Dear WBCC members and non WBCC members,

Welcome into the World of Bi-, Tri- and Tetra-metallics.
I hope you enjoy reading this week's issue of the WBCC Newsmail.

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1. Bi-metallic 5 Euro 2011 from Finland….by Antonio Mateo, Spain
The subject of a commemorative Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2011from Finland will be: 20 anniversary of the Bank of Finland

2. Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2011 from Spain….by Pabitra Saha, UK

Here is a better picture of the Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2011 from Spain

3. Bi-metallic 10 Roubles 2010 from Russia....by Jacek Stacel, Poland

Announce It is the continuation of the series: Wooden Russian city

4. Bi-metallic medal from the US…by Michael Ayrapetov, USA

Attached is my US souvenir medal 1904 Interstate Convention:
7th Annual Joint Conference of Bituminous Coal Miners & Operators (held in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1904). Reverse have 4 seals of 4 States: Pennsylvenia, Ohaio, Indiana and Illinois. It is Brass with 4 Aluminum section. Diameter of medal is 38 mm, looped.

5. Encased from the USA…..by Martin Peeters, The Netherlands
Saw in Ebay one doesn’ t see often http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA<>PI.dll?ViewItem&item=160548095693&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123
1941-1955 Buick SILVER DOLLAR Encased Coin

6. Carwash tokens from Poland…by Martin Peeters, The Netherlands

Saw in Ebay 2 Bi-metallic Carwash Tokens from Polland
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130488745648

Car wash token - jeton - Poland - BKF - 2

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130488745637
Car wash token - jeton - Poland - BKF - 5

7. Bi-metallic Quiz Game #759…by Jack Hepler, USA

His mother’s name was Maria Garza. He had been a Mayor and a Governor. He was the Mexican President when the second assassination attempt was successful in the town of San Antonio Tlaxcalantongo. Name this Mexican Patriot who is pictured on a Bi-metallic, 2010 Five Pesos coin of Mexico.
See this coin and others at the WBCC website: http://wbcc-online.com
Please send your answer to: heplerj@juno.com

Answer to Bi-metallic Quiz Game question #756
José was a journalist who became involved in the independence movement in Mexico. As a journalist, he founded two insurgent daily newspapers: El Ilustrador Nacional and El Ilustrador Americano. Name this Mexican Patriot who is pictured on a Bi-metallic, 2009 Five Pesos coin of Mexico.
The correct answer to Bi-metallic Quiz Game question #758 is José Maria Cos.

8. Super Quiz #23…………by Jack Hepler, USA
Many countries have issued coins to commemorate (and finance) the Olympic Games. There is one modern Bi-metallic issue which commemorates a game over 100 years ago. Name the issuing country, the type of coin, the date and place of these Olympic Games.

Answer to Super Quiz Question 22 is: 50

9.New Bi-, Tri-, or Tetra-metallic images...by Rod Sell, WBCC Webmaster
The new Bi-, Tri-, or Tetra-metallic images are shown at:
 http://wbcc-online.com/new-releases/new-images.html

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"See you" next week,