Westward Journey Circulated Registry Set

Hi Everyone,

First off, I must start by giving thanks to a very helpful lady at NGC. I would put in her name, but I"m afraid I would really mis-spell her name, but she knows who she is. Anyway, I had called a few weeks ago to inquire if a Westward Journey Nickel circulation and proof sets could be added to the registry. Well, today, while I was out doing my errands, my cell phone rang. It was this very helpful lady calling to let me know the circulation Westward Journey Nickel set would be added by the end of the day. When I got home, I checked, and sure enough, there it was!!! So, I immediately made a set, and I'm a very happy camper right now. :-) So, THANK YOU to NGC and their wonderful staff.

I've been musing and thinking about registry sets also today. As many of you who have been following my journals know, I'm a big Western buff, and my coins reflect this interest. But there are a handful of registry sets I do miss. A prime example is modern commemoratives. Now here's my problem; or maybe I should say dilemma. While registry points aren't a top priority, I still to some extent like the competition. So, I've been musing about adding a commemorative regsitry set, but the problem is, it will never be complete because quite frankly, there are some I just plain out don't like. Some examples are some of the Olympic issues. While I enjoy watching the Olympics (both summer and winter) I think some of the designs are, well boring to say the least, plus there are a lot of them. Except for the baseball half, I don't care if I have any of the others. Now, what does everyone think about registry sets which will never, ever be complete. All I would be doing is going for points. Well, guess I will keep thinking on this.

My picture of the entry is a teaser for Jackson. I know how you like ships Jackson, so feast your eyes on this gorgeous engraving of Nelson's ship on this advertising piece from Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd. This firm is (was) an English concern, who (as the piece says) designed, engraved & printed bank notes, etc. etc.

Hope you all like it, I think it's stunning! I purchased it from a (who else?) Stack's auction a year or so ago, just getting around to scanning it.