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Coin of the Month
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August 2026 – The “Army & Navy” Civil War Token
When the Civil War erupted in 1861, Americans quickly began hoarding gold, silver, and even copper coins. By 1862, small change had nearly disappeared from circulation, creating a serious problem for merchants and customers alike. To keep commerce moving, private companies stepped in and produced what we now know as Civil War Tokens. Among the…
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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…
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Ebay Fake Silver Coins
lNBC Article about Ebay Fake Silver Coins
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.