The U.S. Mint will debut the five ounce silver version of the Block Island National Park coin on Nov. 15. These will be sold directly from the mint as a collector version, with a bullion version marketed through the dealer network.
This coin will be sold at a premium over its silver value, plus a shipping charge. To order coins from the mint, visit their website at www.usmint.gov, or call 1-800-USA-MINT.
There will be a small coin show on Nov. 18 in Hinsdale, NH at the Millstream Community Center at Routes 63 and 119. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; admission and off-street parking are free.
Rietta Fleamarket closed for the season Nov. 4. The Grafton Fleamarket on Route 140 in that town is open until the Sunday before Christmas.