Every year around this time there is a one place where all the bigwig (and not so bigwig) numismatists seem to flock: the ANA World’s Fair of Money. They hold it in a different city every year, and this year all the energy focused on Baltimore, Maryland. As with all such big events that in any way involve us here at the store, it would only seem fitting to write a weblog about it! Read on to find out more…
Read MoreChronicling Entry-Deadline Day
Well, in case you’d like to know, Friday, July 25, was a fairly exciting day for the workers at Southgate Coins. Much of it resulted from the last-minute rush of kids and parents stopping by, emailing, and in any other manner, attempting to beat the entry deadline. Read on to learn more…
Read MoreDeadline for 200-Year-Old Coin Giveaway is July 25
Entries have poured in since April from kids all over northern Nevada for Southgate's 200-year-old coin giveaway. Our newest staff members, Crystal and Emma, captured the excitement of this event on the final Saturday before the entry deadline. Read on to learn more about it....
Read MoreYou Never Know Who Might Drop in at Southgate Coins
Sometimes it's like Grand Central Station here at Southgate Coins, with crowds of people coming and going. And sometimes in the midst of everyday business it's like old (and young) friends reunion week. Summer is shaping up to be a wonderful season for re-uniting with good friends. Please read on to learn about a couple such occasions...
Read MoreNew Arrivals
New Coin Arrivals
Hello all you out there in cyber-land!
Everyone here at the store would like to notify all of you modern collectors that we have received a few more coins to get your sets up to date. Read on to find out which ones...
Read MoreLots Shakin' Around Southgate Coins
As with each week that goes by here at Northern Nevada's favorite coin shop, we've experienced some events worth mentioning to our cyber-watchers. Read on to catch up on the news...
Read MoreThere's No Joy in Big Brownsville
The staff at Southgate Coins rooted for a horse to win the Triple Crown and to become America's new hero. Find out what happened...
Read MoreSouthgate's Animals
Well, aside from all the celebrating we did this May, I decided that a non-celebratory weblog should also be posted. I got together with the girls of Southgate, and decided that today’s weblog should be about the little dearies in our lives: our pets. Please keep reading to learn about our best non-human friends...
Read MoreRusty's Birthday
Southgate Coins is doing it again as we celebrate yet another birthday -- but this time, it's the BOSS'!
Read MoreMaya Turns 20!
Come along with us as we honor Miss Maya on her BIG 2-0 celebration...
Read MoreMother's Day oh Mother's Day
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
Here's wishing all you moms, grandmas and godmothers the happiest Mother's Day of them all. Of course each Mother's Day weblog celebration wouldn't be complete without honoring our special Marie Goe. So here's to you Marie, we think the world of you!
(Amy and Maya always celebrate a holiday with yummy food!)
2008 Kentucky Derby
Last Saturday, May 3, Southgate Coins turned into horse racing central, as Churchill Downs Race Track was buzzing with anticipation about which horse would capture the 2008 Kentucky Derby. We spent the entire day with the televisions on and the surround-sound turned up, with high hopes of having our favorite horses placing in the top ranks and hopefully even winning the big Kentucky Derby title. Here’s Maya to report on all the excitement:
Read MoreMay 2, 2008 - 200-Year-Old Coin Giveaway for Northern Nevada Kids
Southgate Coins is pleased to announcement a special community service event for local Northern Nevada kids. Please read more to find out the specifics of this exciting giveaway......
Read MoreGoe Pays $414,000 for "CC" Rarity
Rusty Goe, owner of Southgate Coins in Reno, purchases a key date in the "CC" $20 gold piece series. Read more to see which one...
Read MoreLocal Kid to Receive 200-Year-Old Coin
Southgate Coins' Giveaway of a Free 1808 Fifty-Cent Piece Aimed at Local Youth
Southgate Coins is holding a special 200-year-old coin giveaway for local Northern Nevada kids, twelve and under.
Read MoreRusty's Carson City History Lesson
“Reflections of Carson City Entertainment and Recreation During the Carson Mint’s Glory Years”
Lecture at the Carson City Library
Last night Rusty and I traveled down to Carson City to host a lecture for the Carson City Historical Society’s monthly lecture series. Rusty’s PowerPoint presentation was focused not on “CC” coins this time (gasp!) but rather on the different types of entertainment and recreation that the people of Carson City enjoyed during the 1870s and 1880s. And boy did those guys like to have fun back then! Rusty even commented that he could have presented two lectures on this topic, one focused on indoor entertainment and one on outdoor entertainment.
Read MoreApril 24, 2008 - Earthquakes!
Rockin-and-Rollin in Earthquake Country
Over the past few weeks the Northern Nevada area has been feeling the ground beneath us shake with excitement. Although, today was the day that the magnitudes have been something to write home about (or at least write a weblog about).
Good thing Rusty had us update our emergency kit last month!
Until Next Time,
Amy
View the most recent quakes yourself at quake.usgs.gov.
April 5, 2008 - Weekly Update
A Sunny Day Takes The Cake
Hello to all of our faithful weblog readers. We hope you all enjoyed your Easter holiday and are gearing up for a beautiful spring. Things here at Southgate Coins have been as busy as ever and we are preparing for a lot of fun activities.
Read MoreLillie Joins the Crew
We have Tilley, Willey, and now Lillie!
For all of you pet lovers out there – this weblog is for you.
As some of you might recall, back in May of 2006, Rusty and Marie lost their 3/4 Yorkshire Terrier, 1/4 Poodle dog to heart failure. Gracie was a very beloved dog by all and her absence is still in the front of our minds. She was born on Easter Sunday in 1994 and was properly named “Grace” due to the holiday. Marie and Rusty have two other Yorkies named Mikey and Sonny. And since Gracie left their lives, the boys have been missing their third partner-in-crime.
Read MoreMaya's First Anniversary
Can You Say “Uno”?
Well, it’s been a while since I’ve written a weblog… but I was waiting for some really special, wonderful reason for me to… As of today, March 8, 2008, I have been with Southgate Coins for a full year! (And you guys thought I’d never make it!)
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