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.

Newsmails can now be viewed with images at
http://wbccnewsmailsendlist.groups.live.com/
first you have to join the newsgroup.

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.

1. New WBCC member….by Martin Peeters, WBCC Focal Point
We have a new WBCC member. Let me introduce him to you:
Name: Terry Hess (WBCC member #544), USA 
Age:  64
Profession: Retired now Coin & Token Dealer
Hobby: Encased Coins of 1847 & 1947
Goal: Wake up tomorrow
How did I know about the WBCC: Found your website

2. Bi-metallic 5 Dollar 2011 from Singapore…..by Max Aiello, Italy
I have received from Singapore Mint:
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The Singapore Mint has been awarded the "Most Technologically Advanced Circulating Coin”. We are proud to announce that The Singapore Mint has been awarded the "Most Technologically Advanced Circulating Coin" in the Mint Director Conference (MDC) 2012 Coin Competition.
The winning entry “2011 Scallop-shaped Bi-metallic $5 Circulation Coin” has incorporated a latent image technology, where by the angle from which you peer at the obverse determines whether you will see “2011” or “MAS”.
The XXVII Mint Director Conference has been hosted in Vienna by Austrian Mint from 6th till 12th of May, 2012.
--Unquote

3. Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2012 from san Marino….by Jacek Stacel, Poland
Here a picture with the folder containing the Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2012 from San Marino2012
Issue date 19/06/2012, 125 000 pieces

4. Bi-metallic 10 Rupees 2012 from India...by Pabitra Saha, India
India will hold a special session of Parliament on Sunday (13th May 2012) to celebrate 60th Anniv of its Parliament. The President will release coins of Rupees 5 and 10 on this day.
Since the 10 Rupees is a Bi-metallic coin and commem Bi-metallics are not often issued by India, it will be relatively rare coin.

5. Bi-metallic from Cabina and Marie Byrd land  in Ebay...by Jose Luis Ramirez, Spain
Saw some Bi-metallic pieces in Ebay;
Cabinda, 1,5 Reales
http://www.ebay.es/itm/160798652226?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
This issue commemorates CPLP, Comunidade dos Paises de Lingua Portuguesa http://www.cplp.org/

Marie Byrd Land
A set that includes 4 Bi-metallics
http://www.ebay.es/itm/160798644028?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Marie Byrd Land is an Antarctic Territory http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Byrd_Land

6. Bi-metallic Mint Tokens from Slovakia....by James Ballard, USA
Saw some Bi-metallic tokens from the Slovakia Mint - Kremnica
Weight 7.5g (Bi Metallic),
Diameter 22mm
Issued with Mint Sets

7. Bi-metallic MTT’s from Poland…..by Stanislaw Bulawski, Poland
New Polish token from Opole Mint :
a. Oswiecim - token Bona Sforza diameter 27.5 mm , ring brass - center cupper , mintage only 50
b. Jastrzebie Zdroj - token diameter 27.5 mm , ring brass - center cupper , mintage only 45
c. Praszka - token 620 Anw. City Praszka diameter 40 x 40 mm , ring brass - center cupper , mintage only 45
d. Praszka - token 620 Anw. City Praszka diameter 22 x 22 mm , ring brass - center cupper , mintage only 35
e. Praszka - token 620 Anw. City Praszka diameter 22 mm , ring brass - center cupper , mintage only 45
f. Pyskowice - 1 grosik diameter 22 mm , ring brass - center cupper , mintage only 45
g. Pyskowice - 1 grosik diameter 22 mm , ring cupper - center brass , mintage only 45
h. Pyskowice - 1 grosik diameter 22 x 22 mm , ring brass - center cupper , mintage only 40
j. Pyskowice - 1 grosik diameter 22 x 22 mm , ring cupper - center brass , mintage only 45

8. Bi-metallic Quiz Game #823…….…by Jack Hepler, USA
The 2010 Bi-metallic 5 Euro of Finland Proper features the Coat of Arms on one side.  Shown on the other side is a national treasure used in the 19th century.  This was used at biblical study gatherings in the Hujala village of the Rusko parish. These study gatherings were known as kinkerit, the equivalent of the modern confirmation class an established practice in Finland with the enforcement of the 1686 Church Law.  What is the object shown on this coin? 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 #822.
The Bi-metallic Five Euro, Finnish Provincial coin shows the coat of arms on one side.  What is the traditional Ostrobothnian industry depicted on the other side?
Tar burning.

WBCC Quiz Game Prize
A Bi-metallic prize will be awarded for the correct answer. If more than one member gets the correct answer, a random drawing will be conducted to select a winner.
The Quiz Game #821 prize winner was Meir Sapir, WBCC member #296.  There were three players.


9. Super Quiz #29…………by Jack Hepler, USA
The “Queen Fights” image may be seen on a 2012 Bi-metallic coin.  Name the coin and give the longitude and latitude of the last championship event.

Answer to Super Quiz #28
Argentina issued a series of 5 bimetallic coins, commemorating 200 years of independence.  All of these coins illustrate selected sites in Argentina.  Arrange these five locations in geographic order from north to south.
a. Pucara de Tilcara                 23 35`19” S
b. El Palmar                              31 51’ 11” S
c. Aconcagua                           32 39’ 12” S
d. Mar del Plata                        38 0’ 0” S
e. Glaciar Perito Moreno          50 29’ 0” S

The winner of Super Quiz #28 is Bertie van Haag, WBCC member # 261.

10.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,