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A Scion Society of The Baker Street Irregulars
Numismatists Do Not Fear Change
In June, we look forward to the release of the movie Mr. Holmes. Based on Mitch Cullin’s A Slight Trick of The Mind, it stars Ian McKellen as a 93 year old Sherlock Holmes. McKellen first played the role of the wizard, Gandalf, in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. In 2004, the New Zealand Royal Mint struck a… Continue Reading
On February 5, 2015, the United States Mint will release the Harry S. Truman Presidential Dollar for sale in bulk (25 coin rolls, 100 coin bags and 250 coin boxes). The coin, like all Presidential dollars issued since 2012, will not be released into general circulation. These coins will be struck at the Philadelphia… Continue Reading
“Have you dragged the basin of the Trafalgar Square fountain?” – The Adventure of The Noble Bachelor (NOBL) In 2014, the British Royal Mint issued a 4 coin set called Portrait of Britain honoring four historical sites – Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square and Big Ben. These £5 coins are .925 sterling silver and measures 38.6 mm… Continue Reading
“I should like to see him clapped down in a third-class carriage on the Underground, and asked to give the trades of all his fellow-travellers.” – A Study in Scarlet (STUD) The London Underground, or “tube”, has a few mentions in the Canon. The above quote, from A Study in Scarlet” is Watson’s reaction after reading Holmes’ The Book… Continue Reading
The recent news of a possible theme park, north of London, featuring Dr. Who and Sherlock Holmes attractions, reminded me that there are a few links between these fictional characters. The co-creators of BBC’s Sherlock, Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, have both written episodes for Dr. Who. In the 1960’s, Peter Cushing would star in multiple series… Continue Reading
The south Pacific island nation of Niue has issued a pair of coins to commemorate the 75th anniversary appearance of the comic character, Batman. Over the years, Batman has had a few interactions with Sherlock Holmes. Holmes first makes an appearance in 1976 with Batman’s archenemy – the Joker, in Joker #6. Looking at the… Continue Reading
We recently discussed the upcoming 2015 Harry S. Truman Presidential dollar coin. Truman, an honorary member of the Baker Street Irregulars, might also appear on another coin in 2015, depending on what the final design of the Bess Truman First Spouse $10 coin. Two of the six submitted reverse designs feature the image of Truman.… Continue Reading
President Harry S. Truman, an honorary member of the Baker Street Irregulars, will be featured on the first presidential dollar of 2015. Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson will also be honored later in the year. The Truman dollar coin will be the 33rd coin in the presidential series. The… Continue Reading
The 2015 March of Dimes commemorative dollar coin will feature Dr. Jonas Salk along with BSI honorary member Franklin Delano Roosevelt. From the U.S. Mint’s press release: President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s personal struggle with polio led him to create the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (now known as the March of Dimes) on January 3,… Continue Reading
‘You have probably never heard of Professor Moriarty?’ – The Adventure of The Final Problem (FINA) In 2011, the Pacific nation of Tuvalu issued a 5 coin set featuring “Heroes and Villains” of literature. One of those coins featured Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty. If the country of Tuvalu sounds familiar to you, you might recall it… Continue Reading