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CONECA (pronounced: CŌ´NECA) is a national numismatic organization devoted to the education of error and variety coin collectors. CONECA focuses on many error and variety specialties, including doubled dies, Repunched mintmarks, multiple errors, clips, double strikes, off-metals and off-centers—just to name a few. In addition to its website, CONECA publishes an educational journal, The Errorscope, which is printed and mailed to members bimonthly. CONECA offers a lending library, examination, listing and attribution services; it holds annual meetings at major conventions (referred to as Errorama) around the country.

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    Hello Again

    Hello Everyone, I'm a returning member. Just began collecting about three years ago and am completely hooked--I teach history so I guess it was a natural fit.

    My family laughs when they walk through the living room--mom's doing her coins again. From my 21 year old son: "Mom are you ever going to sell any of them?" Sigh

    It's a fascinating hobby and I just can't seem to let go of any of my finds. Does anyone else have this problem? This year, I'm turning over a new leaf, though, so it's off to one of the big three for me.

    Two of the first ones to go in will be a 1916-S 1C Red and a 1945-D 10C D/Horiz D FS-506 (FS-010.95), FB. Still deciding on the others.

    Nice to meet all of you....

    --Jill
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    Hello Jill, and welcome. It is a fascinating hobby. I got hooked on Lincoln cent varieties back in 1997. Unfortunately, I never had the privilege of being able to keep all my finds. I raised 8 kids and the coins were a supplemental source of income. But now, everyone is gone and I'm rebuilding my collection and enjoying every minute. My education is in history too with a double major in American and World history with the intentions of teaching. But got side tracked and never taught. Anyway, welcome. Glad you're here.
    Rock
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      Welcome back! We look forward to seeing your posts.

      Coins are a relaxation period for me. It's a time when I can become more creative and offer some decent photos of the coins I have in my inventory. I started with Morgan Dollars when I was young and in the Navy, the over time branched out to BU Lincoln cents for the varieties and errors. 1964 Kennedy half dollars was next. Now that I have some free time, I do sell a lot of those coins at our tables at the coin shows we attend but my goal is for every coin we sell, is to invest in another of that type at a higher grade. It gives me the incentive to be rewarded and reinvest in what I like to do. I cannot wait until my retirement date is here so I can concentrate on coins as much as I desire.


      Gary Kozera
      Website: https://MintErrors.org
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        [QUOTE=MintErrors;n64406]
        Welcome back! We look forward to seeing your posts.

        Coins are a relaxation period for me. It's a time when I can become more creative and offer some decent photos of the coins I have in my inventory. I started with Morgan Dollars when I was young and in the Navy, the over time branched out to BU Lincoln cents for the varieties and errors. 1964 Kennedy half dollars was next. Now that I have some free time, I do sell a lot of those coins at our tables at the coin shows we attend but my goal is for every coin we sell, is to invest in another of that type at a higher grade. It gives me the incentive to be rewarded and reinvest in what I like to do. I cannot wait until my retirement date is here so I can concentrate on coins as much as I desire.


        So true!

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Hasfam View Post
          Hello Jill, and welcome. It is a fascinating hobby. I got hooked on Lincoln cent varieties back in 1997. Unfortunately, I never had the privilege of being able to keep all my finds. I raised 8 kids and the coins were a supplemental source of income. But now, everyone is gone and I'm rebuilding my collection and enjoying every minute. My education is in history too with a double major in American and World history with the intentions of teaching. But got side tracked and never taught. Anyway, welcome. Glad you're here.
          Rock
          Amazing you were able to use the coins as supplemental income--wow. My degrees are in Ancient Civilizations and American History--fascinating to know history and learn from it, isn't it?

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            Originally posted by Prof View Post

            Amazing you were able to use the coins as supplemental income--wow. My degrees are in Ancient Civilizations and American History--fascinating to know history and learn from it, isn't it?
            Once you learn what you're doing and what to look for, the searching went quick. For a couple of years my brother and I went through about 3 million coins each year. Found a good number of cherrypicker varieties. And yes, history is fascinating. I've always loved it.

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