October 2026 Newsletter
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The October 2026 Raleigh Coin Club newsletter celebrates state numismatic awards, shares plans for the 2027 Raleigh Money Expo, and introduces a new newsletter editor.
Featured Articles
Raleigh Coin Club Honored by the NCNA
The Raleigh Coin Club received the NCNA Walton Club Award, recognizing the club at the association's annual awards ceremony in Concord. Bob Schreiner and Tim Giambra accepted the award on the club's behalf. The award included twelve 2027 spiral-bound Red Books, with copies designated for the club library, the Young Numismatist program, and drawings for members attending the October meeting.
Club members also received individual honors. Tim Giambra earned the NCNA Whisnant Scholarship for the ANA Diploma Program and placed second in two exhibition categories at the ANA Money Show. Bob Schreiner received the NCNA Autence Bason Literary Award for digitizing decades of NCNA Journal issues. Browse the digitized journal on the Newman Numismatic Portal.
David Johnson Wins the Ted Hendrick Award
David Johnson is this year's recipient of the NCNA Ted Hendrick Award for best dealer. Established and funded by the Raleigh Coin Club, the award honors longtime dealer and RCC/NCNA leader Ted Hendrick. Johnson was recognized at the October 1 NCNA awards meeting.
2027 Raleigh Money Expo: Planning Continues
The partnership with Whitman is taking shape. The future show at the Raleigh Convention Center, June 17–19, 2027, is expected to expand from roughly 40,000 square feet at the fairgrounds to more than 100,000 square feet. The club plans to preserve and organize educational speakers, substantial Young Numismatist activities, and exhibits, and will need volunteers to support them.
Coin Hawks: Spotting Counterfeit Coins
After reviewing the silver Roosevelt dime series, the Young Numismatist program turns to recognizing counterfeit coins. The session will cover useful tools, simple checks for identifying silver, and design details that counterfeiters struggle to reproduce.
Club Announcements
- 2027 officer nominations: Nominations will be accepted at the October meeting, including a director position for 2027–2029. Elections take place in November, with installation at the December celebration. A new volunteer is especially welcome for the Sergeant-at-Arms position.
- Newsletter editor selected: Sean G will succeed Bob Schreiner as newsletter editor beginning in January 2027.
- RCC shirts available: Club shirts are $15 each, with limited additional quantities available in various sizes.
- Speakers: The club is again able to thank educational presenters with American Silver Eagles.
October Club Meeting
Tuesday, October 20, 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: Numismatics 101 and Trivia Quiz — Russ F
Display case: PCGS boxes in various colors — Rich U
Refreshments: Joe B
