Memorial medals honor WWII submariners at Annapolis
The Medallic Art Co of Danbury Conn will mint a silver 2.5 inch medal for the U S Naval Academy. The coin costs 80 dollars and honors World War II submariners. It will be placed along the Farragut seawall between the USS Maine mast and the Trident Light during the Bicentennial year.
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Submarine memorial and coin guide featured in Bicentennial edition
The notice describes a memorial project for Navy submarines with designs featuring Turtle, Torsk, and George Washington, plus a push to fund the sculpture and replica afloat near Pratt Street. It also promotes the Handbook of United States Coins Bicentennial edition, noting new coins, pricing, and ordering details from Department M.
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Austen characters appear on new British stamp set
British stamp issue unveiled on October 22 features six of Jane Austen's best known characters. The four stamps portray beloved figures from her novels, marking a shift from classroom and library study to collectible art.
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British stamps honor Austen scenes for bicentenary
The British postal service issues stamps depicting Jane Austen scenes from four of her novels to mark her 200th birth anniversary. It is the first occasion a woman author is commemorated on a British stamp. Designer Barbara Brown features Emma and Mr Woodhouse on the issue.
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Britain Considers New Coin Designs for Jubilee Year
A numismatist journal argues Britain’s current coin designs are unlovely and should be replaced with new designs to celebrate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee next year. Proposed changes include Emima on the half-penny and literary figures on the twopence and tenpence. A discussion of stamps also notes Christmas issues and a Canadian Legion history.
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Northwest Families Spend More On Barbecues And Seafood
A Chicago based study by Esmark, Inc. finds Seattle area and Pacific Northwest families dine out less at restaurants and favor seafood. Northwest households barbecue about three times weekly, more than any other region, while weekly food expenditure averages about $22.60 versus $4 for Eastern families.
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