August 2026 Newsletter
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The August 2026 Raleigh Coin Club newsletter explores a historic North Carolina banknote, asks a lighthearted question about coin collectors, and invites members to the annual ice cream social.
Featured Articles
An Early U.S. Flag on a North Carolina Note
Bob Schreiner highlights an April 2, 1776 North Carolina note bearing an image of the Grand Union Flag, also called the Continental Union or Cambridge flag. The note was authorized during the Fourth Provincial Congress at Halifax, the same gathering associated with the Halifax Resolves. The flag was an early symbol of the United Colonies before adoption of a thirteen-star design in 1777.
The note is also featured in a semiquincentennial exhibit developed by the N.C. History Museum and UNC’s Wilson Library. Explore the online exhibit.
A Hoard of Numismatists?
What should we call a group of coin collectors? Bob Schreiner shares several playful possibilities: a hoard, an alloy, a magpie, or a shush. Members are invited to suggest their own collective noun for numismatists.
Coin Hawks: From Large Cents to Small Cents
The Young Numismatist program revisits the origins of the U.S. cent. After reviewing the special 2026 Semiquincentennial coin designs, the group will explore the history, changing designs, and eventual replacement of the large cent by the small cent.
Club Announcements
- Annual ice cream social: Bring your favorite ice cream to share and a scoop to loan. The club will provide bowls, spoons, and toppings.
- 2027 Raleigh Money Expo: Discussions continue with Whitman Brands about a possible national-scale show in Raleigh alongside the club’s established Money Expo.
- Club shirts: Members can place orders for $15 per shirt, with the club subsidizing the remaining cost.
- SCNA grading classes: Registration is available for October coin and currency grading courses. Course application (PDF).
- Newsletter editor needed: Bob Schreiner will retire from the editor role at the end of the year; the club is recruiting a successor.
August Club Meeting
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Young Numismatist program: 6:30 p.m.
General meeting: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Ridge Road Baptist Church, 2011 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC
Presentation: Buying and Selling on Whatnot — Paul L
Display case: Silver Eagles — Tucker G
Special event: Annual ice cream social
