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. WBCC Newsmail #1000..... by Jack Hepler, WBCC Development Centre
The WBCC is planning to commemorate the 1000th WBCC Newsmail with an encased Bi-metallic coin dated 1996. 
The coin should have a diameter of approximately 23 mm. 
Which coin would you like to see encased?" Please send your idea to: 
WBCC Development Centre: Jack Hepler, USA, heplerj@juno.com

2. Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2013 from the Netherlands.....by Pabitra Saha, UK
Netherlands 200 years of Kingdom Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2013 circulating, to be issued in November
Specifications
External ring: CuNi
Center disc: 3 layers, Ni-Brass, Ni, Ni-brass
Diameter: 25.75 mm
Width: 2.20 mm
Weight: 8.50 g
Mintage: 3.5 millio

3. Bi-metallic 1 and 2 euro 2014 from Vatican City..... by Martin Peeters, The Netherlands
Here are pictures of the Bi-metallic 1 and 2 Euro 2014 from Vatican City.
Look also at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCVzAOTO7UA#t=78

4. Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2013 from Luxembuorg.....by Pabitra Saha, UK
Here a picture of the new Bi-metallic 2 Euro 20013 from Luxemburg commemorate
The National Anthem Of The Grand Duchy Of Luxembuorg, issuedate November 7.
UNC 680,000 pieces
Bu10,000 in BU Coincard
Proof 2,000 pieces planned in December

5. Bi-metallic unkown...........by Frans Dubois, the Netherlands
Here a picture of a bi-metallic unkown to me. If you know more please E-mail me at: dubois.f@wxs.nl

6. Bi-metallic in Ebay....by Martin Peeters, The Netherlands
Here a Bi-metallic I saw in Ebay, you don't see often.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Medal-Croatian-Monetary-Institute-2012-PROFF-RARRE-/141080992765?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1120
Medal - Croatian Monetary Institute 2012- PROFF- RARRE

7. Bi-metallic Quiz Game #896….…by Jack Hepler, USA
The great King Rama V started a governmental agency called the Canals Department in 1902 (BE 2445). 
Under the Ministry of Agriculture, this department has evolved in popularity and function. 
One hundred years later, this ambitious program was honored with a Bi-metallic commemorative 10 Baht coin. 
What is the current name of the department that includes this program begun by King Rama V?
See this coin and others at the WBCC website:  http://wbcc-online.com Please send your answer to: heplerj@juno.com

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.

Bi-metallic Quiz question #895
King Rama IX was honored by a specially issued Bi-metallic coin in 1999 (2542). 
It was his 72nd birthday.  Which cycle was this?
Answer:  The sixth cycle.
The Quiz Game #894.  The prize winner will be announced in a later Newsmail.

8. Super Quiz #33 (revised)…………by Jack Hepler, USA
Eight “Bundesländer Series” Bi-metallic 2 Euro coin designs have been issued by Germany thus far. 
Each coin features a landmark.  Which two landmarks (of the eight) are the closest to each other?
To help players this suggestion is offered:
First, name the landmarks and locations, then look at a map to see which two landmarks are the closest.
For example: in Rheinland-Palatinate, the landmark is Porta Nigra located in Trier.

Answer to Super Quiz #32
A multinational Bi-metallic 2 Euro coin of 2007 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome;
the “birth certificate” of the European Union.  Where is the original of this document stored?
The correct answer is Rome, Italy.

The winner of Super Quiz #32 is Thierry Defaix, WBCC member #555.
There were eight players in this game.

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,