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What is your best collecting or hobby accomplishment?

from the February 24 Numismatic News E-Newsletter

Probably completing the Canadian silver dollar collection with varieties several years ago and completing Canadian $5 and $10 gold sets in MS-60 or better, again, several years ago.

Rob Lincoln, Neb.

My best coin collecting accomplishment is the completion of my Barber half dollar set in VG or better condition.

Dave Burdis Charleroi, Pa.

Being able to complete my graded Indian Head penny collection, with most in an MS grade and nearing completion of my graded Morgan “CC” silver dollars collection.

Steve Cheaney Address Withheld

The purchase [of] a Fugio cent.

Michael Hoffman Address withheld

Owning every regular issue non-gold coin of the 20th century by date and mint. The last coin I needed was the 1901-S quarter. I know this has been done

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