The Montgomery County Coin Club will meet Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring.
The program will be a presentation on Patsy Takemoto Mink, who is honored on the 12th coin in the American Women Quarter Program. Mrs. Mink, as a U.S. Representative from Hawai’i, fought for gender and racial equality, affordable childcare, and environmental protection. She is best known for championing Title IX, legislation which opened new opportunities to women in education and school sports. The presentation will be by Kenneth Swab, who served as Legislative Director to Rep. Mink from 2000-01.
The Gaithersburg, Community Museum held “Money Day” on Saturday, April 27, in conjunction with the public reveal and display of their recently acquired 1902 $10 National banknote of the First National Bank of Gaithersburg. An MCCC contribution to the museum assisted in the acquisition. MCCC was on-hand on Money Day with a 3-table display of numismatic collectibles and hobby information. MCCC President Jack Schadegg will give a brief photo-augmented talk and commentary on the day’s activities and public outreach engagements.
In addition to the program, there will be a monthly auction consisting of a mix of U.S. and foreign coins, as well as other interesting numismatic items. Anyone in attendance may bid on the lots. Members will receive the auction list with their monthly bulletin.
In addition to the program and auction there will be member exhibits and snacks.