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

Issue# 610

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 Hopefully Soon, 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
by Sharon Bower
Th e Boar d M em ber s of t h e In dian apolis Coin Clu b h ave been m on it or in g t h e
Covid-19 r epor t s closely. We h ave det er m in ed t h at t h e best cou r se of act ion , t oen su r e t h e h ealt h an d w elln ess of t h e m em ber s of t h e Coin Clu b, is t o can cel
ALL m em ber act ivit ies in Apr il an d M ay. As w e n ear t h e en d of t h is per iod, w e
w ill r eassess t h e st at u s of con t in u in g r egu lar m eet in gs.
I hope this newsletter finds everyone safe and healthy.I really hope that everyone isgetting through this difficult time with COVID-19 restrictions and keeping themselvessafe, healthy and at home. I know that this can be very frustrating and has impacted
many people?s lives dramatically. The days sometimes pass by slowly unless you areworking from home which somehow seems to make time fly by. Thankfully, many of
us can make use of technology to keep busy.
No meetings do not mean, no hobby. With everyone sheltering in place, I hopeeveryone found time to work on their hobby.This may also be a time to work on homeprojects or better organize our collections.By downsizing, organizing, or purchasing
coins to complete a collection. I know Chris has been hard at work inventorying,taking pictures and downsizing his collection.
This past holiday season, Chris received the book ?Managing and Settling a
Numismatic Estate? as a gift. With the current situation surrounding us, I think it might
benefit some collectors to investigate getting this book for themselves and their loved
ones. How many people approach us at coin shows or club meetings and tell us thatthey inherited or acquired a coin collection do you know what to do when it is yourtime to go. I would suggest looking into, if have not done so already ?Managing andSettling a Numismatic Estate.? Go to the ANA site (here is thelinkhttps://www.money.org/estate-guide). I am about to read it. These are difficult andtrying times that we are living in. It does not hurt to be prepared. Also, while you areon the ANA website check out the virtual exhibits
athttps://www.money.org/money-museum/virtual-exhibits.
Spring has sprung; however, it does not feel like it so far. Summer will be upon us
soon and with the pandemic still looming all around us I implore you to stay home foras long as you need to feel safe. Abide by social distancing recommendations andwear a mask.We will do our best to keep members informed about when we will
begin meetings again.

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Edit or 's Not e:

I want to thank everyone who chose to participate in our writing program. I truly think it will make
The Planchet a better publication. Of the 10 people who volunteered I have already received
articles from 3 members.

There is no due date for your articles but I would like them before the end of the year.
Here is the full list of members who volunteered.
Vinton DovePaul Griffin
Jim Sukup
Louise Boling - Submitted - Printed 5/2020
Don Wray
Greg Gordon - Submitted - Printed 3/2020
Sharon Bower
Osman Gurtunca
John Alexandar
John Galloway - Submitted - Printed 2/2020

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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In dian apolis Coin Clu b 2020 Wr it in g Pr oject
By: Louise Boling

Reich sm ar ch 2 RM , 1937 E Coin
Thank you, Chris, for the opportunity to acquire this very attractive and historic coin. This
item fits into a category I actually collect: World War II. The coin is a German 1937E 2 Reichsmark
piece. According to Leo Steem, in World Coin Wednesday, it is a standard circulating coin,minted 1936-1939, under the Reichsmark currency system, in use from 1924-1948, but now
demonetized. In a way, this coin illustrates the transition from a nominal democracy tocomplete dictatorship under the Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei [NSDAP] andHitler. The obverse shows an eagle holding a wreath of oak leaves surrounding a swastika. The
reverse shows a portrait of Paul von Hindenburg, a World War I general and German hero. He
was the second president of Germany under the Weimar Republic, from 1925 until his death in1934. Though opposed to Hitler, he was compelled to appoint him as chancellor in 1933, after
the NSDAP won a majority in the Reichstag. When the Nazi party came to power and Hitler wasnamed chancellor, in 1933, new coinage reflected that change, with the addition of theswastika to coins. This coin has the ?new? [eagle with swastika] on the obverse, and the ?old?
[von Hindenburg, the Old Guard hero] on the reverse. The inscription around the rim isGemeinnutz geht vor Eigennutz; translated variously, this from Leo Steem: Common good overself-interest. [Paul von Hindenburg: Wikipedia; Collecting Coins of WWII Germany, BJ Searls,
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Coin data:
Composition: silver[.625]
Weight: 8.0 g
Diameter: 25 mm
Thickness: 2.15 mmObverse engraver: F. Krischker
Reverse engraver: A. Vocke
Mintmark: E [Muldenhutten/Dresden]. Located on reverse, near Hindenburg?s neck
References: KM #93, AKS #33

At t en t ion : Special M essage
This Monday, 5/18/2020, we will are going to have a Zoom meeting for the ICC. All members
are invited. The minimum requirement to view the meeting is to have a computer with speakers. In
order to participate you will also need some sort of camera, either built in to your computer or an
external one. In addtion you will need a microphone. Most current model laptop computers havethis stuff built in.
Many of you have already let me know that you plan on attending. I need to have a responseby Sunday from anyone else that wants to participate.
This weekend I will be sending an email to everyone who responded with instructions on
how to participate. We plan on starting at 7:00pm just like our regular meeting.

plancheteditor@gmail.com

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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: Joe Boling
February 17, 2020 - ?Barber Quarters? - by Jim Roehrdanz & Jerry Coraz* Prize sponsor: Jim Roehrdanz & Jerry CorazMarch 16, 2020 - Meeting canceled due to COVID-19* Prize sponsor: N/A
April 20, 2020 - Meeting canceled due to COVID-19* Prize sponsor: N/A
May 18, 2020 - Meeting canceled due to COVID-19* Prize sponsor: N/A
June 15, 2020 - 'T. B. A.' by Jeffery Paunicka* Prize sponsor: T. B. A.
July 20, 2020 - 'Lincoln Cent Varieties' by Jim Brown* Prize sponsor: T. B. A.
August 17, 2020 - 'T. B. A.' by Matt Dinger* 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 Andy Nahrwold* 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 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 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):
Not available at the time of publication.
Auction Lots Sheets @ $1.00 per Sheet:$110.00
Newsletter Postage Fee:
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

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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 Howery8Issue# 610

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Specialist in World Coins

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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