 Bu dgetDISBURSEMENTS:
Dues - ANA:
Insurance - Liability:
Insurance - Treasurer 's Bond:
Mail Box Rental:
Secretary/Treasurer - Postage:
K of C Meeting Room Rent:
Door Prizes (11 Months)
Exhibitors Nights Prizes:
Library Purchases:
Speaker Meals:$300.00$100.00$1100.00$25.00$250.00$55.00Website Maintenance:
Newsletter:- Printing/Supplies:- Postage:$200.00

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS:$2130.00

NET INFLOW / OUTFLOW:$80.00ICC CHECKBOOK:
Balance:2020 Bu dget
$3827.44

Trivia Answer: Bi-metallic, with a sterling silver center
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Adver t ise in t h e In dian apolis Coin Clu b
New slet t er !
Th e cost is on ly $35.00 f or a bu sin ess car d size adf or 11 issu es!

Th e 2019 In dian apolis Coin Clu b
Of f icer s an d Boar d M em ber s:
President
Sharon Bower
Vice-President
Andy Nahrwold
Secretary
Gary Selig
Treasurer
Gerald Coraz
Newsletter Editor
Christopher Bower
Past President
Jim Sukup
Sgt-at-Arms
Jim Warden
Board Member 2020-2021
Vinton DoveBoard Member 2020-2021
Paul Vaughn
Board Member 2020-2021
Jim Roehrdanz
Board Member 2019-2020
Donn Wray
Board Member 2019-2020
Jeff Bercovitz
Board Member 2019-2020
Steve Howery

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