Other Chinese Fakes
Regarding the new book on Chinese fakes of Norwegian coins, James Higby writes:

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:NEW BOOK ON CHINESE FAKES OF NORWEGIAN COINS(www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v14n12a04.html)

Local Coin Show Publicity

Kids are the future of coin collecting. Don Reid thinks if they learn about currency like the wheat penny, they'll develop an interest just as he did as a boy.

Reid is always promoting the hobby. He and Mark Storey began encouraging collectors four years ago by holding the first Redford Coin Show.

"We found it difficult to get into small shows on a monthly basis and knew other people in the same boat so we founded this," said Reid. "The show's been growing and growing. Coin collecting can be expensive. We give coin collectors an opportunity to come buy, sell and trade coins they picked up during the month."

Hannah Reid loves coin shows. Don introduced her to the events in 2007 when they were dating. Born in Warsaw, Hannah believes her collection of Polish coins is the largest in the tri-state area.

"The coins bring back memories," said Hannah Reid who left Poland in 1972 at age 19.

Hannah compares Polish commemorative coins to U.S. quarters minted for each state.

"It's interesting because Poland commemorated for each city, a quarter size coin from 1999 to 2008 and are now doing the same with park animals. They copy what the American mint does."

To read the complete article, see:Show organizers to offer children free Wheat pennies to encourage coin collecting(www.hometownlife.com/article/20110324/NEWS16/103240655)

Quiz: Seven Questions on Britain's Five Pound Note

To take the quiz, see:7 questions on fivers(www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-12823993)�