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The Cuban Numismatic Association was founded by a group of
collectors/enthusiasts on January 9, 2004, during the FUN Coin Show
in Orlando, Florida. Twenty two members constituted the initial
Charter membership, which now has reached 65. The elected officers
are: President: Frank Putrow, Vice President - Andres Rodriquez,
Secretary - Marysol Cayado, Treasurer - Robert Freeman. The Board of
Directors will be Richard Becker, Larry Casey, Enrique Cayado, Stan
Klein and Emilio Ortiz. Initially, an annual meeting will be held
each year in conjunction with the FUN Coin Show, which will be held
in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in 2005. As the Association membership
increases, meetings may be held in other parts of the country.
The Associations charter includes all Cuban coins, currency,
bonds, medals, tokens, casino chips, and other items of private
issue.
The Cuban Numismatic Association is the first in the United
States. At this time, it will not be affiliated with the Numismatic
Association of Cuba, which reportedly exists in Havana, Cuba.
However, in the future, the two organizations may join endeavor to
generate interest in Cuban Numismatics throughout the world.
Many of the Association members reside in distant states, and
come from very varying backgrounds. A few are considered to be
collectors of the finest Cuban Numismatic material in existence. The
Association offers the opportunity for beginner and novice Cuban
collectors to have access to these resources. The Association plans
to have a quarterly newsletter for the membership, and a future
website for communications and information,. Tutorials and reference
material will be provided, as well as limited advertisement
opportunities.
The annual dues are $10 for Regular membership and $5.00 for
Junior (under 18) membership. Charter membership status will be
granted to all members who join before March 9, 2004.
If you are interested, or have questions regarding the
association, you may contact Frank Putrow at
fxputrow@aol.com
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