T he P lanchet- I . C. C. SEPTEMBER 2023

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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 80 years of service
to the coin collector.

The next meeting will be September 18th, 2023
Monthly 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 6:00 pm, meeting will begin at 7:00 pm.
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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

Th is M on t h s Edu cat ion al Pr ogr am Will Be:
September 18th, 2023
Meeting start time: 7:00 PM

No Pr ogr am
An n u al Exh ibit Nigh t

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A Few Words From Your Pr esident
by Sharon Bower
EXHIBIT NIGHT, it must be September!!!! I?m looking forward to the exhibits that will
be displayed this evening. The Exhibit Night Committee will explain the procedures fortonight's educational presentation and the voting for the best exhibit. Be sure to votefor the best exhibit even if you do not have one at tonight's meeting. To allow ourmembers more time to examine the exhibits, please limit the auction sheets to one
per person. Unlimited sheets will resume at our next meeting in October. Rememberthat tonight will be one of your last chances to nominate someone (including yourself)
for the slate of officer candidates for next year. You will have up until our Octobermeeting to present names to be considered. The slate of candidates will be presented
at our October meeting, and the election of officers will be conducted in November.
NOW is the time to become more involved with the Club to ensure that it continues asuccessful path into the future. I look forward to seeing you at tonight's meeting alongwith the exhibits that will be on display! Be sure to try to bring along a friend, spouse,
relative, or neighbor to tonight's meeting.
Sh ar on Bow er
Clu b Pr esiden t

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.

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Mint opens survey, calls for comment
on 2026 coin designs
by Paul Gilkes, Coin WorldThe United States Mint is soliciting public input on the redesign of all circulating U.S.
coins in 2026 in recognition of the nation?s 250th anniversary.

The redesign is being exercised under provisions of the The Circulating Collectible
Coin Redesign Act of 2020, Public Law 116-330, which authorizes the United States
Mint to produce new designs on select circulating coins from 2022 through 2030.
The circulating coin redesign is to celebrate the Semiquincentennial of the UnitedStates and is for the year 2026 only. It addresses the Lincoln cent, Jefferson 5-centcoin and Roosevelt dime, with further special provisions for the quarter dollar, half
dollar and dollar denominations.
The Mint is considering a variety of possible themes for the 2026 commemorative
circulating coins.
The bureau is inviting the American public to take a brief survey about the thematicconcepts being considered and share additional ideas.
Those interested in participating are directed online tohttps://catalog.usmint.gov/semiq to take the survey, which is open now through Oct.
10, 2023.

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SurveyIn collaboration with representatives from the Smithsonian, the National Archives andRecords Administration, the Library of Congress, and the National Park Service, theMint has drafted thematic concepts for consideration, to share with the public forcomment.
The bureau is requesting public input to further inform the development of UnitedStates circulating coins in 2026 through the survey. Those participating in the survey
may also contribute at the end of the survey additional themes for consideration,from which proposed designs can be rendered by the U.S. Mint?s medallic artists andoutside U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program artists.
Some of the proposed themes posted in the survey are familiar, having been visited
before in the design process for previous U.S. commemorative, circulating andprecious metals coins.
The concepts being considered for the 2026 Semiquincentennial coin designs
comprise:? The Declaration of Independence, the first major ?historic change? impacting ourcountry.
? The United States Constitution.
? The Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
? Abolition of Slavery, the 13th Amendment, passed by Congress on Jan. 31, 1865,
and ratified on Dec. 6, 1865.
? Women?s Suffrage, the 19th Amendment, passed by Congress June 4, 1919, andratified on Aug. 18, 1920, which granted women the right to vote.
? Civil Rights Act of 1964, signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 2,
1964, prohibited discrimination in public places, provided for the integration ofschools and other public facilities, and made employment discrimination illegal.
? Principles Expressed in our Founding Documents (Declaration of Independence,
Constitution, Bill of Rights) ? the concepts expressed in the Declaration of
Independence were not only revolutionary in 1776, but extraordinary in humanhistory. In declaring truths to be self-evident and asserting individual rights, theframers employed ancient and Enlightenment-era ideas and combined them to founda new, modern nation.
This thematic concept would explore the Declaration, including perhaps thegrievances that inspired American independence. It would consider the Constitution
as a blueprint for our democracy. Finally, it would explore the Bill of Rights as a
document guaranteeing individual and states?rights.
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? Depictions of Liberty. From our founding, United States coins have been struck withdesigns featuring allegorical concepts of Liberty. For almost the entire history ofUnited States coins, Liberty has been represented through personification, mosttypically in the form of a woman, or ?Lady Liberty.? More recently, the Mint has
produced coins depicting the concept of Liberty by way of other symbols, such as theAmerican mustang or the indigenous bristlecone pine tree.
? Depictions of Historic Figures. This thematic concept would feature key historic
figures central to meaningful American progress. The following examples areillustrative: George Washington and the American Revolution; Alice Paul and the
Declaration of Sentiments; Frederick Douglass and the 13th Amendment; Elizabeth
Peratrovich and the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945; Rosa Parks and Civil Rights; andHarvey Milk and LGBTQ+ rights.
? Close Reading of the Declaration of Independence, which would portray orinterpret essential phrases of the Declaration of Independence.
? Philosophies that Inspired the Founding of Our Nation. Philosophers such as
Aristotle, Cicero, John Locke, Algernon Sidney, and Thomas Jefferson developed manyof the ideas woven through founding documents, such as the ideas of liberty,
equality, and that government should serve the common interests of all people.
? Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. Interpreting the unalienable rights ofLife, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness as presented in the Declaration of
Independence.
? Fundamental Freedoms Protected by the First Amendment ? Freedom of Religion,
Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, Right to Assemble, and Right to Petition.
? Ideas That Define Our Democracy ? Liberty, Self-government, Equality,
Individualism, Diversity, Knowledge, and Unity.
? 250 Years: Where We Began, Where We?ve Been, Where We?re Going ? exploring
our nation?s history, to include the period leading up to 1776, major milestones alongour 250-year history, and what our future might require in the pursuit of a ?more
perfect union.?
? Founding Principles That Shape the American Identity ? emphasizing thedistinctiveness of America, interpreting the American identity from several
perspectives. American history illustrating how our institutions and citizens measure
the nation against the promise that ?All men are created equal.?
? Civic Engagement in Our Democracy ? portraying examples of civic engagement
and highlighting the role of citizens in a democracy, activities that are key to our
democracy, including voting, petitioning, running for office, peacefully protesting,
serving on a jury, and paying taxes.
? Knowledge-Based Democracy ? explore America as a knowledge-based and6Issue# 647

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participatory democracy. Designs would highlight the critical role that citizens play inpreserving democracy, not only in voting, but specifically the importance ofknowledge, reason, and rational, informed debate.

Redesign provisions
Under provisions of Public Law 116-330, the Treasury secretary may direct theplacement of the mandated inscriptions ? UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE
TRUST, and E PLURIBUS UNUM ? on either the obverse or reverses of thedenominations being redesigned.
Up to five quarter dollars bearing different designs emblematic of the 250th
anniversary can be issued, with at least one emblematic of a woman?s or women?scontribution to the birth of the nation or Declaration of Independence, or any othermonumental moments in American history.
The Treasury secretary may also direct the Mint to issue $1 coins emblematic of the250th anniversary, in addition to the annual single Native American dollar and four
American Innovation dollars.

More changes in 2027
Beginning in 2027, any coin redesigned in 2026 will revert to the immediately previous
designs, except the quarter dollar and half dollar. Up to five quarter dollars will be
issued annually bearing reverse designs reflecting single sports enjoyed by American
youth.
The common obverse is to bear a completely new portrait of George Washington.
For the half dollar beginning in 2027, the reverse will depict different Paralympic
sports. The obverse will retain a portrait of President John Kennedy, albeit a different
rendition than that by Chief Engraver Gilroy Robers first introduced on the half dollar
in 1964.
The sports-themed coins will be issued at the rate of five quarter dollars annually
through calendar year 2030, with one redesigned half dollar featuring Paralympic
designs each year from 2027 through 2030 inclusive.
The quarter dollars and half dollar designs will also be issued in .999 fine silver bullion
versions with the weight and fineness of each coin incuse on the edge.
For the complete article visit:https://www.coinworld.com/news/us-coins/mint-opens-survey-calls-for-comment-on-2026-coin-designs

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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!

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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September 2023 Auction Lotsfor 9/18/2023
Description

Grade

Additional Notes

Starting Price

Please limit yourself to 1
auction sheet per member
this month. Exhibit night
typically takes up moretime than our educational
program.

Your auction lots could be listed right here.
Any active ICC member can put lots in to our monthly auctions.
Send them to the editor by the Thursday before each months meeting.
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M in u t es of t h e ICC M eet in g on Au gu st 21, 2023
Open - The meeting was held at the Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71 St., Indianapolis,
Indiana, which was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by ICC President Sharon Bower. The At t en dan ce
Pr ize was an 1877 Seated Liberty Dime engraved love token donated by Andy Nahrwold. There
were 33 people in attendance.
The Secr et ar y 's Repor t for July 2023 was accepted as published in the Planchet, by a duly mademotion that was seconded and passed by the membership. The Tr easu r er 's Repor t for July 2023
was accepted as published in the Planchet, by a duly made motion that was seconded and passedby the membership.
Visit or s? There were two visitors at this meeting.
Repor t s of Com m it t ees? There were no reports from any of the Committees.
Old Bu sin ess? There was no old business that was reported on.
New Bu sin ess?Attendees were reminded that the ISNA Coin Show will be held at the Wyndham
Indianapolis West on October 27th and 28th. Also, there are several ISNA board positions available,
and those who may be interested in serving are asked to contact Sharon Bower for more
information. It was announced that Club member Joe Boling was enshrined into the ANA Hall of
Fame for his decades-long dedication to the hobby and his ANA involvement along many fronts. It is
one of many ANA awards he has received through the years. Also, Joe was quoted in the 7/18/23
issue of the Wall Street Journal regarding how early American counterfeiters were thwarted using
detection sheets. It was announced that Club member Bill Eckberg received first place in the Wayte
and Olga Raymond Memorial Literary Award for his article ?The Artistry of Robert Scot? in the July
2022 issue of The Numismatist, which is presented for articles that display original andcomprehensive research in U.S. numismatics. Finally, members were reminded that our next
meeting on September 18 is exhibit night, and about 10 members indicated that they would be
exhibiting.
Nu m ism at ic Fin ds:Joe Boling showed an example of a Japanese note printed for the conversion of
US dollars to yen at the time of the reversion of Okinawa from US trusteeship to Japanese control in
1972, 27 years after the end of WWII. Specific serial number blocks have been identified as thoseused for this cash exchange.
Edu cat ion al Pr ogr am : Andy Nahrwold gave this month?s educational talk, ?Love Tokens, Revisited,?
which was an update/companion to the talk he gave to the Club on the subject of love tokens a few
years ago. Love tokens are coins that have been smoothed flat on one side that are hand engraved.
Andy gave several examples of different types of love tokens, with some being plain and others
being quite ornate. A few of the many categories shown included jewelry, dates, names, cut coins,messages, enameled, foreign coins, etc. The oldest love token that Andy had encountered was from1608.
Au ct ion - The auction was about as busy as usual. There were 11 auction sheets, with $11.00 goingto the Club.
Fif t y-Fif t y Dr aw in g: The prize for the 50/50 drawing totaled $112.00, with the club receiving $56.00
and the winner $56.00. The At t en dan ce Pr ize was also presented.
The meeting was adjou r n ed at 8:24 p.m. The next meeting will be on Monday, September 18, 2023.
Respectfully submitted,

Jim Sukup, Secretary (jsukup@rpiratings.com)
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In dian apolis Coin Clu b
2023 M eet in g Dat es & Edu cat ion al Pr ogr am s
January 16, 2023 - ?1933 US Gold and Executive Order 6102?-by Kurt Miller* Prize sponsor: Kurt Miller
February 22, 2023 - 'Karl Goetz - Misunderstood?? - by Christopher Bower* Prize sponsor: Christopher Bower
March 20, 2023 - 'Buffalo Nickels' - by Vinton Dove* Prize sponsor: Gerald Coraz
April 17, 2023 - 'Episcopal War Service Crosses: A Mark of Identity? - by Louise Boling* Prize sponsor: Louise BolingMay 15, 2023 - 'Official Counterfeiting' - Joseph Boling* Prize sponsor: Joseph Boling
June 19, 2023 - 'Indiana National Currency? - by Kevin Hunt
* Prize sponsor: Kevin Hunt
July 17, 2023 - Show and Tell Night* Prize sponsor: Gerald Coraz & Donn Wray
August 21, 2023 - 'Love Tokens Revisited? - by Andy Nahrwold* Prize sponsor: Andy Nahrwold
September 18, 2023 - Exhibit Night* Prize sponsor: I. C. C.
October 16, 2023 - 'Camelot?s Coin: The Kennedy Half Dollar ' - by Jim Roehrdanz* Prize sponsor: Jim Roehrdanz
November 20, 2023 - ?The Annual State of the Hobby Address?- Mark Eberhardt* Prize sponsor: T.B.A.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 ? NO MEETING - I.C.C. Holiday Banquet* For 2023 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 we
respect 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 f or Ju ly 2023:
The club currently has $25,417 in its checking account. I recently sent a check for $100 to the North Side
Social Club for room rental for our upcoming September meeting.

Jerry C.

$3827.44

Th e 2023 In dian apolis Coin Clu b
Of f icer s an d Boar d M em ber s:
President
Sharon Bower
Vice-President
Don WraySecretary
Jim Sukup
Treasurer
Gerald Coraz
Newsletter Editor
Christopher Bower
Past President
Jim Sukup
Sgt-at-Arms
Jim Warden
Board Member 2023-2024
Vinton DoveBoard Member 2023-2024
Andy Nahrwold
Board Member 2023-2024
Jim Roehrdanz
Board Member 2022-2023
Louise Boling
Board Member 2022-2023
Jeff Bercovitz
Board Member 2022-2023
Steve Howery

Wildm an Coin s
Christopher Bower
ANA# LM7017
Specialist in World Coins,
Tokens, and Medals

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ch r isb8626@m sn .com

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