Special Semiquincentennial Event At Old New Orleans Mint - Friday 5/8 Only

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HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24894 Posts	Posted 05/06/2026 2:52 pm Special Semiquincentennial Event At Old New Orleans Mint - Friday 5/8 Only 2026, May 8 Minting the American Spirit: Celebrating the Nation's Semiquincentennial https://louisianastatemuseum.org/ne...ting-nations Fri, May 08, 2026 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Join us for a free event filled with coins, history and southern hospitality with the 41st director of the United States Mint and native Louisianan Paul Hollis as he shares how the Mint is celebrating the Nation's 250th anniversary with special coins and medals. Following, enjoy time to mingle with VIPs, Mint and New Orleans Jazz Museum staff, and representatives from Louisiana America 250 Commission. Additional highlights include: • Purchase 2026 products from the Mint's pop-up retail space to include the American Buffalo 2026 One Ounce Gold Proof Coin (26EL) • Pick up free educational and informational resources from the Mint and Louisiana America 250. • Bring $1 and $5 notes (bills) to get the latest 2026 circulating coins from our coin machine. • Cash bar stocked with alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages (proceeds benefit the New Orleans Jazz Museum). • View the museum's first floor exhibit from the Old New Orleans Mint. View a Morgan & Orr coin press, a Troemner bullion scale, and displays of coins minted on site. This event is free, but registration is recommended. Reserve your spot today! Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 187582 Posts	Posted 05/06/2026 2:56 pm Thank you for sharing. Sounds like a good time. I enjoyed my visit to the old Mint back in 2016. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24894 Posts	Posted 05/06/2026 6:28 pm Much to my shame I've never visited the old Mint or Jazz Museum, despite going to NOLA twice a year. Well, I'll be back in December for Billy Strings - perhaps I could visit the Mint and Jazz Museum while SWMBO shops in the Quarter! Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187582 Posts	Posted 05/07/2026 09:54 am You need to! Add it to the list just before meeting up for some beignets. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
NumisEd Pillar of the Community United States 5177 Posts	Posted 05/09/2026 7:06 pm Is NOLA fun when you get older? I thought it was a destination for rowdy college kids. Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24894 Posts	Posted 05/09/2026 8:38 pm Absolutely, NumisEd - there are so many other activities besides the rowdy French Quarter / Bourbon Street stuff! Fantastic restaurants of every type. WWII Museum. Audubon Zoo. City Park. New Orleans Botanical Garden. Aquarium of the Americas. Great jazz clubs (bars for people our age - see the Livewire Music Calendar on WWOZ's web page for nightly shows). Shopping in the Quarter or Magazine Street (where we go). Coin shops (Gulf South Coins in Metairie, The Coins & Collectibles Shop in Kenner, and River Ridge Coins and Collectibles). jbuck will grief me if I don't mention two specific tourist must-dos: beignets and cafe au lait at Cafe du Monde, and hurricanes in the courtyard of Pat O'brien's (if you imbibe). Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187582 Posts	Posted 05/11/2026 10:44 am Quote: Is NOLA fun when you get older? Yes. Especially if you like really good food. Quote: WWII Museum. This. I am a proud member. Plan to go more than once. There is a lot to see. Quote: jbuck will grief me if I don't mention two specific tourist must-dos: beignets and cafe au lait at Cafe du Monde, Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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