Exciting trip to the Smithsonian tomorrow~.

saintguru · October 22, 2008 5:02AM

Place your orders.

A small group of four collectors, two pros and one renowned author will be perusing and fondling the treasures in the coin vault on Friday.

This was arranged by a dealer on behalf of the 20Th Century Gold Club and it should be awesome!

Do they do cavity searches?

drwstr123 · October 22, 2008 5:05AM

Do me a fav...flip a stella and tell me what it sounds like.

CoinOnTheCob · October 22, 2008 5:05AM

A friend of mine had a 1943 copper cent on display there. He has it back now.

MrEureka · October 22, 2008 5:10AM

Even though it's from the wrong century, be sure to check out the 1854-S $20. I think you'll like it.

STONE · October 22, 2008 5:15AM

Just make sure to not put too many of your grubby fingerprints, or any other prints, on those SG $20's.

Sounds like a lot of fun Jay

saintguru · October 22, 2008 5:22AM

Hey Lusty! I like old stuff.

I did buy a 1793 1c if you can recall, Grump.

kranky · October 22, 2008 5:23AM

That would be an unforgettable experience. Enjoy!

ebaytrader · October 22, 2008 5:43AM

<< Do they do cavity searches? >>

Not usually, but if you beg, I'm sure they'll try to accommodate you.

saintguru · October 22, 2008 6:13AM

<< 

<< Do they do cavity searches? >>

Not usually, but if you beg, I'm sure they'll try to accommodate you. >>

NYUK, NYUK, NYUK!

Hyperion · October 22, 2008 6:16AM

what's the 20th Century Gold Club?

Tootawl · October 22, 2008 6:25AM

Reminder to self: Stay away from DC tomorrow while St Googoo is in town.

BECOKA · October 22, 2008 6:29AM

They had a great coin display about 20 years ago last time I was there.

If you can, take pics of the vault and some of the stuff you get to see.

Hyperion · October 22, 2008 6:34AM

<< They had a great coin display about 20 years ago last time I was there.

If you can, take pics of the vault and some of the stuff you get to see.

>>

public pics of the vault? probably not a gimmie.

RickMilauskas · October 22, 2008 10:59AM

Bring me back a souvenir.

ColonialCoinUnion · October 22, 2008 11:06AM

That sounds like a blast!

Be sure to take pictures, but not pictures where you are holding priceless national treasures in a careless or haphazard way for comedic effect.

YaHa · October 22, 2008 11:07AM

Why don't you swing over to the BEP Mr GUru. Very nice tour and they have some nice items to sell other than paper money. Be safe my friend. I live 25 mins South of D.C. in Southern Md. D.C. is beautiful but very dangerous. Stay in groups and watch your wallets no kidding ok.

Goldbully · October 22, 2008 11:10AM

Just a taste!!!

coindeuce · October 22, 2008 11:14AM

I think I'd rather see the original copy of the B.O.R. or the D.O.I.

Broadstruck · October 22, 2008 11:16AM

<< what's the 20th Century Gold Club? >>

Never heard of this group either... do the have a secret handshake

Goldbully · October 22, 2008 11:19AM

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<< what's the 20th Century Gold Club? >>

Never heard of this group either... do the have a secret handshake

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micmt · October 22, 2008 2:14PM

Did I hear you are recruiting forum members who live close to DC and want to go on this field trip with you? I'll join

DUIGUY · October 22, 2008 3:03PM

<< Do they do cavity searches? >>

You should be OK as long as you ain't packin nuttin!

GrumpyEd · October 22, 2008 3:26PM

I think they had a 1974 aluminum cent on display.

Have fun!

Mesquite · October 22, 2008 9:40PM

<< treasures in the coin vault on Friday >>

The Coin Vault?

Have fun, and say hello to Robert Chambers for us.

DoUPlayOnePocket · October 22, 2008 10:18PM

The U.S. Mint has a retail sales outlet somewhere around 9th St., but when I was there in 2006, there was a lot of road construction and I couldn't find it.

I was born in the MD suburbs of D.C., and I used to party alot downtown in the 60's and early 70's. I've only been back a few times in the last 30 years. I don't know if it is still there, but if you find memorabilia interesting, you might want to check out Matt Kane's restaurant/pub near 14th & M. Their walls were covered with autographed photos of VIP's from politics, sports, media, embassies, etc. It is kind of like the "Who's Who of Guestbooks".

Chris

TwoSides2aCoin · October 22, 2008 10:29PM

I'd get to a dentist and get that cavity fixed, first.

boiler78 · October 23, 2008 12:06AM

Jay
After your done with the rarities cabinet be sure to check out the early proof gold which is located in drawers by chronological order.
The various quarter eagle and half eagle proofs are truly memorable. The 1825 and 1829 half eagles are unforgettable.

I am sure you will have a great time.......... try not to drop the half unions on the vault floor.

Mark

partagas · October 23, 2008 1:24AM

It will only be a memorable trip if you can get a video of flipping a national treasure in the air, for who picks up the lunch tab.

DoUPlayOnePocket · October 23, 2008 1:44AM

<< It will only be a memorable trip if you can get a video of flipping a national treasure in the air, for who picks up the lunch tab. >>

Yeah, but you'd likely go to jail for tossing Bush around.

Chris

CoinJunkie · October 23, 2008 2:52AM

<< 

<< It will only be a memorable trip if you can get a video of flipping a national treasure in the air, for who picks up the lunch tab. >>

Yeah, but you'd likely go to jail for tossing Bush around.

>>

Hey, are YOU the guy that voted "yes" in the Bush approval poll?

rgCoinGuy · October 23, 2008 10:32PM

Well at least you can keep your mind off the stock market crash today.

The trip sounds like a great time, have fun!

DoUPlayOnePocket · October 23, 2008 11:39PM

<< 

<< 

<< It will only be a memorable trip if you can get a video of flipping a national treasure in the air, for who picks up the lunch tab. >>

Yeah, but you'd likely go to jail for tossing Bush around.

>>

Hey, are YOU the guy that voted "yes" in the Bush approval poll? >>

Yes? No! Yes, what?

You know, they really should have better sense than to call it an "approval" poll.

Chris

pmac · October 23, 2008 11:45PM

Are they asking to borrow your collection for display? They might have to add another wing to display all those saints.

DoUPlayOnePocket · October 24, 2008 4:09AM

<< 

<< 

<< It will only be a memorable trip if you can get a video of flipping a national treasure in the air, for who picks up the lunch tab. >>

Yeah, but you'd likely go to jail for tossing Bush around.

>>

Hey, are YOU the guy that voted "yes" in the Bush approval poll? >>

Do you want to try flipping this? 32-1/2" diameter!

Chris

TwoSides2aCoin · October 26, 2008 8:00AM

Just to bring everyone up to date in case they missed the moral of the story.

Exciting trip to the Smithsonian tomorrow~.

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