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Effective the last day of I am resigning tlm presidency "t the

i a A' . Rogretf ully, < lub activities have not progressed as I hoped in 1987 and as increased job responsibilities prevented me 1 rom taking better charge of the situation, I willingly take the blame tor those det iciencies. I would like, however, to commend and thank Duane Spellman for taking over the Silver Bugle and keeping the lines of r ommunical ion open with the membership.

In 1988, the membership must come to some imperative decisions. If the club is to continue with an elected leadership, now leaders need step * forward to assume and share the roles of responsibility in operating our association. Most of the current officers and trustees have been in these roles since the beginning in 19«S and are ready to turn the reins over to fresh and willing hands. If this is not possible, the membership » may wish to strongly consider allowing the club to become a private

operation, fhis form of operation was the bread and buttel of the 1970’s and its t antral ized government of one or two individuals was highly successful in sustaining communication and services up until the silver rush of 1980. It you feel strongly one way or the other, or if you wish to serve t tie club tinder an elected government, please contact Duane Spel Iman.

It has been my pleasure to work for the IASAC since its inauguration and to have met so many ol the members at the two conventions. I will continue to support the club as much as my time allows ami will continue to Measure my membership. As always, I look forward to hearing from all my silver art triends, old and now.

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MEMBERSHIP NEWS ' '

Richard Kielbasa would like to obtain a set of Silver Bugles. Anyone that has a set available for purchase or free contact him at R D 9 box 9086, Reading, Pa. 18605.

Most members like the round Silver Bugle design we are using on our cover, for the cover, but the mai oritv thinks another design would be better for a Silver "ar or Round. We all thank Song Kim for this nice Art Work that will grace the cover of our Club Bulletin. As of right now Bars are vanning over Rounds for the 1088 Club issue. Voice your opinion... Ok.

At least 25 of you reported that you did

not receive a membership card. I am trvin;; to locate them, if not I will have new cards printed. Everone will get 1988 card

Bylaws are being reprinted. If you want a copy send me a self-addressed envelope.

Steve Rood is thinking of an update 6 corr¬ ections of the ^th edition Ruide Book to be printed in the Silver Bugle. I think that is a great idea. It will take a lot of work. We'll shoot for the next issue to start.

Kenneth Macomber has pages 102 & 193 miss- from his new Guide Book od Silver Bars. Any one else have problems?

Anyone know the info, about this bar? Mav 1981 - Indi anap o lis, Ind. "oosierland, USAS. Rev. | CMU , I N C , ) g] Ken ’’acomber’ would like to know.*<f[ts not in the hook.

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UNLISTED 1974 "SPRUCE GOOSE" BAR DISCOVERED

by Will Rossman

The "Letcher Mint" was a popular marketing agency for silver art in the early 1970’s. Research from old issues of "Medal World" indicates that Letcher was primarily involved with direct sales ol one ounce rounds, and, i f my memory serves me correctly, was responsible for an innovation of gold plating the primary device of a medal while leaving the silver background .

In viewing the bar catalogue's listings for Letcher, it would appear that its only involvement with ingots was special customer issues. The cata¬ logue states that those bars designated LET-1 to 4 were actually struck by "Medallions Unlimited" for the "Arizona Exonumismatist." While it's hard to speak for the Phoenix bars, one might speculate that the circled "L" on the "Silver Casino" reverse of LET-1A indicates a Letcher involve¬ ment in the contract. The Elks bars are obviously SCI's, as are the Continental Bank and Hayward, CA issues for which we have no photos and little information. In short, we haven't had an ingot with an obvious Lethcer reverse .. .unt il now.

I was walking the bourse at the Long Beach Numismatic Expo when I spotted an unfamiliar bar in the back of a dealer's showcase. Thinking it was something new, I asked to see it and was amazed to discover that the bar was dated 1974 and came from the Letcher Mint! Needless to say, I immediately purchased the bar (not even haggling over a substantial premium) and quickly departed with my "find."

Curioscity lends itself to several questions. Long Reach is the museum heme of the "Spruce Goose." Is it reasonable to assume that these bars were struck for a special customer there to sell as souvenirs? Along theso lines, a Spruce Goose bars dated 1975 was struck by USSC hut is infrequently seen despite a mintage of 3000. Might this issue have been struck for the same customer as a followup to the Letcher bar? Finally, lacking photos, might this reverse be also found on the Continental Bank and/or Hayward, CA bars? Special customer issues feature "standard" mint reverses to save the cost of a custom reverse, so I would expect this reverse to appear on other Letcher issues - be they LFT-7 and LET-8, or, perhaps, other as yet undiscovered issues.

Any information on these questions or about this bar in general would be appreciated. Also, new finds are of great interest to all of us. If you have something unlisted or unexplained, write the "Silver Bugle."

For Sale:

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5 Oz. Silver S175.00, V. Oz. Gold $220.00 , plus $2.00 P &H . Kirkland Enterprizes:

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"WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS" SET SN-3, INCLUDING "Flasher", "Christmas 85 & 86." All bars enameled. 19 Ears total. $700.00: GAL-1 & 1C $30.00 Set.: SM-4 LA Lakers $32.00. TM-25 KGB Chicken $30.00: GCM-1, 6, 76,

8, 11, $2 5.00 Ea. : GEM-9V1 $5 5.00. I will

consider trades or offers. Steve Pfaadt, 102 8 Carlisle Ave . Louisville, Ky. 40215.

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MEW ISSUED

Somogyi Creates Sherlock Holmes Centennial Medal

In honor of the centennial of the intro¬ duction of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Marika Somogyi has add¬ ed her name to the list of Sherlockian in¬ terpreters with an imaginative free form commemorative medal.

Holmes' first adventure, "A Study in Scarlet,” appeared in print in Beeton’s Christmas Annual in 1887. While Doyle received only £25 and the story attract¬ ed little notice, Sherlock Holmes took his first step toward becoming one of the most famous fictional characters ever created Numerous artists and actors have portrayed the great detective as Doyle described him in the first Holmes story: "a man with a thin hawk-like nose, piercing eyes, and so excessively lean that he seemed even taller than his actual

The medal measures 21/# x 1 Vs inches; the sterling silver version weighs about 2 troy ounces and the 14kt-gold piece about 2Vi troy ounces. Each is serially num bered and carries the artist's signature. Quantities are limited to 300 silver and 35 gold specimens, priced at $99.50 and $995, respectively (subiect to change if the price of gold exceeds $485 per ounce). The medal can be ordered with an optional suspension loop so that it may be used as a pendant or watch fob.

Orders for the Sherlock Holmes Cen¬ tennial medal should be sent to the ex¬ clusive distributor, Numismarketing As¬ sociates, 5189 Jeffdale Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91364. Since each medal is pro¬ duced by the classic lost-wax method, hand-finished and antiqued, please allow about 60 days for delivery.

six feet."

Somogyi has created an innovative medal in the shape of Holmes' face, wear¬ ing the familiar deer-stalker cap, with upturned collar covering the lower por¬ tion of his face; a keyhole pierces the area around his left eye. On the reverse, SHERLOCK is inscribed in script letters, while HOLMES appears in upper case print, with a magnifying glass forming the "O" and his famous curved pipe the "S."

Constitution medal struck by the Baltimore City Mint, P.O. Box 4815, Baltimore, Md. 21211, can be obtained in aluminum for $1.50; antique bronze, golden bronze or antique silver finish, $3.50; or 1-ounce pure silver, $31.50, plus^^O for postage and handling.

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Bar depicts dinosaur

Triceratops, a horned dinosaur, is the fourth and final release in the series by The Silver Mine, P.O. Box 21781, Seattle, Wash. Mill. It is priced at $22 in .9M fine sil¬ ver, $9.75 in bronze; or $27.59 for the pair. Write for information about earlier releases.

REMEMBER, Feb. 10th is the deadline for any- you want in the March issue of the Silver Bugle. Start planning an article now.. It won't hurt you

Palm Springs medals

A mcdalUt tribute to the 50th anniversary of Palm Springs calif i* the l°inl f1 Ion of Marcel Jovine designer of the Constitution commemo¬ rative gold half eagle and five other American artists The artists were selected to commemorate the city s 5uth anniversary in 1988 with the is¬ suance of a limned edition of the Palm Spring? Commemo¬ rative Collection The six- month-long celebration started Nov l and will run up to Apnl 198s the official date of the city's incorporation A total of 1.000 five-medal

sets of gold medals lO.OOo five-medal sets of silver medals and 50.000 five-med.it sets of bronze medals will be lEUfd All the I 5-tnch diamr ter medals will be struck bv the Medallic Art Co of Don bury . Conn

Jovine was selected to en grave all six designs a com mon reverse design used on all five medals, and the five de¬ signs of the other artists Jov ine, who designed the gold Bi ceniennial of the Constitution coin, also designed and en graved the reverse for the five Palm Spring* medals

tarn of the medals symbol ijpv some i«vpe< l f*t desefl life Jovine *• reverse design depu is the Spanish insCfiplmr. on the medal In ine Palm of Cod'* Hand featuring an outstretched palm holding a desert scene The inscription I9J' PALM SPRINGS IH«8 GOLDEN ANN1V ERsaRV is around the reverse design The other aniSLs and their obverse design themes are • Vaacov Agan. A Vision of the Future . feature* a gyros copu magic mirror design re¬ flecting the lighi of a br.ghi and shining future for Palm Springs

• R C Gorman Our Indian Heritage the world-re nowtved Navajo anisi honor' the Agua Caliente Indian' ot the Coachella Valley with a sullied depiction of of. Agua Calienie wontan weaving a basket

• Olaf Wieghorst Th< Pioneers' depot' a group of pioneers pushing Westward b» an jni' who specialize* if scene* of the American w e*t

• Lerov Neiman Leisure Time the resident arti'i lor the Superbowl World Sene* Master* Golf Tournament anc the Olympic? provide* a de¬ tailed look at one of the most popular pastime* in the desen - golf

• Anthonv John Gray "Con temporary Face of the City capture* the essense of the beauty ir. people and places through his romantic enchant ment wah the desen Each de¬ sign beam the artist's signa ture

Each set of medal* will be issued m a protective prr*ent.i turn ca*e the bron:* sei in bur gundy velvet silver in deep blue velvet and the gold in poi ished cherrvwood The stiver medal contain* 1 troy ounce plu* of 999 fine silver The gold medal contains 1 troy ounce-plus of H-karat gold

The sel of five commemora live medals cost* $95 for the bronze. $395 for the silver set an.) $7,500 for the gold set Prices are subject to change Silver price* are guaranteed for the first 500 set* For gold set* call t6J9i 3209553 for e\.»rt quote at time of order

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Medal Series Surveyed

Maine's Caribou Coin Club initiated a commemorative medal series in 1981 to annually honor a person, place or thing characteristic of Aroostook County in Northern Maine. Invitations are extend¬ ed to all collectors, not iust club members, to submit designs for the medals. The 40mm medals are struck in .999 silver, an¬ tiqued bronze or oxidized bronze, with plain edges.

The common reverse of medals for the years 1981-86 (except 1984) pictures the CCC logo— the head of an antlered caribou— which was designed by Eddie Warner, CCC past president. The 1981 ob¬ verse depicts a map of Maine and com¬ memorates the club's 20th anniversary. Honoring the last wilderness area remain¬ ing in the Eastern United States, the ob¬ verse of the 1982 medal depicts a scene along the Ailagash Waterway.

Loring Air Force Base and the 30th an¬ niversary of the 42nd Bomb Wing is hon¬ ored with a representation of a B-52 bomb¬ er on the 1983 obverse. A tribute to the 125th anniversary of the City of Caribou adorns the obverse of the 1984 issue, whereas the reverse commemorates four

important dates in Caribou's history

The first solo transatlantic balloon flight, which began in Caribou and ended in Savona, Italy, was chosen as the theme for the 1985 obverse. Two of Maine's nat¬ ural resources, evergreen trees and po tatoes, are noted on the obverse of the 1986 issue.

The 1987 reverse bears a new CCC logo, a standing caribou, and the inscrip¬ tion MOST NORTHEASTERN COIN CLUB IN THE U S A The 1987 obverse depicts an Atlantic salmon and honors the Aroos¬ took and St. John Rivers.

All the medals in the series were struck by the Green Duck Corporation of Her¬ nando, Mississippi, except for the 1987 medal, which was produced by V.H Blackinton & Company of Attleboro Falls, Massachusetts.

The CCC meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Recreation Center in Caribou. Those in¬ terested in submitting medal designs or learning more about the Caribou Coin Club should contact Harold R. Drost, CCC President, at P.O. Box 104, Caribou, ME 04736.

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Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Charles A. Lindbergh's historic solo transatlantic flight from New York to Paris. Max¬ imum mintages of 300 each made in .999 Silver, Copper and Bronze. The Silver issue is Proof-Like, weighs one Troy Oz. & is serial numbered. The Silver Medal costs $27.95 while the Cop¬ per or Bronze costs $2.50 each. The 3-Medal Set is $30.95. All orders are postpaid. Orders should be sent to:

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JANUARY 1988 SELECTIONS

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Mintage 100 silver. 100 bronze Set of silver and bronze bars SN -Silver only (one ounce .999) SN -Bronze only SN Triceratops 1987 (SM-34)

Mintage 500 silver. 100 bronze Set ol silver and bronze bars SN -Silver only (one ounce .999) SN -Bronze only SN Brontosaurus 1987 (SM-32)

Mintage 500 silver. 100 bronze -Set of silver and bronze bars SN -Silver only (one ounce .999) SN -Bronze only SN

Stegosaurus The Plated Plant Eater 1987 (SM-31) Mintage 500 silver, 100 bronze

-Set of silver and bronze bars SN 27.o0

-Silver only (one ounce .999) SN 21.00

-Bronze only SN ® 00

Tyrannosaurus The Tyrant Lizard 1987 (SM-30)

Mintage 500 silver, 100 bronze -Set of silver and bronze bars SN 29.50

•Silver only (one ounce .999) SN 22.50

-Bronze only SN 8-00

Voyager Nonstop Airplane Flight 1986 (SM-33)

Mintage 200 silver, 100 bronze -Set of silver and bronze bars SN 30.00

-Silver only (one ounce .999) 9N 25.00

-Bronze only SN 7.25

ROUNDS

Pink Panther 1987 Xmas/ 1988 New Year SN 17.50 Wicked Witch - Disney SN Rarities Minrt 40.00

Prince Charming - Disney SN Rarities Mint 40.00 Bugs Bunny SN Highland Mint 35.00

Yosemite Sam SN Highland Mint 35.00

Wiley Coyote SN Highland Mint 35.00

Year of the Dragon 1988 AMC (2 ounces .999) 23.50 Canada Goose AMC (2 ounces .999) 25.00

Atlantic Salmon AMC (2 ounces .999) 25.00

Mule Deer AMC (2 ounces .999) 25.00

Amencan Elk AMC (2 ounces .999) 25.00

1986 Indexed Guidebook to Silver Art Bars 29.95

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	■" Holi	day Selections by
	SLIVERS OF	SILVER
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/MAD-47	Hanukkah 1973	12. CO	US3C-212	Happy Hanukkah '73	16.00
		CHRIST	MAS
CCM-38	Season's Greetings	16.00	CT-3	Birthday of Christ	14.00
ussc-275	Christmas 1976	30.00	TSG-5	I'll Be Home for	50.00
TRG-5C	Home for X'-mas-Can.	60.00	TRC-53	Home for X-mas-Er	6.00
TRG-20	Christmas 1979	45.00	TRG-20AS	Christmas 1979	50.00
GLM-8	Merry Christmas '73	13-00	HAM- 5	Season's Greetings	21.00
JM-2	Christmas 1974	13.00	HAM-43	Joy to the World	12.00
MAD-49	Merrv X-mas '72(toned) 12.00	KAD-195	Christmas 1978	16.00
Mia-43	Merry Christmas 1973	13.00	MEM- 32	The Nativity	16.00
me:.:- 33	Star of Wonder	16.00	MEM- 35	One World, One 'Wish	16.00
ussc-225	Merry Christmas 1974	13.50	ussc-226	Merry Christmas 1973	13-50
WM-27	Little Country Church 16.00	BUM- 3	The Fir Tree-Colored	21.00
		NEW YEAR
ccM-39	Happy New Year	16.00	mad- 103	Happy New Year 1974	13.50
MAD- 106	New Years 1975	13.50	AD-162	Happy New Year 1977	13.50
		ODDS & ENDS
FC-5V	Quarter EagletSilver	Eagle)			7.0C
MAD- 137	Minuteman				7.00
NAD-1 36	Indian Head				7.0C
MAD- 138 A	Buffalo				7.0C
Page 159	Cowboy and Soy				22.5C
SM-1V	Winter Olympics 1980				40. OC

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Mint mailing list customers receive the Mint’s annua catalog mailed in the fall as well as information about ordering the Mint’s numismatic products, including Proof sets, Uncirculated Mint sets. Proof American Ea¬ gle bullion coins, Mint medals and commemorative coins. _

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Medallions of the

Tasmanian Numismatic Society

f r- BY: DGKOTHY LOCKWOOD

reprinted rom Tie C.S.N.A. publication The striking of a medallion is a very big undertaking, and quite a gamble, especially or a small society such as ours (The Tasmanian Numismatic Society).

:5th SYDNEY-HOBART YACHT RACE MEDALLION

However, in 1969, we took a gamble in the striking of a medallion for the 25th Sydney- iobart Yacht Race. This was an immediate success, in fact, all medallions were sojd w ithin week of publicity, with photographs in the newspaper, and none were available by the tinje he race finished in Hobart. A cased pair, sterling silver and bronze, was held to present to he winner of the twenty-fifth race and this turned out to be Edward Heath, later to become he British Prime Minister. Only 75 silver and 225 bronze were struck - all numbered, and he cost at that time was $12.50 and $5. A custom-made case in green leatherette, embossed rith the society’s name in gold, was made available to purchasers of the medals.

The medallions, 51mm in diameter, were struck by K.G. Luke of Melbourne The ob- erse features the yacht. "Rani”, winner of the first Sydney-Hobart race in 1945, and the vords "25th Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race 1969". The reverse side bears the emblem of the ociety and the wording "Tasmanian Numismatic Society founded 1963”. Owner of the Rani vas Captain Illingworth who finished the course in 6 days, 14 hours and 22 minutes, which vas 17 hours ahead of his nearest rival.

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The Centenary Hobart Cup was the subject for the Tasmanian Numismatic Society to strike their second medallion. “This event was run on February 6, 1974. Only 75 sterling silver and 225 bronze medals were made available to society members, racing enthusiasts and general collectors. The medallions were 51 mm in diameter and struck by the medallists, K.G. Luke of Melbourne.

The obverse depicts a race horse and rider in the style of one hundred years ago and a horse and jockey in modern image. The floral emblem, the Tasmanian blue gum, was also a feature and the wording “Hobart Cup" (above) and dates “1874-1974" (below). The re¬ verse die of the first medallion with the society emblem was again used for this one. The cost of these medals, when issued in 1974, was $22.50 for the sterling silver and $5.00 for the bronze. They are all numbered on the edge.

TRUGANINI MEDALLION

Truganini was the last surviving full-blood aboriginal of Tasmania. It is now eleven years ago that the Tasmanian Numismatic Society issued its third and most beautiful me¬ dallion. This was in 1976, the centenary year of Truganini's death in Tasmania. That year, her bones, which had been in the possession of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery for one hundred years, were cremated and her ashes were scattered on the waters of D’En¬ trecasteaux Channel, near Bruny Island, and close to the heart of her tribal ancestral terri¬ tory. Truganini was the daughter of “Mangana", chief of the powerful Bruny Island-tribe. In May of that year, after many years of arguments and political haggling, she was at last al¬ lowed to rest in peace.

The year of her birth is uncertain, but has been stated to be between 1803 and 1812 by various authorities. She accompanied George Augusts Robinson, Conciliator of the Tas¬ manian Aborigines, on his missions between 1830 and 1834; and it was largely due to her assistance that these missions resulted in such success. Truganini also saved the life of Mr. Robinson on the Arthur River in 1832. In 1847, forty-four aborigines including Truganini, were transferred from Flinders Island to their final settlement at Oyster Cove By 1873, Truganini was the sole survivor of this settlement. She then moved to Hobart Town under the care of Mr. and Mrs. Dandridge, and lived with them at their residence on Macquarie Street until her death on 8th May, 1976.

Her portrait was featured on the obverse of an outstanding medallion, issued in May, 1976, by our society. It was decided to issue the medallion on the hundredth anniversary of her death. The portrait of her was taken from a line engraving, copied from a photograph by C.A. Woolley in 1866. The floral emblem of Tasmania, the blue gum, is also shown on the obverse. The wording reads "Truganini" (above) and "8th May 1876" { below). The reverse features, in clear detail, the well-known Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Di¬ orama of a Tasmanian Aboriginal group, and the words "Tasmanian Numismatic So¬ ciety 1976".

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The medallions were struck by the Pobjoy Mint in the United Kingdom, and the num¬ ber mmled was one hundred in hall-marked sterling silver and 225 in bronze, each individ- llv numbered. They arc the first of the Tasmanian Numismatic Society medallions to be struck with a highly polished field, and frosted relief. The issue price in 1976 was $35 for the slcr|mg silver and $15 for the bronze.

Attractive brochures, which were issued with the medallions, featured the original por¬ trait of Trugamni on the cover. This brochure covered, briefly, parts of her life and details of the medallion. Green cases were also made available to those requiring them The medals were 51 mm in diameter.

The Pobjoy Mint created for us a magnificent work of art which commemorates a part of our Tasmanian history.

THE CENTENARY OF THE CLOSURE OF THE PENAL SETTLEMENT OF PORT ARTHUR MEDALLION

In 1977, the Tasmanian Numismatic Society issued their fourth medallion to commem¬ orate the centenary of the closure of the penal settlement of Port Arthur in 1877. The con¬ vict establishment is part of our early history and every effort should be made to conserve and restore what is left of the settlement.

Disastrous bush fires destroyed or ruined many buildings some time after the closure of Port Arthur, but much work has been done now to try to counteract some of the damage and restoration has been done on some of the important cottages. The settlement was es¬ tablished in 1830 and when it closed in 1877, twelve thousand convicts had been imprisoned there.

The medallions were manufactured by Stokes Australasia Limited, Melbourne, and were struck in sterling silver (one hundred) and bronze (225). They are 51 mm in size and are all numbered on the edge. The obverse features a general scene of Port Arthur and the powder magazine is shown on the reverse. They were sold at $45 for the silver and $15 for the bronze and cases were made available. An attractive brochure was issued with the me¬ dallions.

THE I50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORGANIZED CRICKET MEDALLION

The Tasmanian Numismatic Society decided to strike a special cricket medallion in 1982 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of organized cricket in Tasmania, and also the one hundredth anniversary of the first match played on the Tasmanian Cricket Assoc¬ iation (T.C. A.) ground in Hobart. This ground is still used, as is also the same pavilion 1982 was also the first season for Tasmania as a full member of the Sheffield Shield, Australia s main cricket competition.

The medallions were produced by Stokes Australasia Limited, Melbourne. Seventy-five sterling silver and 225 bronze were issued, numbered on the edge. I he silver sold lor $95 each and the bronze were $18. The obverse shows a cricketer of the nineteenth century and the reverse is a cricket match on the T.C. A. ground, one hundred yearsago. Theyalsoare 5 1 mm.

The dies of all the five issues of Tasmanian Numismatic Society medallions have been defaced The society retained the No 1 medals of each issue. All the dies and the No I medals have now been presented to The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery on perm¬ anent loan.

In addition to the general issues of medallions made available to ihe general public, seven ty special ones were struck in 1983 for the Tasmanian Numismatic Society's twentieth an

niversary. They were given to all members who attended the annual dinner. They were anodi/ed. gold-colored aluminum with the same emblematic design as was featured on the first and second medallions. The other side, inside a wreath, were the words "7b Com¬ memorate the 20th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Tasmanian Numismatic Society. 1963-1983". There were also twenty silvered bronze made to order for members who re¬ quested them. They are 51 mm in size.

The Tasmanian Numismatic Society has three medallions given as awards, but not necessarily annually. These also have the same design on the reverse. They are the Distin¬ guished Service Medal in polished, silvered, bronze and named on the edge with the date. The bronze medal, an annual award for meritorious work during the previous year, and the A. J Lockwood Memorial Medal (early ones were bronze - now are copper). This lat¬ ter one is in memory of the writer's late husband. Arthur, and is awarded only for something outstanding in the numismatic field in Tasmania.

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Medal Portrays Protected Species

The San Diego County Inter-Club Nu¬ mismatic Council has issued a medal to commemorate its 30th Annual Coina- rama, held July 11-12. The obverse of the 39mm medal depicts a mountain lion, a protected species in California, encircled by an inscription describing show dates and location. Portrayed on the reverse is the Council's logo Bronze and copper medals are available for purchase for $2.50 each; silver medals are sold by subscrip¬ tion only, prior to striking. Orders can be placed with A1 Baber, Medals Chairman, 611 Oak wood Way, El Cajon, CA 92021.

Members of the Council comprise three representatives from each of the eight coin clubs in San Diego County. The

group, which was awarded its 25-year membership medal at the ANA 96th An¬ niversary Convention in August, meets four times a year and publishes a quar¬ terly bulletin. The result of the member clubs' cooperative effort, the annual Coin- arama features a bourse, educational talks, an auction, exhibits, and presentation of exhibit awards and the Council's Medal of Merit.

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Editorial

1 want to thank all of vou who havo written or called about vour concern!, with I.A.S.A.C. The renewals have come at a verv rapid rate. I will a polo p ire for the past actions taken hv some officials of our club, Femcmber, all positions are voluntary and .veryones future plans sometime change.

1 will guarantee that the Bugle will be published everv other nonth during the Dftfl vear. T will also see that we have a du1' >ar or round struck during the year, * ’ e will strive to have a ,et together during the vear in conjunction w i t h some large show ,t a centrialized location.

This is a listing of the current Fleeted and Appointed Officers of I.A.S.A.C.

Elected Officers President

Will RosMnan 61 9 N Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs. CO 80903 Phone (303) 630 1312

Study the positions and T f you have a desire to fill any of the slots, let me know.

Vice President Historian

Tom Fernandez Duane Spellman

Illinois Secretary / Treasurer California Ed Lantz Ri "\

16 819-1150

If you want to nominate anyone to a position, please feel free.

Lets put the I^nternat ional Assoc i a L l on of Silver Art

Collectors back on its feet and growing .

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California Michigan Michigan Minnesota

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Charlie Diehl J Archie Kidd Publisher

Publicity Coordinator Will Rossman. Editor

Jim Best Helen Weynch. New Issues Liason

As T have tried for months to locate a membership list that has all the membership numhers, and 1 have failed. I have no idea ul.at vour membership numhers are unless you listed it with your re-newa 1 . I have come to a conclusion, I am p.oinp to put together a new membership list and everyone will he assigned a new numher IINLFSS VOU URTTF TO MF AN 0 r.IVF. HF vollR CURRENT NUMRER. This is a good time because the members that did not renew will be dropped anvwa". "e are going to have a membership drive in many (loin Papers. Lots of new collectors arc bovine the Cartoon and Comic Silver Units, and T'm sure manv would love to belong to a club with their interests at heart.

1 nope all of you have a SUFF.R ME" VEARR . En.iov your hobbv. and send to me articles, interesting comments that evervone will want to