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Who we are:
The Ocean County Coin Club was created in 1970 by six sailors and one marine who wanted to share and expand their knowledge of coins. The original meeting location was at Lakehurst Naval Airstation. We currently meet at the Ocean Fire Company #1 in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ on the corner of Arnold and St. Louis Avenues (next to the post office, east of Rt 35). We strive to share our knowledge and admiration of numismatics with monthly meetings, show and tells, in-house auctions, and occasional guest speakers. We also offer a Young Numismatists Club for children ages 6-17. They meet at 6:30 and our regular meetings begin at 7:30. New members are always welcome.
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
We will continue to meet in 2022 once a month on the 3rd Thursday of every month.
Doors open at 5:30. Kids meeting begins at 6:30. The adult meeting starts at 7:30. New members are always welcome.
Our 2022 Meeting dates are:
January 20th, February 17th, March 17th, April 21st, May 19th, June 16th, July 21st, August 18th, September 15th, October 20th, November 17th, and December 15th.
We are very happy to report that Show Chairman and longtime member Joe Testa is recovering at home after a serious illness. We wish him a speedy recovery.
Our 50th Annual Coin Show on Saturday, October 16th was a huge success. Thank you to our members, our dealers, and our visitors. We hope to make it even bigger and better next year.
Thank you to the many businesses on Arnold Ave. in Point Pleasant Beach that allowed us to post the flyer advertising our October 16th Annual Coin Show. Thank you to Point Pleasant Hardware, Green Planet, Ocean County Music, Stella Luna, Point Beach Interiors, The Little Point Book Shop, The Stone Cottage, Corner Bagelry, and The Cauldron and The Cupboard. Also, thank you to Jersey Mike's and Silver Lake Kitchen on Bridge Ave. in Point Pleasant Boro. Please support local businesses.
At the meetings, please bring small bills for dues and raffles. Large bills will not be accepted.
2022 Meeting Dates:
January 20, February 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, and December 15.
In Memorium:
It is with a very heavy heart that we share the news that longtime member Kari Brower passed away on November 18, 2021. She was a member of the Ocean County Coin Club for over 40 years. Kari was a published author and she was a great mentor to the kids in the YN Club. She loved numismatics and was very dedicated to the club. She will be greatly missed. RIP Kari.
Life member Vince Maloney, passed away in October 2021. Vince was a longtime member and enjoyed the camaraderie of the club.
Former member Bob Ciancia of Point Pleasant, age 61, passed away on November 28, 2020. Bob visited the club often and enjoyed the camaraderie of the members.
Long time member Robert (Bob) A. Megill Sr., age 76, passed away on November 11, 2020. Bob was an active member who would attend meetings with the assistance of his son. Bob was very happy last year when we was a winner at our annual raffle winning a beautiful and valuable silver coin.
William (Bill) -Megargle, age 83, passed away on April 16th, 2020. Bill was a longtime member who always made the long drive from Long Beach Township to attend our meetings. He frequently participated in club "Show and Tell" presentations.
Carlo Iovino, age 82, passed away on June 16th, 2020. Carlo was a longtime resident of Point Pleasant. He enjoyed our coin shows and our club camaraderie.
Both were very generous donors to our Young Numismatist Club and they will be missed.
THANK YOU TO ALL VETERANS WHO HAVE SERVED THIS GREAT NATION
The Ocean County Coin Club honors our club veterans and thanks them for their service. We honor: Jim M, Dolly H, Renee B, Ernie D, Bill M, Harry O, Walter P, Richard W, John L, Gino R., Peter M., and Stanley D.
For newcomers to our meetings, we are EAST of Rt.35 and the railroad tracks
Congratulations to Club Member Cedric Derecho On His Newly Published Book
Cedric has co-authored a book titled 'Lakehurst Borough and Manchester Township" (Images of America). The book describes the history of the two towns and is accompanies by over 200 photos. The book becomes available in June. It can be ordered on Amazon and will be available in local stores (hopefully they open up soon) Look for an image of the book cover in our Photo Gallery. Cedric has been in our club for many years. He started out as a Young Numismatist (our kid's club), which he excelled in, and he is now a college student at Rutgers University. We are very proud of his accomplishments.
Our 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coins and Pins are here!
We are very pleased to announce that our club's 50th Anniversary Coins and Pins are in. The design celebrates our history and longevity; and they are beautiful! These are sure to be something every club member should have and something that NJ numismatists should want to include in their collections. Coins are $10 and Pins are $5 each. Each will be available at club meetings and future shows.
FAQs
How much does it cost to join the club?
Adults: $15, Young Numismatists aka YNs (ages 6-17) $10
Family: $20. Memberships must be renewed yearly.
How often do we have meetings?
We meet on the third Thursday of every month.
Where do we meet?
We meet at the 400 Ocean Avenue at the Ocean Fire Co. #1 on Arnold Ave. right next to the Point Pleasant Beach Post Office. We are near the train station and EAST of Rt. 35 and the train tracks.
Is parking available?
There is a free parking lot adjacent to the building and street parking is free.
What time do we meet?
Doors open at 5:30 with members preparing for the meeting, enjoying camaraderie, selling displayed items, and pre-viewing items for the auction held during the meeting. The children (Young Numismatists) meet at 6:30. The regular meeting begins at 7:30 and generally ends at 8:30.
Do I have to be a member to attend a meeting?
No. If you are interested in learning about our club or if you need some Coin and Currency questions answered please stop by. Only members can list items for our in-house auctions but non-members can bid and make purchases.
Who can join?
You need not be an expert in coins to join, We welcome anyone from novice to professionals. Our YN (Young Numismatist) club is open for children ages 6-17. Adults 18 and over are welcome to join
How can I participate in regular meeting auctions?
Any member or non-member can bid on the auctioned items. However, only members in good standing (your dues must be paid) can list items. Auction Applications are shown in our Photo Gallery and may be printed out. Please note the guidelines on the form.
I have more questions, is there a contact phone number or email?
For additional information contact 732-966-5440 or email at info@occoinclub.org
About Us
Since its founding in May 1970, the Ocean County Coin Club has worked hard to promote coin collecting and the study of numismatics. The club also assists beginners, young collectors, and experienced collectors, with its meetings, in-house auctions, coins shows, and periodic newsletters.
2022 Meeting Dates
January 20, February 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, and December 15. We meet at the Ocean Firehouse #1 on Arnold and St. Louis Ave. Young Numismatists meet at 6:30 pm. Regular meeting begins at 7:30. New members are always welcome.
2019 Garden State Young Numismatist of the Year hails from the Ocean County Coin Club
We are very proud of our YN Mathew T. for his recent award from the Garden State Numismatic Association. Mathew works very hard all year long promoting numismatics. He has displayed his exhibits at the local public library, at his school, at our coin shows, and he continually demonstrates loyalty and dedication to our club by selflessly volunteering to perform a variety of different duties and tasks.