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Coin of the Month
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September 2025: The 1877 Indian Head Cent – The King of Small Cents
Among U.S. one-cent pieces, no coin commands more attention than the 1877 Indian Head Cent. Often dubbed the “key date” of the series, this penny holds its place as the most sought-after regular-issue Indian Head cent, prized for both its rarity and lore. Struck during the economic hardship of the Panic of 1873, only 852,500…
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UNITED STATES MINT FACILITIES
UNTED STATES MINT FACILITIES I. PHILADELPHIA MINT: P 1792 Congress passes the ‘Coinage Act’ authorizing the creation of a mint to manufacture coins representing American denominations (dollars and cents) to be used in place of coinage from other nations. Philadelphia, the first capitol of the United States is chosen as the mint’s location. The mint…
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What Is Your Favorite Coin?
FAVORITE COINS I have given several presentations over the past few years on a variety of subjects. But what I’ve never spoken about is what my favorite coin is and why; and I’m doing this for a reason. I currently possess several high grade and expensive coins, and I have proudly displayed them during our…
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Time to Retire the Penny? What’s your opinion?
In May 2025, the U.S. Mint announced it had placed its final order for penny blanks, signaling the beginning of the end for the one-cent coin. While no official law has been passed to eliminate the penny entirely, the Mint confirmed that production will cease once the current supply of blanks is exhausted—expected in early…
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.