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Kokua Line June Watanabe |
Eisenhower dollar
coins vary in valueQuestion: While growing up, our parents stashed away coins, hoping that some day they would be worth much more. Enclosed is a photo of some of the coins (Eisenhower 1976 and 1977 dollar coins). Do you know of any company or individuals who will purchase these coins? Dates vary. I've gone to the bank and asked for help, but their only answer was to trade it in for the coin amounts.
Answer: You can go to any coin dealer in town (check the phone directory under "coin dealers") or wait until Saturday, when the Hawaii Stamp and Coin Dealers Association has a show, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Richards Street YWCA.
Call 531-6251 for information.
Retired coin dealer Gordon Medcalf, who used to own Island Coins & Stamps on Maui, said the Eisenhower coins that are made of nickel are worth only their face value, but the silver ones are worth more, depending on the year.
Eisenhower coins were produced from 1971 to 1978. Most of the coins show the former president on one side, with an eagle landing on the moon on the reverse. However, the 1976 coins, celebrating the bicentennial of the United States, depicts the moon behind the Liberty Bell on the reverse.
We did a quick search on the Internet and found some Eisenhower coins being sold for $100 to $200 and more.
Q: What are the restrictions at the stadium in Las Vegas for the UH-UNLV game on Sept. 19? I called the University of Hawaii athletic department, which referred me to the football department, which couldn't answer me. I was told to call the stadium myself. I'm sure a lot of other fans want to know.
A: "We have the same criteria you just mentioned," said Daren Libonati, facility director of Sam Boyd Stadium, when we noted Aloha Stadium's restrictions.
At Aloha Stadium, fans can't bring in weapons, coolers, backpacks, outside food or beverages, bottles and cans, fireworks, air horns or noisemakers, umbrellas or illegal contraband. Fanny packs, purses and handbags are subject to checks.
Adults with a child are allowed to bring in baby items, but they must all fit in a diaper bag, which is subject to checks; and strollers have to be stored under a chair.
As Libonati suggested, we also checked the Web site www.unlvtickets.com/unlvrebelfootball.htm. After clicking on "Live Help," we were told that fans are allowed to take in one sealed bottle of water (not frozen) and a blanket, while all bags and purses will be searched for weapons, food and drugs.
Teachers: Save receipts
Now that school is in session, the IRS reminds teachers and other educators that many of them may subtract up to $250 of out-of-pocket expenses when figuring out their 2003 income taxes. They do not need to itemize deductions, but need to save receipts.This is scheduled to be the last year for the deduction.
For more information on who and what qualifies, call 800-829-4477 and select Topic 458, or visit www.irs.gov and search for Tax Topic 458.
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