Author Archive : Helen P.
Breaking Coin News from Oklahoma City!
The 2025 World’s Fair of Money opens today in Oklahoma City! If you’re holding down the fort like some of us are and can’t attend, we’ve assembled some fair-related coins that could strike your
Collecting the ‘other’ Independence coins
Before the 250th anniversary of the United States officially arrives in 2026, let’s look through the rearview mirror at coins struck for earlier Independence anniversaries. The most famous celebration, because it was the first,
Women: In Space & On Coins!
“OMG, she’s a famous astronomer!!!” Pam shrieked in email to my question about her ever hearing of Dr. Vera Rubin. “Are you going to blog about her?” A member of the Society of Women
Fun with Fractionals!
As gruesome as the Civil War fighting was, it resulted in some colorful slang. How about fresh fish for new recruits? Biting the bullet because there was no anesthesia for field surgery? And shinplasters