The U.S. Mint will begin accepting orders on Thursday for the Breast Cancer Awareness commemorative coins. These will be a gold five dollar, a silver dollar and a clad half-dollar in proof and uncirculated versions, sold for a high premium over their bullion value. The coins can be ordered singly, or in sets of one of each of the three. To order coins from the Mint, visit its website at: www.usmint.gov or call 800-872-6468.
There will be a coin show on Sunday in Hinsdale, N.H., at the Millstream Community Center on Routes 63 and 119. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Admission is free and there is off-street parking.
A stamp show will be held on March 20, in Northampton at the World War II Veterans Club at 50 Conz St. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission and off-street parking are free.
Rietta Fleamarket in Hubbardston has announced that, weather permitting, it will open for the season on April 1.