September 2026 Newsletter
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Raleigh Coin Club Newsletter – September 2026
The September 2026 newsletter shares progress on a new chapter for the Raleigh Money Expo, previews the NCNA convention, and highlights education and collecting news.
Featured Articles
A New Chapter for the Raleigh Money Expo
Vice President Russ Frank reports that planning is advancing for the 2027 Raleigh Money Expo in partnership with Whitman Shows. The Raleigh Convention Center has been reserved, and more than 30 longtime dealers have signed up for the new show. The club has also ordered a new wooden nickel commemorating the partnership, featuring a historic North Carolina token design.
Russ also reflects on the ANA Numismatic Diploma Program, particularly its instruction on mint-state grading and detecting counterfeit coins.
NCNA Convention & Coin Show
The North Carolina Numismatic Association convention takes place October 1–4, 2026 at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center in Concord. The announcement describes more than 100 dealers, educational seminars and exhibits, and Young Numismatist activities. General admission is free, although venue parking is charged. Convention details.
A Hoard of Numismatists? Readers Respond
Following August's invitation to invent a collective noun for coin collectors, readers submitted “crew,” “clan,” and “collection.” The lighthearted discussion continues the club's tradition of celebrating the social side of numismatics.
Bechtler Plaques for RCC and NCNA
New plaques recognizing the Raleigh Coin Club and NCNA are planned for the Bechtler House in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, celebrating the region's numismatic history.
Coin Hawks: Collecting Silver Roosevelt Dimes
The Young Numismatist program looks at affordable silver coin collecting through Roosevelt dimes minted from 1946 through 1964. With no expensive key dates and high mintages, the series offers an approachable way to build a complete collection.
Club Announcements
- Volunteers wanted: Members are encouraged to help with refreshments, educational presentations, display cases, and the club table at the October NCNA show.
- SCNA grading classes: Courses in U.S. coin and currency grading are scheduled for October 29–31, with registration due October 1. Course application (PDF).
- Newsletter editor: A new volunteer editor is needed beginning January 2027.
- Club shirts: Orders have been placed, with delivery expected in the coming weeks.
September Club Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 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: Interesting Coins I Have Sold — Rich U
Display case: Roanoke Commemorative Half Dollar — Russ F
Refreshments: Russ F
