I was pleasantly surprised to receive a very nice NGC plaque this week in recognition of my NGC Award for 2014 (Most informative Custom Set). The registry, the registry awards and plaques of recognition just make the hobby all the more fun and I applaud NGC for providing us collectors these things for our hobby!

I've put a lot of time into my custom set and have added about 50 new world silver coins to the set since the award (283 total world silver coins from 65 different countries). Today I acquired a NGC 1987 Chinese Panda PF 69 Ultra Cameo coin from Silver Eagle coins in Virginia Beach, Virginia (hands down the best coin shop in the Hampton Roads area). While the internet and it's many venues for purchasing coins is always fun, I really enjoy dealing with local dealers who have actual store fronts. It's always a good experience to go hang out at a local coin store and talk with people that share the same passion for the hobby! Plus you never know what you may find, as people are always bringing in new coins to sell or trade.

While it was a great honor to receive the registry award this year my goal is to receive the award for Best Overall Custom Set some day. If you haven't viewed my set please do, I enjoy discussing it's coins and I like feedback and constructive criticism.

http://coins.www.collectors-society.com/wcm/CoinCustomSetView.aspx?s=14077

Happy hunting....

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