■ What was the first coin club in the United States?
There may have been small earlier clubs consisting primarily of close friends, but it is usually accepted that the Numismatic and Antiquarian Society of Philadelphia founded in 1857 is likely the oldest such numismatic organization.
■ Can I purchase the U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor?
The Medal of Honor, as this military decoration is more formally known, cannot be copied, sold or traded without authorization from the U.S. federal government. It is also illegal for unauthorized Medals of Honor to be used