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PNNA 3rd Q 2015 Nor’wester

The 3rd Quarter 2015 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is available online at http://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2015_Q3.pdf. This is an 8-page regular edition. Here’s a summary of the contents:

  • PNNA President’s message by Danny Bisgaard.
  • Report on annual PNNA awards and annual PNNA convention in Tukwila, including the collector exhibit awards.
  • Minutes of the board meeting held in Tukwila.
  • Puyallup Fair Time! – Call for volunteers.
  • Coin show and event calendar.

Thank you again for your interest in the PNNA!

Sincerely,
Eric Holcomb
PNNA Editor/Webmaster

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Tukwila show report and collector exhibit winners

Winners of judged collector exhibit prizes from the PNNA 2015 spring convention and coin show in Tukwila (held May 1-3, 2015) have been posted, along with photos of the winning exhibits.

Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to all who participated. We hope to see you again in Portland in October 2015, and Tukwila in April-May 2016. Please contact the PNNA if you have any questions about collector exhibits.

See the history page for conventions & coin shows for information about how to access past convention reports, including overall convention reports, awards and exhibits, and memorabilia.

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PNNA Convention this weekend, May 1-3 in Tukwila

Don’t forget, the annual PNNA spring convention in Tukwila, Washington is this weekend, May 1-3, 2015, with the show opening to the public at noon on Friday, for an admission charge as low as $2.00 (or $5.00 for the entire weekend). See you in Tukwila for the PNNA’s 75th anniversary!

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PNNA 2nd Q Nor’wester convention edition

The 2nd Quarter 2015 convention special edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is available online at http://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2015_Q2.pdf. If you are a current PNNA member (or were a member in 2014) you should receive a paper copy of this issue along with an invitation to attend the PNNA’s 75th anniversary party in Tukwila, even if you normally subscribe to the online-only option. If your membership did expire at the end of 2014, please pay by check or online or at the convention to renew your membership.

This special 16-page edition of The Nor’wester includes eight color pages, including a back-cover ad by ANACS, which will again accept submissions for certification and grading at this year’s PNNA convention in Tukwila, May 1-3, 2015. Inside you’ll find the PNNA president’s and convention chairman’s messages, other PNNA and ANA information, a PNNA 75th anniversary trivia page in color, an article by a PNNA member, and coin dealer advertisements. The front cover features the exciting 75th anniversary medal design by former U.S. Mint sculptor-engraver Thomas D. Rogers. Current plans call for these medals (see below) to be ready for sale in Tukwila!

PNNA 75th Anniversary Medal set (obverse)
PNNA 75th Anniversary Medal set (obverse)
PNNA 75th Anniversary Medal set (reverse)
PNNA 75th Anniversary Medal set (reverse)

Once again, thanks for your interest in the PNNA, and we’ll see you in Tukwila!

Sincerely,
Eric Holcomb
PNNA Editor/Webmaster

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Portland National Money Show – Final Reminder

Just a final reminder that the ANA National Money Show will be held at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Thursday-Saturday March 5-7, 2015. It should be a great show, not to be missed! For more information, see https://www.money.org/nationalmoneyshow and the PNNA website, and perhaps we’ll see you at the show.

Update: A report on this show has been posted to ANA Conventions and Shows in Portland, Oregon – 1998 to 2015.

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PNNA 1st Quarter 2015 Nor’wester

The 1st Quarter 2015 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is available online at http://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2015_Q1.pdf.
This is a 12-page regular edition. Here’s a summary of the contents:

  • Important information about the upcoming ANA National Money Show in Portland (March 5-7) and The Dalles Mint tour (March 8).
  • PNNA President’s message by Danny Bisgaard.
  • Call for nominations for annual PNNA awards.
  • In Memoriam section noting prominent PNNA members who have passed away recently.
  • An interesting article, “One-Ounce Silver Bullion Coinage, North and South” by Mark Benvenuto.
  • PNNA scholarship application for 2015. (Scholarships are for expenses attending ANA Summer Seminar.)
  • Coin show and event calendar.

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Portland Fall Show Collector Exhibit Winners

Winners of judged collector exhibit prizes from the PNNA/WCC 2014 fall coin show in Portland have been posted, along with photos of the winning exhibits.

Update (2023) – Past exhibit reports have been consolidated into PDF files. See the current completed exhibits page for links.

Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to all who participated. We hope to see you again in Tukwila and Portland in 2015, and March 5-7, 2015, in Portland for the ANA National Money Show. Please contact the PNNA if you have any questions about collector exhibits.

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PNNA 4th Q Nor’wester and Portland Fall Show

The 4th Quarter 2014 convention 16-page special edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is available online at http://www.pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2014_Q4.pdf. If you subscribe to The Nor’wester in paper form, you should have received your copy by about the end of September.

This is an expanded edition of The Nor’wester including important information about the upcoming (October 11-12 with dealer and exhibitor setup October 10) PNNA-Willamette Coin Club 10th Annual Fall Convention & Coin Show at the DoubleTree Lloyd Center Hotel, 1000 NE Multnomah Street, Portland, Oregon.

PNNA Members: If your PNNA membership has already expired or expires this year, please see the website for renewal information, or wait until I send a separate email about membership renewal. Free memberships for show attendees are no longer available.

Once again, thanks for your interest in the PNNA, and I hope to see you in Portland!

Sincerely,
Eric Holcomb
PNNA Editor/Webmaster

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PNNA 3rd Quarter Nor’wester

The 3rd Quarter 2014 edition of the PNNA’s newsletter, The Nor’wester, has been published and can be accessed as a PDF file on the back issues page.

This is a 12-page edition that includes a report and photos from the annual PNNA convention in Tukwila (May 2-4), as well as an article written by the convention keynote speaker, Howard A. Daniel III.

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PNNA Convention this weekend, May 2-4 in Tukwila

Don’t forget, the annual PNNA spring convention in Tukwila, Washington is this weekend, May 2-4, 2014, with the show opening to the public at noon on Friday, for an admission charge as low as $2.00 (or $5.00 for the entire weekend). The convention webpage (available at the time) provided more information, including a link to the convention program and dealer list. See you in Tukwila!

See the history page for conventions & coin shows for information about how to access past convention reports, including overall convention reports, awards and exhibits, and memorabilia.