Paul Green, RIP

Halfsense

I don't have much information, but I've been told that long-time writer for Numismatic News, Paul Green, passed away Monday, August 21, at his home in Costa Rica. When he lived near Madison, Wisconsin in the late 1980's, Paul and I co-wrote a book about baseball cards. He later moved to Key West, Florida, then to Costa Rica, and usually had an interesting coin "profile" piece in most issues of Numismatic News.

Paul Green was one of the good guys of the hobby.

-donn-

MrEureka

That is horrible news.

kranky

I didn't know him but I read his stuff in NN all the time. Condolences to his family and friends.

coinguy1

Leiana

Very sad news.

-Amanda

pontiacinf

I really enjoyed his articles.

my condolances to the family & friends

EagleEye

That is very sad news! I just finished reading his recent article in Numismatic News about the 150th anniversary of the 1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Costa Rica? I was wondering why I never met him at shows.

cladking

This is sad and unexpected news, indeed. His many columns in Newmismatic News
and elsewhere were always of the highest caliber. His writings about the coins of
Central America and Costa Rica were among his finest.

He will be sorely missed in numismatics.

FatMan

coinkat

KentuckyJ

I'm very sorry to hear this.

KJ

USCGCraig

Very sad news. I'm heartened by the fact that he was probably living in his dream home doing dream things that only most of us think about when we retire. He lived it. Good for him. I'm sure his family will be heartened by the glad tidings in this forum.

mrearlygold

BlindedByEgo

karpman9

Horrible news. We just lost all one of our best numismatic resources. Very sad indeed.

I will miss his articles and stories of days gone by.

Derek2100

Sad News - he was a real asset to the hobby. Can recall he wrote great articles in Coinage Magazine circa the late 1960's to the present day.

majorbigtime

RIP!

We're all gonna croak, sooner or later!

RichieURich

Paul Green was a great numismatic writer who could discuss any topic without "talking down" to his readers. We will miss him. Our condolances to his family and friends.

Fletcher

Sounds like he had a pretty good life to me ... I love Costa Rica

UncleWiggly

Yes, his articles were very good. Hopefully there are some finished articles already in the pipeline that will still be published.



Jerry

dizzyfoxx

AZLARRY

Sorry to hear that.

oreville

We will miss Paul!

ElmerFusterpuck

Truly sad - I always read his articles in NN. He could explain the most complicated coin terms in layman's terms and without condescencion. A big loss to the hobby and the polar opposite of the JP Sarosi's of this world.

MikeInFL

Halfsense

Condolences can be sent to Paul's widow through this mailing address (which forwards the mail to the house in Costa Rica):

Mayela Green
Interlink 791
P.O. Box 02-5635
Miami, FL 33102

-donn-

dbldie55

Very sad news. Always enjoyed reading his articles.

frankieboywonder

Just found out about Paul Greens passing. I am very sad. He was a fantastic numismatic writer. I enjoyed all of his articles and his pick of the week in NN was the main reason I subscribed to that publication. Will miss him. Hope he had a great life.

dorancoins

<< <i>I don't have much information, but I've been told that long-time writer for Numismatic News, Paul Green, passed away Monday, August 21, at his home in Costa Rica. When he lived near Madison, Wisconsin in the late 1980's, Paul and I co-wrote a book about baseball cards. He later moved to Key West, Florida, then to Costa Rica, and usually had an interesting coin "profile" piece in most issues of Numismatic News.

Paul Green was one of the good guys of the hobby.

-donn- >>



....he is with the ages now. Godspeed Paul - you'll be missed.

Atlantic

Sad News,,,,,,,