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I just spent a wonderful numismatic day

RefremaRefrema Posts: 408
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I worked in Denver yesterday, and drove down to Colorado Springs last night. I went to the ANA Library this morning, and I had the whole thing to myself for the full day. The Librarian (Amber) was the only other person there, and she cheerfully explained how everything is arranged and made copies of everything I wanted.

I found a few books that I have been looking for, for years, and several that I never knew existed. She copied over 200 pages, and I checked out 7 books. It is an outstanding facility, and worth supporting the ANA just for it alone. Actually you can search their full library on line now, and even request books by e-mail.

I spent a little time in the museum at lunch time, but almost all day was in the library. If you are ever in Colorado, you must visit the ANA headquarters in Colorado Springs.

Bob
I like Ikes!! But I especially like Viking Ships, Swedish Plate Money, and all coins Scandinavian.
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    LucyBopLucyBop Posts: 14,001 ✭✭✭
    Excellent Hepcat,

    I have never been there......
    I have to make it one day...

    As I go to Springer New mexico twice a month, which makes Colorado Springs a short drive...



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    bonkroodbonkrood Posts: 796 ✭✭✭
    I was down in that area this summer Pikes Peak , Royal Gorge, and never even thought about it being there. image
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    JZraritiesJZrarities Posts: 2,583 ✭✭✭
    I spent four years at the USAF Academy in C-Springs (actually 5 counting Prep School) and never went...

    I'd love to go now...
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    laurentyvanlaurentyvan Posts: 4,243 ✭✭✭
    What a wonderful opportunity for you: two hundred pages of desired reference material is a gold mine! You had to have been pretty prepared before you went, eh?

    I find that the more numismatic knowledge I have, the easier it is to stay not only interested in general, but it's also easier to develop other specific coin-collecting geographical interests.

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    RefremaRefrema Posts: 408
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    There were too many bookshelves, and not enough space to move back for more pictures. I have heard that the estimate is about 70,000 books. It was like being a kid in a candy store.

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    The only bad thing was having to drive around Colorado Springs in my Non Snow Car. It is great for the beach and summer, but not for snow. It was a really long drive home Sunday.

    Bob
    I like Ikes!! But I especially like Viking Ships, Swedish Plate Money, and all coins Scandinavian.
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    theboz11theboz11 Posts: 6,576 ✭✭✭
    What an Adventure, welcome backimage
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    nicholasz219nicholasz219 Posts: 1,386 ✭✭✭
    Those of us in Beamers should not complain about driving in snow to those of us in non Beamers.

    That is just my humble opinion. Try driving in the snow in the mountains in a sporty Chevy Cavalier!

    Nick
    My Collection
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