We're pleased to report that LANSA member Yezid "Jessie" Acosta has been presented with the 2008 LANSA President's Award. Jessie is a young man but has been collecting paper money since he was 5 years old! He is currently preparing a new website for LANSA which will bring a new look and comprehensive information for our members. As a long time Colombia and USA collector, I look forward to seeing the results of his continued dedication to the hobby.

In keeping with Jessie's collecting interest his certificate incorporates some similar elements as Colombia P.450 as well as the traditional ABNC Ceres, Goddess of Agriculture vignette. Please join me in congratulating Jessie on this well deserved award.  Click on Image to Enlarge      1.2.2008
 

John Sandrock has been a student and researcher of paper money for over sixty years, during which time he has written numerous articles devoted to diverse aspects of the hobby. He has now posted this treasure trove of information on the worldwide web.

Latin American Bank Note Records, from the American Bank Note Company Archieves. A new book by Ricardo M. Magan. Your Webmaster has personally reviewed this important reference book and has determined that this is a MUST HAVE for any serious collector of Latin American Banknotes. The author has presented a reference which not only provides images of original notes, dates, serial numbers, and number of notes issued, but has even cross referenced the notes to Pick numbers for easy identification, and has included numerious facts concerning the notes all taken from ABNC Archives. The book is available directly from the author, just click on above image for order information.

Latin American Paper Money Society (LANSA) has presented numismatist Ricardo M. Magan with it's 2005 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE for his recently published book, Latin American Banknote Records. The certificate design was based on an 1862 Paraguay 4 Pesos banknote (P.16) and was awarded in August. The award was designed for LANSA by Garry Saint, Esquire. Details and ordering information about this excellent book are listed above.
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