NumisSociety members were inspired by a story written by Dave Harper in Numismatic News. Harper writes about a letter he received from Army SGT Jarrett Briscoe who is stationed in Kuwait. In the letter, SGT Briscoe sent Harper a 1918 Lincoln Cent he received in change after a transaction with a local. Astonished to find a coin that old and so far away from home, SGT Briscoe asked Harper to “return it home” by putting it back into circulation in the United States.
It was a touching story that inspired the members of the NumisSociety. NumisSociety community members decided to join together to make this a truly memorable Memorial Day. In honor of SGT Briscoe and all members of our Armed Forces present and past, they want as many people to spend a 1918 Lincoln Cent in all 50 United States.
If you are interested, sign up at the NumisSocieity website and let them know (here) what state you will spend a 1918 Lincoln Cent on Memorial Day.
This is such a great idea, that I dug through my excess inventory and found a coin that I will spend on that day (after I remove it from its 2x2). It is the least I can do to be part of this effort to honor those who served and continue to serve on behalf of this country.
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About 2 weeks ago I put a 1906 Indian penny into circ.- When I was much younger my local coin dealer (Midland, TX)used to sell me rolls of dateless Bufallo nickels at 6 cents a piece, which I would spend around town. It was good for his business, because at least a few of those folks would show up at his shop to see if the nickel they found was worth anything. Certainly a cheap way to get customers through the door!
There are many discussion boards out there and they all serve the hobby. NumisSociety stands out. They also serve as the message board for the Michigan State Numismatic Society because NumisSociety was founded by a YN "FreakyGarretG" and has recognized leaders such as Frank J. Colletti (author of the Red Book about Red Books) helping out.
FuzzyRider, that is great! I never thought of that. Hilarious and crafty.
I just found your blog and am enjoying it. Great story here!
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