Sharon Erwin Due to high production costs, the U.S. officially ended production of the one cent coin in November 2025, when the U.S. Mint struck its final circulating penny in Philadelphia. The decision saves taxpayers an estimated $56 million annually. The cent can trace its lineage to the British half-pence. When the U.S.Mint was created…
Sharon Erwin To commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary, the U.S. Mint has issued an extensive range of coins and medals honoring influential people, historic events and American ideals that have been significant since our nation’s founding. Perhaps you have already seen some of these new coins, featuring a new face on both the obverse (or heads) and…
Sharon Erwin Are you curious about how coins and currency changes have reflected historical events? Then we suggest you come and check out the SaddleBrooke Coin Club, which features an educational talk at each meeting. The January speaker was a guest from the Tucson Coin Club, Bill Shelton, and his educational presentation was Gold Coinage…
Are you curious about how coins and currency changes have reflected historical events? Maybe you want to know more about some old coins you’ve had for years or perhaps a collection you inherited. Then we suggest you come and check out the SaddleBrooke Coin Club, which features an educational talk at each meeting. The slide…
Sharon Erwin Do you enjoy collecting coins or want to learn more about the hobby? The SaddleBrooke Coin Club welcomes residents to join us for our next meeting! Date: Second Thursday of each month Time: 6 to 8 p.m. MST Location: Catalina Room, 38691 Mountain View Blvd. Our meetings are a great place to: •…
Sharon Erwin Are you curious about coin collecting or looking to connect with others who share that interest? The SaddleBrooke Coin Club was established by Ken Marich in 2010. Our meetings are a great place to find a friendly group of enthusiasts eager to share their numismatic knowledge and collecting adventures. For those who may…
Terry Caldwell The SaddleBrooke Coin Club held its annual Coin Show on April 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Sonoran Room of the MountainView clubhouse. They again took part in Easter festivities with various educational displays and activities especially for kids. As an incentive to get youth interested in coin collecting, actual…
The SaddleBrooke Coin Club is holding our annual Coin Show on Saturday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Sonoran Room of MountainView clubhouse. We will again be taking part in the Easter festivities with various educational displays and activities especially for kids. As an incentive to get youth interested in coin…
Ken Marich This article presents a brief history of the first three commemorative coins that were authorized and struck by the U.S. Mint and designed by Charles E. Barber. Charles was born in London in 1840 and was the Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint from 1879 until his death in 1917. He had a…
Ken Marich The SaddleBrooke Coin Club will celebrate National Coin Week on Saturday, April 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Sonoran Room in the MountainView Clubhouse; free admission. The theme for National Coin Week is Conflict and Courage: Money and the Military. 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the U.S. involvement in…