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3 October 2020
William "Bill" Graves honored with 2020 Ted Hendrick Memorial Dealer Award

The Ted Hendrick Memorial Dealer Award, jointly sponsored by the Raleigh Coin Club and the NCNA, was presented to William "Bill" Graves. Bill doing business as R & B Numismatics has been a fixture at North Carolina coin shows for decades. Bill is always will to educate and has been active in the Winston-Salem Coin Club as well as the NCNA.


21 July 2020
Raleigh Coin Club Meeting Returns Virtually

The pandemic may have forced the suspension of RCC meetings beginning in March, but starting in July the club resumed meeting at our regular time online via Zoom.


30 April 2020
Raleigh Coin Club "Raleigh Money Expo" Event at the NC State Fairgrounds canceled due to COVID 19

The Raleigh Coin Club (RCC) "Raleigh Money Expo" annual coin, currency and stamp show in Raleigh, NC in June has been canceled due to COVID 19.


1 April 2020
Raleigh Coin Club "Road Show" Event at Crabtree Valley Mall canceled due to COVID 19

The Raleigh Coin Club (RCC) hosted "Coin & Currency Road Show" event at the Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh, NC on Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th has been canceled due to COVID 19.


17 March 2020
Raleigh Coin Club Meeting canceled due to COVID 19

The pandemic associated with the spread of the corona virus forced the suspension of RCC meetings beginning in March.


March 2020
Raleigh Coin Club to Host "Road Show" Event at Crabtree Valley Mall during National Coin Week

To celebrate National Coin Week (April 19-25, 2020), the Raleigh Coin Club (RCC) will be hosting a "Coin & Currency Road Show" event at the Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh, NC on Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th.


5 October 2019
Dot Hendrick honored with 2019 Ted Hendrick Memorial Dealer Award

The Ted Hendrick Memorial Dealer Award, jointly sponsored by the Raleigh Coin Club and the NCNA, was presented to Dot Hendrick. Dot has run commercial coin shows several times a year in Charlotte and Raleigh for decades before retiring this year. Dot has been a fixture in North Carolina numismatics for longer than most members of the NCNA and RCC can remember.


April 2019
Raleigh Coin Club to Host "Road Show" Event at Crabtree Valley Mall during National Coin Week

To celebrate National Coin Week (April 21-27, 2019), the Raleigh Coin Club (RCC) will be hosting a "Coin & Currency Road Show" event at the Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh, NC on Friday, April 26th and 27th.


28 March 2019
Raleigh Coin Club Announces 2019 Raleigh Money ExpoTM Promotional Wooded Nickel"

The Raleigh Coin Club (RCC) is proud to announce the design for their 2019 Raleigh Money ExpoTM promotional wooden nickel and the club's decision to start a new of annual promotional wooden nickel series themed on designs not selected for North Carolina's 2001 Statehood Quarter. To read more click here.


09-10 November 2018
Raleigh Coin Club hosted the American Numismatic Association School of Numismatics educational seminar "Coin Grading, Problem Coins & Conservation"

The Raleigh Coin Club (RCC) hosted an American Numismatic Association School of Numismatics educational seminar titled "Coin Grading, Problem Coins & Conservation" November 9-10, 2018.

The biggest mistake collectors and dealers make is buying coins they shouldn't have purchased in the first place - coins that have grade, surface or conservation issues that they didn't see. This 2-day seminar helped students avoid costly mistakes by developing their grading skills and teaching them to spot a wide variety of issues. To learn more click here.


6 October 2018
Jim Neely honored with 2018 Ted Hendrick Memorial Dealer Award

The Ted Hendrick Memorial Dealer Award, jointly sponsored by the Raleigh Coin Club and the NCNA, was presented to Jim Neely. Jim was recognized for his fair and ethical treatment of his customers as well as for his work with, support and Presidency of the NCNA and his founding and leadership of the Fuquay-Varina Coin Club.


3 June 2018
Millions of Dollars of Rare Coins and Currency from Around the World Coming to the NC Fairgrounds June 8-9-10

North Carolina's largest coin, paper money and stamp show is coming to the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh on Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 8, 9 and 10. Millions of dollars of rare and historic coins, colorful paper money and classic stamps from the United States and countries around the world will be on display in the Exposition Center.

The Expo will feature over 160 tables with dealers coming from up and down the east coast and as far west as California. Show guests can buy and sell collectible coins, paper money and stamps, as well as buy and sell gold, silver and other precious metals; dealers will also be available to offer quick appraisals. The show offers something for collectors of all levels, with collectibles starting at prices less than $1.00 and extending to those valued at thousands of dollars.To read more click here.


3 May 2018
Raleigh Coin Club to Host Food Drive to Benefit Western Wake Crisis Ministry at Annual Raleigh Money ExpoTM

The Raleigh Coin Club (RCC) will be conducting a food drive at its annual coin and currency show to benefit the Western Wake Crisis Ministry (WWCM) of Apex. The WWCM is in the midst of its "Summer Stock-Up" drive to collect non-perishable food items, household products and hygiene items for families in need within the community. The food drive will be an important component of the club's upcoming 45th annual Raleigh Money ExpoTM, to be held June 8-10 at the Exposition Center on the North Carolina State Fairgrounds... To read more click here.


18-19 October 2017
Raleigh Coin Club hosted the American Numismatic Association School of Numismatics educational seminar "Introduction to Counterfeit Detection"

The Raleigh Coin Club (RCC) hosted an American Numismatic Association School of Numismatics educational seminar titled "Introduction to Counterfeit Detection" October 18-19

This hands-on seminar will look at the various types of counterfeits produced and how to authenticate them. From cast fakes and electrtypes to various high quality struck counterfeits, students will learn the diagnostics to spot the fakes and characteristics found on genuine specimens. To learn more click here.


1 October 2017
Danny Freeman Honored with 2017 Ted Hendrick Memorial Dealer Award

The Ted Hendrick Memorial Dealer Award, jointly sponsored by the Raleigh Coin Club and the NCNA, was presented to Danny Freeman. Danny was recognized for his fair and ethical treatment of his customers as well as for his work with the ANA, coin clubs in North and South Carolina and his continuing contributions to the NCNA Journal and other numismatic publications.


18 May 2017
Rare Coins, Paper Money and Stamps Coming to State Fairgrounds in Raleigh June 2-3-4

Rare coins, paper money and stamps from the US and around the world will be on display at the 2017 Raleigh Money ExpoTM presented by the Raleigh Coin Club (Raleigh, NC). The Expo will be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 2, 3 and 4 in the Exposition Center at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. It is the largest money show in the North Carolina/South Carolina/Virginia region and is annually the area's "must attend" numismatic event... To read more click here.


12 May 2017
Raleigh Coin Club to Host Food Drive to Benefit Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina

The Raleigh Coin Club (RCC) is joining with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina to collect non-perishable food and related items for those in need throughout its coverage area. The food drive will be an important component of the club's upcoming 44th annual Raleigh Money ExpoTM, to be held June 2-4 at the Exposition Center on the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. To read more click here.


3 May 2017
Raleigh Coin Club Hosts Successful "Road Show" for National Coin Week

As part of its National Coin Week activities, the Raleigh Coin Club (RCC) hosted a "Coin & Currency Road Show" event at the Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh, NC on Friday, April 21st. It was the fourth consecutive year that the club set up at the mall for an all-day Q&A session with collectors and non-collectors alike. To read more click here.

 
 

1 March 2017
Raleigh Coin Club Honors Pair for Outstanding Service

The Raleigh Coin Club honored two of its own at its February meeting. Jeff McCauslin, the club's YN coordinator, and David Boitnott, a former club president and the club's long-time webmaster, each received the RCC's "President's Award" for outstanding service to the club. To read more click here.


10 September 2016
Tom Wood Honored with 2016 Ted Hendrick Memorial Dealer Award<

The NCNA, in conjunction with the Raleigh Coin Club (RCC), presented the 2016 Ted Hendrick Memorial Dealer Award to Tom Wood. Tom has been a collector for over 40 years and a dealer for the past 15. He is a regular presence on the NC show circuit and also maintains an online coin business. Tom is an education-focused dealer who is always willing to share his knowledge with anyone who approaches his table. He is also a frequent speaker on numismatic topics with a focus on coins of the Bible; giving talks to numismatic audiences as well as “general public” audiences at schools, civic organizations and fraternal clubs.


May 2016
43rd Raleigh Money ExpoTM Coming to North Carolina Fairgrounds in Raleigh June 24-26

The 2016 Raleigh Money ExpoTM presented by the Raleigh Coin Club (Raleigh, NC), is just weeks away. The Expo will host collectors on Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 24, 25 and 26 in the Exposition Center at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. It is the largest money show in the North Carolina/South Carolina/Virginia region and is annually the area's "must attend" numismatic event.. To read more click here.


April 2016
Raleigh Coin Club to Host "Road Show" Event at Crabtree Valley Mall during National Coin Week

To celebrate National Coin Week (April 17-23, 2016), the Raleigh Coin Club (RCC) will be hosting a "Coin & Currency Road Show" event at the Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh, NC on Friday, April 22nd. To read more click here.


3 October 2015
Barry Ciociola Honored with 2015 Ted Hendrick Memorial Dealer Award

The Ted Hendrick Memorial Dealer Award was presented to Barry Ciociola; the award is given to a dealer who has made positive long-term contributions to numismatics beyond the operation of a coin business. Barry was recognized for his leadership roles in state and regional organizations (NCNA, Blue Ridge Numismatic Association), his efforts in starting multiple coin clubs, his long-term promotion of coin shows in North Carolina and surrounding states and his content contributions to multiple hobby publications


27 May 2015
Raleigh Coin Club to Hold 42nd Raleigh Money ExpoTM June 26-28 at NC Fairgrounds

The 2015 Raleigh Money ExpoTM presented by the Raleigh Coin Club (Raleigh, NC), will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 26, 27 and 28 in the Exposition Center at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. It is the largest money show in the Carolinas and each year draws collectors from throughout the Southeast and beyond. To read more click here.


23 May 2015
Raleigh Coin Club to Host Food Drive to Benefit Western Wake Crisis Ministry at Annual Raleigh Money ExpoTM

The Raleigh Coin Club is joining with the Western Wake Crisis Ministry to collect non-perishable food and related items for needy families in the community. The food drive will be an important component of the club's upcoming 42nd annual Raleigh Money ExpoTM, to be held June 26-28 at the Exposition Center on the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. To read more click here.


April 2015
Raleigh Coin Club to Host "Road Show" Event at Crabtree Valley Mall during National Coin Week

To celebrate National Coin Week (April 19-25, 2015), the Raleigh Coin Club (RCC) will be hosting a "Coin & Currency Road Show" event at the Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh, NC on Friday, April 24th. To read more click here.


24 March 2015
Halbert Carmichael Awarded Honorary Life Membership

Halbert Carmichael, long-time member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), North Carolina Numismatic Association (NCNA) and the Raleigh Coin Club (RCC) was awarded an Honorary Life Membership at the March meeting of the RCC. To read more click here.

 

RCC President Dave Provost (left) presents Halbert Carmichael (right) with his Honorary Life Membership plaque


20 November 2014
Raleigh Coin Club Elects Officers for 2015

The Raleigh Coin Club (Raleigh, NC) held its annual elections at its November 2014 meeting. All club officer positions along with one Director position were on the ballot. To read more click here.


15 October 2014
Claud and Judith Murphy Honored with 2014 Ted Hendrick Memorial Dealer Award

The husband and wife team of Claud and Judith Murphy, long-time paper money dealers, were jointly honored with the 2014 Ted Hendrick Memorial Dealer Award at the recent annual convention of the North Carolina Numismatic Association (NCNA) held in Greensboro, North Carolina October 3-5. The award is sponsored and managed by the Raleigh Coin Club (RCC). To read more click here.


13 October 2014
RCC Members Recognized at 2014 NCNA Convention

Four members of the Raleigh Coin Club (RCC) received awards at the recently completed North Carolina Numismatic Association (NCNA) Convention that was held in Greensboro, North Carolina. To read more click here.


17 August 2014
The Art of North Carolina Money: The Stories Behind the Symbols

The Raleigh Coin Club will be holding an open meeting at the Gallery on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. The meeting will include a guided tour of the exhibition hosted by its curators Bob Schreiner and Linda Jacobson. The meeting will begin at 7:00pm and is free and open to the public. To read more click here.


11 August 2014
Halbert Carmichael Wins ANA's Glenn Smedley Award

Raleigh Coin Club (RCC) member Halbert Carmichael received two distinct honors at the just completed 2014 American Numismatic Association (ANA) World's Fair of MoneySM show in Chicago. He received his 50-year ANA membership pin and also was awarded one of the Association's prestigious "Recognition of Service" awards - the Glen Smedley Memorial Award. To read more click here.


25 July 2014
Raleigh Money ExpoTM Draws 2,000 Attendees

The three-day Expo, held at the Exposition Center on the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, enjoyed a total attendance of just over 2,000 with more than 1,000 registrations on Saturday alone. (Note: Attendance figures do not include dealers taking part in the bourse.) This year's attendance was up more than 20% over 2013; the annual show has seen an increase in attendance of at least 15% in each of the last three years. To read more click here.


7 July 2014
41st Raleigh Money ExpoTM Coming to the NC Fairgrounds July 18-19-20

Millions of dollars in rare coins, gold and silver bullion, paper money and stamps are coming to Raleigh, NC as part of the 2014 Raleigh Money ExpoTM. The show takes place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday July 18, 19 and 20 in the Exposition Center at the NC State Fairgrounds. To read more click here.


5 June 2014
Raleigh Coin Club to Hold 41st Annual Raleigh Money ExpoTM July 18-20 at NC Fairgrounds

The Raleigh Coin Club (Raleigh, NC) is set to present its 2014 Raleigh Money ExpoTM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday July 18, 19 and 20 in the Exposition Center at the NC State Fairgrounds. 2014 marks the 41st year the RCC has sponsored the state's largest coin, currency and stamp show. To read more click here.


28 May 2014
Raleigh Coin Club to Host Food Drive to Benefit Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina at Annual Money ExpoTM

The Raleigh Coin Club (RCC) is joining with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina to collect non-perishable food and related items for needy families in the greater Raleigh/Wake County area. To read more click here.


26 April 2014
Raleigh Coin Club Hosts World War II Coinage Program During National Coin Week

The Raleigh Coin Club (RCC) is continuing its annual series of educational programs in the local community as part of its 2014 National Coin Week activities. This year, the club will present "The Impact of World War II on US Coinage" at the Wake County North Regional Library in Raleigh. To read more click here.


25 April 2014
Raleigh Coin Club to Host "Road Show" Event at Crabtree Valley Mall during National Coin Week

The Raleigh Coin Club (RCC) will set up at the Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh, NC, Friday April 25, 2014 during National Coin Week (April 20-26, 2014) to promote coin collecting and to answer questions visitors have about their coins, paper money, tokens, medals and/or other money-related items. To read more click here.


15 March 2014
Raleigh Coin Club Takes Part in Reed Gold Mine Opening of Blackbeard Exhibit

Members of the Raleigh Coin Club (RCC) traveled to the Reed Gold Mine (RGM) in Midland, NC on Saturday, February 22nd to attend the official ribbon-cutting ceremonies and opening of "Blackbeard's Queen Anne's Revenge: 1718," a traveling exhibit prepared by the North Carolina Maritime Museums in conjunction with the NC Department of Cultural Resources. The exhibit will be on display at the Reed Gold Mine through April 5, 2014. To read and see more click here.


21 January 2014
Raleigh Coin Club Members Dot Hendrick and Halbert Carmichael Recognized by the NCNA

Two long-time members of the Raleigh Coin Club (Raleigh, NC) were honored at the 2013 North Carolina Numismatic Association Annual Show and Convention. Dot Hendrick received the prestigious 2013 John J. Pittman Award and Halbert Carmichael was given an Honorary Life Membership in the NCNA. To read more click here.


22 November 2013
Raleigh Coin Club Elects 2014 Officers

The Raleigh Coin Club held its annual elections at its November meeting. All club officer positions along with one Director position were on the ballot. To read more click here.


17 November 2013
Guy Clark Awarded 2013 Ted Hendrick Memorial Dealer Award

Guy Clark, long-time dealer in ancient coins and other antiquities, was awarded the 2013 Ted Hendrick Memorial Dealer Award at the recent annual convention of the North Carolina Numismatic Association (NCNA). The award is sponsored and managed by the Raleigh Coin Club (RCC). To read more click here.


21 April 2013
Join the Raleigh Coin Club in Celebrating 2013 National Coin Week, April 21-27

As part of its celebration of the 90th annual National Coin Week (April 21-27, 2013) and the 100th anniversary of the US Buffalo/Indian Head nickel, the Raleigh Coin Club (RCC) will be hosting a program titled “Native Americans on US Coins and Paper Money” at the Wake County North Regional Library in Raleigh. To read more click here.


3 October 2009
Bill Brewer honored with 2009 Ted Hendrick Memorial Dealer Award

With the support of the Raleigh Coin Club, the North Carolina Numismatic Association presented the Ted Hendrick Memorial Award, for the dealer who best helps the hobby by his work as a dealer for 2009 to Bill Brewer, NCNA President. The award was presented by Dot Hendrick.


6 October 2007
Mike Lynch honored with 2007 Ted Hendrick Memorial Dealer Award

With the support of the Raleigh Coin Club, the North Carolina Numismatic Association presented the Ted Hendrick Memorial Award, for the dealer who best helps the hobby by his work as a dealer for 2007 to Mike Lynch of Mike Lynch Associates. The award was presented by Dot Hendrick.


6 May 2006
2006 Raleigh Heritage Trail Celebration Numismatic Event

The Raleigh Coin Club joins forces with The Mordecai Historic Park to present a numismatic event as part of the 2006 Raleigh Heritage Trail Celebration.


4 October 2003
Will Camp honored with 2003 Ted Hendrick Memorial Dealer Award

With the support of the Raleigh Coin Club, the North Carolina Numismatic Association presented the Ted Hendrick Memorial Award, for the dealer who best helps the hobby by his work as a dealer for 2003 to Will Camp of Will Camp Rare Coins. The award was presented by Dot Hendrick.


5 October 2002
Mickey Smith Honored with Inaugural Ted Hendrick Memorial Dealer Award

With the support of the Raleigh Coin Club, the North Carolina Numismatic Association has instituted a new award, the Ted Hendrick Memorial Award, for the dealer who best helps the hobby by his work as a dealer. The 2002 winner is Mikey Smith of the Coin SHop in Spring Lake, North Carolina. The award was presented by Dot Hendrick.