The next meeting will be Wednesday, March 10, 7:30 PM.

Tom A. will lecture on "Early Colonial Coinage".  Paul A. will present the April program on "Chinese Charms and Amulets".

Annual Membership Dues Required in January.  Adults are $12 and youths under 18 are $3. Members not required to pay are "Life Members" and new members who joined late in the year.  (See printed newsletter for names and check mailing details.)

New members in February:  Matthew B. (YN), Joshua B. (YN), Dave S., Michael M., Christopher P., James F., Nicholas S., Dexter W., Samuel C., Tracy A., Bill H. Jr., Bill C., John B., James E. (YN), Douglas M., Dan F., Donald R., Joe T., Van S., and David J.   Chris M. has paid the fee to become a Life Member.

Jim B. will have supplies available at the meeting.

Young Numismatist Quiz:  In what year did the "S" mint mark first appear on a US Nickel?
YN Adviser, Jack L.

Coin Game this month:  bring a US Half Dollar (circulating) 1801 - 2002. Be prepared to give a short history of the coin.

Congratulations to Denny M. for winning the 1947-S quarter dollar, MS-65 (NGC).  April's raffle will be for a 1938-D Buffalo nickel, MS-65.  June's raffle will be for an ancient Roman silver coin.  The long-term raffle is for club members and any number of chances may be purchased.  See Jack L. at the meeting to record your $1.00/chance donation.

Club members are welcome to attend the monthly Board meeting.  The next meeting will be April 05 at 7:30 PM.  (See paper newsletter for directions.)

John C. is interested in obtaining transportation tokens from foreign cities. These include bus, trolley, ferry, and railway tokens. (See printed newsletter for details.)

A Get Well card was sent to Ed E. after recent surgery.

A 1/10 oz. Gold Eagle was mailed to Joseph A. of Norfolk and Rick H. of Bowie, MD for returning post cards at the last coin show.

Bring a friend to the meeting.