Welcome to TEC 2020 Elongated coins (so-called because of their shape after they are rolled) are part of what’s known as “exonumia” – that is, they fall outside the usual numismatic interests. But rest assured, if you have a few, a few hundred, or a few thousand of them, you are not alone! Elongated coins…
2020 Show Coins – Preorder By August 1
2020 Show Coins have been added to the TEC Store! Quantities are very limited so be sure to get your order in early.
Pittsburgh 2020 World’s Fair of Money Suspended
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) announced today the suspension of the 2020 World’s Fair of Money. The WFOM show, originally scheduled for August 4-8, is where TEC has our yearly meetings. We are sad to hear of the suspension, but know that it was in the best interest due to COVID-19 restrictions and State of…
TEC STORE SALE!
All TEC & ANA 6 Coin Sets* & Plain Convention Badges are now just $4.00 each, (regular price $6.00 each), plus shipping. AND, with all orders of $25.00 or more, you will get a 2011 TEC Birthday Cent & Nickel set free! *The 6 Coin Sets consist of the show design rolled on a…
ANA Legacy Series: Ray Dillard
The Legacy Series acquaints collectors with the legends, heroes and icons of numismatics and celebrates their lives and contributions. Steve Roach interviews Ray Dillard at the 2015 ANA World’s Fair of Money, held in Rosemont, IL.
In memoriam Ray Dillard
We learned today that our President Emeritus, fellow collector, and friend Ray Dillard, TEC #837-LM, died yesterday, March 8, 2020, at the age of 94. As lengthening days lead us surely from darkness to light, we give heartfelt thanks for the good example of the indefatigable Ray, who, having finished his course in faith, now…
ANA Membership Offered to Club Members for Only $5
Are you a member of The Elongated Collectors but not a member of the American Numismatic Association? The ANA is offering an unprecedented $5 Gold membership for club members who are not current members of the Association (regularly $28). Benefits include: Digital subscription to The Numismatist magazine Free admission to all ANA shows Borrowing privileges…
2019 Meeting Minutes
The Meeting Minutes from the 2019 Membership meeting have been added to the Annual Reports page.
From the TEC Store Manager
From the TEC Store Manager, Uni: “ATTENTION! All who ordered the “2019 Pre-Order” Coins – Please be patient with “The TEC Store” as I will NOT have all the “2019 Pre-Order” items until the beginning of September. Several orders will be going out today, but hose who ordered after the cut off date of August…
2019 Annual Reports
The Board Member’s 2019 Annual Reports have been added to the website in PDF form for your viewing pleasure. Links to download them can be found at: https://tecnews.org/club/2019-annual-reports/