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Coin of the Month
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June 2026 – 1921 Peace Dollar
The Peace Dollar is one of America’s most beautiful and historically significant silver coins. First issued in December 1921, it was created to commemorate the end of World War I and to symbolize the hope for lasting peace after one of history’s deadliest conflicts. Congress had not specifically authorized a new design, but a growing…
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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
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General Motors Prototype Coins
Yes, you read that right: General Motors, the American car and industrial giant, made prototype coins. Well, technically they weren’t coins since they weren’t produced by the mint, but GM made prototypes for the United States mint to test out a new roller press for coin production. In the 1960’s, the United States was experiencing…
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.