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PNNA 2nd Q 2021 edition of The Nor’wester

The 2nd Quarter 2021 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is now available online at https://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2021_Q2.pdf.

Normally this would be the spring convention special edition, however, due to the cancellation of this year’s spring convention, it’s a smaller 12-page edition, but still in color! Here’s a summary of the contents:

  • PNNA President’s message by Ed Fischer.
  • A notice about ANA National Coin Week, April 18-24.
  • Two interesting feature articles about tokens, “Fantasy Upon Fantasy: A Restaurant’s Fake Past” by Kevin Akin, and “It’s a Fantasy: or how I spent $10.00 at the PNNA Tukwila Coin Show on 3 “Fake” tokens” by James Bard.
  • Advertisements by ANACS, Heritage Auctions, West Coast Coins and two other local dealers. In addition, the April 10-11 coin show in Post Falls, Idaho is advertised, and dealer tables may still be available. This show was moved up a week due to the cancellation of the PNNA convention.

Back issues of The Nor’wester are also available at https://www.pnna.org/wp/news/the-norwester/norwester-online/. Once again, thank you for your interest in the PNNA!

Sincerely,
Eric Holcomb
PNNA Editor/Webmaster

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PNNA 1st Q 2021 edition of The Nor’wester

The 1st Quarter 2021 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is now available online at https://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2021_Q1.pdf.

Normally this would be the Boeing Employees’ Coin Show special edition, however, due to the cancellation of this year’s show, it’s a smaller 12-page regular edition, but printed in color! Here’s a summary of the contents:

  • PNNA President’s message by Ed Fischer.
  • A call for nominations for PNNA annual awards.
  • An interesting feature article, “Numismatic Show and Tell” (especially pertaining to YN and Scout Merit Badge programs) by James Reinders and Tony Kalt.
  • Advertisements by ANACS, West Coast Coins and Jeff Shevlin. Please see these ads – there are special offers available, and Jeff will only be taking orders for his 100th anniversary commemorative Wilson Dollars until about mid-January.

Back issues of The Nor’wester are also available at https://www.pnna.org/wp/news/the-norwester/norwester-online/. Once again, thank you for your interest in the PNNA!

Sincerely,
Eric Holcomb
PNNA Editor/Webmaster

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PNNA 4th Q 2020 edition of The Nor’wester

The 4th Quarter 2020 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is now available online at https://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2020_Q4.pdf.

Normally this would be the fall convention special edition, however, due to the cancellation of this year’s two fall shows (in Tukwila and Portland), it’s a smaller 8-page regular edition, but printed in color! Here’s a summary of the contents:

  • PNNA President’s message by Ed Fischer.
  • A summary of PNNA annual awards.
  • Two short articles, “The Shortest National Bank Title” and “The Longest National Bank Title,” by Tom Tullis.
  • An interesting feature article, “Coin Collecting Merit Badges — now done virtually!” by James Reinders and Tony Kalt.
  • Advertisements by ANACS and Heritage Auctions. ANACS has a special offer, and Heritage has some great upcoming auctions as usual!

In addition, readers are encouraged to view two special World War II-related articles available via links on the homepage:

  • The Short Snorter Project has released a book by Thomas J. Sparks titled The Short Snorter Project – Still Keeping the Memories Alive – Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the End of World War II. The link on the website allows you to access the book for free on the Newman Numismatic Portal.
  • Another WWII story – ”The Occupation of Hong Kong and the Life of a Veteran” by Michael Souza, is an abridged version of an award-winning article originally written in 2018 for the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association’s CN Journal. This is a 50-page PDF file (currently hosted directly on the PNNA website), well-illustrated and easy to read.

Back issues of The Nor’wester are also available at https://www.pnna.org/wp/news/the-norwester/norwester-online/. Once again, thank you for your interest in the PNNA!

Sincerely,
Eric Holcomb
PNNA Editor/Webmaster

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PNNA 3rd Q 2020 edition of The Nor’wester

The 3rd Quarter 2020 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is now available online at https://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2020_Q3.pdf.

Normally this would be the Washington State (Puyallup) Fair special edition, however, due to the cancellation of this year’s Fair, it’s a smaller 6-page regular edition. These pages were printed in black & white for mailing to members receiving paper copies, but you can view the pages in color online. Here’s a summary of the contents:

  • PNNA President’s message by Ed Fischer.
  • News about the Fair, about the PNNA and Willamette fall coin shows, about PNNA annual awards, and about collector exhibits.
  • Links to a few classic articles recently reformatted as PDF files on the PNNA website.
  • An interesting article, “Errors in the Description!” by PNNA Life Member Joe McCarthy.
  • Another interesting article, “Why Not Some Dime Re-Design?” by Mark Benvenuto.
  • An advertisement for the Inland Empire Coin Show, Aug. 22-23 in Post Falls, Idaho, which is one of the few coin shows still scheduled to take place in person (presumably with some precautions).

Back issues are also available at https://www.pnna.org/wp/news/the-norwester/norwester-online/.

Once again, thank you for your interest in the PNNA!

Sincerely,
Eric Holcomb
PNNA Editor/Webmaster

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PNNA 2nd Q 2020 Nor’wester spring edition

The 2nd Quarter 2020 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is now available online at https://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2020_Q2.pdf. This is a 16-page spring edition with eight color pages. Here’s a summary of the contents:

  • Important information about the cancellation of the PNNA spring convention in Tukwila (originally scheduled for April), and the planned fall convention in September.
  • PNNA President’s message by James Reinders.
  • An interesting feature article, “National Banks Names: A Window into United States Economic History,” by Tom Tullis.
  • A short report, also with cover photo, about “Tom Rogers at Carson City Mint” (for the CC Mint’s 150th anniversary).
  • A summary of PNNA and ANA news available online, including information about National Coin Week.
  • Advertisements by ANACS, Heritage Auctions and local PNNA dealers. Please note that special discounted ANACS submissions are still available.

Back issues are also available at https://www.pnna.org/wp/news/the-norwester/norwester-online/.

Election! PNNA members should have received an election ballot (either in paper or PDF form) for PNNA officers and board members for the 2020-2022 term of office. The new officers, board members and committees will be listed in the PNNA Governance section as soon as the new officers are installed, which is expected to take place via a phone conference on April 18.

Once again, thank you for your interest in the PNNA!

Sincerely,
Eric Holcomb
PNNA Editor/Webmaster

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PNNA 1st Q 2020 Nor’wester Boeing Employees’ Coin Show edition

The 1st Quarter 2020 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is now available online at https://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2020_Q1.pdf. This is a 16-page coin show special edition with eight color pages, similar to other special editions that have been published in recent years. Here’s a summary of the contents:

  • Information about the upcoming BECC annual coin show in Kent, Wash. (Jan. 18-19).
  • Information about a clearinghouse for Washington State Centennial Medals.
  • Information about the new PNNA mobile-friendly website powered by WordPress. (When you see “wp” in the web address, it’s on the new website.)
  • PNNA President’s message by James Reinders.
  • An interesting feature article, “The Tradition of a Medal” by Tony Kalt.
  • A brief PNNA/WCC Portland Fall Show Report.
  • Information about PNNA annual awards. Nominations and scholarship applications will be accepted until February 15.
  • Advertisements by ANACS, West Coast Coins and other local PNNA dealers.

Free paper copies of the current edition will be available at the Boeing Employees’ Coin Show. Back issues are available online at https://www.pnna.org/wp/news/the-norwester/norwester-online/.

Once again, thank you for your interest in the PNNA!

Sincerely,
Eric Holcomb
PNNA Editor/Webmaster

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New PNNA Website

Welcome to the new mobile-friendly PNNA website built with WordPress! Some linked pages (mostly containing historical information such as past convention reports) will remain “legacy” pages on the old website for now. An alternative menu page is provided in case the main menu at the top of each page doesn’t work correctly.

The full address of the new website is https://pnna.org/wp/ (“www” is optional), although if you simply type “pnna.org,” it should redirect automatically to the new website within a few seconds. If not, there is a manual link to the new website. Several of the other high-level pages on the old website also redirect to the corresponding pages on the new website.

Enjoy the site – there are already more than 60 pages to view! If you find any problems such as broken links, or have any suggestions or educational content to add, or have any questions about PNNA events, please email info@pnna.org.

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PNNA 4th Q 2019 Nor’wester convention edition

The 4th Quarter 2019 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is available online at http://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2019_Q4.pdf. This is a 16-page fall convention special edition with eight color pages, similar to the spring convention special edition that has been published for a number of years. Here’s a summary of the contents:

  • Important information about the upcoming annual PNNA/WCC convention in Portland (Nov. 1-3), including a welcome message by General Chairman Ed Fischer.
  • PNNA President’s message by James Reinders.
  • An interesting feature article, “U.S. Gold “Half Dollars” – Where Are They Now?” by Mark Benvenuto.
  • Two articles about ANA Summer Seminar by the PNNA scholarship recipients. Both were very creative!
  • Advertisements by ANACS, Heritage Auctions and local PNNA dealers.

Back issues are also available at http://www.pnna.org/news/norwester_online.html.

Once again, thank you for your interest in the PNNA, and we’ll hopefully see you in Portland!

Sincerely,
Eric Holcomb
PNNA Editor/Webmaster

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PNNA 3rd Q 2019 Nor’wester Washington State Fair edition

The 3rd Quarter 2019 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is now available online at http://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2019_Q3.pdf. This is a 16-page special edition with eight color pages, produced for the upcoming Washington State Fair in Puyallup. This is the second year that the PNNA has produced a special edition for the Fair, and its issuance is the reason for delaying the 3rd Q edition by one month.

Here’s a summary of the contents:

  • Welcome to Puyallup message by PNNA Fair Chairman Rick Schulz.
  • PNNA President’s message by James Reinders.
  • A report on the PNNA 70th Annual Convention, March 15-17, 2019 at the Tukwila Community Center.
  • Interesting feature articles and presentations:
    1. “U.S. Currency Treasury Seal Colors,” by Anthony (Tony) Kalt.
    2. “Apollo 11 Medals,” by Eric Holcomb. This is part of a collector exhibit which will be shown at the upcoming ANA World’s Fair of Money. More information will be available this fall.
  • A summary of PNNA and ANA news available online.
  • An event calendar and Washington coin club list.
  • There are no advertisements in this issue, which allowed more room for the feature articles!

Note that free paper copies of this special edition will be available at the Fair. Visit the PNNA booth in the Pavilion from Sept. 11 to 22.

Back issues are also available at http://www.pnna.org/news/norwester_online.html.

Once again, thank you for your interest in the PNNA, and we hope to see you in Puyallup.

Sincerely,
Eric Holcomb

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PNNA 2nd Q 2019 Nor’wester convention edition

The 2nd Quarter 2019 edition of the PNNA’s publication, The Nor’wester, is now available online at http://pnna.org/news/pdf/PNNAnews2019_Q2.pdf. Like last year, this is a 16-page spring convention special edition with eight color pages. Here’s a summary of the contents:

  • Important information about the upcoming annual PNNA convention in Tukwila (March 15-17), including a welcome message by General Chairman Kevin Charboneau.
  • PNNA President’s message by James Reinders.
  • An interesting article, “Manganese, an Almost Unknown Metal in Coins,” by Mark Benvenuto.
  • A summary of PNNA and ANA news available online, including information about National Coin Week.
  • Advertisements by ANACS, Heritage Auctions and local PNNA dealers.

Free paper copies of this edition will be available at the Tukwila show.

Back issues are also available at http://www.pnna.org/news/norwester_online.html.

Once again, thank you for your interest in the PNNA, and I hope to see you in Tukwila.

Sincerely,
Eric Holcomb