Category: History
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The Pacific Northwest has a rich numismatic history dating back to the colonial period. For example, the original Nor’westers were members of the North West Company, organized in 1783 and well-known for their 1820-dated tokens valued at one beaver pelt. See the article on the PNNA website. As the 19th century progressed, Oregon became a…
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If you’re new to collecting, before reading this post, consider reading my other post about “Starting Your Journey into Rare Coin Collecting.” Then check out the PNNA reference section, where you’ll find some articles I’ve written about topics such as “coin buying and selling,” and “collecting vs. investing and market trends.” From my PNNA article…
