The objectives of this organization are to promote, extend and protect numismatic activity throughout the state, and to foster and encourage the study of numismatics in all its forms and branches; to assist in bringing about better cooperation between all persons interested in numismatics in the state.

JASPER PAYNE PAPER MONEY AWARD

The Jasper Payne Paper Money Award was awarded to Lyn Knight in a surprise ceremony during dealer set up at the 35th Annual Paper Money Show that was held at Memphis June 10-12, 2011.  It was awarded on the bourse floor in front of Mike Crabb's table, who started the Memphis Paper Money Show and received the award in the past. It was presented by Gayle Pike, who explained to Lyn the meaning of the Jasper Payne Paper Money Award, explaining that it was for the best promotion of Paper Money in Tennessee. In presenting the award Gayle said "Lyn, we want to present this award to you for taking over the Memphis Paper Money Show, for keeping it in Tennessee and for making it bigger and better for everyone to enjoy." Lynn said he was very appreciative of the award. Gayle told him that he was very deserving of it. A few minutes later it was proudly displayed at the entrance to auction lot viewing.

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TSNS Fall Show November 2011 Drawing

DENNIS SCHAFLUETZEL (right) -had the winning returned postcard that was drawn by Sid during the Fall Show that was held in November. Dennis won the complete set of Statehood Commemorative Quarters as explained.

Enter this drawing for a prize (see image below) (by returning the postcard that you will receive in the mail, notifying you about the show (TSNS Fall Show November 4-6, 2011).  By returning this postcard at the show not only will you be entered into the drawing for a prize (a complete set of "P" and "D" Mint Statehood Commemorative Quarters) but this will give you instant registration (thus eliminating the need to generate another registration card).

Only the registration postcards that are returned at the show will be entered into the drawing and NOT the registration cards that are generated at the show

The prize (for returning the postcard at the show will be entered for the prize) for the upcoming Spring Show March 2-4, 2012 will be announced later.

TOM ARMSTRONG LITERARY AWARD

Bob Hurst receives the Cake Plate from Wayne Weaver for having the Best overall Exhibit at the Fall Show. Bob also receives 1st place and Best Show for his exhibit on Confederate Currency.

Exhibit Award for the upcoming Fall Show in November 2011.

The picture is that of a cake plate made from Fostoria Coin Glass from the 1970s. It is Amber Color and retail value is approximately $100.00. The real coin glass that was made in the 1800s had real coin pictures on it. The Government made them quit making it since they call that a form of counterfeiting. In the 1960s and continuing to the early 1980s Fostoria made a glass ware with what they call the essence of coins on it, such as a Liberty Bell and a Eagle. Fostoria coin glass ceased around the mid 1980s. The piece sits on a wood base with an engrave plate.

2011 FALL SHOW EXHIBITS WINNERS

1st Place - Bob Hurst receives his award for Confederate Currency Exhibit

Myriam from GA - Junior Exhibitor receives her award for the History of the One Cent Coin in America