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FIDEM Medallic Sculpture Exhibit to Close Sept. 15
Sep 2 at 10:10pm
“The Medal Is the Message: Global Ideas in Handheld Sculpture,” an innovative exhibit at the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum, is closing on Sept. 15, and will be replaced by “A House Divided: Money of the Civil War,” opening on Oct. 9.
“Global Ideas in Handheld Sculpture,” which opened in Sept. 2007, features more than 1,400 works of art created by artists from 32 countries. The exhibit was made for the International Art Medal Federation (FIDEM) Art Medal World Congress, which was hosted by the American Numismatic Association in Colorado Springs. It was the first time in 20 years the prestigious event took place in the United States.
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Numismatics and the Olympic Medals - Coin Collector’s Blog
Aug 11 at 2:02pm
Although I am not a big fan of the Olympics, I can appreciate a good show. The Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (BOCOG) put on an great show for the opening ceremonies. The committee for the London 2012 games will have its work cut out for itself after that presentation.
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James Monroe Presidential Dollar Coin & First Spouse Medal Set - Mint News Blog
Aug 7 at 12:12am
The latest release for one of the US Mint’s more intriguing products is about to go on sale. The Presidential Dollar Coin & First Spouse Medal Set for James Monroe will be released on August 6, 2008 at 12:00 Noon ET.
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Coin forger’s medal fetches a pretty penny - theage.com.au
Jul 25 at 9:09pm
THE crowd of medal collectors breathed a collective sigh and craned in their seats as Australia’s first piece of colonial art sold for $750,000 at auction to a beaming mystery buyer seated in the third row.
Minutes later, it was revealed that the National Maritime Museum had bought the Charlotte Medal — a silver disc engraved by the convict and expert forger Thomas Barrett when the First Fleet arrived at Botany Bay. Even the most hardened medal collectors paused in their bidding to clap.
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CONECA celebrates 25 years with variety of medals - Numismatic News
Jul 21 at 10:10pm
The Combined Organizations of Numismatic Error Collectors of America has issued a set of commemorative medals in honor of its 25th anniversary. The set is made up of three normal medals and two misstrikes.
All five medals were struck 39 mm in diameter. The normal strikes are available in 1 ounce .999 pure silver, silver clad and golden bronze.
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Gold medal deserved for numismatic role - Numismatic News
Jul 7 at 10:10pm
Edward W. Brooke III, who served two terms as junior senator from Massachusetts from 1967 to 1979, has been voted a congressional gold medal by the Senate where he served and the House of Representatives.
He will join the ranks of about 185 other men and women with this coveted award.
Now 89 years old and living in Miami, with reported land holdings in Saint Marten, Brooke has had a life of firsts that Rep. Niki Tsongas recently recited: “the first African American elected to the United States Senate by popular vote. I am proud that he accomplished this feat in my home state of Massachusetts, which he represented from January 1967 until January 1979.”
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Two congressional medals approved - Numismatic News
Jun 25 at 3:03pm
Two congressional gold medals were approved by the U.S. House of Representatives June 10, sending them to the President for an expected signature.
Other bills clearing the House still need to be ratified by the Senate. Former U.S. Sen. Edward W. Brooke of Massachusetts, who is 89, would receive a gold medal as well as Constantino Brumidi, who is known as the artist of the Capitol Building for his 19th century work.
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