KNC Library News
By: Tony Cool, LM 90
The inventory for the library is now complete and posted on the inside door of the cabinet.
With the help of the past librarian, Cary Miller, we pulled old, outdated books. These books were each analyzed for content, and we kept the better book in the library. If there were only one book on the subject, then it’s still in the library.
As we were doing the inventory, we noticed the book on World Coins 1809 to 1900 was missing. That has been purchased and is now available.
Research will be ongoing for history subjects that are not in the library. Noted books to research were books on the history of the Barber coins, Shield and Jefferson nickels, Mercury and Roosevelt dimes, Washington quarters, Kennedy halves, and Silver Eagles.
Also, the history of the West Point, Carson City, New Orleans, San Francisco, and Denver mints,
is available. There are very good books on Dahlonega, GA; Charlotte, NC; and the Franklin mints.
We do have pricing guides for all United States Coins, World Coins, and Paper Money.
The inventory is now electronic and has been posted on the KNC website (here) for all to review at your convenience. There will be an attachment to the inventory as new books are added.
I ask all members to let me know what you would like to see in the collection.
New Additional to the KNC Library this Quarter:
1. “American Silver Eagles a Guide to the United States Bullion Program.” This book contains a history of the Silver Eagles, Bullion, and Medals program. Written by John M. Mercanti.
2. “Red Book of Buffalo and Jefferson Nickels and Their History.” Complete source for history, grading, and values of these nickels. Written by Q. David Bowers.
3. “Red Book of Washington Quarters and Their History.” History for Silver, Bi-Centennial, States, Territorial and D.C., and America the Beautiful quarters. Written by Q. David Bowers.
4. “Red Book of the United States Mints.” Complete history of Colonial, State, Private, Territorial, and Federal coining facilities. Very interesting book. You would be surprised at all the facilities that produced coinage, including gold. Written by Q. David Bowers.
5. “Coins of Canada 2024,” 42nd Edition. This book was signed out and returned to the library and will be added to the inventory. Written by J. A. Haxby and R. C. Willey.
Reminder: As a side note, the complete 15-page inventory of the library has been added to the KNC website. Now you can review it from home at your convenience and check out the book at the next meeting!