The next NNP Symposium will be April 24-26, 2025, and the schedule is available below. You can tune in from home via Zoom, or attend in person at the Central States Convention in Schaumburg, Illinois.
The links for all presentations are below. Each Zoom session will open about five minutes before the scheduled start time so you can go ahead and join by clicking the link. Be sure you're paying attention to time zones so you don't miss a presentation!
By Ben Dalgleish
9:00 AM Central Time
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86487095666
Silver ichibu are rectangular coins minted from 1837 to 1869 in pre-Meiji Japan. While popular for their distinctive shape and low price, they've also been widely counterfeited over the years. Join Ben Dalgleish to learn how to separate genuine from counterfeit examples.
By Matt Hansen
10:30 AM Central Time
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83829315003
This presentation will showcase the remarkable Nebraska national bank note collection assembled by Gerome Walton between 1965 and 2021, and how that collection was digitally preserved for current and future study before being dispersed for sale.
By Bob Bair
12:00 PM Central Time
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83635283023
Learn how “Love Tokens” and a “family heirloom” “love coin” have shown a widespread expression of human love and commitment down through the ages. The article this presentation will be based on was the Fourth Place Winner out of 120+ entrants in the CACG Essay Contest held in May 2023, and has been accepted for publication in The Centinel (Spring, 2024).
By Christopher McDowell
1:30 PM Central Time
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85805557184
This talk will examine and illustrate North American Indian Peace Meals through the reign of George III. McDowell will discuss what an Indian Peace Medal is, their use, who, where, and why they were issued, and their historical and cultural significance.
By Greg Bennick
3:00 PM Central Time
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85941420197
Take a look at some truly incredible mint errors, a few minor ones, along with an in-depth explanation of how they were made. Greg Bennick is a passionate error collector who will help you understand more about these incredibly cool coins and will invite you to explore this fascinating area of numismatics.
By Mike Nottelmann
4:30 PM Central Time
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81108768920
Long-time host of The Coin Show Podcast Mike Nottelmann will discuss the current landscape of numismatic podcasts and media, with recommendations for all levels of collector. With abundant clickbait articles, videos, and social media posts clogging media sites, he'll provide tips and guidelines for ensuring your numismatic media is trustworthy,
NEBRASKA STATE SHOWCASE
The Central States Numismactic Society plans to highlight one of their 13 member states each year, continuing with Nebraska in 2025.
Mark Engler
The Homestead Quarter: Nebraska's America the Beautiful Quarter
Matt Hansen
The Gerome Walton Collection of Nebraska National Bank Notes and its Digital Preservation
Derek Higgins
The National Banks of South Omaha, Nebraska
Kristen Rowley
Omaha's Byron Reed Collection
GENERAL PRESENTATIONS & MEETINGS
Bob Bair
A Numismatic Memento of a Life-Long Love
Russ Bega
An Introduction to US Exonumia
Elizabeth Hahn Benge & Lillian Sellati
Ancient Coins, Modern Ideas: Goals and Challenges of Interpretation at the Art Institute of Chicago
Greg Bennick
Major Mint Errors: How Are They Made?
Ben Dalgleish
Counterfeit Ichibu Silver Coins from Japan
Jeff Garrett
The Great Kentucky Hoard of US Gold
Pamela Herrick
Gilroy Roberts Museum: New Initiatives
Jesse Kraft, Ph.D.
Mining for Sovereignty: Coinage of the Mexican War of Independence, 1810–1821
GENERAL PRESENTATIONS & MEETINGS CONTINUED
Liberty Seated Collectors Club
General Meeting
Christopher McDowell
Early North American Indian Peace Medals
Douglas Mudd
The Silk Roads: Money in Motion
Mike Nottelmann
Podcasts (and Other Digital Info) for the Numismatic Enthusiast: How to Research Coins in the Misinformation Era
Tyler Rossi
Bombing with Banknotes
Dennis Tucker
From Concept to Pocket Change: How U.S. Coins Are Designed
The views and opinions expressed by the speakers do not necessarily represent the views of the NNP, EPNNES, or NM Events.