Worldwide Bi-Metallic Collectors Club
Newsmail #388

 

WBCC Newsmail 388, Volume 9, January 17, 2004
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Composed with help from members of the
Worldwide Bi-metallic Collectors Club (WBCC),
and weekly published by: Martin Peeters,
Netherlands, Focal Point of the WBCC

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Dear WBCC Members and Non WBCC Members,

Welcome into the World Of Bi-metallics. I really hope you enjoy reading this weeks WBCC Newsmail

1. New WBCC members.....by Martin Peeters, WBCC Focal Point

We have 4 WBCC members. Let me introduce them to you:

Name: Antonio Barrena Mateo (WBCC member #316), Spain
Age: 23
Profession: Student
Hobby: World Bi-Metallic and Tri-Metallic Coins, recent issues of  circulating coins and polymer banknotes .
Goal: Obtain the coins that I need and help the others to obtain hers.
Against: My short time and my limited economy.
How did I know about the WBCC: About one year ago in a web of Bi-metallic

Name: Antonio Martínez Lázaro (WBCC member #317), Spain
Age: 35
Profession: Logistic
Hobby: Collecting Bi-metallic coins & others
How did I know about the WBCC: by other collectors of coins

Name: Wayne Hall (WBCC member 318), USA
Homepage: http://www.usol.com/~cheshirecat
Age: 39
Profession: Computer System Engineer
Hobby: World coins and tokens including many Bi- and/or Tri-metallics, special Bi-metalic interest: 1690's farthings, Victorian model coinage
Goal: A complete set of English / United Kingdom coins, and tokens
Against: The Wall
How did I know about the WBCC: Someone mentioned WBCC on RCC newsgroup

Name: José Pedro Contreras Esquer (WBCC member #319), Mexico
Age: 33
Profession: Sistems Ingeniery
Hobby: World Bi-Metallic and Tri-Metallic Coins, recent issues of circulating coins and polymer banknotes .
Goal: Obtain the coins that I need and help the others to obtain hers.
Against: My short time and my limited economy.
How did I know about the WBCC: About one year ago in a web of bimetallic

2. World Money Fair Basel Pre-report (2) ... by Martin Peeters, WBCC Focal Point

This is the second Pre-report of my attending to the World Money Fair in Basel in 2 weeks time. The programm looks at follows:

30.01.2004

08.30 am – 13.30 pm
International Media Forum (in English), Congress Centre Messe Basel, Auditorium Montreal
First launching of new world coins and coin programs of the year 2004 Innovations and news from the marketing front. Free Access

15.00 pm
FIFA Press conference
Congress Centre Messe Basel, Room SIDNEY (2nd floor) Launching and presentation of the new FIFA Centennial Coin Programme and the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ Coin Programme with support of FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and Franz Beckenbauer, President of the Organising Committee 2006 FIFA World Cup™
16.00 pm Opening of the World Money Fair 2004
 
31.01.2004
33rd International Coin Show, Congress Centre Messe Basel
9am – 5 pm, Admission CHF 10.- (under 16 years free admission).
Buying and selling of coins, medals, paper money of all periods and countries.
Information centre for collectors, see catalogue pages 124/125
Money Museum, see catalogue pages 74/75
10 am, Fun & Action: Interviews, raffles and more on Booth B 225. Win one of the attractive prizes2 pm, Speed Auction UBS
Congress Centre Messe Basel - Room Sidney
 
01.02.2004
33rd International Coin Show, Congress Centre Messe Basel
10 am – 4pm, Admission free!
Buying and selling of coins, medals, paper money of all periods and countries
Information centre for collectors
Money Museum
11 am Fun & Action: Interviews, raffles and more on Booth B 225. Win one of the attractive prizes

 
3. Bi-metallic 5 Dirham from Morocco..by Jose Ramirez, Spain
 
I have obtained the new coin from Morocco dated 1423/2002. The coin shows the portrait of the king Mohamed VI. The coin have a silver metal ring and a yellow metal core. I have measured it and have 25 milimeters of diameter and a weight of 7,5 grams. You can see the images in the WBCC new releases page. If somebody knows more data please share it with the WBCC members.
 
4. Bi-metallic 2 Pound Die Marks from Isle of Man....by Jack Hepler, USA

Recently I obtained a Bi-metallic Isle of Man two-pounds dated 2003. Upon close examination, I discovered it had a die mark of AB. All of the other IOM coins of this type in my collection have been identified with the AA die mark. According to WBCC member Paul Baker, the most common of these will be minted with the AA die mark but the 2003 coins have not been confirmed as yet. The die marks come in several designs and letter combinations on other IOM coins.  To see what these look like, you may go to the webpage maintained by Paul Baker. http://www.wbcc.fsnet.co.uk/sub004b.h
 
5. Bi-metallic from Romania..by Wolfgang Schuster, Austria
 
Romania has a new ringed Bi-metallic coin:
2000 Lei  "Ion Heliarde Radulescu"
Date 2000, Proof,
Metalls: ring 15 g. Gold, Center 10 g. Silver. Fineness .999/1000.
Diameter 35 mm
Mintage 500 pieces
Obverse: Romanian coat of arms and lye of poetry
Reverse: Portrait of writer, 1802-1872 and facsimile of signature
 
6. Bi-metallic 500 Rial from Iran ..by Kazem Aghapour, Iran

14 Februari the new Bi-metallic 500 Rial commemorate the 25 Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution will be issued. I have them available after februari 14:
* 10 pieces with folder  150 Euro + 10 Euro postal service
* 10 copies without folder 75 Euro + 5 Euro postal service
If you have interest E-mail me at: kaacollector@yahoo.com
 
7. The WBCC Bi-metallic Quiz Game #388...by Jack Hepler, USA

The Eagle is has been a favorite image on Bi-metallic coins of many countries. Several designs include a two-headed eagle. All of the following countries have an eagle in their design but which country has the  two-headed eagle?
a. Poland.
b. Russia.
c. Syria.
d. USA.
Please send your answer to me: heplerj@juno.com
Note: The image of this coin may be seen on the WBCC Website
at http://wbcc-online.com

Answer to Bi-metallic Quiz Game question #387.
The 1994 Bi-metallic 50 Roubles of Russia features a flamingo in its design. It has been reported that the diet of the flamingo must contain a certain food in order for the bird to have the pink color so well known. What is that food?
a. Sea Oats.
b. Krill.
c. Shrimp.
d. Sardines.
Answer to Question #387 is "c"; Shrimp.
Summary of Quiz Game Question #386: 12 players.

8. WBCC Quiz Game Prize...by Jack Hepler, USA

The special prize to be awarded to a member who correctly answers the WBCC Quiz Game this week (#388) will be a Russian 10 Roubles (2003 Kassimov). If more than one member gets the question right, a random drawing will be conducted to select a winner. The winner of the Bi-metallic 10 Pesos of Mexico (WBCC Newsmail #386) is Keith Beaumont (WBCC member #190).

9. New Bi- or Tri-metallic images....by Rod Sell, Australia

The new Bi- and Tri-metallic image shown at:
http://wbcc-online.com/new-releases/new-images.html
New listed are:
 * Kenya 40 shillings
* 2003 Isle of Man Two Pounds Bi-metallic with "AB" mintmark
* Italy 1 and 2 Euro 2003 Padania
* Ebay token from Canada and Taiwan
* Austria 25 euro 150 Years of Semmeringbahn
* Israel "Empire Condor" Entertainment uni-face  jeton
 
10. WBCC Auction 64 accepting lots...by Rod Sell, WBCC Auction Provider
 
I am accepting lots for Auction 64. You have 3 weeks to list your lots. The lots listed can be seen at. http://wbcc-online.com/auction/auction64.html
Please email your lots to me at  Rod.Sell@elderwyn.com
 
"See you" next week,
Martin Peeters, Focal Point of the
Worldwide Bi-metallic Collectors Club
WBCC@kabelfoon.nl

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The Worldwide Bi-metallic Collectors Club (WBCC) was established September 14, 1996 and is the very first Worldwide Collectors Club using the Internet. Goal of the WBCC is exchange Bi-metallics and exchange knowledge about Bi-metallics
WBCC Organisation:
WBCC Webmaster & Auction Provider, Rod Sell, Australia.
WBCC DoCu-Centre: Frans Dubois, Netherlands.
WBCC Public Relations: Cliff Anderson,USA.
WBCC Research Centre: Paul Baker, UK.
WBCC Developement Centre: Jack Hepler, USA.
WBCC ANA Focal Point: Ray Lockwood, USA.
WBCC Focal Point: Martin Peeters, Netherlands
WBCC Website
Bi-metallic Forum Page
The WBCC is officially sponsored for the Basel World Money Fair by:
* Imprensa Nacional - Casa da Moeda, S.A (The Portuguese Mint) and Schuler Presses, Germany.

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