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Coin of the Month
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November 2026 – The 1932-D Washington Quarter: A Key Date Born in the Great Depression
The Washington quarter is one of the most familiar coins in American history. Yet when it first appeared in 1932, it was intended to be a commemorative coin for one year only, honoring the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth. The public response was so positive that the design remained—and Washington has appeared on the…
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What Do You Think of NGC’s New 10-Year Guarantee Limit?
NGC revised its coin certification guarantee on June 2, 2026. Under the updated policy, claims about a coin’s authenticity or grade must be submitted within ten years of its grading date. The change applies to coins graded on or after June 2, 2026; it does not retroactively impose the new limit on coins graded earlier….
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Whitman Moves the Baltimore shows for 2027
The entire 2027 Whitman Expo circuit has broken its traditional three-show residency at the Baltimore Convention Center. The primary reasons and the setup for 2027 include:
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CLASSES of DOUBLED DIE COINS
Doubled die coins occur when the die itself receives multiple design impressions from a master hub with a slight misalignment, not during the striking of the coin itself. Numismatists classify these mint errors into eight distinct classes based on how the misalignment occurs: The 1955 Lincoln Cent Doubled Die (Class I) is the most famous…
About Us
Founded in 1948, the Allentown-Bethlehem Coin Club is a vibrant community of numismatists serving the Lehigh Valley. The club meets monthly on the second Monday at 7:00 PM at the American Legion Post 367 in Whitehall, PA (no meeting in December). With a mission to promote coin collecting and numismatic education, the club hosts two major coin shows each year, including the popular Lehigh County Coin Expo. These events feature dozens of dealers, free admission, and youth activities, fostering engagement across all ages. The club welcomes collectors of all experience levels and encourages fellowship through auctions, discussions, and special programs. For correspondence, the club can be reached by mail at P.O. Box 446, Bethlehem, PA 18016.