The PlanchetFebruary 2017

Issue #574

The next meeting will be
Monday, February 20, 2017
Meetings of the Indianapolis Coin Club are now held
the third Monday of each month at theNorthside Knights of Columbus
2100 E. 71st Street in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Meetings consist of a business session, an intermission, educational program,and a numismatic auction. Doors open at 6:00pm, meeting will begin at 7:00pm.

Indianapolis Coin Club Educational ProgramThis months Educational Program will be:

How Counterfeiters Evade Security Features of Paper Money
by Joseph E. Boling
Next Months Meeting Date & Program:
Monday, March 20th, 2017, at 6 pm.
Large Cents
by Sam Shafer
For a complete list of 2017 Meeting Dates & Educational Programs see the last page of this newsletter.
More information can be found on the Indianapolis Coin Club’s website at:

http://www.indianapoliscoinclub.org/

A Few Words From Your President
As hopefully all of our members know, we are now meeting every third Monday of the month, rather than every
fourth Monday, at the Northside Knight of Columbus. This change has worked out very well for us and it eliminatedthe occasional problem that we had when the fourth Monday fell on Memorial Day.
Our constitution, which has not been updated since March of 2001, calls for our meetings to be held on the fourth
Monday of the month. Since we now meet on the third Monday, an amendment to the bylaws of our Constitution isneeded. Here is the proposed timeline for considering that amendment:
If a majority of the Board of Directors approve of a proposed amendment or bylaws change, a resolution setting forth
an amendment or bylaws change shall be presented to the membership at the next (February) regular meeting. Saidresolution shall be submitted to a vote of the membership at the following (March) meeting, and may be enacted
only by approval of three-fourths of the members who cast ballots. All proposed amendments must be published in
the club newsletter before being submitted to the membership for a vote.
Article I, Section I of our Bylaws is as follows, with the proposed wording to be changed in underlined red:
ARTICLE I: MEETINGSSECTION 1: The club shall meet at least once per month, convening on the fourth Monday at a place designated by
the Board of Directors, except during December. Should a meeting place not be available on the fourth Monday,
the president or the Board of Directors shall make other meeting arrangements, if possible.
It is proposed that Article I, Section 1 be amended as follows, with the proposed change in underlined red:
ARTICLE I: MEETINGSSECTION 1: The club shall meet at least once per month, convening on the third Monday at a place designated by
the Board of Directors, except during December. Should a meeting place not be available on the third Monday, thepresident or the Board of Directors shall make other meeting arrangements, if possible.
A vote on this proposal will be held during our March meeting. To pass it must be approved by three-fourths of the members who cast ballots.
An idea was brought forward during our January meeting that it would serve the club well to establish a Membership
Committee. I believe that this is an excellent idea and envision that the Membership Committee would discuss ways toincrease our membership numbers, which currently is at about 60 members. More members would mean a healthier,more vibrant club that brings new and interesting ideas (not to mention coins) to our meetings. The Membership Committee would also be charged with ideas and ways to make our meetings more interesting and enjoyable for all members
in attendance. Are there items that we could add to our regular meeting agenda, such as a short show-and-tell session?
Our auctions sometimes have items that many would consider expensive, meaning that the minimum bid amount is well
above what many in attendance would normally carry with them. If you plan to place items in the auction with a minimum
bid of, say, $100, please consider forwarding this information to our editor for inclusion in the newsletter. You can be
guaranteed that your item will not sell if potential bidders do not have the funds to bid on such items. I look forward toseeing you at this month's meeting! If possible, bring a fellow collector or a friend that may have some interest incoins and paper money.

Jim Sukup

January 16, 2017 - Minutes of the Indianapolis Coin Club Meeting.
Open – Our new President, Jim Sukup, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. 38 people
signed in. We met at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 East 71st Street (the regular place).
Visitors – Our two visitors were Phil Cypher and Curt Shriner
The Attendance prize was a Bronze Bicentennial Medal, donated by Jeff Bercovitz.
The Secretary’s report and Treasurer’s report were accepted as published in the Planchet.
Committee reports – Pr esident Sukup r ead the list of member s appointed to the committees for 2017. The Library Committee – Paul Vaughn asked for donations fr om the members, and that if the members wanted the committee to acquire any specific books, please tellhim.
Old Business – Jim then recognized the “job well done” by Michael White as President in2016.
New Business – Jim reported that the Board met again on January 8, and that a Budget waspassed for 2017. Treasurer, Mark Eberhardt reported that it has a $274 projected deficit. Vice
President, Steve Howery announced that he had filled the list of speakers except for the monthsof April and October. Jim then talked about membership, and after a discussion, he appointed
a membership committee, chaired by VP Steve Howery. Please contact Steve if you have any
ideas on membership. Kill Reports – Dennis DeBruhl reported finding a silver quarter and a“Birth Year” $20.00 bill in circulation. A “Birth Year Bill” contains two dates in the serial
number, such as D19512014C. It was the first such bill he had ever found! Paul Vaughn reported finding a small sized Five Pound note. Joe Boling purchased a note due in Pounds or
MPC for $2.40, which is worth about $10!
The Educational Program – Jeff Bercovitz was the speaker for the evening. He spoke about
the Indiana Bicentennial Celebration and the Bicentennial Medals. He said the silver medals
had been subscribed and are due to be distributed soon. The Bronze medals are still available
for sale in a limited supply.
After the Break, the Attendance Drawing and the 50/50 Drawing were held.
Auction – Joe Boling ran the auction. Assisting were Bob Bettcher, Donn Wray, MichaelWhite, Jeff Bercovitz and Vinton Dove.
The meeting was Adjourned at 8:59 PM.
Respectfully submitted,Vinton Dove, Secretary

Cambodian Rooster

This is one of those coins that I am not really sure what made me want to add itto my collection. At first glance it appears to be a very crude coin but the roosteris actually very detailed. There is very little that I was able to find in regards tothe significance of the rooster on the coin so I have included a short history ofthe ruler of Cambodia at the time this coin was minted.
Norodom I 2 Pe ND (1847-60) XF45 NGC, KM7.3. Also valued at 1/2 Fuang. With
rooster on obverse and reverse blank.
Composition: Silver
Weight: 1.2700g
Obverse: Rooster with long crude feathers left
Reverse: Blank
Ruler: Norodom INorodom I (February 1834 – 24 April 1904) ruled as king of Cambodia from 1860to 1904. He was the eldest son of King Ang Duong, who ruled on the behalf ofSiam, and half-brother of Prince Si Votha as well as the half-brother of King Sisowath. Norodom was considered to be the first modern Khmer king. He wascredited with saving Cambodia from disappearing altogether. In 1863, to preventthe two powerful neighbours, Vietnam and Siam, from swallowing Cambodia altogether he was invited by France to make Cambodia its protectorate. However,
he sent many letters to Siam claiming French Admiral de la Grandière had forced
him into signing a false treaty. Many Cambodians believed that this brilliant act
and his shrewdness did actually save Cambodia from disappearing.
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Treasurer’s Report
2017
Jan.

RECEIPTS:
Dues - Regular @ $20.00 ea.
Dues - Junior @ $5.00 ea.
Advertising - Planchet @ $35.00 ea.
Fifty/Fifty Drawing:
Donations / Auction Lot Sales:
ICC Library Book Sold (est):
Auction Lots Sheets @ $1.00 per
Sheet:
Amazon.com
Newsletter Postage Fee:

$$
$
$
$

860.00
5.00
70.00
46.00
22.00

$

14.00

$

6.00

TOTAL RECEIPTS:$

1,023.00
Jan.

DISBURSEMENTS:
Dues - ANA:
Insurance - Liability:
Insurance - Treasurer's Bond:
Mail Box Rental:
Secritary/Treasurer Office Supplies:- Postage:
K of C Meeting Room Rent:
Exhibitors Nights Prizes:
Library Purchases:
Website MaintenanceNewsletter:- Printing/Supplies:- Postage:$100.00

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS:$100.00

NET INFLOW / OUTFLOW:$923.00

ICC CHECKBOOK:
Starting Balance:
CD's Mature:
Cash/Checks in:
Checks Out:

$$$
$

Jan.
17,648.98
1,023.00
100.00Ending Balance:$18,571.98

Net Gain or Loss for the Month:$923.00

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Indianapolis Coin Club2017 Meeting Dates & Educational Programs
January 16, 2017 - ‘Indiana’s 2016 Bicentennial Celebration’ - by Jeff Bercovitz*Prize sponsor: Jeff Bercovitz

February 20, 2017 - ‘How Counterfeiters Evade Security Features of Paper Money ’- by Joseph E. Boling*Prize sponsor: Joseph E. Boling

March 20, 2017 - ‘Large Cents’ - by Sam Shafer*Prize sponsor: Sam Shafer

April 17, 2017 - ‘TBA’ - by Donn Wray
*Prize sponsor: Donn Wray

May 15, 2017 - ‘TBA’ - by Jim Roehrdanz*Prize sponsor: Jim Roehrdanz

June 19, 2017 - ‘TBA’ - by Michael White*Prize sponsor: Michael White

July 17, 2017 - ‘TBA’ - by Paul Vaughn*Prize sponsor: Paul Vaughn

August 21, 2017 - ‘TBA’ - by Andy Nahrwold*Prize sponsor: Andy Nahrwold

September 18, 2017 - I.C.C. Exhibit Night*Prize sponsor: TBA

October 16, 2017 - ‘1776’ - by Chris Bower*Prize sponsor: Chris Bower

November 20, 2017 - ‘Annual State of the Hobby Address’ -by Mark Eberhardt*Prize sponsor: Mark Eberhardt

Tuesday, December 5, 2017 – NO MEETING - I.C.C. Holiday Banquet*For 2017 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 atthe meeting and sign in at the greeting table. The prize each month will be a 90% silver U.S. Half Dollar (or equivalent or greater 90% silver content coin) The I.C.C. Board members and officers as well as
several I.C.C. members chose to act as sponsors and donate the monthly prizes rather than funding
them from our budget. You'll find the monthly prize sponsor listed below each monthly meeting dateabove. 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 to that person and themembership to remain quiet and pay attention during the program. It’s important that we respect the knowledge that is being shared withus 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.