DECEMBER 2019 TNA NEWS VOL. 62 - NO. 4 Serving the Numismatic Community of Texas 2020 Educational Grant Deadline Approaching, pg. 5 Table of Contents December 2019 Volume 62, Number 4 Hello! I hope you are having a 2 From the President joyful holiday season. I Richard Laster am grateful for all of the kind words of support I have received from so 4 TNA Reports and Announcements Ann Marie Avants many of you during my TNA News Editor 11 Coin Care first year as Editor of the TNA News. I love this community, and 12 San Antonio Missions 2019 Quarter Release I look forward to helping distribute the Frank Galindo educational information and news from our Texas numismatic family for years to 14 The 1963 Changeover: come. Silver Certificates to Federal Reserve Notes Rick Ewing In this issue, Richard Laster brings us an interesting and relatable article about 16 Uncommon Denominations: uncommon denominations in currency. Two-dollar bills, Kennedy halves, and the forgotten Rick Ewing educates us on the 1963 currency of the past changeover from silver certificates and the Richard Laster block and plate combinations that resulted from that transition. Rob Robinson has 18 Questions for Dr. Coyne a fascinating piece on a forgotten Flying 21 Tips for Starting a New Collection Eagle design. Frank Galindo and Richard Laster attended the San Antonio Missions John Barber 2019 Quarter Release. Also, don’t miss 22 The 1858 Small Eagle Pattern Cent: Frank’s annual piece on sparking interest The Forgotten Flying Eagle Cent in numismatics to the next generation Rob Robinson through his church’s annual Treats from our Trunk event. 25 Numismatic Nuance There is a full calendar of shows coming 26 Numismatic Treats from our Trunk up in 2020, so check out page 44 and find Frank Galindo an event near you to connect with others and add to your collection. Additionally, 28 Texas Happenings make sure your calendar is marked for the May 29-31 TNA Convention in Arlington. 39 NCIC: Numismatic Crime Information Center Doug Davis If you would like to contribute an article to the TNA News, please email me! I would 40 Club & Professional Directory love to hear from you! 42 TNA Officers, Governors, & Chairs Next Publication Deadline 43 TNA Membership Information & Application Please email your articles and club news th 44 Calendar of Events by the 15 of January to [email protected] TNA NEWS DECEMBER 2019 1 From the President Greetings Friends … It was WAY back in 1992, we are we all move forward into new and exciting times. We sure need a talking nearly thirty years ago, that strong influx of peace, joy, happiness, forgiveness, understanding, Richard Laster I was assigned to a church in Port community, cooperation, fellowship, open-mindedness, and so TNA President Arthur. This meant a relocation much more, during the times in which we live. of our family from Hempstead, Texas. During that time in my Also remember we are heading into Texas Numismatic life I had the chance to explore Association’s 60th year, as the TNA was founded in 1960. what it means to be a member of We have stood the test of time. As always, I encourage you to a local coin club. I chose to join participate in the opportunities the Association provides. If you the Port Arthur Club, which met in the community room at the haven’t done so already, find a local club, and if there isn’t one, regional airport at that time. It was also at this point in history start one. I am a firm believer in the exchange of ideas and in that my friendship with the Williams began. Jerry and Barbara fellowship which comes from being with like-minded folks. And were leaders in the club and several others in the area. I distinctly . right now . go to your favorite calendar, either paper or remember a presentation Jerry made on the Texas Commemorative electronic, and head over to May 29, 30, and 31. These are the Half Dollars, a series I have followed and collected from that dates for our annual show and convention to be held once again point forward. Jerry was also the very first president of the Texas in beautiful Arlington, Texas. The largest show in the region will Numismatic Association whom I had the privilege of knowing be there for your enjoyment. We’ll have a tremendous bourse, personally. I look back over those years and recognize Jerry’s place exhibits, educational events, activities for the young among us, as as a significant force in the TNA. I am thankful for the times well as for those of us who have been around a while. during subsequent decades that we were able to visit. It is with It is my privilege to remain as your president, now into my second a personal sadness that I note Jerry’s passing. It has been several term. I still plan on being present at more coin clubs, at least those months, but I know Barbara will find support in your prayers and which are a “reasonable” driving distance from my home in North words of kindness even now. Central Texas. I am thankful for the friendships, which are part As you read this column, you will recognize that we are rapidly of this experience. I also celebrate the TNA leadership team and moving toward the end of the year 2019. Ann Marie has fantastic membership of this organization. completed her first publication year as our TNA News editor, I end here, once again, wishing you and yours the joys of the something for which I am extremely thankful. She has done, and season. May you find, and even better, may you pass along, some will continue to do, a yeoman’s task in gathering information and interesting bits of numismatic history at this gift giving time. placing all that she has received into a workable context. This Your president looks forward to seeing you next year. Until then we’ll magazine is a sign of her skill, dedication, and talent. I know that be in touch through the TNA News, on our website at TNA.org, and she seeks topical articles from members and friends of the TNA. on Facebook. Also, please continue to submit event recaps and upcoming show information from your clubs for publication. The Association can One more thing! The deadline for our annual awarding of grants best serve when we are aware and educated. is rapidly closing in upon us. Please see TNA Treasurer Jack Gilbert’s column in this magazine for more information. Next thought . it is an important thing to note that this season of our calendar year has traditions attached. There are celebrations marking the end of an old year and the beginning of Regards and God Bless, a new one. 2020 is upon us. Isn’t that amazing? At the end of Richard Laster next year we will be 20% into the “new” century. It is my prayer TNA President and wish that all of you find joy in the season. As an old, retired [email protected] preacher, I feel called to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas, or whatever tradition you embrace. I wish you happiness and joy as 2 TNA NEWS DECEMBER 2019 TNA SECRETARY’S REPORT Lawrence Herrera TNA Secretary FALL 2019 WELCOME NEW TNA MEMBER APPLICANTS Welcome to new TNA members R-7808 to J-7810. No objections were received, and the applicants became active members on October 1, 2019. The following have applied for membership in the TNA. If no objections are received, they will become members on January 1, 2020. Number Name Proposer District J-7811 Tessa R. Smith Website 1 R-7812 James Delisle Joe Lopez 3 R-7813 Cecilia Elizondo Website 5 J-7814 Charles Tate David Pike 5 LM-286 Joshua Tate David Pike 5 2020 MEMBERSHIP DUES CHANGE OF ADDRESS Adult Annual Dues: $25 Please notify the Secretary’s office of Youth Annual Dues: $10 any changes of address. Lifetime Membership: $500 Mailing labels for the TNA News are Dues should be mailed to: prepared by the Secretary’s office. Lawrence Herrera TNA Secretary 4717 W. Lovers Lane TNA COINS FOR A’S Dallas, TX 75209 Please contact our Coins for A’s Administrator for information on this NEW DUES PAYMENT OPTION important program for Pay electronically through Zelle to young collectors: Coins for A’s, P.O. Box [email protected] 131179, The Woodlands, TX 77393 (see page 9 of this issue for details) Email: [email protected] 4 TNA NEWS DECEMBER 2019 TNA TREASURER’S REPORT Jack Gilbert TNA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM NEWS TNA Treasurer PROGRAM OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE – JACK GILBERT – DAVID BURKE – KARLA GALINDO – LARRY HERRERA ANA SUMMER SEMINAR 2020 deadline & LIBRARY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS We have decided to hold the drawing on January 9th approaching at the NorthEast Tarrant Coin Club meeting. I will be taking any entries that I receive prior to leaving for that Texas Numismatic Association, Inc. meeting. There are several TNA officials who attend that meeting, and an impartial person will be selected FINANCIAL STATEMENT to draw the winning tickets. as of October 31, 2019 ASSETS Winners will be notified personally, and the complete Current Assets list will be reported in the March 2020 issue of TNA Cash News. JP Morgan Chase, NA Checking Account $36,048.88 Origin Bk, Ft Worth-Premium Business Money Market $129,963.16 Individuals and clubs that have been members for Origin Bk CD (Mat. 4/3/2020) $25,000.00 two years are eligible to enter the drawing for one Total Current Assets Due in <1 Year $191,012.04 of five grants of up to $125 to improve the member’s numismatic library.