# NORFED.info > Discover the NORFED Liberty Dollar – An Archive of the History, Impact, and Legacy of the Revolutionary Alternative Currency at NORFED.info. Public Ghost content for AI and LLM tooling. This file includes a bounded export of public pages first, then recent public posts. Append `.md` to any post or page URL to get the content in Markdown (for example, `/example-post.md`). ## Pages ### About Norfed.info URL: https://norfed.info/about/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:11.000Z This website is an independent, informational resource dedicated to the history and details of the NORFED Liberty Dollar. We are not affiliated with NORFED, the Liberty Dollar, Bernard von NotHaus, or any related entities or subsidiaries. All names, registered trademarks, and intellectual property associated with the Liberty Dollar remain the exclusive property of their respective owners. The content presented here is intended solely for educational purposes and falls under fair use guidelines. Our goal is to provide accurate, well-researched information while respecting the rights of trademark and copyright holders. Visitors are encouraged to use this resource for personal knowledge and research without assuming any official endorsement. ### In Defense of Sound Money & Freedom Welcome to norfed.info where we believe in the inherent right to economic freedom, sound money, and personal sovereignty. We champion these values through our unwavering commitment to preserving and promoting the legacy of the NORFED Liberty Dollar—a pioneering and contentious private currency that has been at the heart of numerous legal and political debates. #### The Mission The Federal Reserve and centralized banking systems have given us little but depreciating paper money and a loss of purchasing power. At norfed.info, our mission is to aggregate, categorize, conserve, and provide educational materials about the NORFED Liberty Dollar—the most successful movement to bring back sound money to date. We aim to serve as a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in learning more about this alternative currency, its history, and its significance in the struggle for monetary freedom. #### The Cause: NORFED & Liberty Dollar The National Organization for the Repeal of the Federal Reserve Act & Internal Revenue Code (NORFED) set out to challenge the dominant paradigm by introducing the Liberty Dollar in 1998\. This alternative currency, backed by precious metals like silver and gold, sought to provide Americans with a sound and secure medium of exchange, free from the manipulations of central banking systems. While NORFED’s initiative faced significant legal challenges, culminating in a federal case against its visionary founder, Bernard von NotHaus, the message behind the Liberty Dollar remains both valid and valuable. This website is devoted to conserving that legacy. #### What We Offer 1. **Aggregated Information**: A comprehensive database of articles, papers, court documents, and media coverage related to the NORFED Liberty Dollar. 2. **Educational Material**: Learn about the philosophical underpinnings of the Liberty Dollar, the principles of sound money, and why alternative currencies are vital for a free society. 3. **Categorized Archives**: Navigate through our curated collection of resources easily, allowing you to delve deep into specific aspects of the Liberty Dollar, be it historical, legal, or economic. 4. **Conservation**: As much as we are a hub of information, we are also dedicated to the conservation of Liberty Dollar coins, paraphernalia, and memories that contribute to this pivotal chapter in the struggle for financial independence. #### Join the Cause Your quest for monetary freedom and understanding doesn't have to stop at reading. Engage with our interactive platform, contribute your own experiences with the Liberty Dollar, or share pictures and information to keep this digital sanctuary of financial freedom alive and thriving. In the words of Thomas Jefferson, "Paper is poverty...it is only the ghost of money, and not money itself." Here at norfed.info, we strive to uphold the virtues of real, tangible value over illusory wealth. Because freedom is never granted; it is won. In liberty, Brian ### NORFED Liberty Dollar URL: https://norfed.info/docs/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:12.000Z ![NORFED Liberty Dollar Pattern](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/Norfed-LD-Pattern-Reissue-1.jpeg) The NORFED Liberty Dollar is a private currency that was produced by the National Organization for the Repeal of the Federal Reserve Act and Internal Revenue Code (NORFED), an organization that advocated for a return to a precious metal-based monetary system and opposed the scam that is fractional banking and the Federal Reserve System. The Liberty Dollar was created by visionary and alternative currency pioneer Bernard von NotHaus in 1998 as an alternative to the United States dollar, though it had early influence and interaction with Bernard's other work at the Royal Hawaiian Mint. The currency came in the form of specie and paper certificates and was backed by silver, gold, platinum, or copper stored in a warehouse. Bernard's pioneering effort sought to reintroduce the concept of a currency with intrinsic value, emphasizing the potential for a more stable and secure medium of exchange in contrast to worthless and manipulated fiat currencies. NORFED was a not-for-profit organization that was established in Nevada in 1998 and was dissolved on November 22, 2006\. Its main office, the NORFED Fulfillment Office, was located in Evansville, Indiana. Despite the Liberty Dollar Organization encompassing several corporate entities like NORFED, Liberty Services, Liberty Numismatics, Liberty Dollar Financial Association, and Shelter Systems, NORFED is the name most recognized by the public. Consequently, follow-on projects are often associated with the NORFED brand, even if inaccurately. This is the name people commonly refer to and search for when interested in the Liberty Dollar. The Liberty Dollar was designed to be used in everyday transactions, and the value of the currency was meant to reflect the current market value of the metals backing it, which could make it more stable than fiat. The goal of the Liberty Dollar was to offer a currency that would be inflation-resistant and provide a viable alternative to the worthless currency issued by the United States government. However, the U.S. Government argued that the Liberty Dollar was illegal and could lead to confusion with the official U.S. currency, potentially defrauding consumers. In 2007, the U.S. Mint issued a warning stating that the use of Liberty Dollars as circulating money was a federal crime. On November 14th, 2007 FBI and Secret Service agents simultaneously raided the NORFED office in Evansville, Indiana and Sunshine Mint in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. They seized all gold, silver, platinum, computers, files, documents, dies for gold and silver specie, and then froze NORFED's bank accounts. In 2009, Bernard von NotHaus was arrested, and in 2011, he was railroaded and convicted of making, possessing, and selling his own coins, which were found to be in violation of Federal law. The government contended that von NotHaus was attempting to undermine the U.S. monetary system. The NORFED Liberty Dollar is a symbol of monetary freedom and is often cited in discussions about monetary policy, the Federal Reserve, and alternative currencies. NORFED Liberty Dollars are now valuable collectibles and symbolize a movement towards alternative economic systems. They attract interest from supporters of stable currencies, collectors, libertarians, and critics of current fiat monetary systems. This site aims to provide comprehensive resources and insights into the Liberty Dollar's history, products, and its role in advocating for a different approach to money. It provides an opportunity to explore the concept of monetary freedom through the lens of the Liberty Dollar initiative. ## Popular Liberty Dollar Links ### Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia [Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia at Norfed.infoThe Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia is created and maintained by former RCO Ron Goodger. It inspired norfed.info to preserve and expand on it.![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/icon/norfed_info.ico)NORFED.infoBrian![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/thumbnail/1998-Shelter-System-Liberty-Dollar-4.jpg)](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-encyclopedia/) ### Trump Dollars [NORFED Trump Dollars: Gold, Silver, and CopperDiscover Trump Dollars: unique collectibles in fine gold, silver, and copper, celebrating Donald Trump and symbolizing a vision for world peace.![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/icon/norfed_info.ico)NORFED.infoBrian![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/thumbnail/NORFED-2024--25-1oz-Silver-Trump-Dollar-MAGA-1.jpg)](https://norfed.info/trump-dollars/) ### NORFED Silver Certificates [NORFED American Liberty Currency Silver CertificatesExplore NORFED’s American Liberty Currency: unique, precious metal-backed currency with strong security features and appeal for collectors.![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/icon/norfed_info.ico)NORFED.infoBrian![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/thumbnail/NORFED-Silver-Certificates-1.jpg)](https://norfed.info/silver-certificates/) ### NORFED Gold Certificates [NORFED American Liberty Currency Gold CertificatesExplore NORFED’s American Liberty Currency: unique, precious metal-backed currency with strong security features and appeal for collectors.![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/icon/norfed_info.ico)NORFED.infoBrian![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/thumbnail/1000_front_gold_cert-1.jpg)](https://norfed.info/gold-certificates/) ### Second Amendment Gun Dollars [Second Amendment Gun Dollars - Bud’s Gun ShopBud’s Gun Shop released a series of gold, silver, and copper specie aptly named Second Amendment Dollars and commonly referred to as Gun Dollars.![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/icon/norfed_info.ico)NORFED.infoBrian![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/thumbnail/Buds-Gun-Cover-10.jpg)](https://norfed.info/2a-dollars/) ### Liberty Dollar Financial Association (LDFA) [Liberty Dollar Financial Association (LDFA) Liberty DollarsThe Liberty Dollar Financial Association (LDFA) evolved from NORFED and is still making Liberty Dollars today - which is what I document here.![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/icon/norfed_info.ico)NORFED.infoBrian![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/thumbnail/NORFED-2021-LDFA-2.jpg)](https://norfed.info/ldfa/) ### The Pewter Piece [2004 NORFED Sixth Anniversary Fair Pewter TokenThe NORFED “Sixth Anniversary Fair” pewter token is a rare piece created at the anniversary celebration in Evansville Indiana in October 2004.![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/icon/norfed_info.ico)NORFED.infoBrian![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/thumbnail/NORFED-Sixth-Anniversary-Pewter-1.jpg)](https://norfed.info/pewter/) ### Ron Paul Dollars [NORFED Ron Paul Dollars: Copper, Silver, Gold, & PlatinumThe NORFED Ron Paul Dollars were produced in 2007 and a significant number were seized by Federal Agents in the November raid in Evansville.![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/icon/norfed_info.ico)NORFED.infoBrian![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/thumbnail/NORFED-2008-Ron-Paul-1.jpg)](https://norfed.info/ron-paul-dollars/) ### RCO Set [NORFED Liberty Dollar RCO Hallmark SetExplore the rare 2008 “Naked Back” RCO Hallmark Set. Includes origins, known varieties, and unofficial markings.![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/icon/norfed_info.ico)NORFED.infoBrian![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/thumbnail/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Austin-2.jpg)](https://norfed.info/rco-set/) ## Liberty Dollar FAQs ### **What are NORFED Liberty Dollars?** NORFED Liberty Dollars are a type of private currency backed primarily by silver and other precious metals. They were introduced in 1998 by the National Organization for the Repeal of the Federal Reserve Act and the Internal Revenue Code (NORFED). Designed as an alternative to the traditional U.S. fiat currency, Liberty Dollars are not legal tender, coins, or current money and are intended for use as a private, voluntary barter currency. ### **Who created NORFED Liberty Dollars?** The Liberty Dollar was created by Bernard von NotHaus, co-founder of the Royal Hawaiian Mint and monetary architect of the Liberty Dollar. Recognized for his pioneering role in private minting, von NotHaus's Liberty Dollar aimed to offer a stable, inflation-resistant precious metal-backed currency. ### **Are NORFED Liberty Dollars legal?** Yes - Liberty Dollars are legal because they are not coins, legal tender, or current money. American Liberty Dollars are a private, voluntary barter currency backed by precious metals and primarily used among enthusiasts and collectors. ### **What are NORFED Liberty Dollars made of?** American Liberty Dollars have been minted in silver, gold, platinum, and copper. ### **How do NORFED Liberty Dollars maintain their value?** The value of Liberty Dollars is typically tied to the current market value of the metal (silver, gold, etc.) they are made from. A collectors market has emerged and high condition or some of the more rare pieces continue to fetch high prices. ### **Can NORFED Liberty Dollars be used like regular currency?** While they were intended to be used as an alternative currency, their acceptance is limited to those willing to accept it. ### **Is Bernard Von NotHaus a criminal?** Bernard von NotHaus was convicted on multiple counterfeiting charges. The jury determined that he produced and distributed coins closely resembling U.S. currency, finding him guilty of both creating and circulating these 'counterfeit' coins with the intent to defraud. They also found him guilty of producing and distributing silver coins meant to be used as money, mimicking the appearance of genuine U.S. coins or using original designs, a violation of 18 U.S.C. § [485](https://casetext.com/statute/united-states-code/title-18-crimes-and-criminal-procedure/part-i-crimes/chapter-25-counterfeiting-and-forgery/section-485-coins-or-bars?ref=norfed.info) and § [486](https://casetext.com/statute/united-states-code/title-18-crimes-and-criminal-procedure/part-i-crimes/chapter-25-counterfeiting-and-forgery/section-486-uttering-coins-of-gold-silver-or-other-metal?ref=norfed.info). The jury convicted Bernard of conspiring to violate federal laws related to counterfeiting. Since his trial, The New York Times has quoted von NotHaus's supporters describing him as "the Rosa Parks of the constitutional currency movement." The U.S. Government is the largest international criminal organization in history and Bernard von NotHaus is a patriot and activist advocating for sensible monetary policies and liberty. ### **How can I purchase NORFED Liberty Dollars?** NORFED Liberty Dollars are typically purchased through private sellers or collectors. While a major FBI raid occurred on November 14, 2007, production of the customizable silver rounds actually continued for nearly two more years. Operations finally came to a complete halt following a federal grand jury indictment in mid-2009. ### **Are there different denominations of NORFED Liberty Dollars?** Yes, there are various denominations based on the metal content and size of the Liberty Dollars. ### **How can I determine the authenticity of a NORFED Liberty Dollar?** Authenticity can be verified through specific design features, metal content, and by consulting with a knowledgeable collector. Former RCO Ron Goodger's Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia is a great resource. ### **Is it legal to collect NORFED Liberty Dollars?** Collecting NORFED Liberty Dollars as numismatic items is legal. ### **How are NORFED Liberty Dollars different from U.S. Federal Reserve Dollars?** Liberty Dollars are not issued by the U.S. Government and their value is based on precious metal content, unlike Federal Reserve Dollars which are an inflationary, manipulated fiat currency. ### **What was the purpose behind creating NORFED Liberty Dollars?** The primary purpose was to offer an alternative to fiat currency, encouraging a currency based on precious metals. ### **Can NORFED Liberty Dollars be exchanged for U.S. dollars?** Exchange possibilities are limited and depend on individual collectors or dealers willing to make the trade or sell you pieces. Liberty Dollars are often found in the bullion and secondary market. ### **Why is NORFED used to describe all things Liberty Dollar?** Despite the Liberty Dollar Organization encompassing several corporate entities like NORFED, Liberty Services, Liberty Numismatics, Liberty Dollar Financial Association, and Shelter Systems, NORFED is the name most recognized by the public and that is what stuck over the years. ### **What are NORFED Coins?** NORFED coins, commonly called NORFED Liberty Dollars, are privately minted pieces made of silver, gold, platinum, or copper. Created in 1998 by the National Organization for the Repeal of Federal Reserve (NORFED), they were designed as a precious metal-backed alternative to fiat currency. These coins are not legal tender but were intended for voluntary barter transactions. They feature designs promoting liberty and economic independence, with their value tied to their metal content. Today, they are sought after by collectors for their historical significance and intrinsic value. ### **What coin has a torch on the back?** A coin with a torch on the back could be a NORFED Liberty Dollar. The torch is often accompanied by other liberty-themed elements, reflecting the values of the Liberty Dollar movement. To confirm, check for design features like metal content markings, the words “Liberty Dollar,” or inscriptions linked to the NORFED series. These include URLs like [libertydollar.org](http://libertydollar.org/?ref=norfed.info) and phone numbers 888-NEW-DOLLAR or 888-LIB-Dollar. Early Liberty Dollars had the word NORFED somewhere on the reverse. Coins like these, with their beautiful designs promoting liberty and economic independence, hold a significant place in the history of alternative currencies and are valued by collectors. ### NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - October 1998 URL: https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-october-1998/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T04:51:06.000Z NORFED - The National Organization for the Repeal of the Federal Reserve Act and the Internal Revenue Code - issued the American Liberty Currency (ALC) on October 1, 1998 as planned. This fact, in and of itself, is a major accomplishment for America’s patriotic community. More than just a isolated patriot waving the flag for Freedom and Liberty, the American Liberty Currency symbolizes a national effort to effect real change to our economic system. When one finally stops and considers how basic our money is to our lives, one realizes how powerful a force we chose to redirect from a fraudulent Federal Reserve cabal to the free enterprise system based on individual liberty. But the American Liberty Currency did not stop on day one, nor will not stop until the truth is known, for America ***IS*** the land of the free and home of the brave. What is most amazing is that we can have our currency if we are simply brave enough to do it. Please show the currency to someone everyday. Let it be known that 98% of the value of the dollar has been siphoned off since 1913\. That 98% of America’s enormous wealth has been stolen through the fractional reserve banking of the Federal Reserve. Let it be known that our social problems are directly related to our valueless currency and if you and I don’t do something soon, it will be too late. The debut of America’s only silver backed currency was covered with a front page article by *The Evansville Press*. The article featured an interview of Jim Thomas, noted patriot extrodinaire, publisher of *Media Bypass Magazine* Please subscribe to this great publication! This article was followed by another front page article in color by *Coin World*, the largest publication on collectibles in the world. The American Liberty Currency was also in *Real Asset Investor* Newsletter, and featured on several radio interviews of Bernard von NotHaus, Senior Economist for NORFED. From well informed bankers, to starving artists, the Redemption Centers grew to over 25 locations from coast to coast and members, i.e. anyone who has some American Liberty Currency, number in the hundreds. $30,000 Liberty Dollars were put into circulate during October by direct exchange of Federal Reserve Notes. All of this in the first month. To all of those who have helped make this month possible - THANKS! To those who are not involved I invite you to join the party. The Silver Certificates are beautiful, backed by silver, 100 percent legal, fully negotiable and makes a great collectable for your wall or wallet. I also invite you to investigate your choices and those of America. The world is myriad in a quagmire of economic uncertainty. The only way out is a value backed currency. Please call your nearest Redemption Center or as one financial newsletter titled their article, “Open your own bank and give the Fed a run for their money.” Bernard von NotHaus Designer/Senior Economist American Liberty Currency EMAIL: [bernard@libertydollar.org](mailto:bernard@libertydollar.org) [Archive](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletters/) [ Next → NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - November 1998 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-november-1998/) ### NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - September 2003 URL: https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-september-2003/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T04:52:12.000Z ACTION ITEMS: Celebrate our success with the 5th Anniversary book, special $1 and $5 Libertys and Certificates. Join the Party in Austin! Check out the goodies in this Newsletter and congratulate yourself on a very successful, happening, and positive FIVE YEARS. Thank you! IN THIS ISSUE: - HAPPY 5th ANNIVERSARY - Book, FREE $50 Cert. NEW $50 Silver Liberty, Etc. - Annual Audit and Inspection for 2003 - Liberty University & Liberty General Stores Update - US $20 Bill Debuts on Oct. 9th - Deception Dollar - Changes to the Internet site - Hijack Your Town as an RCO - Incident of the Month - Question of the Month - Liberty Associate of the Month - Quote of the Month ### HAPPY 5th ANNIVERSARY They said it wouldn't work. They said it wouldn't last a month. They said it wasn't legal. They said nobody would use it. They were wrong! Five years after its launch, the Liberty Dollar is the second most popular and fastest-growing currency in America, used by nearly 100,000 people, and closing in on $5 million in circulation! The bottom line: it does work, it is legal, and people are using the Liberty Dollar! So please join us for the 5th Anniversary Party in Austin, Texas on October 1st. Congratulations!! Praise the Lord and all the good people like yourself who have taken a stand for value and have become involved with the Liberty Dollar. What’s caused our growth? It’s not slick, fancy, questionable advertising or even much marketing. We simply exchange those dreaded, depreciating Federal Reserve dollars into real Liberty Dollars – backed by gold and silver. The Liberty Dollar is a superior currency in every way except one – circulation and acceptance. So on this occasion, we’re putting together a new program to address the Liberty Merchant side of the economic equation. Soon, signing up Merchants will allow Associates to earn additional Liberty Dollars. The details will be made available after the 5th Anniversary event is behind us (whew!) The Liberty Dollar is truly a new and unique currency in all the world. There has never been a private, market-driven, non-profit, 100% backed and redeemable commodity currency – ever. By simply returning the ownership of the money to the people in a peaceful, voluntary manner, the Liberty Dollar offers a simple solution: Stop using “their” money and return America to value – one dollar at a time. I salute every one who supports the Liberty Dollar and look forward to welcoming more. My heartfelt thanks for all your efforts during these historic five years. ### 2\. 5th Anniversary Book, $50 Certificate, and $50 Silver Liberty NORFED’s 5th Anniversary Book: “The Liberty Dollar – A Solution to the Federal Reserve” will be introduced at the 5th Anniversary Party at 7:00 PM in Austin, Texas with one free copy for each Associate. Additional copies of the 500+ page work are only a penny a page for Associates at the party. Regular price is $14.95 in USD or ALD. Can’t make it to Austin? As a Liberty Associate or Merchant, you can get it at the special $5 price if you order before it is issued on Wednesday. And with our usual satisfaction guaranteed, if you don’t like it, you can return it in original condition for a refund. If you have been reading this Newsletter, you know that the book is only one of many items we have created to commemorate this “all-but-impossible” anniversary. So in addition to the book, the $1 Silver Liberty, $1 silver certificates dated 2004, the $5 Silver Liberty and $5 silver certificates dated 2004, and a special 5th Anniversary t-shirt, please add an incredible $50 Silver Liberty and a $50 certificate Proof to your list of anniversary items. Yeah! The $50 certificate has all the features of the $1, $5, $10 and the $20 certificate that commemorated the First Anniversary. The $50 certificate is green and adds beautifully to the rainbow currency. Like the other denominations, it is a quarter of an inch longer for the sight impaired. And like the $20 certificate, it will not be issued as a circulating currency until the price of silver is over $20 per ounce. This Proof is also a limited edition – only 5,000 will be issued. Each one is individually numbered with the PR preface to denote that it is a PROOF. Please note that the $50 Proof is not backed by silver. It states: “Proof Only – No Silver” and is a wonderful addition to the other four certificates issued to date. Here’s the best part: a free $50 certificate has been reserved for each Liberty Associate, Merchant and Supporter who contacts us before October 31\. To get your free $50 Certificate, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the NORFED Office in Evansville and we will send you one. Additional $50 certificates are only $5 each. First come – first served. No quantity discounts. When we are out, we are out. Please send in your order now. This free offer expires at midnight on Friday, October 31, 2003\. To view the $50 certificate go to this page here and look under “images” [http://www.libertydollar.org/html/press.asp](http://www.libertydollar.org/ld/press-kit/index.htm?ref=norfed.info) Have you noticed all the “fives” in the commemorative? Well, we couldn’t issue a special $50 certificate without a $50 Silver Liberty to go with it. So the most impressive numismatic commemorative of all has to be the new $50 Silver Liberty! And unlike the $50 Certificate, the massive $50 Silver Liberty contains five ounces of .999 fine silver and is 63 mm (2.5 inches) in diameter. You can feel the heft!The most remarkable feature of this Silver Liberty is that it has micro-engraving around the rim, which is the first time such a device has been used on specie in numismatic history. With a ultra high relief, mirror finish, fully reeded edge and safely stored in a custom clear plastic capsule, THIS is the commemorative to get. Plus it too is a limited edition of only 5,000.Quite frankly, five-ounce items like the $50 Silver Liberty are regularly priced at $100 or more by others in the industry, but Liberty Associates can scoop these up at face value or less. The $50 Silver Liberty is $50 each for 1-9 Libertys, $47.50 for 10-24, and $45 for 25 or more Libertys. There’s no minimum order. The bottom line: $50 is great price for Associates given the amount of silver, the costs of oversize dies, the manufacturing costs, and the deep proof finish. In the near future you’ll see this item being marketed at $75, $100, or more to non-Associates. NOTE: The Limited Editions of the $1 Silver Libertys and the $5 Silver Libertys are about half gone. So if you want to get a few of these, I would encourage you to act soon, as both have proven to be very popular. ### 3\. Annual Audit and Inspection for 2003 I will say it again…there is nothing like a Mint Tour. Even if you are not a “Mintmaster” or even a coin collector, just the sheer piles of silver bars, tables full of silver strip, and the mountains of silver “waste” are just wonderful to see. Probably the best part is watching the big crucibles pouring the melted silver into thousand-ounce “billets.” In addition to a complete tour and explanation of the minting process, this year’s visitors to the Annual Audit and Inspection were treated to watching actual Silver Libertys being minted! And of course, no tour is complete without a visit into the vault to check out the pile of gold and silver Libertys that back up the Liberty Dollar. Who had such a treat? Well, on September 12, Tom Power, Chief of Operations and Warehouseman for the Liberty Dollar; Ada Loper, CPA and Auditor; and Bernard von NotHaus, Monetary Architect were joined by Sarah Bledsoe, the Manager of the Fulfillment Office for NORFED, Jason Pratt, board member and his wife Kelly, Jim Gleixner, Associate; Tricia Andrews, and Lawrence Ashdown and the noted photographer and Associate, Fredric Lehrman. Fredric was even permitted to photograph inside Sunshine for the first time. We hope to show you some of his pictures soon. After the tour, Tom, Ada, and Bernard signed the Annual Audit Report, which was witnessed by Sarah and Jason. The Annual report is now posited at [http://www.libertydollar.org/html/audits.asp](https://web.archive.org/web/20060615052508/http://www.libertydollar.org:80/html/audits.asp) (Brian's note: internet archive link).Any Associate can join the fun of the Annual Warehouse Audit and Inspection. Every September, a small group of six Associates and their spouses travel to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to witness that the gold and silver is really stored as certified by Sunshine, NORFED, and the CPA. Every year there are holdovers as more than six people usually apply. So if you want to go, please think ahead and send your request now. I think this is one of the best tours anywhere, and in five years, nobody has left disappointed! ### 4\. Liberty University & Liberty General Store Update Liberty University Opens for RCOs As a special for all new RCOs, Wayne Hicks is launching “Liberty University” on Monday, October 6th, at his office in Berryville, Arkansas. The cost is $500 per attendee, which includes 3 nights (Sunday, Monday and Tuesday) at the local Liberty Merchant Motel, the Shamrock Inn. Wayne’s staff will also provide transportation from and to the airport at Springfield, Missouri, for those who are flying in, just let them know what time you get in. As Wayne explains: “On Monday, in the classroom, you'll learn about how we started the whole program, and go over the expenses and earnings for the first six months. We'll show you how the business began, how we made what appears to be a losing proposition pay, and just what obstacles we had to overcome in order to succeed. We'll cover the four phases of operation from my original plan, which are Introduction, Acceptance, Promotion, and Sustained Circulation. Each phase is critical to your own business as an RCO, and you'll receive a small Handbook, which will cover these areas in detail. Monday will end with a dinner for the group and several of our Liberty Merchants, plus Bernard von NotHaus as our Guest of Honor. Bernard is always informative and entertaining, and he's bound to make the dinner fun for all of us!“On Tuesday you'll go outside the classroom with our incredibly successful salesman, Terry, watching as he actually signs up new merchants for the program! You'll be able to see Liberty money in action, and ask questions that will help you make Liberty Merchants out of your own local businesses!" Then on Wednesday, after you check out of the motel, we'll go out and visit with some of our established Liberty Merchants in the morning, and finish up with an afternoon Q&A Session for any questions that hadn't been answered already. We'll close up around 3 PM, so that you can make your flight or other transportation back home.” Becoming an RCO is a challenging and rewarding decision, and like any venture, it has risks and pitfalls that can be minimized with proper advice and training. Wayne and his staff have stepped forward to offer that training to you and your employees. If you have become a RCO or are considering becoming a RCO, it is strongly suggested that you take this quick and valuable course at “Liberty University.” Please advise Wayne via the contact info below if you plan to bring several people for special arrangements. **Liberty General Stores Is Seeking Products** Liberty General Stores is seeking new American-made products to market in its growing chain of retail outlets. CEO Wayne Hicks says, "we're looking for just about anything that the average American might want, from clothing to shoes to housewares to health and beauty aids to you name it... Liberty General is the first chain store to actively support and use the Liberty Dollar, and we want American-made products whenever we can get them."Liberty General opened its first store in August of this year, and is already planning the opening of as many as seven more stores over the next few months. Currently, the store is carrying well-known designer jeans and other clothing, common household items, jewelry, toys and other general merchandise, and is rapidly becoming popular. One reason for that popularity in this area known for wide acceptance of the Liberty Dollar is the fact that the store offers a discount off its already lower-than-the-other-guys prices for customers that use Liberty Dollars when they buy. This not only serves to promote the store and the Liberty Dollar, but also supports the Regional Currency Office for the area, by giving Merchants a way to use Liberty Dollars more profitably than by returning them for conversion to FRNs. Liberty General is planning to open a store near every RCO, in order to help enhance the circulation of Liberty Dollars, and will permit the RCO to recover the Liberty Dollars at standardized discount rates, thereby building a stronger market for Liberty Dollars nationwide. For more information about Liberty University or the Liberty General Stores, contact Wayne Hicks at 870-423-4172, or email [admin@alfii.com.5](mailto:admin@alfii.com.5). US $20 Bill Debuts on October 9th 33 MILLION DOLLAR HYPE THE U.S. GOVERNMENT WILL SPEND $33 MILLION ON ADVERTISING ITS NON-MONEY JUST TO GET PEOPLE TO ACCEPT IT. THERE IS NO MORE BEHIND THIS BILL THAN THERE WAS BEHIND THE OLD BILL. NEITHER ONE ARE MONEY. THEY HAVE NO STORE OF VALUE AND CAN BE INFLATED JUST BY PRINTING. THIS IS A HIDDEN FORM OF TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION. THIS IS HOW THE GOVERNMENT SPENDS YOUR MONEY by BETSY STREISAND from New York Times September 28, 2003 "Even so, as the Treasury Department prepares to introduce a redesigned $20 bill on Oct. 9, it isn't taking any chances that confusion over the bill's new look will interfere with commerce. And it is not relying on the standard government approach of public service booklets and brochures to get out the word. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing will spend $33 million on advertising, marketing and education programs to promote the new bill, and it has hired a public relations firm and, in a first, a product placement firm and one of Hollywood's top talent agencies to put the $20 bill on the publicity circuit. By the time the new bill joins the currency flow next month, it will have appeared virtually everywhere but on the ballot for California's recall election. "" During the introduction week, the bill is likely to be featured on many news and entertainment programs just because it's newsworthy. But it will also have a starring role on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," with hundreds of new $20 bills doled out to audience members, and Meredith Vieira, the host, explaining the bills and waving them in front of the camera. The bill will get a category of questions on "Jeopardy" and will pop up on "America's Funniest Home Videos." In one of several joint marketing efforts between the Treasury and consumer goods companies, the bill's design will grace bags of Pepperidge Farm's Goldfish crackers, and the crackers themselves will be colored to match the new bills. Images of the new note will pop up on thousands of A.T.M.'s, and the bill will even be superimposed electronically on the field during college football games on ESPN and Monday Night Football on ABC. "The banks are desperate to have you buy their money. You didn't buy the Sacagawa, are you going to buy this? Doesn't something smell fishy? 6\. Deception Dollar Five years ago, while on my first Annual National Tour, I met Carol Brouillet, a very bright woman dedicated to community currencies and sustainable economies. And although we shared many things in common, we were divided on the impact of gold mining on the environment. You might well imagine my viewpoint versus her viewpoint, as mining is now, after a long history, one of most tightly regulated, environment friendly industries in the United States. I was visiting Paul Topete, the leader of the patriotic rock band Poker Face, when he mentioned the Deception Dollar. And although I had marveled at its outstanding graphics and serious message, I was amazed that Carol Brouillet was responsible for it. So I quickly called Carol and as luck would have it, stopped by her place in Palo Alto, California. WOW! I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Carol had already placed two million Deception Dollars in circulation. If you are unfamiliar with the Deception Dollar, please visit Carol’s web site [www.communitycurrency.org/9-11.html](https://www.communitycurrency.org/9-11.html?ref=norfed.info) or [http://www.libertydollar.org/html/articles/Deception%20Dollar.htm](https://web.archive.org/web/20031024071132/http://www.libertydollar.org:80/html/articles/Deception%20Dollar.htm) to view or order the currency. I strongly urge anyone interested in the 9-11 tradegy to get a Deception Dollar, research the links on it and share the Deception Dollar with other people. It is truly an amazing piece of work. Thank you, Carol, for your noble efforts in our country’s behalf. ### 7\. Changes to the Internet site My apologies for the problems you may have encountered on our new site. We have certainly had our share of problems switching from FrontPage to Dreamweaver software, but as we get many, many more orders than problems, I think we are getting better. So hopefully the problem is not as bad as it may seem to you, but if you are having a problem, I know how frustrating it can be, and I apologize. Please be aware every Associate has TWO ACCOUNTS. 1. Your Liberty Associate Account, which provides access to the Liberty Associate discount shopping cart, change data for your listing or change your password and also access to the Affiliate Program’s banners and text links. You must login to your Associate account through the Liberty Associate button in the Tool Bar at the top of our homepage at [http://www.LibertyDollar.org](http://www.libertydollar.org/?ref=norfed.info). Simply select the Associate Login button, at the left side of that page. Enter your Associate ID number (NRCXXXXX). Be sure to use all capitals for NRC. Then enter your passcode, which is case sensitive. 2. Your Digital Dollar Account only provides access to your Liberty Dollars Account for Liberty Dollars in digital form. To access your digital dollar account, click the top left area BELOW the Masthead on the homepage at [http://www.LibertyDollar.org](http://www.libertydollar.org/?ref=norfed.info), which says: “Click here to open or login into your Digital Liberty Dollar account.” Enter your username supplied by NORFED and your passcode (which for security reasons should be different than your passcode for your Associate Account). And if it the first time you have logged in, enter your Associate Number (NRCXXXXX) as your passcode and then you will be directed to change your passcode for security reasons. Please write down your usernames and passcodes for BOTH accounts. If you lose your username or passcode or encounter any other problems, please contact the Office via email or phone. Although your login info is encrypted to be hidden even from us, we can still assist you upon proper verification.8\. Hijack Your Town as an RCO Maybe “hijack” is the wrong word, although if it caught your attention, you should consider the unique situation that the Regional Currency Office (RCO) offers. If you have a background in business or strong entrepreneurial abilities, then I encourage you to visit the RCO FAQ: [http://www.libertydollar.org/html/rcofaq.asp](https://web.archive.org/web/20060629031954/http://www.libertydollar.org:80/html/rcofaq.asp). Today, with gold and silver still down, but showing promise for the future, is the best time to consider “hijacking” the town where you live and growing your RCO into a successful business as the precious metals situation plays itself out. NORFED has received, approved and chartered over nearly two dozen RCOs, with another half dozen applications waiting action. The candidates have been very impressive, with proven track records in business. As this group grows and bonds together into a national network around the annual Congress, it will become the lynchpin of our solution to the Federal Reserve. The Regional Currency Office is a business for any Associate who meets the criteria and wants to develop a profitable business around the Liberty Dollar. I hope to hear from you soon.### 9\. Incident of the Month They say you’re not truly successful in business until you’ve been sued. We have learned that in July 2002 an individual about 17 years of age, said to be retarded, went into a Tower Records store in Oregon, bought a CD with a Silver Liberty and ran into trouble, perhaps arising from his own behavior. We are informed that the young man, now 18 years of age, and his father or guardian, both apparently unemployed and living in or around Seattle, have filed a civil suit against a huge number of entities and people, including, among others, NORFED, an Oregon County, the State of Oregon, an Oregon City and its Police Department and the Federal Reserve – a confused collection of allegations about civil rights and other subjects against various governmental, corporate and individual defendants which otherwise may not have anything material in common with one another. Crazy? Yes! Expensive? Yes, for the taxpayers who support the judicial system and all those government and public employee defendants – and for NORFED, too, the more so if it turns out NORFED must defend the case. Truly, lots of American litigation is out of control. ### 10\. Question of the Month QUESTION: Is the Liberty Dollar really making progress? ANSWER: YES!!! While many people said it wouldn't work, or that it wouldn't last a month, or that it wasn't legal, or that nobody would use it, or even worse, the marketplace has spoken and an increasing number of people are converting their fiat ‘federal’ money to a value-backed currency. Five years ago there was no alternative. You had no choice. Today, there is a clear choice. Today, the Liberty Dollar has been chosen by nearly 100,000 people, and closing in on $5 million in circulation! Today, progress is actually measured in dollars – free and independent value-backed Liberty Dollars. What are you waiting for? Get off the fence and join the party. Get some Liberty Dollars today and return America to value – one dollar at a time! 11\. Liberty Associate of the Month Of all the 3,000+ Liberty Associates, there is no one more dedicated, harder working and longer serving than our September Associate of the Month. I first met this Associate when I arrived in Evansville after Jim Thomas picked me up at the airport in 1998\. This incredibly dedicated person was the third Liberty Associate. Who is she? None other than Sarah Bledsoe, the manager of the NORFED Fulfillment Office. For a thousand reasons, and sometimes it seems like that many in a single day, for all the wonderful help to many of us, our cause and especially to me, Sarah is the Liberty Associate of the Month and a whole lot more. Thank you, Sarah, for all your many efforts and your willingness to learn so many new things about money. 12\. Quote of the Month "The liberty of the individual, which is rightfully one of the proudest possessions of the American people, is largely a freedom from arbitrary action by those possessed of the power of government." City of St. Paul v. Robert Morris, 258 Minn. 467, 104 N.W.2d 902 (1960). Thank you for your continued support. Fore it is only by banding together and adopting a free and independent currency which provides us with “just weights and measures” will we be able to throw off the yoke of a manipulated and controlled money and return to a peaceful and prosperous time. Bernard von NotHaus Monetary Architect/Editor [ ← Previous NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - August 2003 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-august-2003/) [Archive](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletters/) [ Next → NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - October 2003 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-october-2003/) ### NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - November 1998 URL: https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-november-1998/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T04:51:06.000Z This month's major events for NORFED included the first $10,000 sale and the introduction of the Advisory Board. The Board is make up of all the concerned citizens who have exchanged a minimum of $10,000 in Federal Reserve Notes (FRN) for American Liberty Currency (ALC). And yes, the Advisory Board seats are available for accumulative sales of $10,000 also. NORFED was also blessed with the opening of a Redemption Center by Mr. G. Edward Griffin, the noted author of "Creature from Jekyll Island - A Second Look at the Federal Reserve". "Creature" is truly an outstanding work and one of the few that presents a realistic plan to repeal the Federal Reserve Act. Please visit Ed's web site at: [www.realityzone.com](http://www.realityzone.com/?ref=norfed.info) for the truth about person health matters and Ed's testimonial in support of NORFED's currency as a stop towards repealing the F.R. NORFED also enjoyed notional coverage form "Media Bypass" magazine that featured the American Liberty Currency on the November cover and devoted five full pages to describing the currency. The article also included a legal opinion letter outlining the facts that NORFED's currency is legal, just like the other 40 plus local currencies. "The Spotlight" also featured American Liberty Currency on the two full-page centerfold on November 16, 1998\. Based on a radio interview of Bernard von NotHaus, NORFED's Senior Economist, by Tom Valentine for Radio Free America, the article addressed many details and the economic principles of the warehouse receipt. It continued with a quick history about the origin of paper money that was issued for value stored, just like NORFED'' American Liberty Currency that is backed 100% with silver. In summary, the currency exchanges from FRN to ALC continued at a brisk with a total of $50,000 in circulation at the close of the month. The Redemption Centers totaled over 50 and were operating in over half of the United States. Thank you for your support of returning America to a value backed currency. Bernard von NotHaus Designer/Senior Economist American Liberty Currency EMAIL: [bernard@libertydollar.org](mailto:bernard@libertydollar.org) [ ← Previous NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - October 1998 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-october-1998/) [Archive](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletters/) [ Next → NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - December 1998 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-december-1998/) ### NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - December 1998 URL: https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-december-1998/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T04:51:06.000Z December 1998 Report The month started out with an amazing article in mainstream media. On December 7th, the Honolulu Advertiser ran a major article on the front page of the B Section. The article, titled The Y2K Buck Stops Here by Will Hoover covered almost a full page with text, photos and a quarter page backup. Referring to American Liberty Currency as Y2K Crash Cash, Millennium Meltdown Moolah and Year 2000 Crisis Script, the article covered every major point. In shocking detail for a mainstream newspaper, the article explained that the Federal Reserve (hereafter abbreviated F*R* for the F\*\*\*ing Rip-off that it is) was a private company that manipulates the economy for the profits of its owners at the expense of the American people. Exchanges of F*R* notes for the month again tied the original record with $30,000.00 in ALC. But this amount is anticipated to drop as Bernard devotes more time to finishing NORFED's book, Y2K Money - Your Survival Currency. The book promises to presents the facts behind the Y2K Crisis substantiating that the government knew about the millennium computer problem forty years ago, were advised of it continuously, had enough time and ample manpower with a two million man standing army to solve the problem. And they choose not to do it. The book explains why and projects the results for the government's plan to inflate the currency 35% with the issue of $75 billion in new F*R* Notes during 1999. December ended with the usual frenzy of the Christmas Season and New Years. NORFED's first three months saw a total of $80,000.00 of American Liberty Currency in circulation and approximately 60 local Redemption Centers nationwide. Steady, evolutionary growth became the standard for a value backed currency as Y2K developed. Bernard von NotHaus Designer/Senior Economist American Liberty Currency EMAIL: [bernard@libertydollar.org](mailto:bernard@libertydollar.org) [ ← Previous NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - November 1998 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-november-1998/) [Archive](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletters/) [ Next → NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - August 1999 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-august-1999/) ### NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - August 1999 URL: https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-august-1999/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T04:51:07.000Z Well here goes #3…let me know if you get it…if there are any problems with your name etc…also please understand that with NORFED mushrooming towards 200 RCs it will be impossible for me to reply…just want you to know that I am thinking of you and want to thank every Redemption Center for helping to "take back America one dollar at a time." Now with that said here goes! 1. First let me welcome some many new RCs….WOW! And to welcome so many older RCs who I finally got into my address book. Hey guys and gals…this really takes a lot of work keeping it together and I appreciate your patience. 2. When I left you last on #2, I mentioned that the US Marshals had visited a RC… Well, I went and interviewed the principals and although it was a very big deal for the courageous, petite lady against the two big Marshals the facts of the matter is that it is no big deal for NORFED. Here’s the facts. The visit by two Marshals was back in mid-December. They drove over 200 miles in an old beat-up car to get some ALC and were disappointed when the RC didn’t have any on hand at that time. The unfortunate parts are that I didn’t hear about this until about May and the RC did not get any badge number, etc… So please if anything "Official" happens at your RC please let me know immediately. 3. In addition to the mushrooming of RCs, the Big Recent Developments include: An IGA Grocery store in Montana accepting ALC thanks to the great efforts of Mike Heit/RC…Robert Miller/RC paying his traffic ticket in ALC…Tom Curtis/RC opening six business in one day…I have been using more and more ALC. There are so many stories that we have opened a new "window" on the NORFED home page for WINNING STORIES. I invite, urge and even reward you for your story that we put on the new page. PLEASE send us your story! 4. One of the changes that have brought about big changes is the use of a new phrase for the American Liberty Currency. We are now simply referring to it as the NEW AMERICAN DOLLAR. Very Hot, very successful and the suggestion of Thomas Asaiah/RC. It is exactly this type of cross-pollination that is the very strength of a national organization. It is the efforts of specially dedicated people like you and Greg Shanken/RC who initiated the WINNING STORIES idea who will not only make $$$ but take back America. 5. So we also fine tuned our solution phrase for the New American Dollar: It is NORFED’s position that the solution to many of America’s problems is simply to: "Stop using ‘their’ money. Start using the New American Dollar and take back America one dollar at a time." Try it. It is quick, easy and clean. 6. Another new development is the US Taxpayers Party. Quite frankly I have just become acquainted with it and am very impressed. For one thing they are dedicated to repeal the Federal Reserve (F*R* if you have not read the Y2K Money book, this is an aberration for both the Federal Reserve and the F\*\*\* Rip-off that it is) and for the re-institution of a Constitutionally compliant currency. Of course, the ALC is not only constitutionally compliant it even has the Preamble on it in microprint. (You have seen it, haven’t you? I hope so.) Anyway the USTP seems like the genuine thing and certainly Mike Heit/RC, Lydia Kaiser/RC and several other RCs are very genuine and very involved. Mike is even a Candidate! In any case NORFED acknowledges that since Congress enacted the F*R* it is up to Congress to repeal it. This takes political action and NORFED will support any genuine non-CFR political effort that supports the repeal of the F*R* and the fractional reserve banking scheme. So shortly, you will be receiving 5 dynamite brochures that Lydia did on her own – it was not even a party sponsored brochure! Just shows you what one individual can do! Please share it with your friends and get their feedback… 7. In fact the brochure is so good that I have suspended my West Coast Tour in South Dakota and will be attending the USTP Convention in St. Louis from September 1 – 7th…Then it will be back to the West Coast for a speech in Las Vegas at the 20th Anniversary of the Soldier of Fortune Convention and on to probably LA for the First Year Anniversary of NORFED. (The ALC was first issued on October 1 1998) I will probably set aside a whole day where I will be available to meet with as many of the RCs in Southern California as possible…then maybe a beer or two to cap off one terrific year for the Peoples’ very own value backed currency! 8. Another new development is a new Paper: "Acceptance & Advantages for Your Business to Use the New American Dollar". Yes! This is finally out and will be attached as a document for your use. Your feedback is welcome as usual. 9. But that’s not all. I also made an audiotape with Jim Phipps/RC in Texas. It will be sent to you with the USTP brochures and you can copy it, distribute it, and use it to build RCs that you can sponsor as the tape refers the listener to contact the person who gave him/her the tape. The main point here is the IMPORTANCE of sponsoring RCs. It is critical to NORFED’s mission to create upwards to a million RCs to bring about the political support to repeal the F*R*. It is also in your interest both because you get $$$ and because the clusters of RCs that you sponsor will support your community in the time of Y2K or any other national emergency that our criminal government may have planned…PLEASE open a Redemption Center if you have not done so. It is very empowering. And use the New American Dollar. Just simply ask the cashier if he/she accepts the New American Dollar…you will be surprised and feel great about doing it. 10. As part of our First Year Anniversary we would like to have a RC in every State! We are missing a few and ask your help. If you know anyone in North Dakota, Minnesota, Vermont, Connecticut or Delaware (Delaware was our nation’s ‘First State’ I wonder if they will be our last?) Five State to go. Please call a friend and sponsor a RC. Thanks! 11. Now if you made it this far…Congratulations! I have been trying to get this off to you for a long time and there has just been too many thing happening. So I hope you do not get multi copies of this emails this time…if you do, please let me know. This is just #3 and I’ll get the hang of this sooner or later with your assistance. A BRIEF REPLY IS ALL THAT IS NECESSARY. THANKS. 12. And finally my sincere thanks for all your support. Some of you are going great guns. Some of you have not done anything but become a RC. Anything is appreciated. If just a million people became a RC the currency monetary system would find "old time religion" and return to value. I pray that it will happen in my lifetime. If I don’t then rest assured that I will have found the value that is so critical for a free and independent America – one nation under God. PS: Please note "White Paper" on Business attached [ ← Previous NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - December 1998 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-december-1998/) [Archive](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletters/) [ Next → NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - September 1999 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-september-1999/) ### NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - September 1999 URL: https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-september-1999/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T04:51:07.000Z Dear Fellow NORFEDer’s, Just back from the US Taxpayers Party Convention in St. Louis and lots to say… And I am leaving for a major tour to Montana, Idaho and California…So if you don’t have time for all of this, PLEASE READ #1 then jump to the important parts that effects you because if you are in my tour area, I want to meet you if at all possible. 1. UNDOUBTEDLY the most important event is that NORFED has been "SLAMMED" by the "Banking Establishment". The Washington (state) Credit Union League has issued a press release that calls the American Liberty Currency a scam and a fraud. Don’t you like that? We, the ALC is a "fraud". The press release was then picked up by The Seattle Tines who went on to say there weren’t even any Redemption Centers! And "they" wonder why "The People" don’t believe the "news"papers! The press release also quotes Secret Service Agent Joan Reilly of Madison, Wisconsin in well coached phrasogy that would lead the casual reader to believe that what NORFED is doing is illegal and wrong. Of course this couldn’t be further from the truth. And of course are what are "they" to do when "they" don’t want to tell the truth about "their" fraudulent money but LIE. Well, we have already answered this SLAM with a legal opinion letter from our attorney. There is no danger to any of us as we are relying upon the advice of our legal staff. But we do want to send you copies of this and the opinion letter. So relax, enjoy and be sure to read #5…NORFED has no big banker…it is just up to pull ourselves up by the bootstraps…so we now ask you for your continued support, please. 2. The US Taxpayers Party changed their name to the Constitution Party and nominated Howard Phillips and Joe Sobran for President and Vice President. Even more amazing is that I rewrote the Money and Banking plank which was passed without an amendment after I made an impassioned speech before the Platform Committee of about 100 members. My rewrite was in keeping with the Party’s Platform for the repeal of the Federal Reserve and the re-institution of a Constitutional type of currency which I simply called a new American dollar. 3. I encourage every Redemption Center to send a New American Dollar to Howard Phillips and ask him to make HONEST MONEY a key part of his campaign for it is NORFED’s position that much of what is wrong in America is related to the lack of value of its money. Change the Money/Change the Nation. WRITE TO: Mr. Howard Phillips, Constitution Party, 450 Maple Avenue East, Vienna, VA 22180…CALL: 1.800.2.VETO.IRS 1. We have a new (first) audiotape for use by Redemption Centers. It does not direct the listener to contact NORFED but to the person who gave them the tape. You are free, even encouraged to make copies and distribute them. As it is only 30 minutes long, it is hoped that this will lead to more redemption centers and the repeal of the F*R*. Your support is greatly appreciated! Additional copies are only $3.00 each, $2.50 ea. for 10, and $2.00 ea. for 20. 2. Speaking of support…NORFED has mushroomed to over 200 REDEMPTION CENTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now if you have never sponsored a Redemption Center then I urge you to do so. If everyone sponsored just one, we could be over 400 REDEMPTION CENTER by Christmas!!!! PLEASE share your passion for our common cause with someone you know. Certainly, you know someone who shares the same feeling about the current criminal government as you do. It costs NOTHING as it is only an exchange of $100 FRN for $100 ALC which is 100% backed and redeemable in SILVER. What say ye??? Please sponsor a RC today and feel good about yourself and your country. 3. We also have a brochure on the old US Taxpayers Party done by Ms. Lydia Kaiser, a very bright Redemption Center and of course a big supporter of the new Constitution Party. We will be sending five of them to you. Even though the Party name is out-of-date, the information is excellent and I ask you to please share it your family and friends. Pay particular attention to the Strategy on the back, because we can WIN and change the government and its fraudulent money if we are disgusted enough to vote for a third party with a Winning Strategy. Please give this a moment of your attention. I did and it changed my life. 4. NOW A WORD ABOUT MONEY!!! It will cost about $5.00 to send you the Legal Opinion Letter, etc. plus the tape and brochures…so if you have not sponsored a RC, please do SOMETHING…like exchange $100 in those dreaded FRN for $100 in ALC or sponsor a RC and get 5% Referral Fee. We need to recoup the $1000 it will take to send this info to all 200 Redemption Centers!!! 5. MONTANA, IDAHO & CALIFORNIA here I come. As many of you know I was on my way when the sheer number of RCs who are involved with the new Constitution Party convinced me to pull a U-turn and return to Missouri for the Constitution Party Convention in St. Louis. So this Saturday I am off on the West Coast Tour. Unfortunately, I will not be about to visit Washington or Oregon this time as I must visit the warehouse at Sunshine Minting for the Annual Inspection and Tour. I will be holding a rally for Michael Heit, one of our go-go RC’s in Montana and a candidate on the Constitute Party’s affiliates. Then I am off to Las Vegas where I am a featured speaker at the 20th Anniversary of the Soldier of Fortune Convention and Gun Show. I will be in California on Monday, September 27th and will be touring California for three weeks. The first week I will be in the LA area then a tour north, a stop with Dennis Grover, Reno RC, for a TV appearance and then down to San Diego and back to LA and Evansville. It is already a very busy schedule, so if you want to see me, please let me know. And if you have a place for me to stay, that would be better as I prefer to stay with the Redemption Centers because it is more fun and productive too. 1. And finally, if you do not carry a Silver Liberty in our pocket or purse, then you are missing out on the fun of dropping it into your friends hands. Please take one of your Silver Liberty’s and burnish the sharp edge with the shank of a screwdriver until there are NO sharp edges so it will not tear a hole in our pocket or damage anything else. Currently the Silver Libertys are "Proofies" and the sharp edge is part of it. The new Silver Libertys dated 2000 will not be so "Proofie" and will be more user friendly. And with that happy note, I end this monthly report #4 and wish all of you the very best as we move towards our goal of repealing the F*R* and the IRS by issuing the first honest currency for the marketplace in 86 years. MANY THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR EFFORTS WHICH MAKES WINNING A MATTER OF WHEN NOT IF. PS: We still don’t have a Redemption Center in Vermont, Connecticut or Delaware! If you know anyone who could relate to the NORFED mission, please contact us ASAP as we want to have all 50 States covered by our first anniversary on October 1, 1999. 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Meeting many of the fine individuals 6. 20th Anniversary of the Soldier of Fortune Convention and Gun Show 7. NORFED has DOUBLED in size! 8. New $20.00 Silver Certificates to commemorate 9. Special promotion on the ***Y2K Money*** book 10. Television show and have made it into a one hour promo video 11. Don’t have any firm travel plans… 12. NORFED is still with out a RC in… 13. Hey!!! Guess what? NORFED is not under investigation. It seems that the Credit Union was amazed with the response from many of you RCs and our own attorney’s legal opinion and acknowledged that we are not being investigated… and rightfully so…by the Secret Service or anyone else that we know. Plus there is another article in October issue of Media Bypass that says it pretty well. Or you can go to: [http://www.cutimes.com/y2k/1999/yr100699-1.html](https://web.archive.org/web/20010627132756/http://www.cutimes.com:80/y2k/1999/yr100699-1.html) 1. And the long awaited the audio tape and copy of the attoney’s legal opinion letter is going out. Sarah has just been swamped with an on going computer problem… 2. Speaking of articles…there is a new article commemorating the First Anniversary of NORFED’s ALC on the newsstand right now. Check out the November issue of COINS Magazine, page 70 for a very nice two pager. 3. Annual Inspection and Audit: As part of the Tour I visited Sunshine Minting, met Ada Loper, the independent auditor for the first time and inspected the silver stored at the NORFED warehouse. I am happy (not unexpectedly, I am happy to report that all the silver and un-issued warehouse receipts are accounted for and stored properly. In fact Mr. Tom Power, Chief of Operations and who’s signature appears on the back of all the Silver Certificates, Ada Loper and myself signed Annual Inspection and Audit Report. This will be posted as soon as Sarah’s computer is finally fixed…hopefully that will be only a few days… 4. In addition to meeting many of the fine individuals who are behind the Redemption Centers and staying over night with quite a few (Many thanks to all of you!) and opening more RCs, I was very happy to meet/welcome Peymon Mottahedeh with the Freedom Law School and Steve Hempfling with the Free Enterprise Society - two major new Redemption Centers. 5. My sincere thanks to Tom and Maria Curtis, and the outstanding Sovereign Parrot Redemption Center for coming to Las Vegas to assist me with the NORFED booth while I as a featured speaker at the 20th Anniversary of the Soldier of Fortune Convention and Gun Show…WOW. Tom is working on the first National "Yellow Page" Directory for NORFED…so if you have any info, businesses etc. that should be in there…please contact Tom ASAP…and I hope you know all the RCs and their email addresses are listed on the NORFED site. 6. THE BIG NEWS is that in the last four months, NORFED has DOUBLED in size! From 100 RCs to well over 200!!! In fact, at the end of our first year on October 1, 1999…"there were hundreds of Redemption Centers, thousands of people using the New American Dollar and over $200,000 in circulation! WELL DONE AND MANY THANKS TO YOU ALL!!! Now if you are one who has not sponsored a RC…let me explain it is a lot like dating…if you don’t ask you don’t get…Just simply as someone if they have seen the New American Dollar. Please don’t get bogged down in the stuff about the F*R* etc…this is not required to be a RC…it only takes an exchange of $100 FRN into ALC… 7.) We also printed the New $20.00 Silver Certificates to commemorate the First Anniversary of NORFED. And as such the New $20.00 Certificates are not backed by silver. They are Proofs of what they will look like yet contain all the security devices such as the hologram and invisible thread etc. NO these are not in circulation yet. We simply did this to show you how beautiful they are and how prepared we are to respond to higher silver prices. (Did you notice that silver also most hit $6.00 per ounce about a month ago? Well we are into much higher prices…another good reason to be stocking up on ALC and Silver Libertys.) NORFED will be selling these as a collectors item for $20.00…but Redemption Centers can get five of them for only $25.00\. This is to cover the price of printing as we only had 3000 printed and as such were very expensive to produce. So give this some thought. You can get five for $25 and have a very impressive sample to show and very unique Christmas presents… 1. Now speaking of Christmas…in preparation for Y2K, I am going to warm Florida and spend the Holidays with my family…and Sarah will be very busy with her own young family…**so we ask you to think ahead and order ahead…PLEASE**… Both the Silver Certificates and Silver Libertys make wonderful Christmas gifts…put in a brochure and you may find another RC to sponsor…if you know a collector you may wish to consider the Proof and Specimen Sets…at $89 and $119 respectfully, they are a unique buy… 2. Here’s a special promotion on the ***Y2K Money*** book for only RCs: Get 10 or more books for only $2.00 each…10 books for only $20…we want to get the word out…and again like the $20 Certificates this is at cost… 3. One last word about the trip out West…had a wonderful time with Dennis Grover and this KnowFree organization. We did a live television show and have made it into a one hour promo for use by RCs…and amazingly it a available RIGHT NOW…so send us $10 in FRB or ALC and check it out…if it doesn’t help you sponsor another RC then return it for your money back… 4. Don’t have any firm travel plans... trying to get up to the East Coast…but it is getting cold and this Hawaiian boy is strictly warm blooded…I will let you know if my plans change in the hope I can meet more RC… Meanwhile lets try to sponsor one more RC and double the size...it is only through growth will be in the position to repeal the F*R* and return our country to value. 5. And finally…NORFED is still with out a RC in Vermont Connecticut and Delaware! If you know of any one in these three states…please let them know about the New American Dollar…Thanks And with all that, I end this Monthly Report #5 and wish all of you the very best as we move towards our goal of repealing the F*R* and the IRS by issuing the first honest currency for the marketplace in 86 years. MANY THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR EFFORTS WHICH MAKES WINNING A MATTER OF WHEN NOT IF. 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I encourage to take a moment and check out this quality site and enter the contest. You could will $200 in ALC. And equally important is to add to the already good showing that the contest has generated. Good Luck!! Just go to: [http://www.free-market.net/](https://web.archive.org/web/19991111094539/http://free-market.net:80/) And with this email NORFED launches its own contest. At the suggest of one of the RC’s, NORFED will give away $100 in ALC to the first RC that signs up ten businesses that will accept the New American Dollar. Good Luck II !! And here’s another promo. If you have not gotten one of the new $20 Proof Certificates…NORFED will give away a $20 Proof Certificate to every RC who sponsors a new RC between now and December 31\. And the new RC will get a $20 Certificate too! Now in the lunacy department…here is a paragraph from a speech by a certain Marvin Goodfriend, who is the Senior Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank in Richmond, VA. (If this Senior Economist ever falls to this level, please shoot me.) Goodfriend went so far as to suggest that citizens could be taxed on the Federal Reserve notes they carry in their pockets "by imbedding a magnetic strip in each bill. The magnetic strip could visibly record when a bill was last withdrawn from the banking system. A carry tax could be deducted from each bill upon deposit according to how long the bill was in circulation since last withdrawn and how much carry tax was 'past due.'" You can read the whole speech at: [http://www.economeister.com/news/1999\_10/20/083500mo.htm](http://www.economeister.com/news/1999%5F10/20/083500mo.htm?ref=norfed.info) That’s it. Have fun! And please give the contest a try. [ ← Previous NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - October 1999 Part 1 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-october-1999-part-1/) [Archive](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletters/) [ Next → NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - November 1999 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-november-1999/) ### NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - November 1999 URL: https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-november-1999/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T04:51:08.000Z Aloha and Welcome to all the new Redemption Centers since the last email!!! Thanks to all of you and your sponsors, the big news is that NORFED continues to grow and grow. And like most organizations, there are stars and the rest do their best. So as NORFED moves towards 300 Redemption Centers, I urge everyone to sponsor just one more Redemption Center, please. More big news is that I am on my way to Florida for a warm Y2K experience, fresh oysters and cold beer. As a matter of fact I will be going through Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and Florida. Of course I will be seeing Redemption Centers going and then upon my return to Indiana in January. So if you get this, please let me know if you are interested in meeting with me, as I try to see as many RCs as the schedule permits. If you have any feelings or concerns regarding Y2K and NORFED then please let me know. As I am leaving in less than a week, its gotta be crazy, but I will do my best to respond to you emails…and if you have any wishes or suggestion, let me have them too. The question of damaged currency has been brought up by a Redemption Center when his 13 month daughter got into his ALCs. No Problem. If the currency is damaged by use or abuse or simply worn due to circulation, then simply return it to NORFED Central in Evansville and Sarah will replace it. Just remember that more that half of any partial Certificate must be submitted for exchange. I recently consolidated the main points of the New American Dollar into a "Thesis". Please note it is at the bottom of is email and also attached as a document for those of you who can download attachments. As always, you comments are welcome and encouraged. So please let me know your thoughts. Date: Thu, 02 Dec 1999 16:08:20 -0500 Please take a look at: [http://www.QuickGold.net/11.99.DowGold.gif](http://www.quickgold.net/11.99.DowGold.gif?ref=norfed.info) And check out this interesting article by Charles Evans with e-gold: This graph, which was prepared by Topline Investment Graphics, depicts the relationship between the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and the price of gold over the past century. Past performance is no indication of future performance. I am neither licensed nor qualified to offer investment advice. This is purely for illustrative and entertainment purposes, only. The horizontal (x) axis represents time. The vertical (y) axis represents the DJIA divided by the price of an ounce of gold. In other words, if the DJIA were 11,000 and the gold price were 300, then the y-axis value would be 11,000/300 = 36.67\. If the DJIA fell to 6,000 and the gold price rose to 3,000, then the y-axis value would be 6,000/3,000 = 2. In the late 1920s, the y-axis value peaked around 18 before crashing to 2. In the early 1960s, the y-axis value peaked around 28 and slid to around 1 over the next decade. In July 1999, the y-axis reached a historical high of around 42, and is now around 38. Charles W. Evans G&SR, Executive VP NORFED sponsored a **contest** with the Henry Hazlitt Foundation at [www.free-market,net](http://www.free-market,net/?ref=norfed.info). It was a great success, drawing the second largest number of contestants in their four year history and this was in spite of offering only $200 in ALC versus some of the contests that offered prizes up to $2000\. Again it just shows you that the interest is out there – we just have to bring the new silver backed currency to their attention. My sincere thanks to Chris Witten, the Executive Director at HHF. We are now offering the unsuccessful contestants a new contest on the NORFED site. You can find it at the very top of the Home Page. And although it is not engineered for Redemption Centers, you can enter it and even hedge your chances if you are interested in getting product at face value. Or you can just simply enter to win… The new video I made with Dennis Grover is also available on the Home Page. It is located at the very bottom. Real player is available free, so give it a try. We have gotten good reviews on it. So if you are interested, please get a copy direct from Dennis or NORFED because it definitely looks a lot better on a TV versus a computer. Also new on the Home Page is a new "window" in the grid. Look for "Winning Stories". It will be the depository for all those great stores about how you have just used the New American Dollar that you share with Sarah. Keep up the great work!!! And email a very short story (max. 50 word please) to [truth@libertydollar.org](mailto:truth@libertydollar.org) and it will become part of the NORFED history. NORFED THESIS 1. That first and foremost, the demand for a value backed currency is a moral issue and that the government is itself a moral hazard because it creates the law that should govern itself. Therefore control of the money cannot be entrusted to the government. "Regulate the value thereof (i.e. denomination)" but not control. 2. That there is no greater example of government intervention than legalized fiat government money and fractional reserve banking. And that there is no greater disruption to the market, our lives, freedom and morality than the current Federal Reserve (F*R*) Notes. 3. That if you refuse to volunteer, if you refuse to sign a 1040 Form, then you, personally, are not required to file a Return with the IRS, keep any records nor report anything to any government. 4. That much of what plagues America is related to money and its lack of value. Be it domestic problems, political turmoil, or international conflicts, there would be fewer problems and more prosperity if the money was not manipulated for self interest. 5. That in keeping with the tenets of Austrian economics - a loss of value in the financial system produces a loss of value in the social and political systems - the simple solution to our problem is: Stop using "their" money. Start using the New American Dollar and take back American one dollar at a time. 6. That we can, Change the money - Change the country. That when the people own the money (as is the case with a bearer warehouse receipt currency), the people control the government, but when the government owns the money (as is the case with the F*R* Notes), it controls the people. 7. That the people must retain control via ownership of the money, thereby establishing the market and the value of the money. A warehouse receipt is the only currency that provides the bearer with a stand-alone, legal title of ownership for a specific amount of commodity as specified on the currency. 8. That a value backed currency must remain "organic" like the people it serves and be allowed to change to reflect the changing value in the market which can only be provided by a Free Market Currency without government control. 9. That the New American Dollar is an example of a "Free Market Currency" - designed to be 100% legal, 100% backed and redeemable in a commodity (silver), that works in unison with the free market of the commodity and also functions in parallel with the current F*R* Notes, regardless of the price of the commodity that backs it. 10.That the New American Dollar stands guard against the F*R* System and the IRS of constant war and perpetual debt financed by fiat government money. Well that is it once more. Have fun, make money and do good for our Country by opening a new Redemption Center for the New American Dollar – TODAY.. Many thanks for your support! Without we can never win! 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God Save the Country [ ← Previous NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - November 1999 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-november-1999/) [Archive](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletters/) [ Next → NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - January 2000 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-january-2000/) ### NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - January 2000 URL: https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-january-2000/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T04:51:09.000Z Aloha and Welcome to the new Millennium 1. WINNING STORIES 2. Y2K WRAP-UP 3. NEW SPACE AND MICHELLE 4. THANKS 5. WINNING STORIES: First and most important, there is a new national article on NORFED and the New American Dollar in the works. Many of you have at some time told us an interesting story about how you or someone you know USED the New American Dollar, either as Silver Currency or Silver Libertys. Now we really need for you to tell us again for a MAJOR article regarding the currency and its USE. As you may know we have opened a new page on the NORFED site, titled WINNING STORIES, as a depository for just such stories. So now is the time to take a moment or two and re-write your story(s) and email them to [Sarah@libertydollar.org](mailto:Sarah@libertydollar.org). This is necessary even if you have done this before, because Sarah’s machine crashed… Please do this ASAP as the article is imminent although it won’t be published for some time… Please note your story does not have to be "fancy" nor long…a sentence or two or up to 100 words or so if fine. Please include or mention the date as it is important too. As usual we reserve the right to cut & paste without changing the original content. We will also identify you so that you may be interviewed and may actually be quoted in the national article. Your prompt reply would be greatly appreciated. 1. Y2K WRAP-UP: Now with Y2K quickly fading behind us, one is left with "What’s what?" With so much to do about Y2K, what could possibly explain such a massive non-event?! As I explained in my book Y2K Money – Your Survival Currency, Y2K had been in the works for 40 years. But the world of 40 years ago was a totally different place than today. It is my opinion that the government re-evaluated the situation not long before Y2K and reconsidered their plans to throw America into a national emergency. They blinked. What could possibly account for such a an apparent change in plans. Consider this: Could it be because firearms sales were up substantially from a year ago? Did you know that 9.7 million background checks were done in the first 22 days in December alone in comparison to only 871,644 during the whole month of December 1998\. That is over ten times in two-thirds of a month! It would seem that the American people showed their resolve without firing a shot. We said that we will not go peacefully to the showers. And the government took notice! And good that they did. Although this is action was invisible ("nothing happened") to most people and of course would never be acknowledged by the government, it is important for the people to exemplify that constant vigilance is the cost of liberty as our Founding Fathers knew so well. Congratulations to America’s resolve! Please cut & paste this observation to anyone who you think may find this explanation of interest. Maybe someone with more time than I have could even send this on to the NRA, Gun Owners of America or John Snyder of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. 1. NEW SPACE AND MICHELLE: If you have called the NORFED Fulfillment Center recently, you may have talked to Michelle Jones. NORFED has moved next door to larger and added Michelle to serve you better. As always, if you need my assistance, by all means please contact me. 1. THANKS: Many thanks for all your replies to my last mass email. Wow! I still have not had time to read all of them. But it is obvious that you definitely read them and I greatly appreciate all the support. If I missed important info in an email and have not replied, I apologize. It is just simply impossible to read over 200 emails in a day and particularly when I am touring as I am now. This is precisely why I asked for a reply only. So if I missed some important info or if you have not received my reply, please re-send again. Well that is it once more. Have fun, make money and do good for our Country by sponsoring a new Redemption Center so we can take back America with the New American Dollar – one dollar at a time. [ ← Previous NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - December 1999 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-december-1999/) [Archive](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletters/) [ Next → NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - February 2000 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-february-2000/) ### NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - February 2000 URL: https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-february-2000/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T04:51:09.000Z TOP Story: New Executive Director at NORFED. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. New Executive Director at NORFED 2. Check Out Our New Web Site Home Page 3. Don’t Be Shy about Success 4. Tune in to “The Other Radio Network” 5. Why Are Liberty Dollars Backed by Silver and Not Gold? 6. The Southern Story: Wanna Get Your Money At A Discount? 7. Digitalization of The Liberty Dollar 8. Austinites First To Form Local NORFED Chapter 9. Quote of the Month 10. What To Say When People Ask, “What Do I Do with It?” 11. $2,000,000 Liberty Dollars in Circulation 12. We’ll Pay You To Get Publicity 13. New Executive Director at NORFED I am pleased and proud to become NORFED’s Executive Director, and I want to thank Bernard for his confidence and support. Let me begin to introduce myself by explaining what I’m not. I’m not an economist, so I don’t know much about the monetary system, the Federal Reserve, or even the price of gold or silver. I do plan to learn – and I’m sure I couldn’t find a better mentor than Bernard. Likewise, I’m also not very familiar with the range of patriotic issues surrounding NORFED and the American Liberty Dollar. Here too, Bernard is an eager mentor, and has already given me enough “homework” to last a full school year. The way I look at it, I can finally put to good use the Master’s Degree in Political Science that I earned over 20 years ago. Now, on to my good parts. And they better be good if I’m not a flaming patriot and if I’m not much good at economics. Well, how’s this for starters: I’m a professional marketer, complete with an MBA in Marketing from Northwestern University – for 30 years the top business school for marketing (Go Wildcats!). Basically, that means I can sell refrigerators to Eskimos. My specialty in marketing is taking the side of David and going up against Goliath, experience that should come in handy as I start marketing The Liberty Dollar against the Federal Reserve Note. And I have experience with decentralized network-based businesses, having recently worked as a special marketing consultant to the CEO of Life Plus International, a manufacturer and MLM distributor of nutritional products. NORFED’s decentralized, private approach to currency is exactly what free-market advocates would design for themselves. Growing the network and making it stronger will be my number one goal with NORFED. I’m going to be developing marketing tools and programs that will make it easier for RCs to be more successful in signing up new RCs. I’m going to call on RCs to help get us more favorable coverage in the media, to spread the word about NORFED and The Liberty Dollar. We want to get more businesses and consumers comfortable about using ALDs and that will get more ALDs into circulation. 1. Check Out Our New Web Page If you haven’t seen our new web site home page, you should check it out now! Thanks to the creative work that Jason Pratt/RC has contributed to the effort, the new, cleaner, more modern home page is already producing results. More people are coming to the new optimized site and staying longer. Plus more are signing up as Supporters, Liberty Merchants and Redemption Centers. One of the strongest changes is the addition of testimonials and media reviews about The Liberty Dollar in the right column of the home page. We’d like to get your reaction to our new look. Tell us what you think! Many, many thanks to Jason!!! 1. Don’t Be Shy about Success The recent rapid rise in the distribution of ALDs means that somebody somewhere is doing something superb. We are seeing the results, and we’d like to hear the stories behind the successes. Please, please, please send us your success stories! We’re especially interested in how you sign up new RCs, LMs and Supporters. And we’re always excited to hear about your success in getting more people and places to accept ALDs. 1. Tune in to “The Other Radio Network” There’s an absolutely awesome radio program about NORFED on The Other Radio Network.com. It’s an hour-long interview with our Bernard von NotHaus. He explains the purpose and history of NORFED and The Liberty Dollar, and gets going on a wide range of issues. His best quote of the day when asked about writing to Congress to act: “Piss on the Congress!” You can hear Bernard do just that and a lot more by going to http: //[www.theotherradionetwork.com/asxrm/ag-020206.asx](http://www.theotherradionetwork.com/asxrm/ag-020206.asx?ref=norfed.info). Or, just go to the new web site and scroll down to the link in the right column under the heading “ Hear for Yourself.” 1. Why Are Liberty Dollars Backed by Silver and Not Gold? Several RCs have reported being asked this question and tell us they wish they had a good answer. So we put the question to our Senior Economist, Bernard von NotHaus, and he gave us this explanation: First, gold is more volatile and subject to manipulation in the marketplace than is silver. Second, silver has greater potential appreciation than gold. Third, A new use for silver is patented every day (over 350 in the last year). Finally, because of their relative value, silver is more practical. A $10 Silver Liberty is a lot heavier, looks a lot better and has more impact than a $10 gold piece, which would appear as a flimsy bit of gold. 1. The Southern Story: Wanna Get Your Money At A Discount? On one of his frequent trips across the country, Bernard got together with a group of Redemption Centers at an old southern rural general store and diner. They sat around the neat place at a wooden picnic table and talked over an old-fashioned southern plate lunch about NORFED and the future of The Liberty Dollar. When a lull in the conversation occurred, John, a good old country boy and fellow Redemption Center who had never said anything, finally spoke up from the end of the table. "Bernard, I gotta tell you that I really like The Liberty Dollar! That’s why I became a Redemption Center. But I've got a question." Of course, Bernard loves questions, because he knows that if you can get people asking questions, you have every opportunity to make some progress. So Bernard replied. “John I think that's great! It shows you’re thinking and interested in what we’re doing. What’s your question?” “Bernard, like I said, I sure like the Liberty Currency! But I just don't know what to do with it? A dry smile crossed Bernard's face as he asked John what he did. "Oh, I got a store out there in the country…" John said. "Out there in the country!" Bernard exclaimed and asked what kind of store it. "OH…you know", John said, "We sell gas, beer and you know, that kind of stuff" Now Bernard was interested. "Well John, where is your store?" "Oh, you know…it 'out there'! Nothing around it for 20 miles!" "Nothing around it for 20 miles!!!! And you don't know what to do with the currency?!" John looked a little sheepish, so Bernard asked him, “Well John what do you do with that 'other currency'?" As, John didn't know what Bernard was getting at, Bernard asked him again. Then after a little prodding, John realized that Bernard was talking about those dreaded Federal Reserve Notes and his face lit up and he said, "You mean I can use The Liberty Dollar just like I use those un-federal, non reserve notes?!" "That's right John. Just like you use those un-federal, frauds! Except you can make money using The Liberty Dollar. Have you ever noticed that they fit in your cash register even though they are slightly wider and a little shorter than that 'other currency'?" John replied that if Bernard said so, he would believe it. So Bernard asked John if he had a cash register? John looked at Bernard a little crooked and reassured him, "Of course, I got a cash register!" And the real currency, “Where do you keep your Silver Certificates?" Bernard inquired. “Oh, those I keep at home in a drawer in my desk. Right where it has been every since he got it!" Of course, Bernard pointed out to John that he can't use it there, and John agreed. So Bernard, explained to John that since he is a Redemption Center and gets the Liberty Currency at a discount, if he simply puts it in the cash drawer and offers it as change, he could do a world of good and make some money doing it. “You mean I can just start handing them out?” "That's right John and since I bet that everybody knows you, they would accept the currency. And of course, you would accept the currency back, right? Plus the currency would act as a traffic builder for your business too…" Well, John was not so sure what a traffic builder was but he agreed that if he offered the currency, a lot of people would probably accept it. So, Bernard went back to some of the other Redemption Centers for a few minutes to give John a few moments to mull over his new possibilities of using the Liberty Currency. But it wasn't long until, Bernard asked John if he would like to "make more money” than just the 5% on the currency. It was about that time that John meandered down to Bernard's end of the table. "Make more money?” John asked as his eyes widened and he took off his cap. "How do I do that?" John inquired? "Well John, have you seen these Silver Libertys?" as Bernard pulled a one ounce piece out of his pocket and dropped in John's hand. "Yes sir, I sure have! Really beautiful!" John exclaimed. "I got some of them when I became a Redemption Center ." "That's right John. Have you ever noticed that it says "$10" on it…" "Well if you say so…" as he started to examine the Silver Liberty more closely. "Yes sir, John, I say so!" Bernard commented as he pointed it out to John, who now was sitting right across from him. By this time John was all ears and eager to learn how he could “make more money.” "Did you know you can also get the Silver Libertys at a discount?" Bernard asked. "Yeah, I think I did. Something like, if you get 10, you can get them at $9.00 each?" “That's right. You get a discount on Silver Libertys because you’re a Redemption Center, and if you order 100, you can get them for $7.50?” “But what am I going to do with a hundred Silver Libertys?” “Do people ever come in to your store and buy a six pack of beer and give you a $20 bill?” “Yeah, all the time! I’m changing $20s all day long.” So that means that if you got a 100 Silver Libertys and put some of them in your cash register and used them in place of a $10 bill, you would get 25…" Bernard didn't even get to finish, "25 % on your money" before John jumped in, "25%!!! That's more than I get on the beer!!!" "That's right John. And when somebody walks out with a six-pack and a Silver Liberty in change, which one do you think they’re going to talk about? Here’s a clue: It ain’t the beer.” “Those Silver Libertys sure are a conversation piece. I already know that!” “Well, John, they are more than a good conversation pieces. They are good for your business. Pretty soon word will get around that your place gives Silver Libertys as change, and word-of-mouth will drive more traffic to your store. You will actually have more business simply because you use the Silver Liberty.” It is rumored that John ordered 100 Silver Libertys even before Bernard could get to his car and run through 100 Silver Libertys a week for weeks that put a $1000 per month cash profit in his pocket. Then a few months later, when John called the NORFED office to order some Silver Certificates, the ladies at the office thought he made a mistake and asked him if he meant Silver Libertys. No that wasn't the case. As John explained, "People got so much silver that now they are asking for the convenience of the Silver Certificates! Which I am proud to accept at my store." And a short time after that when John called for yet another order, he explained what a traffic builder the Silver Currency had become. As John commented, "Do you know that people are coming all the way from Charlotte to visit my store! That's over 50 miles away!! All because I got the only Silver Currency around!" You too can have the only Silver Currency around if you get in on the ground floor today. 1. Digitalization of The Liberty Dollar As many of you know, over 98% of all Federal Reserve Notes are not paper, they are digital blips on the computer screen. As the Senior Economist, Bernard knew that to increase the usability factor of The Liberty Dollar, it must be digitized. That is what drove him to contact e-gold and ultimately lead to the creation of [3PGold.com](https://3pgold.com/?ref=norfed.info). We have now come full circle as 3PGold has decided that holding FRN is too risky and will hold only digital Liberty Dollars as a substitute for FRNs that will be immediately converted into FRN upon demand. Now, please just sit back and think about this for a moment, and you will soon realize the immense implications in this amazing development and its impact on the way you use The Liberty Dollar in commerce. Stay tuned for more as this amazing event develops. Meanwhile, if you have not visited [www.3PGold.com](http://www.3pgold.com/?ref=norfed.info) yet, please give it a try. It may be everything you want: Privacy, Protection & Profit and more the 3PWay. 1. Austinites First To Form Local NORFED Chapter Here’s an idea that you might want to act on in your area. A couple of RCs in and around Austin TX finally ran into each other on the internet. They started talking and one thing led to another and now they’re getting a bunch of NORFEDers to meet each other. The effort began with this email by Austin RC, Jason Pratt, who wrote: I'm planning to start an informal group for Austin RCs and Liberty Merchants. I'd like to start by inviting anyone who lives in or around Austin, TX to join me at the Lucky Lounge on 5th Street, first Thursday of every month at 8pm. This month, that means Friday. Anyone planning to attend - please let me know by e-mailing [jason@jasonpratt.com](mailto:jason@jasonpratt.com). I plan to e-mail an invitation to everybody on libertydollar.org who's listed in Austin, TX . The goal of this group will be to (1) relax and have a good time among friends and (2) to figure out ways to increase the circulation of The Liberty Dollar in and around Central Texas. There's strength in numbers, friends. 1. Quote of the Month The front page of Wall Street Journal on February 27, 2002, in the Tax Report column, has this blurb about Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill: NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE: "Our tax code is an abomination" and "a drag on our ability to create jobs," says Treasury Secretary O'Neill. Estimates of how much taxpayers spend on compliance range from $70 billion to $125 billion a year. "That's a lot of lawyers and accountants," he says. "Apologies to lawyers and accountants, but it would be great to have need for a federal retraining program to convert you into product engineers." 1. What To Say When People Ask, “What Do I Do with It?” The typical reaction to the Silver Liberty, most RCs report, is love at first sight. People are crazy about it. But once they come down from their “Hi Yo Silver!” high, some will shy away and ask, “what do I do with it?” The best answer is a quick one: “Pass it on to the next person. That’s what money is for!” And here’s an idea that John Frederick/RC is using with great success on planet Houston. When some store clerk is reluctant to take SLs or SCs, John hands over a business card and says, "Really, you'll have no trouble spending it... here's my business card. If you just try to spend it three times and no one will take it, call me and I'll take it back." John says that no one has called him to come back and pick up SCs. Sounds like a winning idea and another step towards more RCs and the repeal of the F*R*! 1. $2,000,000 Liberty Dollars in Circulation A major milestone was reached recently when NORFED hit the $2 million mark of Liberty Dollars in circulation. We’re gaining momentum and the pace keeps accelerating. Breaking the $2 million barrier is a tribute to the efforts of RCs everywhere in making money, doing good and having fun. Congratulations to all! Keep up the good work! 1. We’ll Pay You To Get Publicity To publicize reaching the $2 million milestone, we have prepared a press release on the event, and would like your help in getting it to the media. Here’s the deal: Deliver the press release to an editor or reporter at a newspaper, magazine, journal, etc., with a $1 Silver Certificate. Then send the name, publication, address, phone and email to the NORFED office. We’ll send you back $2 Silver Certificates for every media contact you send to us. We’ll be sending the Press Release to you as an attachment in a separate e-mail. Watch for it! Rob Del Genio Executive Director/Editor NORFED [rob@libertydollar.org](mailto:rob@libertydollar.org) [ ← Previous NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - January 2000 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-january-2000/) [Archive](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletters/) [ Next → NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - March 2000 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-march-2000/) ### NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - March 2000 URL: https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-march-2000/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T04:51:10.000Z **Aloha and Welcome** If you are new to NORFED, an especially warm welcome. **BIG NEWS: The Gold Certificate is HAPPENING. Read all about it and scan the Table of Contents for what’s most important to you…** **PLEASE READ THE FIRST FOUR ARTICLES, #4 IS VERY IMPORTANT.** **TABLE OF CONTENTS:** - Gold Certificate…Ready to order - Series 2000 for new $10, $5 & $1’s - Changes to be aware of… - Inflation is Coming…get ready. - New Brochures are OUT! - Forbes article due out in the April 3rd issue. Forbes article due out in the April 3rd issue. - Contact The New American? - London Gold Fixing article - Rumor regarding the Sacagawea Coin - $75/mo. flat rate phone plan - [www.kitco.com](http://www.kitco.com/?ref=norfed.info) for metal prices - Media Bypass number for NORFED - When Emailing Bernard… - Freedom Rally on April 1 & 2… **1\. GOLD CERTIFICATE are ready to order:** As most of you know the Silver Certificates were a result of 23 years of research and development. Well I am happy to say we did the Gold Certificates in considerably less time but not without the usual problems and blunders on my part. Just all part of exploring and issuing a brand new currency. First the good news: All is proceeding with issuing the very first Gold Certificates since 1933 on schedule and are ready to order now. We will have them at the Freedom Rally on April 1 & 2 as planned. This is not to say there have not been a great deal of problem solving. Partly, this is because of the innovative gold foiling which will be differentiate this instrument from anything else ever produced. So please note the new Brochures do not accurately present the Gold Certificates, it simply can’t. You really need to see one. Second the bad news: When I emailed you the announcement last month, I shot from the hip about the price which proved to be totally unrealistic. It was simply did not include, accurately the discount or referral schedules, storage fees nor compatibility with our existing Silver Certificates. I apologize for this blunder. Now the real news: The Gold Certificate is incredible. Like the Silver Certificate it will exchange on a one to one basis with the F*R*N\* i.e. $500 for $500\. This rate will be discounted to Redemption Centers (RC). And due to the high figure involved and our desire to make this as market sensitive as possible, both the discount and referral fee will be flexible. This will reward exchanges when the gold price is down (as it is now) and will keep the program market driven as the price moves up (as it must and will). Read #4\. Now the real news: The Gold Certificate is incredible. Like the Silver Certificate it will exchange on a one to one basis with the F*R*N\* i.e. $500 for $500\. This rate will be discounted to Redemption Centers (RC). And due to the high figure involved and our desire to make this as market sensitive as possible, both the discount and referral fee will be flexible. This will reward exchanges when the gold price is down (as it is now) and will keep the program market driven as the price moves up (as it must and will). Read #4\. **Brian's Note: The above paragraph was duplicated, I have left as is.** So, with this email we launch the Gold Certificate at a special discounted rate. Right now, as of this writing, Gold is under $300 per ounce so the Gold Certificate is available at a $50 Discount and a $50 Referral Fee. With over $20 in production costs for the Gold Certificate, plus $30 in pre-paid storage fees based on estimated gold prices over five years for the Gold Liberty, the total actual cost is over $50\. So after the $50 discount, the $50 referral fee and the $50 costs, we hope there is $50 for NORFED’s overhead. All this works nicely with gold under $300 and a Face Value of $500\. So please consider this value carefully, prices will not be going down. The discount and referral fees will go down as the price of gold goes up. Now is the best time to make that exchange for real golden value. Pricing on the Gold Liberty will again be similar with the Silver Liberty. Single pieces will be priced at full Face Value of $500\. Currently, quantity of five will be priced at spot plus 25%, 10 at spot plus 10%, 20 at spot plus 8%, 50 at spot plus 7% and 100 or more at spot plus only 6%. As is obvious, gold is a BIG ticket item. Silver, even though the percentage of margin is larger, has a much greater potential and is the reason we choose silver and still recommend silver over gold. It is simply a better buy. And YES, you can trade Silver Certificates on a one-to-one basis for Gold Certificates. Just let Sarah or Michelle know when placing your order with NORFED. Now for the collectors: If you are one of the first 100 orders while gold is under $300 and order The Gold Liberty Proof Set, you will get a specially Proof numbered Certificate, staring with PR000001 and a special numbered Proof Gold Liberty - both will have the same number. (Please note that although the Gold Liberty will be numbered the same as the Gold Certificate, it does not back up the Certificate which will be backed up by an un-numbered Gold Liberty as all the Certificates will be.) This Limited Numbered Edition of only 100 Sets is $999 or only $900 for Redemption Center. Please note this is a very special rate because even the Gold Liberty is discounted at the $900 rate for the RCs. Gold Certificates will commence with Serial Number B000501\. The Gold Liberties will NOT be numbered, except for the first 100 issued in the Proof Sets. **CONFUSED ABOUT ALL THIS?! DON’T KNOW THE PRICE OF GOLD OR THE RATE FOR THE NEW GOLD CERTIFICATES OR LIBERTYS – PLEASE CALL NORFED FOR INQUIRES AND TO PLACE YOUR ORDER.** Due the higher price of gold, NORFED will make the price as competitive as possible while keeping the RC Discount Fee and Referral Fee flexible as high as possible through flexibility. **2\. Series 2000 for New $10, $5, & $1 Silver Certificates:** Can you believe it? We have issued every single Certificate NORFED printed in 1998\. That’s right, every Series 1998 Certificate is now gone except for a few $1.00’s. When one enters into such a innovative currency venture as the New American Dollar, there is no "road map", there was no way to gauge the amount of currency to print. And now it is all gone. The new Series will be out within weeks. So if you have some of the Series 1998 left, I encourage you to save some of the historic "First Year of Issue". If you just joined NORFED or just placed an order, please be patient, your order will be out very shortly. You just happen to join at a very unique time and will get the very first Certificates dated 2000\. Congratulations! And thank you for taking a stand for a value backed currency. **3\. Changes to be Aware of:** Although we ordered the same paper used by Switzerland for their 1000 Franc notes, we recently discovered that the paper used on the Series 1998 Certificates was not exactly as ordered. Yes, it is indeed 100% cotton, high grade, security "banknote" paper. But we were not happy, we wanted the best and got it for the new Series 2000 Certificates. Both the new Gold and 2000 Silver Certificates are on the strongest paper possible. Where the new F*R*N\* are on 20# paper, the new ALC is on 24# and exceeds the "wet test" when compared to the F*R*N\*. In addition to the paper, the colors have been tickled a bit. Look for a bluer, blue and a brighter purple. The name of the warehouse as printed on the Certificates has also been changed. Over the past 18 months, the currency has grown to be a major warehouse at Sunshine Minting. Now with the addition of the gold storage, Sunshine has designated a specific warehouse area for the metal that backs up NORFED’s currency and given it a specific name: SHELTER SYSTEM WAREHOUSE. Having the word "warehouse" in the name will help communicate to the "bearer" that indeed the gold and silver is stored in a "warehouse". All the metal is still stored at Sunshine. Mr. Tom Power, the Chief Operations Officer and the "Warehouse Official" still signs all the Certificates. The warehouse continues to be totally independent and audited monthly, just as it has. This is a change in name only. Everything else remains the same. **4\. Inflation is Coming! Get Ready!** As I hope you will read in the new Brochure, the F*R* inflated the country’s monetary system with over $1 Trillion dollars in the last eight weeks of 1999!. That is an astonishing kick to the $6.4 Trillion economy and a whopping 16% INFLATION! And that was in just eight weeks, that does not include the rampant inflation for the other 44 weeks or the past 10 years! You are seeing it already in gas prices. Soon you will see it in food prices and then in metal prices. Get Ready! Get some New American Dollars – the "Inflation Proof Currency" and safeguard some of your money from the government monetary juggernaut towards globalism. Remember the New American Dollar was designed to save your money form inflation and the country from the government. Get ready and never believe that the F*R* is here to fight inflation. They are the cause of inflation as they get ready for yet another "Hegelian Exercise". God help the country. **5\. Brochures are out.** For those of you who might comment, "Its about time." I agree. But we waited for the Gold Certificates to be included and "good food takes time." I was just happy that the new Gold Certificates didn’t take 23 years like the Silver Certificates. If you have not gotten your introductory packet of brochures by now, you should have them within a week. If you don’t get them by April 1, please call/email NORFED and inquire. We have 50,00 ready for delivery. In any case, I hope you are pleased with the results and they work well for you. Of course we welcome your feed back and hope there are no typos this time. We make every effort to present you with the best collateral materials. So go forth and conquer the evil monetary system and safeguard the future with value. **6\. Forbes due out in the April 3rd Issue: Forbes due out in the April 3rd Issue:** The latest word from ***Forbes*** is that the NORFED article is scheduled for the April 3rd edition. It should be on the newsstands in the last week of March. Please let me know what you think after you find it. Thanks. **7\. Contact *The New American*?** My thanks to James Duclos/RC for bring the outstanding article, The Ideal Money, published in The New American to my attention. Although I subscribe and had it on my desk, I am indebted to James for bring it to your attention. If you are like me and after reading the article you think that it would be fitting for the "***New American***" to do an article on the "New American Dollar" that exemplifies every tenant of the article and their philosophy, then I encourage you to penetrate this bastion of "Not invented here" mentality and pray they see the light that shines outside their sphere. Good luck. **8\. London Gold Fixing:** Article at the end of this Report makes interesting reading. **9\. Rumor Regarding the Sacagawea Coin:** Wild rumors never ceases to amaze me. There is no truth to the rumor that I was involved in the design of the new "Golden" US $1.00 Sacagawea Coin. What is interesting is that Ron Landus, a good friend, a fellow mint owner and Redemption Center did play a vital role in the new $1.00 Coin. Ron with the Gallery Mint in Arkansas reintroduced the idea for a One Dollar Coin to Congress with a brilliant, beautifully designed coin with the Statue of Liberty. His efforts lead to the introduction of the current Sadagawea Coin. It was an interesting time as I was re-designing the Hawaiian Sovereign Currency into the American Liberty Currency while Ron was doing his coin, neither of us knew that both featured the Statue of Liberty. Unfortunately, we now have the Sacagawea design. To be more blunt, no I did not do the Sacagawea, nor would I ever do such an ugly design. The coin is as ugly as the government that did it. Just compare my Silver Liberty design to the Sacagawea for yourself. End of rumor. **10\. $75/mo. flat rate phone plan:** Tired of high long distance phone bills? Two Redemption Centers provide $75/mo. flat fee phone billing programs. Contact: Sharon Voss: 303.833.3333 or Pete Marceaux: 954.438.3501 **11\. Gold and Silver prices and histories:** Want the latest in metal prices? Visit [www.kitco.com](http://www.kitco.com/?ref=norfed.info) for all your metal quotes. **12\. Media Bypass’ New Promotion and NORFED’s referral number:** Great to hear some of the RCs have already jumped in to support Media Bypass. Please call them at:800-4- BYPASS (800.429.7277). To make the offer even better, Jim is now giving a $20 Pack of ALC to everyone who signs up four new subscribers! Please let a few people know about this great magazine. When you call Media Bypass about the new marketing promotion please mention NORFED’s number 29794 and tell Jim Thomas that you heard about the promotion in the NORFED Report. **13\. When Emailing Bernard:** Due to 100’s of email per day, please put "Bernard" in the subject field so that I am sure to read it. Otherwise it may not get read and you will end up wondering why I didn’t at least reply. I reply to all personal emails from RCs. **14\. Freedom Rally: April 1 & 2:** Just a last minute reminder and invitation to join us at the Freedom Rally. Go to [www.freedomlaw.org](http://www.freedomlaw.org/?ref=norfed.info) for all the info. Hope to see you there. And finally, here is the London Gold Fixing article: **The London Gold Fixing** In its current form, the London gold price fixing takes place twice each business day, at 10:30 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. in the "fixing room" of the merchant banking firm of N. M. Rothschild. Five individuals, one each from five major gold-trading firms, are involved in the fixing. The firms represented are Mocatta & Goldsmid, a trading arm of Standard Chartered Bank; Sharps Pixley, a dealer owned by Deutsche Bank; N. M. Rothschild & Sons, whose representative acts as the auctioneer; Republic-Mase, a bullion subsidiary of Republic Bank; and Samuel Montagu, a merchant banking subsidiary of Midland Bank (owned by HSBC). Each representative at the fixing keeps an open phone line to his firm's trading room. Each trading room in turn has buy and sell orders, at various prices, from customers located all over the world. In addition, there are customers with no existing buy or sell orders who keep an open line to a trading room in touch with the fixing and who may decide to buy or sell depending on what price is announced. The N. M. Rothschild representative announces a price at which trading will begin. Each of the five individuals then confers with his trading room, and the trading room tallies up supply and demand--in terms of 400-ounce bars– from orders originating around the world. In a few minutes, each firm has determined if it is a net buyer or seller of gold. If there is excess supply or demand a new price is announced, but no orders are filled until an equilibrium price is determined. The equilibrium price, at which supply equals demand, is referred to as the "fixing price." The A.M. and P.M. fixing prices are published daily in major newspapers. Even though immediately before and after a fixing gold trading will continue at prices that may vary from the fixing price, the fixing price is an important benchmark in the gold market because much of the daily trading volume goes through at the fixing price. Hence some central banks value their gold at an average of daily fixing prices, and industrial customers often have contracts with their suppliers written in terms of the fixing price. Since a fixing price represents temporary equilibrium for a large volume of trading, it may be subject to less "noise" than are trading prices at other times of the day. Usually the equilibrium fixing price is found rapidly, but sometimes it takes twenty to thirty tries. Once in October 1979, with supply and demand fluctuating rapidly from moment to moment, the afternoon fixing in London lasted an hour and thirty-nine minutes. The practice of fixing the gold price began in 1919\. It continued until 1939, when the London gold market was closed as a result of war. The market was reopened in 1954\. When the central bank gold pool began officially in 1961, the Bank of England--as agent for the pool--maintained an open phone line with N. M. Rothschild during the morning fixing (there was as yet no afternoon fixing). If it appeared that a fixing price would be established that was above $35.20 or below $34.80, the Bank of England (as agent) became a seller or buyer of gold in an amount sufficient to ensure that the fixing price remained within the prescribed bands. This information brought to you from The Gold Market - Part 1 by J. Orlin Grabbe Much more information is available at: [http://www.aci.net/kalliste/gold1.htm](https://web.archive.org/web/20000708042145/https://www.aci.net/kalliste/gold1.htm) and [http://www.aci.net/kalliste/homepage.html](https://web.archive.org/web/20000302163721/http://www.aci.net/kalliste/homepage.html) Thanks again for all your support and efforts to return American to value and take back our inalienable rights – one dollar at a time. That’s it. Wishing you a great day. [ ← Previous NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - February 2000 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-february-2000/) [Archive](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletters/) [ Next → NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - April 2000 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-april-2000/) ### NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - April 2000 URL: https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-april-2000/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T04:51:10.000Z **NORFED REPORT: VOL. 2 NO. 4 - APRIL 2000** *Welcome and an especially warm welcome if you are new to NORFED.* **BIG NEWS:** The new Silver Libertys 2000 design due out soon...Gold Promotion...Tour to the East Coast is in the planning state...."excrementalism economics" explained... PLEASE READ THE FIRST FOUR ARTICLES: **TABLE OF CONTENTS:** - Disappointed with people accepting the ALC? - The Tom Curtis Solution. - Advantages of the ALC to non-believers - Clarifying costs of the Gold Certificates, etc. - Gold Promotion… - **Silver Libertys dated 2000 available soon** - Honor the noble Redemption Centers who are candidates - Hegelian Economics and "excrementalism". - Tentative trip to the East Coast - Liberty Train with Brent Johnson/American Sovereign - Thanks to Peymon for Freedom Rally 2000 and the Award - Vintage Alan Greenspan in support of gold in 1966 - Forbes article - New way to order online for RCs… **1\. Disappointed with people accepting the ALC?** DON’T BE. Unless you have not tried. Being on a national tour, I offer the New American Dollar at many places. Does everybody accept the New American Dollar? No. But a great many people DO accept it. Let us remember that a hundred years ago, when banks themselves brought out personal checking, that the people’s reaction was, "You mean I can write this thing out and get money?! Forget it!" The prudent reaction was disbelief. And still today there are people who do not use checks. Then fifty years later, exactly in 1950 when Bloomingdale brought out his Diners Card, the first credit card, it was accepted by only one hotel and 24 restaurants. And in 1954 when Visa and MasterCard was launched, what was the people’s reaction? , "You mean I can use this piece of plastic to buy things and get money?! Forget it!" The prudent reaction was again disbelief. In fact there was so much outright distrust that Visa and MasterCard hired droves to contact businesses to accept this "plastic money". So today, when NORFED supporter asks a merchant to accept the New American Dollar, we are well prepared to expect his prudent reaction of "You mean I can really get silver for this piece of paper?!" The people’s reaction is the same as it was yes a hundred years ago and what it was fifty years ago and as it is today. It is a fact that innovation, more often than not, meets with prudent disbelief which only changes over time, that’s called evolution. **2\. The Tom Curtis Solution:** Tom Curtis, one of NORFED’s more amazing supporters who had many successful stories of using the New American Dollar suggests we "turn the tables" in our offer of the currency to prospective businesses. Instead of asking if the merchant accepts the New American Dollar, simply request your change in the silver backed currency. When the merchant's jaw drops and he asks, "What is that? show the ALC's you have in your wallet. When he asks, "Where do you get them?" Answer, "I get them in change from merchants who accept them. I hope you will accept them so that when I come back, you can give them to me in change." In this way, the merchant is not put on the spot, and doesn't have to ask that awful question, "What do I do with them?" So, instead of asking, "do you take the New American Dollar." Or "Would you take a New American Dollar towards this bill?", Tom suggests you ask for your CHANGE in New American Dollars. So the next time you are handed a dreaded F*R*N\*…just say, "No, no, no. Oh don’t you have any of the New American Dollars backed by silver?" This is a wonderful new twist to creating "demand" by asking or demanding it for change. Thank you Tom for your tiredness efforts and this new proactive way to use the new currency. **3\. Advantages of the ALC to non-believers** Often I am asked what the advantages of the ALC are to those who do not interested in the political agenda of repealing the Federal Reserve (F*R*\*\*). Please explain in the most simple of terms that a Gold & Silver backed Currency provides many useful advantages, including: Inflation Proof Currency A. Superior, long term economic stability B. Safer storage of value C. Greater financial privacy D. Protection form "their" manipulated monetary system E. Savings with volume discounts and referral fees F. Deterrent to war **4\. Clarifying costs of the Gold Certificates, etc.** There is no doubt that the gold is expensive. It’s Gold! And it is "expensive", but in relative terms it is also VERY cheap. NORFED brought out the first Gold Certificate in 67 years because it nearly impossible to bring out such an instrument in a strong raging market. This instrument will only begin to function as the price of gold goes up. Meanwhile, take a brief look at the discount and the referral fees. On the silver both are 5% but on the gold Certificate it is 10% - $50 discount and $50 referral fees. When the price of gold goes above $300/oz. the discount and referral fees will change back to the 5% just like silver Why? First, you can not get gold coined and stored at the same price as silver. Second, since there is no margin to be made on the silver, everyone looks to the gold to get a fairer return. For these reasons, we continue to recommend Silver Libertys and Silver Certificates over gold as the best alternative to the dreaded F*R*\* *N*. **5\. Gold Promotion…** For those who have seen the new Gold Certificates, you know how beautiful they are. For those who have not, you now have a chance to see the Certificate and get a free "Specimen" with a purchase of a Gold Liberty. NORFED has put up ten (10) Gold Libertys at a reduced price of only $330 each with $10 shipping and handling. This is significantly less than the $375 when you buy five Libertys and closer to the spot plus 10% price when ten are purchased at $300 gold. So if you want to get a Gold Liberty and a Specimen for about the cost of the current depressed gold price, please call NORFED. Offer is good until ten are sold out or as long as gold is under $300/oz, which ever is first. **6\. Silver Libertys dated 2000 available soon – order now!** The new Silver Liberty 2000 will be available in the next two weeks. I regret that we have not gotten the all new 2000 Reverse Design that is featured on the Gold Liberty up on the NORFED site. The new design is slightly different, yet still features the Liberty Torch. If you are interested in getting some of the first "gemies" please contact Sarah and her happy group at NORFED. **7\. Honor the noble Redemption Centers who are candidates** As most of you know NORFED does not have much respect for the political process as it is practiced today. So it is with a certain chagrin that we lend our support and respect to Michael Heit who is running for state Congressman in Montana and Gail Lightfoot is running for state Senator in California. Please support their efforts and pray they win. **8\. Hegelian Economics and "excrementalism".** As is mentioned in the new NORFED Brochure, the F**R** inflated the monetary supply by over ONE TRILLION in last eight weeks in 1999\. Now we have higher gas prices. But wait, the price is coming down. That’s right, but not all the way. Seems we have a new spin on the Hegelian practice of Problem/Reaction/Solution. I call it "economic excrementalism". The price is jacked up and comes down a little. Then it is on to another industry of problem/reaction/solution. It is a round-robin of robbery in reply to the higher prices and more inflation. **9\. Tentative trip to the East Coast** Another quickie trip: I guess over time these will become more organized, but for now we take them as it comes. There is good reason that I will be doing the East Coast during the second half of April. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SEEING ME OR WANT ME TO ADDRESS YOUR GROUP, THEN BY ALL MEANS, PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP. ASAP. I will only have a week in the DC – NY area, so let me apologize up front to Fred and all our friends in Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire, as I will not be able to visit them quite yet. I will be starting from South Florida on approx. April 15th… **10\. Freedom Train with Brent Johnson/American Sovereign** NORFED will participate in the Freedom Train that will leave San Francisco on July 4th and arrives in Washington DC on September 18\. Any Redemption Center who wishes to participate when the "train" is in your area, please call Sarah at NORFED. Additional info and schedule is available at: 888.385.3733 and at [http://www.americansovereign.com/freedombound/seminar.htm](https://web.archive.org/web/20000816002033/https://www.americansovereign.com/freedombound/seminar.htm) **11\. Thanks to Peymon for Freedom Rally 2000 and the Award** Many thanks to Peymon Mottahedeh for the outstanding Freedom Rally 2000\. It was an terrific event with many of the top speakers of our time. I was honored to be included with Ed Griffin, Richard Mack, Steve Cubby and others and received an award for the innovative American Liberty Currency. **12\. Vintage 1966 Greenspan in support of gold and freedom** For those of you who have made it this far and still have time, enclosed for your reading pleasure is an article written by none other than Mr. Darth Vader (Alan Greenspan) for The Objectionist in 1966\. This is a very interesting article and I encourage you read it if you have the time. Good luck. **13\. *Forbes*** Well, there is not much to be said except that it happened. I just hope that Steve Forbes reads his own magazine as it flies in the face of what he is suppose to believe in. But then he is a politician and not one who is a Redemption Center…so who knows where he is. But he is not us and most certainly not US! **14\. New Way for Redemption Centers to order on line** Now you can order online at: [https://secure.sitehosting.net/norfed/redorder.htm](https://secure.sitehosting.net/norfed/redorder.htm?ref=norfed.info) Just fill out the order form and email to us. If you have any questions, just give us a call. Thanks for your continued support. **GOLD AND ECONOMIC FREEDOM BY ALAN GREENSPAN** An almost hysterical antagonism toward the gold standard is one issue which unites statists of all persuasions. They seem to sense---perhaps more clearly and subtly than many consistent defenders of laissez-faire---that gold and economic freedom are inseparable, that the gold standard is an instrument of laissez-faire and that each implies and requires the other. In order to understand the source of their antagonism, it is necessary first to understand the specific role of gold in a free society. Money is the common denominator of all economic transactions. It is that commodity which serves as a medium of exchange, is universally acceptable to all participants in an exchange economy as payment for their goods or services, and can, therefore, be used as a standard of market value and as a store of value, i.e., as a means of saving. The existence of such a commodity is a precondition of a division of labor economy. If men did not have some commodity of objective value which was generally acceptable as money, they would have to resort to primitive barter or be forced to live on self-sufficient farms and forgo the inestimable advantages of specialization. If men had no means to store value, i.e., to save, neither long-range planning nor exchange would be possible. What medium of exchange will be acceptable to all participants in an economy is not determined arbitrarily. First, the medium of exchange should be durable. In a primitive society of meager wealth, wheat might be sufficiently durable to serve as a medium, since all exchanges would occur only during and immediately after the harvest, leaving no value-surplus to store. But where store-of-value considerations are important, as they are in richer, more civilized societies, the medium of exchange must be a durable commodity, usually a metal. A metal is generally chosen because it is homogeneous and divisible: every unit is the same as every other and it can be blended or formed in any quantity. Precious jewels, for example, are neither homogeneous nor divisible. More important, the commodity chosen as a medium must be a luxury. Human desires for luxuries are unlimited and, therefore, luxury goods are always in demand and will always be acceptable. Wheat is a luxury in underfed civilizations, but not in a prosperous society. Cigarettes ordinarily would not serve as money, but they did in post-World War II Europe where they were considered a luxury. The term "luxury good" implies scarcity and high unit value. Having a high unit value, such a good is easily portable; for instance, an ounce of gold is worth a half-ton of pig iron. In the early stages of a developing money economy, several media of exchange might be used, since a wide variety of commodities would fulfill the foregoing conditions. However, one of the commodities will gradually displace all others, by being more widely acceptable. Preferences on what to hold as a store of value, will shift to the most widely acceptable commodity, which, in turn, will make it still more acceptable. The shift is progressive until that commodity becomes the sole medium of exchange. The use of a single medium is highly advantageous for the same reasons that a money economy is superior to a barter economy: it makes exchanges possible on an incalculably wider scale. Whether the single medium is gold, silver, seashells, cattle, or tobacco is optional, depending on the context and development of a given economy. In fact, all have been employed, at various times, as media of exchange. Even in the present century, two major commodities, gold and silver, have been used as international media of exchange, with gold becoming the predominant one. Gold, having both artistic and functional uses and being relatively scarce, has always been considered a luxury good. it is durable, portable, homogeneous, divisible, and, therefore, has significant advantages over all other media of exchange. Since the beginning of World War I, it has been virtually the sole international standard of exchange. If all goods and services were to be paid for in gold, large payments would be difficult to execute, and this would tend to limit the extent of a society's division of labor and specialization. Thus a logical extension of the creation of a medium of exchange is the development of a banking system and credit instruments (bank notes and deposits) which act as a substitute for, but are convertible into, gold. A free banking system based on gold is able to extend and thus to create bank notes (currency) and deposits, according to the production requirements of the economy. Individual owners of gold are induced, by payments of interest, to deposit their gold in a bank (against which they can draw checks). But since it is rarely the case that all depositors want to withdraw all their gold at the same time, the banker -need keep only a fraction of his total deposits in gold as reserves. This enables the banker to loan out more than the amount of his gold deposits (which means that he holds claims to gold rather than gold as security for his deposits). But the amount of loans which he can afford to make is not arbitrary: he has to gauge it in relation to his reserves and to the status of his investments. When banks loan money to finance productive and profitable endeavors, the loans are paid off rapidly and bank credit- 'continues to be generally available. But when the business ventures financed by bank credit are less profitable and slow to pay off, bankers soon find that their loans outstanding are excessive relative to their gold reserves, and they begin to curtail new lending, usually by charging higher interest rates. This tends to restrict the financing of new ventures and requires the existing borrowers to improve their profitability before they can obtain credit for further expansion. Thus, under the gold standard, a free banking system stands as the protector of an economy’s stability and balanced growth. When gold is accepted as the medium of exchange by most or all nations, an unhampered free international gold standard serves to foster a world-wide division of labor and the broadest international trade. Even though the units of exchange (the dollar, the pound, the franc, etc.) differ from country to country, when all are defined in terms of gold the economies of the different countries act as one-so long as there are no restraints on trade or on the movement of capital. Credit, interest rates, and prices tend to follow similar patterns in all countries. For example, if banks in one country extend credit too liberally, interest rates in that country will tend to fall, inducing depositors to shift their gold to higher-interest paying banks in other countries. This will immediately cause a shortage of bank reserves in the "easy money" country, inducing tighter credit standards and a return to competitively higher interest rates again. A fully free banking system and fully consistent gold standard have not as yet been achieved. But prior to World War I, the banking system in the United States (and in most of the world) was based on gold, and even though governments intervened occasionally, banking was more free than controlled. Periodically, as a result of overly rapid credit expansion, banks became loaned up to the limit of their gold -reserves, interest rates rose sharply, new credit was cut off, and the economy went into a sharp, but short-lived recession. (Compared with the depressions of 1920 and 1932, the pre -World War I business declines were mild indeed.) It was limited gold reserves that stopped the unbalanced expansions of business activity, before they could develop into the post-World War I type of disaster. The readjustment periods were short and the economies quickly re-established a sound basis to resume expansion. But the process of cure was misdiagnosed as the disease: if shortage of bank reserves was causing a business decline-argued economic interventionists-why not find a way of supplying increased reserves to the banks so they never need be short! If banks can continue to loan money indefinitely-it was claimed-there need never be any slumps in business. And so the Federal Reserve System was organized in 1913\. It consisted of twelve regional Federal Reserve banks nominally owned by private bankers, but in fact government sponsored, controlled, and supported. Credit extended by these banks is in practice (though not legally) backed by the taxing power of the federal government. Technically, we remained on the gold standard; individuals were still free to own gold, and gold continued to be used as bank reserves. But now, in addition to gold, credit extended by the Federal Reserve banks ("paper" reserves) could serve as legal tender to pay depositors. When business in the United States underwent a mild contraction in 1927, the Federal Reserve created more paper reserves in the hope of forestalling any possible bank reserve shortage. More disastrous, however, was the Federal Reserve's attempt to assist Great Britain who had been losing gold to us because the Bank of England refused to allow interest rates to rise when market forces dictated (it was politically unpalatable). The reasoning of the authorities involved was as follows: if the Federal Reserve pumped excessive paper reserves into American banks, interest rates in the United States would fall to a level comparable with those in Great Britain; this would act to stop Britain's gold loss and avoid the political embarrassment of having to raise interest rates. "Fed" succeeded: it stopped the gold loss, but it nearly destroyed the economies of the world, in the process. The excess credit which the Fed pumped into the economy spilled over into the stock market—triggering a fantastic speculative boom. Belatedly, Federal Reserve officials attempted to sop up the excess reserves and finally succeeded in braking the boom. But it was too late: by 1929 the speculative imbalances had become so overwhelming that the attempt precipitated a sharp retrenching and a consequent demoralizing of business confidence. As a result, the American economy collapsed. Great Britain fared even worse, and rather than absorb the full consequences of her previous folly, she abandoned the gold standard completely in 1931, tearing asunder what remained of the fabric of confidence and inducing a world-wide series of bank failures. The world economies plunged into the Great Depression of the 1930s. With a logic reminiscent of a generation earlier, statists argued that the gold standard was largely to blame for the credit debacle which led to the Great Depression. If the gold standard had not existed, they argued, Britain's abandonment of gold payments in 1931 would not have caused the failure of banks all over the world. (The irony was that since 1913, we bad been, not on a gold standard, but on what may be -. termed "a mixed gold standard"; yet it is gold that took the blame.) But the opposition to the gold standard in any form-from a growing number of welfare-state advocates-was prompted by a much subtler insight: the realization that the gold standard is incompatible with chronic deficit spending (the hallmark of the welfare state). Stripped of its academic jargon, the welfare state is nothing more than a mechanism by which governments confiscate the wealth of the productive members of a society to support a wide variety of welfare schemes. A substantial part of the confiscation is effected by taxation. But the welfare statists were quick to recognize that if they wished to retain political power, the amount of taxation had to be limited and they had to resort to programs of massive deficit spending, i.e., they had to borrow money, by issuing government bonds, to finance welfare expenditures on a large scale. Under a gold standard, the amount of credit that an economy can support is determined by the economy's tangible assets, since every credit instrument is ultimately a claim on some tangible asset. But government bonds are not -backed by tangible wealth, only by the government’s promise to pay out of future tax revenues, and cannot easily be absorbed by the financial markets. A large volume of new government bonds can be sold to the public only at progressively higher interest rates. Thus, government deficit spending under a gold standard is severely limited. The abandonment of the gold standard made it possible for the welfare statists to use the banking system as a means to an unlimited expansion of credit. They have created paper reserves in the form of government bonds which-through a complex series of steps-the banks accept in place of tangible\* assets and treat as if they were an actual deposit, i.e., as the equivalent of what was formerly a deposit of gold. The holder of a government bond or of a bank deposit created by paper reserves believes that he has a valid claim on a real asset. But the fact is that there are now more claims outstanding than real assets. The law of supply and demand is not to be conned. As the supply of money (of claims) increases relative to the supply of tangible assets in the economy, prices must eventually rise. - -Thus the earnings saved by the productive members of the society lose value in terms of goods. When the economy's books are finally balanced, one finds that this loss in value represents the goods purchased by the government for welfare or other purposes with the money proceeds of the government bonds financed by bank credit expansion. In the absence of the gold standard, there is no way to protect savings from confiscation through inflation. There is no safe store of value. If there were, the government would have to make its holding illegal, as was done in the case of gold. If everyone decided, for example, to convert all his bank deposits to silver or copper or any other good, and thereafter declined to accept checks as payment for goods, bank deposits would lose their purchasing power and government created bank credit would be worthless as a claim on goods. The financial policy of the welfare state requires that there be no way for the owners of wealth to protect themselves. This is the shabby secret of the welfare statists\* tirades against gold. Deficit spending is simply a scheme for the "hidden" confiscation of wealth. Gold stands in the way of this insidious process. It stands as a protector of property rights. If one grasps this, one has no difficulty in understanding the statists’ antagonism toward the gold standard. The Objectivist, July 1966. Thanks again for all your support and efforts to return American to value and take back our inalienable rights to freedom – one dollar at a time. That’s it. Wishing you a great day. [ ← Previous NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - March 2000 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-march-2000/) [Archive](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletters/) [ Next → NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - May 2000 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-may-2000/) ### NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - May 2000 URL: https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-may-2000/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T05:57:56.000Z **NORFED REPORT: VOL. 2 NO. 5 MAY 2000** Welcome and an especially warm welcome to the new Redemption Centers from the Private Society that I spoke to in Las Vegas. **THE BIG NEWS:** Certainly the biggest news is the DOUBLING of NORFED at the recent conference in Las Vegas…US Government silver stockpile is running out…Why gold can not be confiscated again…CSE…Winning Stories…Errors on Silver Liberty… **PLEASE READ THE FIRST FOUR ARTICLES:** **TABLE OF CONTENTS:** - DOUBLED IN SIZE at Private Society Conference in Las Vegas. - New introductory video on the NORFED currency. - US Government silver stockpile is running out. - Why gold can not be confiscated again. - Why gold and guns are inseparable? - New American Dollar is out/ The Liberty Dollar is in. - Citizens for a Sound Economy. - Errors on the Silver Libertys. - Silver Liberty in your pocket? - "Winning Stories". - Gold Promotion. - Media Bypass Promotion Media Bypass Promotion. - Salt Lake Tribune article. - Personal message. **1\. Private Society Conference in Las Vegas:** WOW!!! You just never know what is going to happen. Last weekend I journeyed to Las Vegas and gave a talk on the American Liberty Currency and NORFED DOUBLED in size over night. There are now close to 800 Redemption Centers! It was fun, it was exciting, it was evidence that we are not alone. I wish everyone in NORFED could have been there. (Please read #2 as I am doing the next best thing.) My sincere thanks to J. W. Zidar and the Private Society International for their support of NORFED and a value backed currency. For those of you who are not familiar with Private Society International, I encourage you to get more information at: [www.privateassets.com](http://www.privateassets.com/?ref=norfed.info). For new RCs, you may want to access past NORFED Reports for a wealth of information, the 1966 article on gold by none other than Alan Greenspan, etc… **2\. New introductory video on the NORFED currency:** The Las Vegas talk was video taped and will be made available to all the Redemption Centers ASAP. For those of you who have used the earlier video with Dennis Grover and my self, I think you will be favorably impressed. The results should also be impressive. Please let me know your feed back after you have shown it. There is also a training tape in the works about how the Redemption Centers can use the currency. It too will be available ASAP. **3\. US Government silver stockpile is running out!** Liberty’s Outlook, a newsletter by Liberty Coin Service in Michigan, re-published an article by The Silver Institute. The article should be of keen interest to all of us as the document shows the US Government has used almost 120 million ounces of silver from its strategic stockpile for the Silver Eagle program. More importantly is that they only have 21.2 million ounces left as of December 1999\. But the best part is that they use about a million ounces a month and when they run out, they will have to go to the free market! Hot damn! And even though a million ounces a month only accounts for 1 to 2% of the world demand, it will add to the demand that has exceeded mine production for the past ten years. This could be the trigger for inevitable higher silver prices. You may want to get more of the "$10 silver based" ALCs before we go to a "$20 silver based". The complete article by the Silver Institute is also available at [http://www.silverinstitute.org/news/pr02242000.html](https://web.archive.org/web/%2A/http://www.silverinstitute.org/news/pr02242000.html). Liberty Coin Service can be reached at: 300 Frandor Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912 or call 800.933.4720\. Please mention NORFED and The Liberty Dollar when you call. **4\. Why gold can not be confiscated again:** It is this writer’s opinion that gold can not be confiscated for three reasons. 1.) When gold was confiscated in 1933 our country was blessed with a peaceful society. The people trusted the government. So when the government said that they had to turn in their gold, they did. We simply do not have that society today. 2.) The government did not steal the gold, they can’t. They had to reimburse the people for the gold they turned in. That was relatively easy because they set the price of gold and paid in paper money. There was no free market in gold as there is today. (Yes, I know the gold price is manipulated but it is a lot freer than when the government set the price). So if the government ever tried to confiscate the gold, the price would explode. They might pay $300 on the first day or first hour, but the gold market would explode and make it impossible for the government to pay for the gold. The government is a lot more vulnerable than they let on and the impossibility of gold confiscation should be a very empowering insight. The government is not God, although those b*st*rds would have us think so! 3.) Quite simply, can you possibly conceive that the American people would ever respond to a government order to turn in their gold? That would be like turning in our guns. Fool me once, shame on me. Fool me twice, shame on you! The government can not steal the gold nor can they pay for it. The cat is out of the bag. Now if we simply stop using "their" money, we would change the money / change the country. **5\. Why gold and guns are inseparable?** Gold is indispensable to the financial sphere as it brings discipline to the monetary system. With out gold the government or monetary authority is free to steal as much as the people will bear.. Likewise, the gun provides the same discipline in the social sphere as gold does in the financial sphere. When there is chaos, the gun provides discipline to restore order. It is best when this comes from the people themselves. Systems are like spoiled children, they must have discipline. **6\. New American Dollar is out/ The Liberty Dollar is in:** With the introduction of the government’s Sacagawea Dollar that has been referred to as the "new American dollar", NORFED has stopped using "New American Dollar" as the nickname for the American Liberty Currency. We certainly would not want any confusion with that fraudulent, ugly, "Golden Dollar" from the government that contains no gold whatsoever! And just as soon as the current brochure is gone, we will bring out a new brochure with "The Liberty Dollar" as the currency’s nickname. Meanwhile, please begin using Liberty Dollar or ALC when referring to the American Liberty Currency. **7\. Citizens for a Sound Economy (CSE):** I became aware of Citizens for a Sound Economy (CSE) when I was invited to one of their meetings in Florida earlier this year. Oh! What a spread it was! Somebody put out a lot of money…as if they have all the money in the world. Complete with a high power speaker, it had all the trappings of a well run political machine. But wait! It was supposed to be grass roots. It was supposed to be of, by and for the people. I classified it as a government front for diversionary action. Something to feed you (there was lots of good food), make you feel like you are really doing something and divert your energy nowhere so those seeking the truth are kept from learning the truth. Well as it turns out CSE appears to be another suck-off government backed organization. The very slick, very expensive CSE booklet proudly identifies the Board and the Foundation staff. Chairman of it all is one "C. Boyden Gray" of Winston-Salem who happens to be an attorney with Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering of Washington DC. No real problem there except that he is George Bush’s personal attorney! And you know who George Bush is and what he did in the basement of the White House. You can learn more from "Family Bloodlines of the Illuminati", a book by Fritz Springmeier. If you have time I invite you to delve into this and let me know what you find. CSE is a government front. Get involved at your own risk. **8\. Errors on the Silver Libertys:** Please be aware that there is a serious error on the obverse (front) of the new Silver Liberty - 2000 and you may be in possession of an "ungodly" collectable. Errors are a fact of life for numismatics and for us too. Unfortunately, when Sunshine made the new obverse die they omitted the phrase: TRUST IN GOD. Not knowing that they had erred, they minted 2000 Silver Libertys just in time for the Las Vegas Conference. So if you were in Las Vegas, or received an order recently, please check, you may have an "ungodly" collectable as only 2000 were minted before the error was noticed. Of course, if you want to exchange any of these hot errors, we would be most happy to do so. And in addition, there are errors on the reverse too! The engraver was supposed to use the same design that is on the Gold Liberty for the new Silver Liberty - 2000\. If you have any of the "ungodly" Silvers, then you have samples of a mix-mash of the old design with the lettering of the new design. Due to the nature of this error it will take some time to re-engrave a new die. So the next few batches of Silver Libertys will have the correct-ed obverse and the erred reverse will eventually be changed to the correct design. The benefit will be that we will now be able to add "Liberty Dollar" to the reverse. Enjoy. **9\. Silver Liberty in your pocket?** Do you carry a Silver Liberty in your pocket or in your coin purse? Although I love the new currency, I find that carrying a silver is very advantageous to explaining the idea of a silver backed currency. Just dropping it in someone’s hand is a very convincing statement and always draws a positive response. So if you are not carrying a Silver, I encourage you to give it a try. Many people have also passed the $10 Silver in trade and received their change in those dreaded Federal Reserve Notes. But be forewarned, the beautifully minted Silver Libertys are almost "Proofs" and probably have a sharp edge on them. So please burnish (rub) all the sharp spots with the shank of a screwdriver. If you don’t get all the sharpness the first time, then just re-burnish it until it is smooth and user-friendly. If you are like me, I don’t want you to get any holes in your pants or clothing. **10\. "Winning Stories":** We are still looking for "Winning Stories". The stories of how you used the currency. It does not have to be long. A sentence or two is fine. If you remember the date, that helps. Just give us any particulars like the amount, item bought, name of store, etc. And we will add it to our list of "Winning Stories" on our web site. Visit [www.libertydollar.org/winning.htm](http://www.libertydollar.org/winning.htm?ref=norfed.info) to see samples and get ideas as to how the currency has been used. Most importantly, email us your own story. (No faxes please.) Thank you so much in advance as stories of how the currency is circulated is extremely important. **11\. Gold Promotion:** Well, with continued low gold prices, the gold promotion rolls on. I can’t say how long it will be available, but as of this Report the Gold Libertys are still only $330 cash or $350 on a credit card. To place an order, just call/email/fax NORFED. **12\. Media Bypass Promotion:** As you know, NORFED’s national fulfillment office is located in the same building as Media Bypass Magazine. In fact, Jim Thomas - the publisher’s office is right next to mine. They are currently having a subscription drive and I ask for your support. It is an outstanding publication that publicizes many of the censored stories. If you are not familiar with Media Bypass, I encourage you to call: 812.477.7887\. You will not be disappointed and could earn more ALCs in the process. And YES, you can pay for your subscription with ALCs. **13\. Salt Lake Tribune article:** Another major article with new quotes from the US Treasury. It follows after the US Treasury running out of silver. **14\. Personal:** I’m finally back after 4-1/2 months in Florida. There is absolutely no truth that I stayed because it was warm and beautiful, which in itself is true. Actually I found a lot of very interesting people and greatly appreciated their "Aloha" while it just happened to be winter up here in Indiana. As most of you know I will be participating in a Treasure Hunt off the coast of Florida this summer. Then I will be doing the Annual Inspection and Audit at Sunshine in early September, before I head off to the East Coast for about two months. If you would like to meet me, invite me to speak to your group or organization, please email me directly at [bernard@libertydollar.org](mailto:bernard@libertydollar.org) and I will add you to the list. Meanwhile I encourage you to show the currency to someone everyday. Take a sample to your local newspaper and ask them to do an article about their local Redemption Center. With your continued help we can Change the Money / Change the Country. Thanks again for all your support and efforts to return America to value and take back our inalienable rights to freedom – one dollar at a time. That’s it. Wishing you a great day. **National Defense Silver Stockpile Nearly Depleted** February 24, 2000 (Washington, DC - February 24, 2000) The US Mint consumed nearly 10.3 million ounces of silver in 1999 for its coinage programs, dramatically reducing stocks of silver from the US National Defense Stockpile. Once exhausted, the US Mint must purchase silver for its coinage programs from the open market, boosting silver demand by up to 1 percent annually. This increased demand would further widen the gap between overall silver supply and fabrication demand. Between 1990 and 1999, cumulative silver fabrication demand far exceeded mine production, which resulted in reducing above-ground silver bullion inventories by an estimated 1.25 billion ounces during that period. In 1999, the Mint issued nearly 9.5 million ounces of American Eagle Silver bullion coins and proofs and consumed roughly 460,000 ounces in the manufacture of commemorative coins. Approximately 360,000 ounces of silver were used in the production of 1999 Commemorative Silver Proof Coin Sets. Some silver is also used in gold coinage alloys, as in the production of American Eagle Gold Bullion coins, proofs, and gold coin commemoratives. As of December 1999, the Defense Department's silver stockpile totaled 21.2 million ounces, down 85 percent from its opening balance of 139.5 million ounces. The silver stockpile once posed a serious threat to the market when government officials determined it was no longer needed and that domestic silver production combined with reliable imports could sustain the United States in the event of an emergency. In the early 1980s, the General Accounting Office (GAO), an investigative arm of Congress, recommended that silver from the stockpile be used for coinage rather than sold on the open market. GAO's proposal assured that using silver to mint a bullion coin and other forms of coinage would minimize or eliminate any short-term market price disruption by developing new demand to offset the increased supply. GAO's proposal was implemented when Congress created the American Silver Eagle bullion coin in 1986 and specified that metal for the coin be drawn from the stockpile, unlike the Gold Eagle for which the US Mint is required to use newly mined gold from domestic mines. Annual Silver Eagle sales have significantly accelerated the reduction of silver from the stockpile, using nearly 91 million ounces since it was created 14 years ago. As bullion coins, Eagles are considered legal tender by the United States government and their silver content is guaranteed. The $1 face value of an Eagle is largely symbolic since its market value depends totally on the silver content. In addition to the Eagle, the US Mint has struck silver coins commemorating events and people ranging from Christopher Columbus, Dolley Madison, the Olympics, and the Yellowstone National Park Silver Dollar. The United States was the largest single user of silver for coinage in 1999\. Having consumed almost 120 million ounces of silver over the past 19 years, the US Mint is one of the largest silver users in the world accounting for more than 1 percent of worldwide demand during that period. ### Y2K Threat Has Passed, But Utahns Holding On to Silver-Backed Liberty Currency BY MICHAEL VIGH THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE While the rest of the country celebrates the creation of the new Sacagawea coin, a handful of Utahns proudly display their maroon and brown silver-backed notes. American Liberty Currency originally was billed as survival money for a potential Y2K disaster. Although the cataclysmic computer failures never materialized on New Year's Day, boosters of the loot have not lost their zeal for the alternative cash. "Why do I believe in it?" asks Murray's Hal Massey, who boasts that he is the first Utahn to discover the new currency. "Have you watched the stock market lately?" Nationwide, there are more than 300 redemption centers where people can exchange traditional U.S. Federal Reserve notes for the currency, which is purportedly backed 100 percent by a large cache of Idaho silver. The currency can be bought on a dollar-for-dollar basis and is actually a "warehouse receipt" redeemable in pure silver. In Utah, there are two redemption centers -- in Murray and Vernal. There are also five redemption centers each in Idaho and Colorado and several more in Utah's other neighboring states. American Liberty Currency (ALC) is the brainchild of Bernard von NotHaus, a self-acclaimed "senior economist" for the National Organization for the Repeal of the Federal Reserve Act and the Internal Revenue Service (NORFED), an Indiana organization whose unabashed aim is to bring the Federal Reserve to its knees. Last year, von NotHaus published a book about the currency, Y2K Money: Your Survival Currency, explaining the value of the newly minted dollars in the event of a year 2000 cash meltdown. Each bill contains von NotHaus' signature, a picture of the Statue of Liberty and a phone number to the NORFED organization. Because worldwide chaos didn't occur at the century switch, many people have been left with a large amount of the alternative cash. But Utahns contacted by the The Salt Lake Tribune didn't seem to mind. Manti's Peggy Layton, who dabbles in the "New American" currency, says she is not trying to make a political statement. Instead, she bought some of the unique-looking bills and coins at a trade show because she thought they were "cool." "It's more of a novelty thing," says Layton, who sells food-storage cookbooks from her home. "\[The NORFED people\] seemed to have a cause, they seemed pretty weird to me. We just bought some bills because we thought they were neat." Layton accepts the currency -- $1, $5 and $10 bills -- as payment for her cookbooks, though no one has actually done so. Her business is even listed on the NORFED Web site, [www.libertydollar.org](http://www.libertydollar.org/?ref=norfed.info). Tom Curtis of Salt Lake City's Healthy Choices, another company that accepts ALC, says he has used the bills at businesses in Oregon and California. He declined to name the stores, however. "We accept the currency because it's real money, that's the real reason," Curtis says. "It's not really a political thing. When I was young we had silver-backed currency and I think we should have it again. That is what this new currency offers." Indeed, the silver is stored at the Sunshine Minting Inc. warehouse in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, according to an official NORFED statement. Sunshine Minting Inc. is totally independent, conducts independent audits and is not part of NORFED, according to the organization. The alternative money is perfectly legal tender, says Claudia Dickens, a spokeswoman with the U.S. Department of Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, D.C. But holders of the money might have difficulty finding a business owner that accepts it -- or has even heard of it. "The U.S. government cannot tell a merchant what not to accept," Dickens says. "It is illegal, however, for someone to say this is the same as U.S. currency minted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing." The United States has been off the gold standard since the early 1930s. Backers of ALC say the new notes give them choice -- the new, stable currency vs. the Fed, and what they contend are "worthless" greenbacks. "This money is backed by silver; greenbacks are backed by nothing," says Massey, who runs the only redemption center on the Wasatch Front."Roosevelt took away the gold and Nixon the silver." Massey, a former state chairman of the conservative American Party, says he made the discovery almost by happenstance. "I found it on the Internet," Massey says. "It looked good and it sounded good. I'm in it for what value it is to me." Only "one or two people" have exchanged their Federal Reserve notes for ALC, Massey says. "I'm not out pushing this. It's just a personal interest." Although hard to find because so few people have heard about it, there are critics. One organization, calling itself the "Militia Watchdog," says there is a danger that no actual silver is behind the notes and coins, despite the "independent audits" that NORFED assures people are conducted. In this case, people would be exchanging good money for worthless money, the organization says. The group, which maintains it is not alleging any illegal activity, says there are "many other potential problems as well, all of which cry out for careful scrutiny of NORFED and its operations," according to a statement by the nonprofit watchdog organization. But supporters of the currency say they are careful to follow all laws. And von NotHaus swears his new currency is 100 percent legitimate. "Legal opinions have been obtained by prominent attorneys who say the American Liberty Currency complies with all U.S. laws and the Uniform Commercial Code," the NORFED leader says. [ ← Previous NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - April 2000 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-april-2000/) [Archive](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletters/) [ Next → NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - June 2000 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-june-2000/) ### Sell Your NORFED Liberty Dollars URL: https://norfed.info/sell-norfed-liberty-dollars/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:13.000Z ### Sell Your NORFED Liberty Dollars If you are considering parting with your NORFED Liberty Dollars, selling them to a collector is always preferable. This ensures that your coins are valued, appreciated, and preserved rather than sold for scrap and melted down. As a dedicated enthusiast and experienced collector, I deeply understand and appreciate the historical significance and unique stories behind NORFED coins, whether they are made of silver, copper, gold, or platinum. #### Why Sell to a Collector? **Preservation of Historical Value:** Each NORFED Liberty Dollar variant tells a unique story and represents a piece of history. Selling to a collector ensures that this history is preserved and appreciated. **Fair Market Value:** As a seasoned collector, I know the market and can offer you a fair price that reflects the actual value of your coins, certificates, or other items. #### Items of Interest - **Anything that has a #60 serial number** - **Anything that has a #89 serial number** - Anything with a Liberty Bell hallmark - Gold, Pewter, or Platinum - Most Liberty Dollars with a hallmark and/or serial number - The uncommon and rare Liberty Dollars - especially in exceptional condition - 2010 $500 1/4 oz Bud's Gun Shop Gold Gun Dollar - 1998/1999 Double Date Type I and/or II - 2000 $10 Type 1/2 - 2005 $10 Type II (long hair lock) - 1998-2008 2/5oz. $20 10th Anniversary - 2008 2/5oz. $20 Chambersburg Hallmark - 2008 2/5oz. $20 Indianapolis Hallmark - 2008 2/5oz. $20 PENNA EST1784 Hallmark - 2008 2/5oz. $20 Missouri Hallmark - 2008 2/5oz. $20 Nebraska Hallmark - 2008 2/5oz. $20 Cal Evergreen Hallmark - 2008 2/5oz. $20 Cal Anaheim Hallmark - LIBO 2013 Hallmark - New Hampshire SMI LF08 HM - Ron Paul split piedfort - 2022 LDFA 1oz Inflation Fighter Reverse HM SMI: - Any except: AK, CA, MO, NM, WA, MA Certificates - Gold certificates - NORFED - 3PGold proof and/or numbered - Large format proofs (like [these](https://dyn1.heritagestatic.com/lf?set=path%5B2%2F6%2F5%2F4%2F7%2F26547406%5D%2Csizedata%5B612x600%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D&ref=norfed.info)) - Proofs (eg. red $20, green $50) - Uncut sheets - American Liberty Checks - Specific Serial Prefixes (these may not exist): - (Series C) $10 Certificate - (Series D) $5 Certificate - (Series D) $10 Certificate - (Series E) $1 Certificate - (Series E) $5 Certificate - (Series G) $5 Certificate - (Series G) $10 Certificate - (Series G) $20 Certificate #### How to Sell 1. **Contact Me:** Email me with the details and pictures of your NORFED Liberty Dollars, Silver Certificates, and Gold Certificates. Please include descriptions, clear and high-quality images that show each item's condition and obverse/reverse features. 2. **Evaluation:** I will review the details you provide to assess your items' condition, significance, and value. This helps me offer a fair price that aligns with current market values. 3. **Offer:** After a thorough evaluation, **if interested**, I ***may*** make an offer for your items. This offer will reflect both their monetary and historical value, ensuring you receive a fair deal. 4. **Decision:** Take your time to consider the offer. There is no rush or pressure to make a quick sale. Your satisfaction and comfort with the transaction are my priorities. #### Benefits of Selling to Me - **Expertise:** As a seasoned collector, I deeply understand NORFED coins and certificates, ensuring that you receive a knowledgeable evaluation and a fair price. - **Transparency:** The entire process is transparent, with clear communication and a straightforward evaluation. - **No Pressure:** You can take your time to decide without any rush or pressure to sell quickly. ### Get in Touch If you are ready to sell your NORFED Liberty Dollars, Silver Certificates, or Gold Certificates, please email me at brian 'at' norfed 'dot' info with the details and images of your items. ### NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - June 2000 URL: https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-june-2000/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T05:57:57.000Z **NORFED REPORT: VOL. 2 NO. 6 \_\_\_\_ JUNE 2000** **Welcome Fellow Redemption Centers:** **THE BIG NEWS:** Sorry this Report is LATE due to Technical Difficulties!!! My sincere thanks for my editor’s efforts to use "Tracking" in Word, but try as he did to implement the new feature, it was not meant to be, so you may find typos. My apologies. Video and Window Stickers are "in the mail", New legal opinion letter is completed, Major event may be planned for New York and virus among others … **PLEASE READ THE FIRST 4 ARTICLES:** **TABLE OF CONTENTS:** - Video and Window Stickers in the mail. - New legal opinion letter brings BIG changes to RCs - Major Event in New York? - ALERT: Virus!!! - Use "Bernard" in the subject field, please - F*R* ½% rate increase and coming crisis - Silver Liberty – double sided errors all gone, single error only - Two outstanding videos recommended - Article by Lew Rockwell - GATT Article - Still not Delaware yet… - Carry a Silver Liberty in pocket? - Winning Stories - Another RC runs for political office - Personal and the Off Shore Bank Caribbean Conference **1\. Video and Window Stickers:** For those of you who were in Las Vegas, you know what’s coming. For everyone else, wait till you see the video of the talk I gave to the Privacy Society Internationale. Although Dennis Grover (RC) and I did a video and it worked, this one should be a tremendous tool in introducing the Liberty Dollar to your family, friends, and businesses. Also included in the mailing, are some stickers to share with any business that accepts the Liberty Dollar. Carry a few with you so when the currency is accepted, you can put a sticker in their window! Enjoy. **2\. New Legal Opinion Letter brings BIG changes to RCs:** Our long-awaited opinion has arrived and is well worth the wait. It clearly and thoroughly confirms our own original opinion that the NORFED warehouse receipt is just that and that it is not a security. NORFED is not required to register or report to the regulatory agency! But even bigger, the opinion letter greatly expands the action of the RC. Up to this time, it has been NORFED’s opinion that any conversion of the ALD back into the FRN would pierce the nonsecurity shield. Not so says the attorney. NOW RCs can convert ALD into and out of FRN! Of course, this is totally voluntary on the part of any independent RC. You are not required to do this. NORFED will continue to only redeem the ALD for gold and silver. So let it rip. Have fun and offer the convertibility to your businesses. What do they have to lose but your business? **3\. Major event in New York?** October 1, 2000 will be NORFED’s Second Anniversary. As part of that, I will be doing the long-awaited East Coast Tour from September 15 to November 15\. And as a part of that Tour, we are planning an Anniversary Conference in the greater New York area. This event may be held in conjunction with other groups and will be as large or small as the situation dictates. Last year on our first anniversary, Ed Griffin and I had an enjoyable three-hour lunch. Hopefully, this year we will have more time to really bring some people together and greatly expand "The Truth" as we did out in Las Vegas. So if you live on the East Coast and have friends who you think would like to hear the NORFED message, then please check out the video and give NORFED a call at 888.4212.6181\. Let us hear from you. What should we do? **4\. ALERT: Virus!!!** After the posting of the last NORFED Report, we discovered a very low-level virus in our system. It is "non-threatening" and only works in Outlook Express, but we felt you should know. The name of the virus is "kak" and you can go to: [http://www.getvirushelp.com/kak/](https://web.archive.org/web/20000819042930/http://getvirushelp.com/Kak/) to detect it and remove it from your system IF you use Outlook Express. Since then, we have installed a third-party virus shield for both of our protections. If you have any questions please email [truth@libertydollar.org](mailto:truth@libertydollar.org). **5\. Use "Bernard" in the subject field, please:** I am making this item #5 so hopefully, someone out there will read this. If you need to reach me I am here. But if you have any questions regarding ORDERS or any administration questions, please email [truth@libertydollar.org](mailto:truth@libertydollar.org). I am on National Tour. I have NOTHING to do with orders or administration. I am not even in the office. And then to make matters worse, I just got a rather important email from a RC – that he posted almost a month ago! First, he sent it to dot-com instead of dot-org. More importantly, it was sent without Bernard in the subject field. As I get over 100 emails per day, please use "Bernard" in the subject field or your email may not be read nor answered. Thank you. **6\. F*R*** ½% rate increase and coming crisis:\*\* YUP! Ouch! They screwed us for a half of a percent. And they are going to screw us for more. They say they are fighting the coming inflation. YUP! Inflation is coming! But what they don’t say is that THEY CAUSE INFLATION! Look at gas prices. Total manipulation. Food prices are next and then metals. Get ready with the only Inflation Proof Currency, the American Liberty Dollar. Please tell your family, friends, and businesses about the ALD. Show them the video. Get ready for our next financial crisis. The F*R* (Federal Reserve and the last word is Rip-off…) says inflation is coming. This you can believe. They should know, they created it out of thin air! It is called fiat money. **7\. Silver Liberty – now only single-sided errors:** I don’t think I could have planned such a nice numismatic treat, but you can read all about it in last month’s NORFED Report. All the double-sided errors are now gone. And we have not received the new reverse die. So the second error for 2000 is now available. The "ungodly" obverse has now been corrected with a new die. The new reverse die has not arrived yet so the "single-sided error" is all that is available right now. We expect the new reverse die shortly and finally the 2000 Silver Liberty planned so long ago. **8\. Two outstanding videos recommended:** While I am on National Tour, I often recommend two videos. Now that we have our own, it is time to suggest these to you. The first one that came to my attention and one that was instrumental in getting me out of Hawaii and launching the American Liberty Dollar, is The Money Masters by my friend and RC, Bill Still. It is an excellent work that covers more about the F*R* than any other video. It is also almost four hours long and costs $40.00\. By the time this Report is posted, I hope to get a case at a discount and pass them along to you, so please call the Fulfillment Center and inquire before calling: 800.THE.PLOT to order. "Money, Banking, and The Federal Reserve", the other extremely well-made video features Lew Rockwell, President of The Ludwig von Mises Institute. If you are not familiar with this think tank and bastion of the Austrian School of Economics, then it is high time you are. As you may know, the American Liberty Dollar is an outgrowth of my own studies of Austrian Economics. And although, Lew and his friends refuse the ALD, this tape is an excellent work. So if any of you know this brilliant man, you may want to share with him, much like I told Ed Griffin – "If you are serious, really serious about doing something about our nation’s money – we need our own money." So give The Mises Institute a call at: 334.844.2500 and ask them if they would accept as little as 10% in ALD and even if they don’t, get the tape. It is definitely worth it. Please note this month’s featured article is also by Lew Rockwell. **9\. Article by Lew Rockwell:** Although it is way too early to wonder "when", we often wonder "how" could a complete change of our nation’s money come about. Well, this month we are blessed with a brilliant article by Lew Rockwell. Titled, "How a State Collapses" the article contains many interesting bits of info like: "Polls consistently reveal that about one third of the American people fundamentally object to the political system as it currently exists and seek radical change." WOW! "Voters no longer have faith in the integrity of the system." And lastly, "…that the means and shape of the restoration of liberty will surprise us all." Well! Mr. Rockwell, it might surprise you to learn that it just could be a dedicated group of Redemption Centers with their own proactive money – The Liberty Dollar - that will restore liberty. **10\. Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee (GATA) Article:** Wait! We don’t have just one great article this month, we have two. Fortunately, both are fairly short and very important if you have the time for them. Mr. Bill Murphy, (such an appropriate name) should be commended for formulating exactly what I have talked about for years i.e. the global manipulation of the gold market. And although I am a "silver bull", the importance of gold is undeniable. And Bill’s concern that this manipulation could trigger a global financial panic is very well-founded. Please read this article, visit their website: [http://www.lemetropolecafe.com/index.html](https://web.archive.org/web/20001202135900/http://www.lemetropolecafe.com/index.html). NORFED’s anniversary may not be the only BIG event this fall… **11\. Still not Delaware yet…** Can you believe it?! Our nation’s "First State" is the last state to open a Redemption Center. That’s right. We still don’t have an RC in Delaware! Now that is OK…but if you know anybody there with a brain, no its more of a heart, it is certainly not a billfold, they could be the "First Delaware Redemption Center". **12\. Carry a Silver Liberty in your pocket?** If you don’t carry a Silver Liberty in your pocket or purse, then I encourage you to do so. It is not only beautiful and healthy because it is silver; it is a very valuable visual tool when showing the currency to your family, friends, and businesses. Just be CAREFUL, as the Silver Liberty may have a sharp edge on it due to its near-proof mintage. So it has any sharpness, simply take the shank of any screwdriver (ask any F*R* banker, he’s always ready…) and burnish the sharp edge until it is smooth. Please don’t use a file as that will remove metal and make the Silver Liberty an under-weight piece. **13\. Winning Stories:** YES! We are still talking about this because it is IMPORTANT. Again, you are invited to submit any short story about how you used the currency. It is critically important that we develop a history of the currency’s usage. So, please be a part of history and email Sarah your story today and every day you use the American Liberty Dollar. **14\. Another RC runs for political office:** Mr. Ron Helwig is running in the Second District of Minnesota for a seat in the House of Representatives as a Libertarian. Let us support anyone who dares to… **15\. Personal:** I just came back from The Offshore Institute’s Caribbean Conference. Although the people I went with and met there were great, those bankers can really be a bore. So I may be in South Florida until I head off to the Northwest for the Annual Audit and Tour at Sunshine Minting in the first week in September. So if you want to hold a rally, share a beer or have a place for me to stay a night, please let me know as I will be on the road and prefer to stay with RCs… With your continued help we can Change the Money / Change the Country. Thanks again for all your support and efforts to return America to value and take back our inalienable rights to liberty – one dollar at a time. That’s it. Wishing you a great day. **THURSDAY MAY 25, 2000** **How a State Collapses** [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/bluesky\_rockwell/20000525\_xclro\_how\_state\_.shtm](http://www.worldnetdaily.com/bluesky%5Frockwell/20000525%5Fxclro%5Fhow%5Fstate%5F.shtm?ref=norfed.info) unavailable "Who are you?" a prisoner of the Khiam jail in South Lebanon asked the stranger who was unlocking his cell. "What has happened? Where are the guards?" Not waiting for an answer, he tore out of the cell to look for his family, which he had not seen in the 10 years he had been held there without charges. He was one of 140 freed this week as the South Lebanon Army lost control of the region and headed for the border to the cheers of the Lebanese people. In an instant, a state had collapsed and 22 years of occupation came to an end. In an instant, all plans for orderly withdrawal were scrapped as hundreds of relieved young men and women headed home to the country they love and away from the one they reluctantly held by military force. How could it happen? The combined forces of public opposition in the occupied and occupying countries, along with a loss of will within the conscripted ranks of the army itself, finally came to a head, and a whole territory was suddenly free of the grip of an imperial power. Just as the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe 10 years ago lifted the hearts of freedom lovers everywhere, the spectacular meltdown of the SLA in Lebanon is yet more proof of the fragility of even a heavily armed government power. One day, the streets were crawling with troops in full command of the country, and the next day, these same troops are catching the fastest ride out of town, abandoning their posts and not even bothering to grab their personal effects. In an instant, too, the political constellation has changed. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak now speaks openly and rightly about the "tragedy" of Israel’s involvement in South Lebanon and reminds the press that he had called for a withdrawal of troops last year. The recriminations will be felt in Israeli politics for many years. How many lives were lost in the battle to keep this territory? How much money? How much support has Israel lost in order to keep South Lebanon? The press has cast the remarkable series of events only in terms of the ongoing conflict between Israel and its neighbors. The people of Israel, more concerned about real and direct security threats at their borders than ancient dreams of manifest destiny, no longer support military rule in Lebanon, and that attitude spread to those on the front lines. As a result, a Hezbollah fighting force of 500 guerrillas, supported by the civilian population of the occupied area, defeated one of the world’s most powerful armies and its local allies. The implications go way beyond the complexities and peculiarities of the Middle East political scene. It has a broader meaning for the ability of any state to rule when the consent of the governed is utterly lacking. The incident demonstrates that the state, when it is opposed by the people and is losing the will to power, can be reduced to nothingness. It is a lesson that has profound implications in our own country, where an overwhelming but widely despised government rules a recalcitrant population. Looking back at the history of political philosophy, only a few geniuses have bothered to think and write about the dynamics of state collapse. Preeminently, in the 1550s, Etienne de la Boetie wrote Discourse on Voluntary Servitude," a tract emphasizing that "in order to have liberty nothing more is needed than to long for it." This is because tyrants are "automatically defeated if the country refuses consent to its own enslavement: It is not necessary to deprive him of anything, but simply to give him nothing; there is no need that the country make an effort to do anything for itself provided it does nothing against itself. It is therefore the inhabitants themselves who permit, or, rather, bring about, their own subjection, since by ceasing to submit they would put an end to their servitude." What did Boetie suggest that a subjugated people do? "I do not ask that you place hands upon the tyrant to topple him over, but simply that you support him no longer; then you will behold him, like a great Colossus whose pedestal has been pulled away, fall of his own weight and break into pieces." Behind Boetie’s thinking was the assumption, later spelled out in great detail by David Hume, that states cannot rule by force alone. This is because the agents of government power are always outnumbered by those they rule. To ensure compliance with their dictates, it is essential to convince the people that their servitude is somehow in their own interest. They do this by manufacturing ideological systems that seem to justify despotism, such as socialism (among a thousand other excuses). If a population comes to believe in one or another form of statism, their compliance with despotically coercive schemes is assured. If, however, resistance develops and spreads among the subjugated people, the state must relent or step up its use of coercion and make examples out of the non-compliant. The risk of escalation is two-fold: the forces of despotism may make martyrs of those singled out for malign treatment, and this can demoralize those within their own ranks who are squeamish about violating essential human rights. Once this dynamic of state collapse begins, it can be difficult to reverse, since further coercion only entrenches internal and external opposition. This elementary dynamic culminated in the SLA leaving Lebanon. Political and military leaders were making plans for a smooth withdrawal, but in the end, none of them mattered. The will to govern and to submit was withdrawn, and the whole world was suddenly turned upside down. The bars of the prisons couldn’t hold back the crowds and the orders of military leaders fell on deaf ears. Younger readers who do not remember the collapse of communism, and know little of history or Middle East politics, can get a hint of state collapse in the movie "Gladiator." Commodus was a military tyrant, but he was constantly aware of the need to shore up his rule by pacifying the civilian population with bloody entertainment and welfare provisions. But he could see the approaching danger when one of the gladiators gleaned larger cheers from the crowd than himself. He understood that his power rested on more than power alone. But in the end, he couldn’t even count on his own Praetorian Guards to defend his interests. His rule collapsed in rubble, because others had lost the willingness to obey him. What about our own country? How secure is the imperial rule of Washington, D.C.? The ideology that supports big government has been undermined at the intellectual level and it is increasingly rejected at the public level. What the commentators decry as public indifference to public affairs is actually a reflection of widespread revulsion at the character and actions of the political class. Lacking a coherent ideological structure for their rule -- most of the available ones are leftovers from the New Deal/Cold War period of American history -- the political class flounders around demonizing civilian sectors that dare to resist its rule (e.g. Microsoft). Polls consistently reveal that about one-third of the American people fundamentally object to the political system as it currently exists and instead seek radical change. Even government officials themselves sense the deep lack of public support for their activities. They believe a fundamental disconnect separates them from the public. Washington, D.C. has become an armed camp, not to protect itself against foreign attack, but to guard against citizen reprisal. The young and talented no longer aspire to political office or public service. Voters no longer have faith in the integrity of the system. Most important for gauging our present historical moment, discontent is spreading within the rank-and-file of the nation’s military. They are outraged at the politicization of promotions, disgusted by the wild-goose chases and murderous expeditions that the commander in chief has foisted on them, and no longer believe the patriotic cliches that once put a moral gloss on imperial globe-trotting. Those who can flee for civilian sectors do so, while potential recruits are loathe to sign their lives away to people they no longer trust. Indeed, the dynamic of state collapse is already set in motion right here in the U.S. There’s no point in making predictions about precisely when and how the process will end. All we know, based on the experience of the SLA in South Lebanon and every other occupying power in human history is that the means and the shape of the restoration of liberty will surprise us all. At some point, the people will tell Caesar precisely what he is entitled to and claim the rest for themselves, while those in captivity will ask in bemusement: "What has happened? Where are the guards?" Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr. is president of the Ludwig von Mises Institute. **CHRIS POWELL, Secretary/Treasurer** Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee Inc. --- **By Michael Kosares** [www.USAGold.com](http://www.usagold.com/?ref=norfed.info) **May 24, 2000** Against a backdrop of equities markets plunging globally, gold appeared essentially sidelined in Europe and Asia and awaiting direction from New York's COMEX. The worldwide equities markets selloff began on Wall Street yesterday when NASDAQ shed almost 200 points and the Dow 120 points. Tokyo was down as much as 2.7% at one point yesterday before closing down 1.7%. Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei, Sydney -- all followed suit. Europe didn't fare any better with Frankfurt down 1.6% and Paris down 1.9%. Technology stocks led the retreat with brokers worldwide complaining about a herd mentality at work. It seems that herds have this unpredictable tendency to run in either direction. "It's pretty crazy," said Louis Bernstone, European fund manager at Baring Asset Management Ltd. "Everyone's now saying, 'I don't know what's going on, but I'm going to sell it.' It's capitulation." So far, we've had good volume at Centennial Precious Metals, as the stock market has weakened over the past 30 days, with many investors deciding to shore up their sagging portfolios with gold. For months this website and others have implored investors to stay out of the gold paper markets -- options, futures, and other derivatives -- so as not to serve as cannon fodder for the short-selling financial firms and hedge funds. It appears that this strategy is beginning to have an effect, not just because we and others have attuned investors, but because it has become apparent that something strange is going on in the gold market, and has been for some time. Bridge News reports this morning that "Giant US managed futures fund John W. Henry & Company, which has around $2 billion under management, said that its financial and metals portfolio has reduced gold exposure to 60% of average position size to address liquidity issues. It has also temporarily eliminated trading in silver since the market has seen lower trading opportunities and reduced liquidity." One doubts seriously that John W. Henry was long the gold and silver markets. Note the reference to "liquidity issues." One always needs someone to sell to in order to make a short position a reality -- thus the reference to lack of liquidity. In other words, the gig is up. On another subject, Bridge also runs this sketch on the Bank of England auction yesterday which elicited knowing chuckles in certain quarters: "The Bank of England announced Tuesday that it sold 803,600 ounces of U.K. Treasury-auctioned gold at $275.25 per ounce. The bank received bids for 2,134,400 ounces of gold but allotted only the expected 803,600 ounces, or around 25 tonnes, at the 'lowest accepted price' as planned." Good plan. Only the Blair government could find solace in selling an important reserve asset at the "lowest accepted price." If Britain's plan had been in reality to sell its gold and put the proceeds into euros and dollars as it publicly announced, then they could have done it in one or two sales based on the heavy response from the first auction on (note yesterday's auction was nearly three times oversubscribed). But they have dragged it out for reasons only Gordon Brown and the rest of the Blair government truly understand. Eddie George, Governor of the Bank of England, clung to this near-ridiculous proposition yesterday endorsing the auctions as a "sensible portfolio diversification." What he failed to mention is that the euro has plummeted roughly 20% since the sales began and Britain began replacing gold with that currency for its reserves. During the same period the price of gold in pounds has risen comfortably as well -- so much for the "sensible portfolio diversification" argument. The World Gold Council, known for its general equanimity as the gold wars rage on, uncharacteristically slammed the aurophobic UK government for the sales saying "\[the policy\] suggests a degree of arrogance on the part of the British government in that it is now clearly flying in the face of majority wishes." The Council points to polls that show only 12% of the British public supports the sales, and 48% are opposed. Prominent gold analysts like Reg Howe of the Golden Sextant and John Hathaway at DeToqueville are researching the theoretical possibility that these recent central bank sales are little more than bail-out operations for financial firms which have already defaulted de facto on gold loans and need the gold to pay back demanding creditors. With the British and Swiss sales, we are seeing to what lengths central banks are now willing to go in fulfilling their lender of last resort function. In simple terms the theory goes like this: If one of the commercial banks in your system is in trouble on gold loans, you are required to bail that bank out even if you can't print yellow metal. You are required to do that in order to forestall a rolling default which might cripple the entire national banking structure. So because you can't print gold, you raid the national treasury to provide the liquidity, the commercial bank is saved from default, the system limps on floating in a sea of paper derivatives hoping against hope a gold-buying herd running in the other direction doesn't overtake it, and make it impossible to rectify the situation. Just as an aside: If you go back to the Daily Market Reports written when the British first announced their auctions, the theory outlined above was offered then. The weakness in the theory is that all we have is circumstantial evidence. We can smell the powder, but we don't have the gun. The strength of the theory is that it makes the most common sense under current market conditions, and that should be of value to current and prospective gold owners. So what does all this mean for the ordinary gold owner? It seems that creditors (both central bank and private) are fed up with running the risk of the gold carry trade. They have essentially been sold a bill of goods on gold loans. The argument that you can make a return on a moribund asset proffered by the bullion banks, does not hold water when you are in danger of losing your asset in a default because the speculating borrowers went overboard ala Long-Term Capital Management. The Washington Agreement is probably aligned to that realization. As a result, it is unlikely that the lease pool will be growing any larger. Gold carry trade/forwarding departments are being closed down in financial firms around the world as reality sets in. It won't be long until investors small and large catch on that the greatest impediment to a rising gold price -- the gold carry/forward trade -- is in retrograde. Gold demand will increase markedly starting first with the big financiers who smell blood in the water and then spreading to the general public. The investor who gets in now by purchasing the physical metal itself without the trappings and dangers of leverage runs ahead of the crowd, and will be the most likely to benefit from the run-up when the carry trade is finally unwound. The other side will not give up easily. The building positions at JP Morgan are just more evidence of that. Stay away from futures, options -- gold derivatives of any kind. Own physical. Sit back and watch the show. It won't be long until the JP Morgan portfolio committee will be looking at the same set of criteria which caused John W. Henry to close down its operation. It may take some more time but gold will have its revenge. As a Rothschild spokesman recently said, "Gold will take no prisoners." That applies to Morgan as much as anybody. \-END- [ ← Previous NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - May 2000 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-may-2000/) [Archive](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletters/) [ Next → NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - July 2000 ](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-july-2000/) ### The Raid URL: https://norfed.info/the-raid/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:13.000Z ## Government Seizure and Return of Liberty Dollar Assets In November 2007, the U.S. Government executed seizure warrants at several locations associated with the Liberty Dollar Organization (LDO) and Bernard von NotHaus. These seizures followed accusations that the Liberty Dollar currency system violated federal counterfeiting laws. Authorities confiscated a significant quantity of precious metals, specie, and related materials. Below is a detailed overview of the seized assets and their subsequent return. **Items Seized by the Government** **From Sunshine Minting (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho):** Over two days, FBI and other tyrannical Federal law enforcement agents seized: - 11 Silver Bars and Silver Scrap (totaling 10,720.60 troy ounces; approximately 800-900 lbs) - 168,599 Silver Troy Ounce Specie - 147 Gold Troy Ounce Specie - 17 Gold 0.05 Troy Ounce Specie - 710 Silver 0.5 Troy Ounce Specie - 16,000.05 Troy Ounces of Raw Silver (around 1,300 lbs) - Two recalled shipments, each containing 1,000 half-ounce silver specie Investigators confirmed Sunshine Minting was storing both minted and raw silver on behalf of the Liberty Dollar Organization, along with related entities such as the Royal Hawaiian Mint. **From Liberty Dollar Organization Headquarters (Evansville, Indiana):** On the same day, agents seized from the NORFED Fulfillment Office: - 3,039.375 pounds of copper rounds - 5,930.32 Troy Ounces of silver specie - 63.24 Troy Ounces of gold specie - 3 platinum specie - $254,424.09 in U.S. currency These assets represented Liberty Dollars in active circulation and currency from transactions. **From Asheville, North Carolina (Residence of a co-defendant):** - 100 copper rounds (each weighing 1 AVDP ounce) **Additional Seizure Information:** The raw silver totaling 16,000.05 troy ounces was held in a "safekeeping" account (SK2), opened by Mary NotHaus, Bernard von NotHaus' mother. The court later confirmed that this silver was legally purchased using personal retirement funds. Authorities also seized various dies, molds, and casts used in manufacturing Liberty Dollars, some featuring mixed insignias with Hawaii Dala symbols. The seized silver bars and scrap metal were identified for future Liberty Dollar production. **Items Ordered Returned by the Court:** The court ruled that certain items, not classified as "contraband" or "counterfeit," were to be returned to their lawful owners, including: - Liberty Dollar specie minted between 1998 and 2004 - Specie without denominations or dollar signs - Specie produced before the U.S. Mint’s 2006 public warning - Specie with mixed designs (Liberty Dollar and Hawaii Dala) - 16,000.05 Troy Ounces of raw silver owned by Mary NotHaus The court concluded these items were not directly associated with criminal activities or were legally owned by third parties. Bernard von NotHaus was convicted in 2011 on charges of conspiracy, counterfeiting, and related offenses. The partial return of seized property highlighted the complexity of distinguishing legitimate private assets from items directly linked to 'criminal activities'. ## Posts ### The Liberty Dollar Collector's Guide URL: https://norfed.info/ldcg/ Last updated: 2026-09-05T13:38:37.000Z ![Cover of The Liberty Dollar Collector's Guide](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2026/08/ldcg-front.jpg) # The Collector's Guide to The NORFED Liberty Dollars Bernard von NotHaus, Bob Haire, and Brian Shumway Assembled over several years with Bernard von NotHaus, this guide covers mintage figures, previously unknown varieties, mule dollars, prototypes, updated data, and photographs that have never been published before. First printing Standard Edition - Limit 2 per customer $150 US shipping included Quantity − 1 + Add to cart First Printing Limited (100) Signed Edition - Numbered and signed by the authors - Limit 1 per customer $200 US shipping included Quantity − 0 + Request a specific number Copy number Add to cart Total $150 US shipping included. Checkout For bulk or international orders, contact [libertydollarbook@yahoo.com](mailto:libertydollarbook@yahoo.com). × Your order Total $150 US shipping included. Done Look inside ## What's inside the guide. A full-color catalog of mintages, varieties, and population-style data, plus a dedicated chapter on warehouse-receipt certificates from Series A through G, special editions, specimens, and framed collector varieties. It also covers new Liberty Dollars, Trump Dollars, and long-standing questions about the series. ![Front cover of The Liberty Dollar Collector's Guide](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2026/08/ldcg-front.jpg) Front cover × ![Enlarged front cover of The Liberty Dollar Collector's Guide](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2026/08/ldcg-front.jpg) › ![Coin catalog sample page from The Liberty Dollar Collector's Guide](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2026/08/ldcg-coin-catalog-v3.webp) Coin catalog × ‹ ![Enlarged coin catalog sample page from The Liberty Dollar Collector's Guide](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2026/08/ldcg-coin-catalog-v3.webp) › ![Back cover of The Liberty Dollar Collector's Guide](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2026/08/ldcg-back.jpg) Back cover × ‹ ![Enlarged back cover of The Liberty Dollar Collector's Guide](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2026/08/ldcg-back.jpg) ### New Liberty Dollar URL: https://norfed.info/new-liberty-dollar/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:24.000Z ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/NORFED-New-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) In 2013, Joseph Vaughn-Perling, a longtime Liberty Dollar collector, launched what he called the New Liberty Dollar, a silver token based on the original NORFED issue. He licensed the design directly from Bernard von NotHaus, keeping the Liberty head on the obverse and the torch on the reverse. Vaughn-Perling kept his intentions vague. “The product is what it is,” he said, “what you do with it once you own it is entirely your concern.” Officially, the New Liberty Dollar was pitched as a collectible item to be exchanged at coin fairs, not used as currency. Vaughn-Perling, who has also expressed interest in cryptocurrencies and alternative monetary systems like Bitcoin. Unlike Bernard and the original NORFED movement, which openly challenged the Federal Reserve and positioned the Liberty Dollar as a parallel currency, Vaughn-Perling kept the New Liberty Dollar deliberately apolitical. He stripped away elements that had triggered legal trouble for von NotHaus, including phrases like “TRUST IN GOD.” The New Liberty Dollar carried instead a “Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price” and required buyers to sign a disclaimer acknowledging it was not U.S. currency. Whether it was a cautious tribute or a quiet protest, the project faded quietly. Today, the New Liberty Dollar is more of a footnote in the broader Liberty Dollar saga, an uncommon (especially the 2012) and curious piece in the history of alternative money. ### 2012 New Liberty Dollar Satin ![2012 NORFED New Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/10/NORFED-2021--20-1oz-Silver-New-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ### 2013 New Liberty Dollar Satin ![2013 $50 NORFED New Liberty Dollar Satin](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/NORFED-2013-New-Liberty-Dollar-Satin.jpg) ### 2013 New Liberty Dollar Proof-Like Rough Rim ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/NORFED-2013-New-Liberty-Dollar-Proof-Like.jpg) ![2013 New Liberty Dollar Rough Rim](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/NORFED-2013-New-Liberty-Dollar-Proof-Like-ROUGH-edge.jpg) Better view of the rough rim via eBay ### 2013 New Liberty Dollar Proof-Like Smooth Rim ![2013 $50 NORFED New Liberty Dollar Proof Smooth Rim](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/NORFED-2013-New-Liberty-Dollar-Proof-Like-Smooth-Edge.jpg) If you have a version of this series not listed above or any extra details, send clear, high-quality photos (matching the style shown here) to brian \[at\] norfed \[dot\] info. I’ll add it to the page and give you credit. ### Trillion Stars URL: https://norfed.info/trillion-stars/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:36.000Z Bernard von NotHaus, creator of the Liberty Dollar, has occasionally produced pieces for other private ventures. One such example is the *Trillion Stars*, made for a company called [Trillion Stars Financial](https://web.archive.org/web/20100329050220/http://trillionstars.com/index.html). Based in New Zealand (per [corporate filings](https://www.companyhub.nz/companyDetails.cfm?nzbn=9429032626087&ref=norfed.info)), the company marketed itself as an alternative to traditional banking, offering offshore accounts and multi-currency services. While BVNH is credited with designing or producing the specie, the extent of his involvement with Trillion Stars' financial activities is unknown. These pieces are considered separate issues from the Liberty Dollar series and do not appear to carry the same ideological or monetary backing. An interesting detail about the Trillion Stars is the discrepancy between the dates on each side. The obverse is dated 2009, while the reverse carries a 2011 copyright. This suggests the coin was likely minted in 2011 or later, despite the earlier date on the front. The 2009 date may refer to the founding year of Trillion Stars Financial, which aligns with the company's claims of being in business for several years prior to the coin's release. According to my research, the following numbers allegedly came from BVNH: A total of 5,000 one-ounce silver coins were allegedly minted in 2009\. Of these, 200 were reportedly gold-plated and individually numbered, 100 were numbered only, and 50 included a special hallmark. ## 2009 $50 Trillion Stars ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/07/-50-Trillion-Stars.jpg) ## 2009 $50 Trillion Stars HM (L) and SN (R) ![2009 Trillion Stars Hallmark and Serial Number](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/2009-Trillion-Stars-SN-and-HM.jpg) via eBay listings ## 2009 $20 Trillion Stars ![2009 NORFED Trillion Stars $20 Silver Coin](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/2009--20-Trillion-Stars-Silver.jpg) Edited photo via Chris Guernsey If you have a version of this series that isn't listed above or any additional information, please email brian \[at\] norfed \[dot\] info. I'll add it to the page and credit you for the contribution. ### RCO URL: https://norfed.info/rco-set/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:30.000Z The 'RCO Set' refers to a group of 34 2008 Liberty Dollar silver pieces marked by Regional Currency Offices (RCOs) using custom stamps. There are also custom and unsanctioned stamps that expand the range of known pieces, though they aren't considered part of the core RCO Set. Commonly called “naked backs,” these pieces were issued without the standard Liberty Dollar reverse design, leaving a blank surface specifically intended for hallmarking. This variation emerged after the federal raid in late 2007 interrupted centralized production/distribution and forced the Liberty Dollar operation into a more fragmented, region-based model. RCOs began stamping and distributing the remaining inventory independently. Most acquired custom punches - often designed by Ron Goodger - to apply hallmarks to one-ounce silver pieces. These stamps typically featured local branding such as logos, city names, or other identifiers that tied each piece to its RCO of origin. Some RCOs also had smaller punches made to mark fractional sizes, including 1/5 and 1/10 ounce pieces. A handful of 2/5 and $50 base pieces were marked as well, though their production was limited due to the higher cost of blanks. Some of the smaller-sized pieces were stamped using the larger one-ounce punch, resulting in variants where the hallmark appears oversized or awkwardly placed relative to the blank. The variety of stamps reflects a wide geographic range and significant stylistic diversity. In many cases, stamps were created or obtained after the initial supply of blanks had run out. This required coordination between RCOs, with unstamped pieces being shipped between parties for hallmarking. As a result, some varieties exist in extremely limited quantities - some (like Idaho) believed to number as few as 20 - making them highly sought after among collectors. Further production is impossible for several types, as the RCOs responsible for hallmarking them have since passed away. Beyond the official hallmarks, a number of unofficial or unsanctioned stamps are known to exist. These were applied at the discretion of individual RCOs without central approval. Notable examples include a skull and crossbones design that was explicitly denied permission due to its negative implications, but was used anyway. Other informal additions include stamped text like “Willow Springs” or “Cabool” that appeared beneath formal hallmarks on specific pieces. The full extent of these unsanctioned variations is unknown. Additionally, a few thematic or promotional stamps were created by RCOs but distributed outside the official Liberty Dollar channels. Among these are the “PEACE” stamp and a stamp promoting the Porcupine Freedom Festival (“Porcfest”), both of which add further variety to the set. Because these pieces were only available through the RCOs who commissioned the stamps. Taken together, the RCO Set offers a unique and historically rich look at a decentralized currency effort operating under legal and logistical pressure. Each hallmark serves as both a record of its time and a symbol of regional participation in a movement that challenged conventional monetary systems. Who knows what else is out there. If you have photos of any pieces not listed here, please get in touch - I’ll gladly add them with full credit to you. ## Ann Arbor ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Ann Arbor](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Ann-Arbor.jpg) Ann Arbor, Michigan RCO: Bob Van Bemmelen ## Austin ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Austin](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Austin.jpg) Austin, Texas RCO: Metta Zetty ## Austin Peace ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Austin Peace](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Austin-Peace.jpg) Austin, Texas RCO: Metta Zetty ## Asheville ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Asheville](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Asheville.jpg) Asheville, North Carolina RCO: Kevin Innes ## Boston ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Boston](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Boston.jpg) Boston, Massachusetts RCO: Duncan McPherson ## Buffalo ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Buffalo](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Buffalo.jpg) Buffalo, New York RCO: Karl Reile (Deceased) ## Cal Anaheim ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO CAL Anaheim](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Cal-Anaheim.jpg) Anaheim, California RCO: Juan Jaimes ## Cal Berkeley ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO CAL Berkeley](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Cal-Berkeley.jpg) Clayton, California RCO: Dan Morrow ## Cal El Dorado ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO CAL El Dorado](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Cal-El-Dorado.jpg) Diamond Springs, California RCO: Dan Priest ## Cal Evergreen ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO CAL Evergreen](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Cal-Evergreen.jpg) San Jose, California RCO: Matt Pitagora ## Cal Hollister ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO CAL Hollister](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Cal-Hollister.jpg) Hollister, California RCO: Mike Parkin (Deceased) ## Cass County Cash ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Cass County Cash](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Cass-County-Cash.jpg) Cassopolis, Michigan RCO: Ron Goodger ## Chambersburg ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Chambersburg](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Chambersburg.jpg) Chambersburg, Pennsylvania RCO: Pete Hallock (Deceased) ## Dallas ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Dallas](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Dallas.jpg) Dallas, Texas RCO: Unknown ## Denver ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Denver](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Denver.jpg) Denver, Colorado RCOs: Jeremy Trudell and Joby Weeks ## El Dorado (Peace) ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO El Dorado](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-El-Dorado.jpg) Clayton, California RCO: Dan Morrow ## Evansville ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Evansville](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Evansville.jpg) Evansville, Indiana RCO: Bernard von NotHaus ## Georgia ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Georgia](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Georgia.jpg) Carrollton, Georgia RCO: Fred Smith ## Greensboro ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Greensboro](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Greensboro.jpg) Greensboro, North Carolina RCO: Hank Lane ## Greensboro (BCENTENNIAL Error) ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Greensboro (BCENTENNIAL Error)](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Greensboro-BCENTENNIAL-Error.jpg) Greensboro, North Carolina RCO: Hank Lane ## Hudson Valley ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Hudson Valley](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Hudson-Valley.jpg) Red Hook, New York RCO: Ned Van Valey (Deceased) ## Idaho ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Idaho](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Idaho.jpg) Rupert, Idaho RCO: John Crowe (Deceased) ## Indianapolis ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Indianapolis](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Indianapolis.jpg) Indianapolis, Indiana RCO: Alan McConnell (Deceased) ## Mid Michigan ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Mid Michigan](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Mid-Michigan.jpg) Mount Morris, Michigan RCO: Dave Gillie ## Missouri ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Missouri](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Missouri.jpg) Cabool, Missouri RCO: Josh Deatherage ## Nebraska ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Nebraska](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Nebraska.jpg) Blue Hill, Nebraska RCO: Clayton Heinrich (Deceased) ## New Hampshire - Free State Project ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO New Hampshire Free State Project](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-New-Hampshire-FSP.jpg) Belmont, New Hampshire RCO: Charles Hempe ## New Hampshire - Live Free or Die ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO New Hampshire Live Free or Die](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-New-Hampshire-Live-Free-or-Die.jpg) Belmont, New Hampshire RCO: Charles Hempe ## Peace ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Peace](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Peace.jpg) Mount Morris, Michigan RCO: Dave Gillie ## Penna ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Penna](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Penna.jpg) Camp Hill, Pennsylvania RCO: Bert Olley (Deceased) ## Puerto Rico ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Puerto Rico](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Puerto-Rico.jpg) Yauco, Puerto Rico RCO: Alfredo Pacheco ([Incarcerated](https://web.archive.org/web/20240615173348/https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-1st-circuit/1705377.html)) ## Reno ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Reno](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Reno.jpg) Fernley, Nevada RCO: Unknown ## South Bend ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO South Bend](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-South-Bend.jpg) South Bend, Indiana RCO: Ray Hurd (Deceased) ## Tucson ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Tucson](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Tucson.jpg) Arizona RCO Arthur Nicolet ## Virginia ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Virginia](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Virginia.jpg) Alberta, Virginia RCO: Mike Eck ## Additional / Unofficial ## Missouri - Cabool, Mountain Grove, Willow Springs These are extremely rare - I’ve only come across one complete set, which was owned by former RCO Jeff Kotchounian. I haven’t seen a single example appear in any eBay listings dating back to 2008 or anywhere else on the internet. ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Missouri - Cabool, Mountain Grove, Willow Springs](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008-RCO-Missouri---Cabool--Mountain-Grove--Willow-Springs.jpg) Cabool, Missouri RCO: Josh Deatherage ## Skull and Cross Bones (Unofficial) This unofficial stamp features a skull and crossbones design and was never approved for use by Liberty Services. The design was considered too provocative and potentially damaging to the image of the Liberty Dollar project, so formal permission to produce it was denied. Despite this, it's believed that at least one RCO (possibly from CA) went ahead and created the stamp independently. Only a handful of examples may exist, making it one of the most elusive pieces associated with the extended RCO Set. ![NORFED 2008 $20 RCO Skull and Cross Bones](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/05/NORFED-2008--20-RCO-Skull-and-Cross-Bones.jpg) RCO: Unknown ### GI SMI URL: https://norfed.info/gi-smi/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:22.000Z ![2006 NORFED GI SMI Texas](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006-GI-SMI-Texas.jpg) The General Issue (GI) State Monetary Initiative (SMI) pieces are one-ounce silver rounds that are a popular part of the Liberty Dollar story. These pieces were minted and weren't marked with any additional stamps, such as serial numbers or hallmarks, making them the most basic version of the SMI series. The Serial Numbered (SN) and Hallmarked (HM) pieces are made from the GI set and were stamped in limited numbers. There are 29 pieces in this set and each round features the standard SMI obverse design used across all 25 participating states, as well as special issues for Puerto Rico, Marco Island, the Texas Double Date (TXDD), and New York Double Date (NYDD) errors. The GI pieces were produced in varying quantities depending on the state. Some states had as many as 1,000 pieces minted, while others had only 500 total, making certain GI pieces harder to find today. Unlike the SN and HM versions, GI pieces did not require additional stamping after minting and were sold exactly as they came from Sunshine Mint. ## How the GI SMI Started The SMI program began in 2006, with Michigan being the first state to issue its SMI piece. Ron Goodger, Jeff Kotchounian, and Jeff Hoffmaster were instrumental in getting the program off the ground and working with other RCOs to put sets together. Each participating state needed a Regional Currency Office (RCO) to sponsor production. In total, 25 states joined the initiative, along with special issues for Puerto Rico and Marco Island, Florida. At first, the Sunshine Mint required a 1,000-piece minimum order for each state’s design. Some states, such as Michigan, California, and Florida, met this requirement, leading to larger mintages. Later in the program, Sunshine allowed two states to split a 1,000-piece order, producing 500 pieces per state. This change let more states participate but resulted in smaller mintages for those issued later. The Texas Double Date (TXDD) and New York Double Date (NYDD) errors were created in early 2007 when the mint mistakenly used an updated obverse die with 2007, while the reverse still showed 2006\. These pieces were sent directly to RCOs, not through the Liberty Dollar main office, so they are rarer (particularly the NYDD). States that had multiple RCOs and large mintages (several thousand pieces) remain easy to find and sell for lower prices. These include: - Michigan (MI) - New York (NY) - North Carolina (NC) - California (CA) - Florida (FL) - Pennsylvania (PA) - Texas (TX) These pieces often sell for significantly less than rarer states. States with only 500 pieces minted have become the hardest to find. Since 100 of the 500 were Serial Numbered (SN) and 50 were Hallmarked (HM), that left only 350 GI pieces available for collectors. Some of these lower-mintage states had nearly their entire supply sold into the collector market, making them appear for sale far less frequently. Some of the hardest-to-find GI SMI pieces include: - Maine (ME) - New Mexico (NM) - North Dakota (ND) - Oregon (OR) - Mississippi (MS) - Idaho (ID) - Alaska (AK) - Massachusetts (MA) - Missouri (MO) - Alabama (AL) - Montana (MT) Among these, ME is particularly difficult to find and I had quite the time trying to get ahold of NM. The GI SMI pieces remain an important part of the Liberty Dollar history. While they are more common than their Hallmarked or Serial Numbered counterparts, their availability depends on state mintages. With increasing collector interest and limited supply, especially for the lower-mintage states, these pieces continue to gain recognition in the numismatic community. ## SMI States: ### **Alabama (AL)** ![NORFED Alabama GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006--20-Alabama-SMI-Liberty-Dollar-1.jpg) RCO: Ralph and Mike Beauchamp | Minted: 500 ### **Alaska (AK)** ![NORFED Alaska GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006-SMI-Alaska.jpg) RCO: Rock Smith (deceased) | Minted: 500 ### **California (CA)** ![NORFED California GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006-SMI-California.jpg) RCO: Matt Pitagora | Minted: 2,000+ ### **Colorado (CO)** ![NORFED Colorado GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006--20-Colorado-SMI-Liberty-Dollar-1.jpg) RCO: Bill Wesson (deceased) | Minted: 1,000 ### **Florida (FL)** ![NORFED Florida GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006-SMI-Florida.jpg) RCO: Frank May | Minted: 2,000+ ### **Georgia (GA)** ![NORFED Georgia GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006-SMI-Georgia.jpg) RCO: Fred Smith and Ben Mullavey | Minted: 1,000+ ### **Idaho (ID)** ![NORFED Idaho GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006--20-Idaho-SMI-Liberty-Dollar-1.jpg) RCO: Jack Rogers | Minted: 500 ### **Illinois (IL)** ![NORFED Illinois GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006-SMI-Illinois.jpg) RCO: Tom Weber | Minted: 1,000 ### **Indiana (IN)** ![NORFED Indiana GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006-SMI-Indiana.jpg) RCO: Alan McConnell, Ray Hurd, BVNH | Minted: 1,000+ ### **Maine (ME)** ![NORFED Maine GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006-SMI-Maine.jpg) RCO: Dale McAvey (deceased) | Minted: 500 ### **Massachusetts (MA)** ![NORFED Massachusetts GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006-SMI-Massachusetts.jpg) RCO: Kamal Jain | Minted: 500 ### **Michigan (MI)** ![NORFED Michigan GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006-SMI-Michigan.jpg) RCO: Jeff Kotchounian (deceased), Ron Goodger, Jeff Hoffmaster | Minted: 2000+ ### **Mississippi (MS)** ![NORFED Mississippi GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006--20-Mississippi-SMI-Liberty-Dollar-1.jpg) RCO: Dan Rose | Minted: 500 ### **Missouri (MO)** ![NORFED Missouri GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006-SMI-Missouri.jpg) RCO: Steve Brendtro | Minted: 1,000 ### **Montana (MT)** ![NORFED Montana GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006-SMI-Montana.jpg) RCO: Alan Anderson | Minted: 500 ### **New Hampshire (NH)** ![NORFED New Hampshire GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006-SMI-New-Hampshire.jpg) RCO: Charles Hampe | Minted: 1,000 ### **New Mexico (NM)** ![NORFED New Mexico GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006-SMI-New-Mexico.jpg) RCO: Mike Lunnon | Minted: 500 ### **New York (NY)** ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006-SMI-New-York.jpg) RCO: Karl Reile | Minted: 2000+ ### **North Carolina (NC)** ![NORFED North Carolina GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006--20-North-Carolina.jpg) RCO: Kevin Innes | Minted: 2000+ ### **North Dakota (ND)** ![NORFED North Dakota GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006--20-North-Dakota-SMI-Liberty-Dollar-1.jpg) RCO: Lex Schauer | Minted: 500 ### **Oregon (OR)** ![NORFED Oregon GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006-SMI-Oregon.jpg) RCO: Allen Heart | Minted: 500 ### **Pennsylvania (PA)** ![NORFED Pennsylvania GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006-SMI-Pennsylvania.jpg) RCO: Pete Hallock and Bert Olley (deceased) | Minted: 1,000+ ### **Texas (TX)** ![NORFED Texas GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006-GI-SMI-Texas-3.jpg) RCO: Jason Pratt | Minted: 1,000+ ### **Virginia (VA)** ![NORFED Virginia GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006--20-Virginia-SMI-Liberty-Dollar-1.jpg) RCO: Mike Eck | Minted: 1,000 ### **Washington (WA)** ![NORFED Washington GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006-SMI-Washington.jpg) RCO: Joe Gardinier | Minted: 1,000 ## **Special Issues:** ### **Marco Island** ![NORFED Marco Island GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006-SMI-Marco-Island.jpg) RCO: Al Wagner | Minted: 1,000 ### **Puerto Rico** ![NORFED Puerto Rico GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006--20-1oz-Silver-SMI-Puerto-Rico-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) RCO: Alfredo Pacheco | Minted: 1,000 ### **Texas Double Date Error** ![NORFED Texas Double Date (TXDD) GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/2007-2006--20-Norfed-Texas-Double-Date-SMI-1.jpg) RCO: One of the TX folks | Minted: 500 ### **New York Double Date Error** ![NORFED New York Double Date (NYDD) GI SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006-2007--20-New-York-Double-Date.jpg) RCO: Karl Reile | Minted: 500 (though exceptionally rare) ### Ron Paul Dollars URL: https://norfed.info/ron-paul-dollars/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:31.000Z ![NORFED 2008 $20 Ron Paul Silver Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/02/NORFED-2008-Ron-Paul.jpg) The Ron Paul Dollar was a privately issued commemorative currency created in 2007 by the Liberty Dollar Organization (LDO), led by Bernard von NotHaus. It was designed to support Congressman Ron Paul's presidential campaign by promoting his message of constitutional government, sound money, and personal liberty. The coins were available in copper, silver, gold, and platinum - an alternative to fiat currency and aligning with Paul's advocacy for a return to sound money. The Ron Paul Dollar was also intended to attract media attention for the LDO and engage political memorabilia collectors. However, its issuance was independent of Ron Paul’s official campaign to avoid Federal Election Commission restrictions on contributions. On November 9, 2007, the long-awaited Ron Paul Copper Dollars arrived at the Liberty Dollar headquarters in Evansville, Indiana. The staff immediately began unpacking and preparing orders for shipment, but due to a federal holiday, the first batch didn’t go out until Tuesday, November 13\. No one realized at the time that these would be the only Ron Paul coppers to reach the public. The very next morning, on November 14, federal agents from the FBI and Secret Service raided both the Evansville office and the Sunshine Mint in Idaho, executing search and seizure warrants. Nearly everything was confiscated, including all remaining Ron Paul coppers, the dies, and the precious metals stored at the mint - leaving only the office furniture untouched. The raid caused a sharp rise in Ron Paul Dollar prices as their sudden scarcity made them highly sought after. Prices later dropped after the federal government returned some of the seized pieces and increased their availability. ## Ron Paul Dollar Rate Schedule ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/Ron-Paul-Rate-Card.jpg) ## 2008 $20 Ron Paul Silver ![NORFED 2008 $20 Ron Paul Silver Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/02/NORFED-2008-Ron-Paul.jpg) ## 2008 $20 Ron Paul Silver HM ![NORFED 2008 $20 Ron Paul Silver Liberty Dollar BOR HM](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/02/NORFED-2008--20-Ron-Paul-Liberty-Dollar-HM.jpg) ## 2008 $20 Ron Paul Silver SN ![NORFED 2008 $20 Ron Paul Silver Liberty Dollar SN](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/02/NORFED-2008--20-Ron-Paul-Liberty-Dollar-SN.jpg) ## 2008 $1 Ron Paul Copper ![2008 Ron Paul Copper Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/02/2008-NORFED--1-Ron-Paul-Copper.jpg) ## 2008 $1 Ron Paul Copper Arrest Dollar ![2008 Ron Paul Copper Arrest Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/02/2008-NORFED--1-Ron-Paul-Copper-Arrest-Dollar.jpg) via tmoneyeagles ## 2008 $1 Ron Paul Copper SN ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/02/2008-NORFED--1-Ron-Paul-Copper-Dollar-SN.jpg) ## 2008 $1 Ron Paul Copper (Paper-Wrapped) ![2008 Ron Paul Copper (Paper-Wrapped)](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/02/2008-NORFED--1-Ron-Paul-Copper-Paper-Wrapped.jpg) ## 2008 $1 Ron Paul Copper Counterfeit ![NORFED 2008 Ron Paul Copper Counterfeit](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/2008-NORFED--1-Ron-Paul-Copper-Counterfeit.jpg) The Ron Paul counterfeit is a noticeably smaller version of the original Ron Paul Copper Dollar, measuring just 27mm in diameter - similar to a U.S. quarter - compared to the standard 39mm, 1-ounce copper round. Unlike the genuine issue, which features the "Vote for Truth" reverse, the counterfeit bears an entirely different design never used on any official Ron Paul Dollar. Its smaller size and incorrect reverse make it easy to distinguish from authentic Liberty Dollar pieces. ![NORFED 2008 Ron Paul Copper Counterfeit COPY HM](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/2008-NORFED--1-Ron-Paul-Copper-Counterfeit-COPY-HM.jpg) Interestingly, it is the only known counterfeit of a NORFED Liberty Dollar, with many examples stamped with a large "COPY" on the reverse. However, the origins of these counterfeits remain a mystery, as it is unclear who produced them, why they were made, or how many exist. ## 2008 $1,000 Ron Paul Gold ![NORFED 2008 $1000 Ron Paul Gold Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/02/2008-NORFED--1000-Ron-Paul-Gold-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ## [2008 $2,000 Ron Paul Platinum](https://norfed.info/ron-paul-platinum/) ![NORFED 2008 Ron Paul Platinum](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/02/NORFED-2008-Ron-Paul-Platinum.jpg) ## 2008 Ron Paul Chocolate ![NORFED 2008 Ron Paul Chocolate](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/02/2008-NORFED-Ron-Paul-Chocolate.jpg) ## 2010 $25 Ron Paul Silver (Licensed) ![2010 NORFED $25 Ron Paul Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/02/2010-NORFED--25-Ron-Paul-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ## 2010 $25 Ron Paul Silver HM (Licensed) ![2010 NORFED $25 Ron Paul Liberty Dollar HM](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/02/2010-NORFED--25-Ron-Paul-HM-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ## 2010 $25 Ron Paul Silver SN (Licensed) ![2010 NORFED $25 Ron Paul Liberty Dollar SN](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/02/NORFED-2010--25-Ron-Paul-Numbered-and-Hallmarked.jpg) ## 2012 $25 Ron Paul Silver (Licensed) ![2012 NORFED $25 Ron Paul Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/02/2012-NORFED--25-Ron-Paul-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ## 2012 $25 Ron Paul Silver HM (Licensed) ![2012 NORFED $25 Ron Paul Liberty Dollar HM](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/02/2012-NORFED--25-Ron-Paul-Liberty-Dollar-HM.jpg) ## 2012 $25 Ron Paul Silver SN (Licensed) ![2012 NORFED $25 Ron Paul Liberty Dollar SN](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/02/NORFED-2012--25-Ron-Paul-Dollars-Numbered-with-BOR-Hallmark.jpg) ## 2010 $25 Ron Paul Split Piedfort (Licensed) ![NORFED 2010 Ron Paul Split Piedfort](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/02/2010-NORFED-Ron-Paul-Split-Piedfort.jpg) ![2010 Ron Paul Split Piedfort](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/02/2010-NORFED-Ron-Paul-Split-Piedfort-Prototype.jpg) via eBay The Ron Paul Split Piedfort is one of the rarest pieces in the NORFED Liberty Dollar series. It was made by minting two half-ounce silver blanks together instead of a single blank, creating an unusually thick piece. Commissioned for general circulation in 2010, production was cut short after one of the partners, Karl Reile of NY, was found dead in what was ruled a suicide - though it was never officially certified. With only two partners left, they attempted the risky production of split piedforts, but after making just five, the die cracked and production ended. They later moved on to a quarter-ounce Ron Paul, but tragedy struck again when the last remaining partner, Jeff Kotchounian of MI, also allegedly committed suicide under suspicious circumstances. His wife reported that four federal agents visited him at work that day, leading to a heated confrontation before Jeff ran out with the agents following. Hours later, he was found shot in a barn behind his home. Authorities ruled it a suicide, but the agents involved refused to discuss the incident beyond confirming their visit to his business. These events add to the mystery and controversy surrounding NORFED’s history and how random pieces like this could get made. ### Prototypes URL: https://norfed.info/prototypes/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:30.000Z Numerous Liberty Dollar and third-party prototypes exist, each with distinct characteristics and historical significance. Documented through the records and collections of various collectors, these prototypes include various features such as varied obverse and reverse design combinations, copper test strikes initially intended for different metals, and other unique variations. These pieces not only provide insight into the experimental stages of Liberty Dollar production, but also into the ever-growing collection. This page will continue to expand as more pieces are discovered. This reflects the extensive variety of Liberty Dollars created over the years, and there are likely many examples still awaiting discovery. ## $5 Dateless 1/10th Ounce ![NORFED $5 Dateless One-Tenth Ounce Prototype](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-Dateless-one-tenth-Prototype.jpg) via Ron Goodger @ the Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia One of the prototypes highlighted by Ron Goodger is a dateless 1/10th-ounce silver piece. He discovered it in a small collection he purchased from an individual highly regarded by BVNH. Bernard gave this piece to the individual as a token of appreciation for his support of Liberty Dollar. Ron was unaware of its existence until he examined the collection in late 2010\. Bernard confirmed that Liberty Dollar produced this piece and that it is extremely rare, with fewer than ten known to exist. This prototype shares the same diameter (22mm) and thickness (1.05mm vs. 1.25mm) as the $50 base, 1/10th ounce $5 piece. However, both dies are different. It features a torch on the back instead of the 'naked' back of the production piece and has the old USA Obverse instead of the dated Obverse used starting in 2007\. These details suggest it was minted before 2007. The photo above shows the obverse and reverse of the prototype (right) compared to the production piece (left). ## 2009 $20 Freedom Naked Back ![NORFED 2009 Freedom Naked Back Silver and Bronze Prototype](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/2009-NORFED-Freedom-Naked-Back-Silver-and-Bronze.jpg) via Ron Goodger @ the Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia This prototype is the 2009 one-ounce Freedom Naked back, produced in both silver and bronze. These samples are of excellent quality, on par with the 2008 $20 Naked back and surpassing the Freedom torch back. According to Ron Goodger, only five of each were made and only three sets are known to have reached collectors. ## 2009 Liberty Copper Mule Type I (Reeded Edge) ![2009 Liberty Copper Mule Type I (Reeded Edge) Prototype](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/2009-NORFED-Liberty-Mule-Type-I--Reeded-Edge-.jpg) ![2009 Liberty Copper Mule Type I (Reeded Edge) Prototype](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/2009-Liberty-Mule-Type-I--Reed-Edge-.jpg) via Ron Goodger at the Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia ![NORFED 2009 Liberty Copper Mule Type I (Reeded Edge) Prototype](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/2009-Liberty-Mule-Type-I--Reeded-Edge-.jpg) Edited from image via Ron Goodger at the Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia In 2009, Jeff Kotchounian discovered a unique Liberty Dollar prototype at a mint being considered for one-ounce copper piece production. The mint used a Liberty Dollar obverse die for trial strikes, pairing it with a generic heraldic eagle die on the reverse. Jeff acquired some of these rare pieces, of which fewer than 30 exist, and sold a few to top collectors. The quality is remarkable, far superior to other Liberty Dollar copper samples, though production never proceeded due to high costs that would have exceeded the intended one-dollar face value. This piece, known as the "Copper Mule," is so named because it combines mismatched obverse and reverse dies. ## 2009 Liberty Copper Mule Type II (Smooth Edge) ![NORFED 2009 Liberty Copper Mule Type II (Smooth Edge) Prototype](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/2009-Liberty-Mule-Type-II--Smooth-Edge-.jpg) Edited from image via Ron Goodger at the Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia While photographing these pieces, Ron Goodger observed a subtle difference: one had a smooth, un-reeded edge, while the other featured a reeded edge. After carefully examining both specimens, he confirmed that the dies used were identical. Type I, likely created many years before Type II, was minted with a reeded or grooved collar. This collar produces the reeded edge by imprinting grooves on the coin simultaneously as a pair of dies strike it. In contrast, Type II was minted without this collar, likely at a different facility. This discovery revealed at least two distinct varieties of this particular copper mule, each with a unique edge finish. This distinction underscores the production variations even within limited runs, making each type a fascinating find for collectors. ## 2009 Liberty Copper Mule Type I & Type II ![NORFED 2009 Liberty Copper Mule Type I & Type II Edges](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-2009-Copper-Mule-Prototype-Edges.jpg) via Ron Goodger at the Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia ## 2009 $50 Torch Back Prototype ![NORFED 2009 $50 Torch Back Prototype](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-2009--50-Torch-Back-Prototype.jpg) Edited from image via Ron Goodger at the Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia The $50 Torch Back is an exceptionally rare Liberty Dollar prototype, with very few believed to have been produced. The FBI likely seized some of these prototypes during their raid, though the exact number remains unknown. This scarcity makes the $50 Torch Back a sought-after piece among Liberty Dollar collectors. The only other $50 one-ounce silver pieces released into production were the Naked Back and Tenth Anniversary versions, further highlighting the uniqueness of the Torch Back prototype within the series. ## 2010 $50 1oz Copper Aspen Dollar (Silver Die) ![NORFED 2010 $50 1oz Copper Aspen Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/10/NORFED-2010--50-1oz-Copper-Aspen-Dollar.jpg) NORFED 2010 $50 1oz Copper Aspen Dollar (Silver Die) The 2010 Copper Aspen Dollar is an example of the standard die, typically reserved for silver, being struck on a copper planchet. This picture is from the piece in my personal collection. While the exact number produced is unknown, it is believed that this was from testing the die on copper planchets before moving on to the intended silver strikes, which were likely not intended for public distribution. This piece provides collectors with a view into the trial production processes and the unintentional variations that emerged in the Liberty Dollar series. ## 1992 1/10oz Silver Hawaii Salute ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/10/NORFED-1992-1-10oz-Silver-Hawaii-Salute.jpg) The 1992 1/10oz Silver Hawaii Salute is listed as #1007 in The Liberty Dollar book, and is a fascinating example of an unusual production choice. This piece, edited from a photo shared by a collector, showcases the rare occurrence of a gold die being used to strike a silver planchet. The 'S' Stamped on the reverse indicates that it is silver (other metals like platinum were used as well) and these were likely test strikes. It’s estimated that only 20-30 of these pieces were produced, making them a coveted item for those seeking unique variations and prototypes of the Liberty Dollar. ## 2009 Bud's Gun Shop Prototype 1 oz Bronze (Test Strike) ![NORFED 2009 Buds Gun Dollar Bronze Prototype](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/12/NORFED-2009-Buds-Gun-Dollar-Bronze-Prototype.jpg) This 1 oz bronze test strike was produced in 2009 as a prototype for Bud's Gun Shop's $20 silver piece. It was struck using a die originally designed for silver rounds. This test strike is significant because it is purportedly the only known example struck in bronze. Test strikes are typically used to evaluate the die and striking process before full production of more expensive materials, such as silver. This bronze piece was not part of any regular production run. ## 2011 $50 1oz Victory Liberty Dollars ![NORFED 2011 $50 Victory Dollars Prototype Set](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/01/NORFED-2011--50-Victory-Dollars-Prototype-Set.jpg) ## 2023 Pewter Strike ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/02/2023-NORFED-Pewter-Prototype.jpg) The 2023 Liberty Pewter strike is a thick, unfinished piece of pewter that was made with a similar, if not the same screw press as the [Sixth Anniversary Fair Pewter Liberty Dollar](https://norfed.info/pewter/). Bernard kindly gave me this piece when we met recently to discuss the Liberty Dollar. ### CryptoDollar URL: https://norfed.info/cryptodollar/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:22.000Z The 2018 Liberty CryptoDollar is one of the rare non-Liberty Dollar projects licensed by Bernard von NotHaus. Its design features the “Lady Liberty” image, originally sculpted by Luigi Badia for the Liberty Dollar. The obverse was created using an epoxy mold derived from Badia’s original plaster, making it instantly recognizable to those familiar with the Liberty Dollar. As part of the “Bitcoin Specie” series, the Liberty CryptoDollar was designed to raise awareness of alternative currencies. A QR code on the reverse allows users to check the real-time value of one ounce of silver against various cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, DASH, XMR, DOGE, and traditional currencies. After 300 individually numbered proofs were produced, 700 proof-like brilliant uncirculated rounds were struck, though these were not numbered. The dies were then sandblasted, and a larger run of frosted brilliant uncirculated rounds was produced for wider distribution. Unlike physical bitcoins, these coins do not function as wallets or store cryptocurrency but rather reflect the real-time value of the silver they contain. The 2018 Liberty CryptoDollar was produced in several varieties with different mintages, and there were some minor variations in the reverse finishes: 1. **Serial Numbered Proofs**: A limited edition of 300 individually numbered coins (numbered 001–300) were created for this series. Numbers 1-100 were the Bitcoin Specie and numbers 101-300 were the Altcoin Specie. 2. **Proof-like (Brilliant Uncirculated) Version**: 700 were struck in a near-mint, shiny finish before the dies were sandblasted, making this variety proof-like but not individually numbered. 3. **Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Satin Version**: This variety was mass-produced until the dies wore out and were intended for broader distribution at a more affordable price. These were not individually numbered and were offered at a slight premium over the spot price of silver. **Big shoutout to Rob Gilger for providing the majority of the photos for this page. It would not have been possible without him as there isn't much info out there about these.** ## 2018 Altcoin Specie Satin ![2018 NORFED CryptoDollar.info Satin Altcoin Specie](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/09/2018-Cryptodollar-Altcoin-Specie-Satin.jpg) ## 2018 Altcoin Specie Proof (Non-Numbered) ![2018 NORFED CryptoDollar.info Altcoin Specie Non-Numbered Proof](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/09/2018-Cryptodollar-Altcoin-Specie-Proof.jpg) ## 2018 Altcoin Specie Proof (Numbered) ![2018 NORFED CryptoDollar.info Altcoin Specie Numbered Proof](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/09/2018-Cryptodollar-Altcoin-Specie-Serial.jpg) ## 2018 Bitcoin Specie Satin ![2018 NORFED CryptoDollar.info Satin Bitcoin Specie](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/09/2018-Cryptodollar-Bitcoin-Specie-Satin.jpg) ## 2018 Bitcoin Specie Satin (Black Accent) ![2018 NORFED CryptoDollar.info Satin Bitcoin Specie with Black Accents](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/09/2018-Cryptodollar-Bitcoin-Specie-Satin--black-.jpg) ## 2018 Bitcoin Specie Proof (Non-Numbered) ![2018 NORFED CryptoDollar.info Bitcoin Specie Proof (Non-Numbered)](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/09/2018-Cryptodollar-Bitcoin-Specie-Proof.jpg) ## 2018 Bitcoin Specie Proof (Numbered) ![2018 NORFED CryptoDollar.info Bitcoin Specie Proof (Numbered)](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/09/2018-Cryptodollar-Bitcoin-Specie-Proof-Serial.jpg) ### LDFA URL: https://norfed.info/ldfa/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:23.000Z The Liberty Dollar Financial Association (LDFA) is the latest evolution of NORFED and the Liberty Dollar Organization. As a Private Membership Association, LDFA enables members to purchase and store silver in audited, managed warehouses. Members can monitor their silver holdings online and view their value in USD based on the current SPOT price. They can transfer ownership of their silver to others or sell it back to LDFA for cash at the SPOT price, providing a straightforward way to transact in silver and protect against inflation. LDFA offers a Bill Payment Service that prints and mails checks on behalf of members, deducting the check's value from their LDFA account. They also issue silver certificates and paper warehouse receipts representing specific amounts of silver, similar to the NORFED notes and certificates of the past. These certificates can be redeemed for physical silver at any time. LDFA's physical silver is stored in an insured, independent, high-security warehouse. Members' silver ownership is represented in Liberty Dollars and negotiable digital warehouse receipts that can be transferred electronically to any member or business. Membership in LDFA is free and includes a referral program that allows members to earn additional silver. For more information or to [register](https://www.ldrep.nl/delta%5F26?ref=norfed.info), visit [libertydollar.nl](https://www.libertydollar.nl/?ref=norfed.info), where you can order some of the silver specie detailed below. At this time, the 2022 QR code reverse is the bulk of what is sent to members when redeeming silver. ## 2021 LDFA 1oz QR Code Reverse ![NORFED 2021 Liberty Dollar Financial Association (LDFA)](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/07/NORFED-2021-LDFA.jpg) The first year of LDFA issue that are more difficult to find ## 2022 LDFA 1oz QR Code Reverse ![NORFED 2022 Liberty Dollar Financial Association (LDFA)](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/07/NORFED-2022-LDFA.jpg) This is the most common issue and is still being sent out when redeeming silver ## 2022 LDFA 1oz Inflation Fighter Reverse ![NORFED 2022 Liberty Dollar Financial Association (LDFA) Inflation Fighter](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/09/NORFED-2022-LDFA-Inflation-Fighter-With-Serial.jpg) These are numbered on the edge and it is believed that there were only 250 minted ## 2022 LDFA 1oz United Independents Silver Liberty ![NORFED 2022 LDFA 1 oz United Independents Silver Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/11/NORFED-2022-LDFA-United-Independents-Silver-Liberty.jpg) via eBay ![NORFED 2022 LDFA 1oz United Independents Silver Liberty CoA](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/11/NORFED-2022-LDFA-United-Independents-Certificate.jpg) via eBay ## 2022 LDFA 1oz Kevin Sorbo Silver Liberty Dollar ![2022 NORFED LDFA 1oz Kevin Sorbo Silver Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-Kevin-Sorbo-Coin-LDFA.jpg) ## 2022 LDFA 1oz Kevin Sorbo Error Silver Liberty Dollar ![2022 LDFA 1oz Kevin Sorbo Error Silver Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-Kevin-Sorbo-Error-Coin-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ‘Financial’ is missing an ‘N’ - Big thanks to Steven Becker for catching it and providing the obverse image for editing. ![2022 LDFA 1oz Kevin Sorbo Coin Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/Kevi-Sorbo.jpg) ## [1998-2023 25th Anniversary LDFA 1oz Serial](https://norfed.info/25th-anniversary-liberty-dollar/) ![NORFED LDFA Silver 25th Anniversary Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/25th-Anniversary-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) Liberty Dollar 25th Anniversary Silver Specie ## 1998-2023 25th Anniversary LDFA 1oz QR Code Reverse ![NORFED 1998-2023 Liberty Dollar Financial Association (LDFA)](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/07/NORFED-2023-LDFA.jpg) Some were only available at the Greenville, SC convention with numbered edges. Unnumbered ones are expected to be released after 2022 stocks are exhausted. ### Ron Paul Platinum URL: https://norfed.info/ron-paul-platinum/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:31.000Z ![2008 NORFED Ron Paul Platinum](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-Ron-Paul-Platinum-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) via eBay The 2008 NORFED $2000 Ron Paul Platinum Liberty Dollar is a rare, one-ounce platinum Liberty Dollar and was the only platinum piece made by the NORFED/Liberty Dollar organization. Only 100 were minted, and most, if not all, were serial numbered and featured the "Bill of Rights" BOR in a scroll hallmark (see pictures). On November 14, 2007, the FBI and Secret Service raided Liberty Dollar offices and Sunshine Mint, seizing all gold, silver, and platinum Libertys, including nearly two tons of Ron Paul Dollars. This raid significantly reduced the availability of the Ron Paul Platinum Liberty Dollars, making them almost as rare as the Evansville piece - most of which were seized in the same raid. Despite efforts to have the government return the seized Liberty Dollars and a lengthy legal battle, the court's final decision branded these pieces as contraband, ensuring that none of the seized items would ever be returned. ![2008 NORFED $2000 Ron Paul Platinum Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-2008-Ron-Paul-Platinum.jpg) via Ron Goodger at the Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia ![2008 NORFED $2000 Ron Paul Platinum Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/2008-NORFED-Ron-Paul-Platinum-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) via eBay ### Pewter Piece URL: https://norfed.info/pewter/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:29.000Z ### 2004 NORFED "Sixth Anniversary Fair" Pewter Commemorative Token ![2004 NORFED "Sixth Anniversary Fair" Hand-Struck Pewter Commemorative Token](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/05/NORFED-Sixth-Anniversary-Pewter.jpg) Created from the Pewter Piece image at Ron Goodger's Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia ![2004 NORFED "Sixth Anniversary Fair" Pewter Token](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/05/2004-NORFED-Pewter-Piece.jpg) MMNS Slabbed Pewter Commemorative Piece #### Overview The NORFED "Sixth Anniversary Fair" hand-struck pewter commemorative token was created exclusively for attendees of the Sixth Anniversary Fair in Evansville, Indiana in October of 2004\. This was minted during the grand opening of the Liberty Dollar Fulfillment Center and represents a unique piece of NORFED history. The details of its creation have been preserved through documentation by former RCO Ron Goodger and input from those directly involved in its production. #### Manufacturing Process The tokens were produced using a traveling mini-mint exhibit operated by the Gallery Mint Museum, led by Master Engraver Ron Landis and his partner Joe Rust. Pewter, chosen for its malleability, allowed the minting to be completed on-site with portable equipment. The process included the following steps: - **Pouring Metal:** Craftsmen poured molten pewter into molds to create the initial blank. - **Rolling to Thickness:** The blanks were rolled to the proper thickness for striking. - **Punching Planchets:** Planchets were cut from the rolled blanks. - **Edge Stamping:** The edges were roll stamped with "Gallery Mint" before striking the design. - **Striking the Design:** The obverse and reverse designs were applied using a hand-operated screw press. While around 200 attendees witnessed the minting demonstration, the exact number of tokens produced or sold remains uncertain. ### **Design Details** - **Obverse:** Features a high-relief Mercury Head design with "LIBERTY" above, "In God We Trust" to the lower left, and "est. 1998" at the bottom. This was a stock design modified with commemorative details. - **Reverse:** Displays the NORFED torch and rays logo, with "Sixth Anniversary Fair" inscribed above and "2004" below. The capital "E" marks Evansville, Indiana, the fair’s location. - **Edge:** Roll stamped with "Gallery Mint," which repeats once around the circumference. The reverse die was specifically commissioned by Bernard von NotHaus and retained by him after the event, while the obverse was also used for tokens produced at a separate Community First Bank event in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. ### **Size and Composition** The token is approximately the size of a US nickel and made of pewter, an alloy containing tin, antimony, copper, bismuth, and occasionally silver. Its soft composition allowed for easier minting during the event. #### Condition and Quality As hand-struck pieces, these tokens exhibit characteristics typical of artisanal minting: - **Design Alignment:** The design may not be perfectly centered. - **Finish Quality:** The surface finish is not proof-grade but reflects high-quality craftsmanship for a hand-struck token. #### Collector's Value Although the token has no denomination and was not intended for circulation, it holds value for collectors due to its: - **Rarity:** An estimated 200 pieces were created, though exact figures are unknown. - **Historical Significance:** Represents a pivotal moment in NORFED history. - **Numismatic Interest:** Highlights the craftsmanship and unique production methods used at the event. ### 2004 NORFED "Sixth Anniversary Fair" Silver Commemorative Prototype ![2004 NORFED Sixth Anniversary Fair Silver Prototype](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/12/2004-NORFED-Sixth-Annoiversary-Fiar-Silver-Prototype.jpg) In addition to the hand-struck pewter tokens minted at the Liberty Dollar Fair in Evansville, Indiana in 2004, a select few silver prototypes were created beforehand using the same dies. These silver pieces, commissioned by Bernard von NotHaus and struck by the Gallery Mint Museum stand out as some of the rarest artifacts from the Sixth Anniversary celebration. Unlike the pewter tokens, which were minted on-site with portable equipment, these silver prototypes required a stronger minting setup and were completed prior to the event. Encased in mylar flips with a stamped green "Gallery Mint Museum" seal and with an estimated mintage of only 30 to 50 pieces, these silver tokens are exceptionally rare. ### NORFED Books URL: https://norfed.info/books/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:22.000Z Explore Bernard von NotHaus's writings that cover the Liberty Dollar's design, philosophical underpinnings, legal challenges, and its place in alternative monetary systems. As a prolific writer and editor, von NotHaus has written extensively and gathered notable contributors like Chairman Alan Greenspan, Congressman Ron Paul, and Dr. Richard Timberlake to illuminate the many problems with federal money. Bernard von NotHaus' books are often hard to find due to small print runs or discontinued publications, but they are out there and you can find them if you are persistent. ## The Liberty Dollar from Concept to Crypto (Special 2026 Edition) ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2026/08/2026-From-Concept-to-Crypto.jpg) This is the exact same book as the Previous "From Concept to Crypto" but with errors corrected. There is nothing new in this book, but interested parties contacted Bernard for a special run as the original books were hard to come by and there was demand for them. ## The Liberty Dollar from Concept to LDFA ![The Liberty Dollar from Concept to LDFA](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/05/The-Liberty-Dollar-From-Concept-To-LDFA.jpg) The Liberty Dollar from Concept to LDFA is an updated edition commemorating the 25th anniversary of the original *The Liberty Dollar from Concept to Crypto*. This version expands on the legal challenges faced by the Liberty Dollar and provides a detailed catalog of the specie and certificates. The book serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the evolution of the Liberty Dollar and its impact over the years. ### [](https://amzn.to/3UxWWMM?ref=norfed.info) ## [The Liberty Dollar from Concept to Crypto](https://amzn.to/4bpkkTF?ref=norfed.info) [![The Liberty Dollar from Concept to Crypto](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/05/The-Liberty-Dollar-From-Concept-To-Crypto.jpg)](https://amzn.to/4bpkkTF?ref=norfed.info) This book details the history of the Liberty Dollar and its founder, Bernard von NotHaus. It covers the inception of this alternative currency. Also, it explores the legal challenges faced by von NotHaus, culminating in a raid and his controversial conviction for counterfeiting, which came after years of governmental assurances that the Liberty Dollar was lawful. The book provides a comprehensive look at the motivations behind the currency, the legal battles it sparked, and the persistent commitment of its advocates. It also provides a detailed list of all specie and certificates with pictures. ## [One Toke to God - The Entheogenic Spirituality of Cannabis](https://amzn.to/3UxWWMM?ref=norfed.info) [![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/05/One-Toke-to-God---The-Entheogenic-Spirituality-of-Cannabis.jpg)](https://amzn.to/3UxWWMM?ref=norfed.info) This book is a compelling anthology that explores the profound spiritual dimension of cannabis use. It presents 30 essays from distinguished scholars and researchers detailing the historical and present-day use of cannabis as a tool for spiritual connection. The anthology illustrates how cannabis has been a constant in human spiritual exploration from ancient pagan societies through major civilizations to contemporary entheogenic practices. The contributors, all experts in their fields, not only trace the long history of cannabis but also offer guidance on how modern users can engage with this tradition responsibly and legally. With twelve specific guidelines, "One Toke to God" advocates for a personal, thoughtful approach to cannabis in spirituality, emphasizing individual experiences of the divine within. ## [The Liberty Dollar Solution To The Federal Reserve](https://amzn.to/4ahTdck?ref=norfed.info) [![The Liberty Dollar Solution To The Federal Reserve](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/05/The-Liberty-Dollar-Solution-to-the-Federal-Reserve-BVNH.jpg)](https://amzn.to/4ahTdck?ref=norfed.info) Bernard von NotHaus's book serves as a guide for those advocating for valuable currency. It discusses the inadequacies of the Federal Reserve and explains the benefits of using the Liberty Dollar to safeguard against monetary crises. Featuring insights from eighteen experts, including Alan Greenspan and Ron Paul, the book argues for a commodity-based currency as mandated by the U.S. Constitution. This compilation presents a persuasive case for replacing fiat currency with gold and silver, asserting that such a change is essential for economic stability. This book is available in both softcover and the collectors hardcover editions. ## [Y2K Money: Your Survival Currency](https://amzn.to/3WwZiOO?ref=norfed.info) [![Y2K Money: Your Survival Currency](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/05/Y2K-Money-Your-Survival-Currency-Front-BVNH.jpg)](https://amzn.to/3WwZiOO?ref=norfed.info) Bernard von NotHaus wrote this book promoting NORFED and alternative monetary solutions. Drawing parallels with the transformation seen in the U.S. Postal Service after competition from the express package industry, the book argues for similar competition in America's monetary system. Advocating a return to gold and silver standards, von NotHaus's work, written on the eve of Y2K, remains relevant as it champions a monetary system not solely reliant on government-issued currency. Even today, it is surprisingly prescient. ### [](https://amzn.to/4bpkkTF?ref=norfed.info) ### [](https://amzn.to/4bpkkTF?ref=norfed.info) ### [](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1323249.Bernard%5Fvon%5FNotHaus?ref=norfed.info) ### Newsletter and Alerts Archive URL: https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletters/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T13:06:32.000Z NORFED.info preserves these original newsletters, alerts, bulletins, special reports, and legal updates as historical source material about NORFED and the Liberty Dollar. The archived documents retain their original wording, including historical spelling and grammatical errors. Entries below are arranged in one chronological sequence. Each badge identifies the document type, while each title links to the complete archived Page on NORFED.info. When an original external reference is no longer available, its link may lead to the Wayback Machine calendar so readers can choose among preserved captures. **163 documents**121 Newsletter29 Raid Alert7 Alert3 Special News1 Newsletter Special1 News Bulletin1 Legal Update [1998](#year-1998) [1999](#year-1999) [2000](#year-2000) [2001](#year-2001) [2002](#year-2002) [2003](#year-2003) [2004](#year-2004) [2005](#year-2005) [2006](#year-2006) [2007](#year-2007) [2008](#year-2008) [2009](#year-2009) [2010](#year-2010) ## 1998 1. October 1, 1998 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - October 1998](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-october-1998/) 2. November 1, 1998 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - November 1998](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-november-1998/) 3. December 1, 1998 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - December 1998](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-december-1998/) ## 1999 1. August 1, 1999 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - August 1999](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-august-1999/) 2. September 1, 1999 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - September 1999](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-september-1999/) 3. October 1, 1999 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - October 1999 Part 1](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-october-1999-part-1/) 4. October 1, 1999 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - October 1999 Part 2](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-october-1999-part-2/) 5. November 1, 1999 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - November 1999](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-november-1999/) 6. December 1, 1999 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - December 1999](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-december-1999/) ## 2000 1. January 1, 2000 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - January 2000](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-january-2000/) 2. February 1, 2000 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - February 2000](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-february-2000/) 3. March 1, 2000 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - March 2000](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-march-2000/) 4. April 1, 2000 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - April 2000](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-april-2000/) 5. May 1, 2000 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - May 2000](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-may-2000/) 6. June 1, 2000 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - June 2000](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-june-2000/) 7. July 1, 2000 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - July 2000](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-july-2000/) 8. August 1, 2000 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - August 2000](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-august-2000/) 9. September 1, 2000 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - September 2000](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-september-2000/) 10. October 1, 2000 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - October 2000](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-october-2000/) 11. November 1, 2000 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - November 2000](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-november-2000/) 12. December 1, 2000 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - December 2000](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-december-2000/) ## 2001 1. January 1, 2001 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - January 2001](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-january-2001/) 2. February 1, 2001 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - February 2001](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-february-2001/) 3. March 1, 2001 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - March 2001](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-march-2001/) 4. April 1, 2001 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - April 2001](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-april-2001/) 5. May 1, 2001 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - May 2001](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-may-2001/) 6. June 1, 2001 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - June 2001](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-june-2001/) 7. July 1, 2001 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - July 2001](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-july-2001/) 8. August 1, 2001 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - August 2001](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-august-2001/) 9. September 1, 2001 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - September 2001](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-september-2001/) 10. October 1, 2001 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - October 2001](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-october-2001/) 11. November 1, 2001 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - November 2001](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-november-2001/) 12. December 1, 2001 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - December 2001](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-december-2001/) ## 2002 1. January 1, 2002 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - January 2002](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-january-2002/) 2. February 1, 2002 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - February 2002](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-february-2002/) 3. March 1, 2002 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - March 2002](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-march-2002/) 4. April 1, 2002 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - April 2002](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-april-2002/) 5. May 1, 2002 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - May 2002](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-may-2002/) 6. June 1, 2002 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - June 2002](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-june-2002/) 7. July 1, 2002 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - July 2002](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-july-2002/) 8. August 1, 2002 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - August 2002](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-august-2002/) 9. September 1, 2002 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - September 2002](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-september-2002/) 10. October 1, 2002 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - October 2002](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-october-2002/) 11. November 1, 2002 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - November 2002](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-november-2002/) 12. December 1, 2002 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - December 2002](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-december-2002/) ## 2003 1. January 1, 2003 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - January 2003](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-january-2003/) 2. February 1, 2003 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - February 2003](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-february-2003/) 3. March 1, 2003 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - March 2003](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-march-2003/) 4. April 1, 2003 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - April 2003](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-april-2003/) 5. May 1, 2003 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - May 2003](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-may-2003/) 6. June 1, 2003 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - June 2003](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-june-2003/) 7. July 1, 2003 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - July 2003](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-july-2003/) 8. August 1, 2003 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - August 2003](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-august-2003/) 9. September 1, 2003 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - September 2003](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-september-2003/) 10. October 1, 2003 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - October 2003](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-october-2003/) 11. November 1, 2003 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - November 2003](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-november-2003/) 12. December 1, 2003 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - December 2003](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-december-2003/) ## 2004 1. January 1, 2004 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - January 2004](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-january-2004/) 2. February 1, 2004 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - February 2004](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-february-2004/) 3. March 1, 2004 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - March 2004](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-march-2004/) 4. April 1, 2004 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - April 2004](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-april-2004/) 5. May 1, 2004 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - May 2004](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-may-2004/) 6. June 1, 2004 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - June 2004](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-june-2004/) 7. July 1, 2004 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - July 2004](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-july-2004/) 8. August 1, 2004 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - August 2004](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-august-2004/) 9. September 1, 2004 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - September 2004](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-september-2004/) 10. October 1, 2004 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - October 2004](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-october-2004/) 11. November 1, 2004 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - November 2004](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-november-2004/) 12. December 1, 2004 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - December 2004](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-december-2004/) ## 2005 1. January 1, 2005 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - January 2005](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-january-2005/) 2. February 1, 2005 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - February 2005](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-february-2005/) 3. March 1, 2005 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - March 2005](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-march-2005/) 4. April 1, 2005 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - April 2005](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-april-2005/) 5. May 1, 2005 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - May 2005](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-may-2005/) 6. June 1, 2005 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - June 2005](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-june-2005/) 7. July 1, 2005 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - July 2005](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-july-2005/) 8. August 1, 2005 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - August 2005](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-august-2005/) 9. September 1, 2005 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - September 2005](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-september-2005/) 10. October 1, 2005 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - October 2005](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-october-2005/) 11. November 1, 2005 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - November 2005](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-november-2005/) 12. December 1, 2005 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - December 2005](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-december-2005/) ## 2006 1. January 1, 2006 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - January 2006](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-january-2006/) 2. February 1, 2006 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - February 2006](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-february-2006/) 3. March 1, 2006 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - March 2006](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-march-2006/) 4. April 1, 2006 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - April 2006](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-april-2006/) 5. May 1, 2006 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - May 2006](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-may-2006/) 6. June 1, 2006 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - June 2006](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-june-2006/) 7. July 1, 2006 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - July 2006](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-july-2006/) 8. August 1, 2006 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - August 2006](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-august-2006/) 9. September 1, 2006 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - September 2006](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-september-2006/) 10. October 1, 2006 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - October 2006](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-october-2006/) 11. November 1, 2006 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - November 2006](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-november-2006/) 12. December 1, 2006 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - December 2006](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-december-2006/) ## 2007 1. January 1, 2007 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - January 2007](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-january-2007/) 2. February 1, 2007 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - February 2007](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-february-2007/) 3. March 1, 2007 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - March 2007](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-march-2007/) 4. April 1, 2007 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - April 2007](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-april-2007/) 5. April 10, 2007 Legal Update [Liberty Dollar Legal Issue Updates - 2007](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-legal-issue-updates-2007/) 6. May 1, 2007 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - May 2007](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-may-2007/) 7. June 1, 2007 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - June 2007](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-june-2007/) 8. July 1, 2007 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - July 2007](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-july-2007/) 9. August 1, 2007 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - August 2007](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-august-2007/) 10. September 1, 2007 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - September 2007](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-september-2007/) 11. October 1, 2007 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - October 2007](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-october-2007/) 12. November 15, 2007 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #1 - FBI Raids Liberty Dollar](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-1/) 13. November 16, 2007 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #2 - Day II of the Raid](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-2/) 14. November 27, 2007 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #3 - Where's the Crime?](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-3/) 15. December 12, 2007 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #4 - Liberty Dollar Lives!](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-4/) 16. December 14, 2007 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #5 - Dark Moment for Liberty Dollar](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-5/) 17. December 20, 2007 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #6 - Good news from Liberty Dollar](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-6/) ## 2008 1. January 1, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #7 - 2008 Liberty Dollar](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-7/) 2. January 16, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #8 - Liberty Dollar to Move Up](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-8/) 3. January 30, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #9 - 2008 Arrest Dollar](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-9/) 4. February 8, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #10 - Liberty Dollar Set to DOUBLE+](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-10/) 5. February 27, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #11 - eLD is Back!](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-11/) 6. March 3, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #12 - Warning!!! The G-boys are back!](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-12/) 7. March 17, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #13 - Last Notice for $20 Silver Base](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-13/) 8. March 24, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #14 - LD Moves to $50 but on Bad News](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-14/) 9. April 2, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #15 - Big Melt is Underway, Gold Looms](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-15/) 10. April 8, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #16 - Liberty Wallet Is Live](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-16/) 11. April 22, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #17 - Discounted Reminting Rate Extended](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-17/) 12. May 3, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #18 - New Brochure Announced](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-18/) 13. June 20, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #19 - Motion Filed to Recover Gold & Silver!](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-19/) 14. July 1, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #20 - DOJ Bombs Liberty Dollar!](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-20/) 15. August 5, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #21 - Liberty Dollar to Close?](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-21/) 16. August 11, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #22 - LD Issues New $1 Peace Dollar!](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-22/) 17. August 18, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #23 - Answer to US Complaint Filed](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-23/) 18. August 23, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #24 - Peace Dollar Error Discovered](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-24/) 19. September 5, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #25 - Peace Dollar Over Sold!](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-25/) 20. September 14, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #26 - Hawaii Dala Announcement](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-26/) 21. September 22, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #27 - Up Date on Move Down](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-27/) 22. September 27, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #28 - Liberty Dollar CEO](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-28/) 23. September 30, 2008 Raid Alert [Liberty Dollar Raid Alert #29 - Aloha Liberty Dollar](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-raid-alert-29/) 24. October 14, 2008 News Bulletin [Liberty Dollar News Bulletin #1 - NEW 2009 $1 Peace Dollar Announced](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-news-bulletin-1-2008/) 25. October 31, 2008 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - October 2008](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-october-2008/) 26. November 14, 2008 Newsletter Special [Liberty Dollar Newsletter - 1st Anniversary of the FBI Raid](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-newsletter-first-anniversary-fbi-raid-2008/) 27. December 3, 2008 Special News [Liberty Dollar Special News - Move Down to $20 Base is Coming](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-special-news-2008-12-03-move-down-to-20-base-is-coming/) ## 2009 1. January 3, 2009 Special News [Liberty Dollar Special News - Copper is Near](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-special-news-2009-01-03-copper-is-near/) 2. January 11, 2009 Alert [Liberty Dollar Alert - - Ref. Your Confiscated Silver](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-alert-2009-01-11-ref-your-confiscated-silver/) 3. January 19, 2009 Special News [Liberty Dollar Special News - Liberty Dollar Moves Down and Changes](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-special-news-2009-01-19-liberty-dollar-moves-down-and-changes/) 4. February 5, 2009 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - January 2009](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-january-2009/) 5. February 23, 2009 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - February 2009](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-february-2009/) 6. March 3, 2009 Alert [Liberty Dollar Alert - Bernard on the Glenn Beck Show](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-alert-2009-03-03-bernard-on-the-glenn-beck-show/) 7. March 31, 2009 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - March 2009](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-march-2009/) 8. April 8, 2009 Alert [Liberty Dollar Alert - Tax Day Tea Party in Your Town](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-alert-2009-04-08-tax-day-tea-party-in-your-town/) 9. April 19, 2009 Alert [Liberty Dollar Alert - Tea Party Dollar Special](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-alert-2009-04-19-tea-party-dollar-special/) 10. May 21, 2009 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - April 2009](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-april-2009/) 11. May 29, 2009 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - May 2009](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-may-2009/) 12. June 4, 2009 Alert [Liberty Dollar Alert - FBI Arrests Bernard, Kevin, Sarah & Rachelle](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-alert-2009-06-04-fbi-arrests-bernard-kevin-sarah-and-rachelle/) 13. June 11, 2009 Alert [Liberty Dollar Alert - Week After The Arrests](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-alert-2009-06-11-week-after-the-arrests/) 14. June 30, 2009 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - June 2009](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-june-2009/) 15. July 31, 2009 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - July 2009](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-july-2009/) 16. August 31, 2009 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - August 2009](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-august-2009/) 17. September 30, 2009 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - September 2009](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-september-2009/) 18. October 31, 2009 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - October 2009](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-october-2009/) 19. November 16, 2009 Alert [Liberty Dollar Alert - Get Kevin Out of Jail!](https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-alert-2009-11-16-get-kevin-out-of-jail/) 20. December 15, 2009 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - November 2009](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-november-2009/) 21. December 31, 2009 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - December 2009](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-december-2009/) ## 2010 1. February 9, 2010 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - January 2010](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-january-2010/) 2. March 1, 2010 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - February 2010](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-february-2010/) 3. March 31, 2010 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - March 2010](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-march-2010/) 4. May 18, 2010 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - April 2010](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-april-2010/) 5. June 9, 2010 Newsletter [NORFED Liberty Dollar Newsletter - May 2010](https://norfed.info/norfed-liberty-dollar-newsletter-may-2010/) ### Trump Dollars URL: https://norfed.info/trump-dollars/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:37.000Z ![Video Thumbnail](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wIjafdiJIGw/hqdefault.jpg) Bernard Von NotHaus released the First Day of Issue Trump Dollars on 4/27/2016, when Donald Trump was still a candidate. This officially kicked off the series known as Trump Dollars. These can still be purchased today at the [Trump Dollar website](https://www.trumpdollar.us/?ref=norfed.info). He created the Trump Dollar primarily to advocate for world peace and a value-based monetary system, using the coin to highlight these ideals. He believes that an honest monetary system could be key to achieving global peace and aims to inspire a new peace initiative, drawing on the activism of the 1960s. The inclusion of "WORLD PEACE" on the coin's obverse serves as a call for peace. In an email to supporters, he wrote: "In my 70+ years, I can't remember soo much strife, hardship or war in the world. It seems that the whole world has gone mad without ever officially declaring war. It seems that war has grown to become our current American culture. The WORLD PEACE legend is featured on the obverse as a call, if not a command, for a Peace Initiative by President Trump if he is elected. Personally I find it detestable that my country is the largest arms dealer in the world and has more troops engaged in more active military actions (i.e. wars) in more countries than any other country. And the USA is not even officially at war?!" There are several distinct issuances: - [2016 - Vote Trump Dollar](https://www.trumpdollar.us/2016-issues.html?ref=norfed.info) - [2017 - Inaugural Trump Dollar](https://www.trumpdollar.us/2017-issues.html?ref=norfed.info) - [2017 - Trump Dollar to Make America Great Again ](https://www.trumpdollar.us/2017-maga-issues.html?ref=norfed.info) - [2020 - Trump Dollar to Keep America Great](https://www.trumpdollar.us/2020-issues.html?ref=norfed.info) - [2024 - Trump Dollar to Make America Great Again](https://trumpdollar.us/2024-issues.html?ref=norfed.info) - [2025 - Inaugural Trump Dollar](https://trumpdollar.us/2025-issues.html?ref=norfed.info) Each piece showcases a Donald Trump bust on the front, with the Torch of Liberty and a unique message on each issue's reverse. It has been reported in various media outlets that Bill LaMere at the North American Mint strikes these pieces. I inquired as to the difference between the BU and Proof dies, and he graciously wrote back. He explained that Proof dies are specially designed with a thicker rim and higher relief, creating the distinct proof aesthetic which are known for their exceptional appearance and flawless finish. The process aims to create a coin with enhanced details and a mirror-like background, setting proof examples apart from standard circulation or BU specie. The capacity constraints of the Mint (which is usually maxed out) can lead to variations in these features. The gold Trump Dollar (32mm, proof-like) is one troy ounce of .9999 gold. Silver Trump Dollars (39mm) in uncirculated and proof are one troy ounce of .999 silver. Copper versions (39mm) in the same finishes contain one avoirdupois ounce of copper. ## 2016 Trump the Government Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2016 BU Silver Trump the Government $25 Trump Dollars - FDOI Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2016-Trump-The-Government-Trump-Dollar-FDOI.jpg) 2016 BU Silver Trump the Government $25 Trump Dollars - FDOI (4/27/2016) Hallmark - Minted: 650 ![NORFED 2016 BU Silver Trump the Government $25 Trump Dollars - Type I](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2016-Trump-The-Government-Trump-Dollar.jpg) 2016 BU Silver Trump the Government $25 Trump Dollars - Type I ![NORFED 2016 BU Silver Trump the Government $25 Trump Dollars - Type II](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2016-Trump-the-Government-Type-1-Trump-Dollar-Proof.jpg) 2016 BU Silver Trump the Government $25 Trump Dollars - Type II ![NORFED 2016 Proof Silver Trump the Government $25 Trump Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2016-Trump-the-Government-Type-2-Trump-Dollar-Proof.jpg) 2016 Proof Silver Trump the Government $25 Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2016 BU Copper Trump the Government $5 Trump Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2016-Trump-The-Government-Copper-Trump-Dollar-Pattern-2.jpg) 2016 BU Copper Trump the Government $5 Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2016 Proof Copper Trump the Government $5 Trump Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2016-Trump-The-Government-Copper-Trump-Dollar.jpg) 2016 Proof Copper Trump the Government $5 Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2016 Proof Gold Trump the Government $2000 Trump Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/NORFED-2016-Trump-gold--2000-Trump-Dollar.jpg) 2016 Proof Gold Trump the Government $2000 Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2016 Trump Dollar Gold Proof Double Split Piedfort Set](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/NORFED-2016-Trump-Dollar-Set.jpg) 2016 Trump Dollar Gold Proof Double Split Piedfort Set ![NORFED 2016 Trump Dollar Gold Proof Double Split Piedfort Set](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/NORFED-2016-Trump-Split-Piedfort-Set.jpg) 2016 Trump Dollar Gold Proof Double Split Piedfort Set ![NORFED 2016 Trump Dollar Gold Proof Double Split Piedfort Set](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2016-Trump-the-Government-Set-Box-Top.jpg) 2016 Trump Dollar Gold Proof Double Split Piedfort Set Box Top ![NORFED 2016 BU Silver Trump the Government $25 Trump Dollars - FDOI (4/27/2016) Hallmark - Minted: 650](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/NORFED-2016-Silver-Trump-Dollar-First-Day-of-Issue.jpg) 2016 BU Silver Trump the Government $25 Trump Dollars - FDOI (4/27/2016) Hallmark - Minted: 650 ## 2017 Inaugural Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2017 Proof Silver Inaugural $25 Trump Dollars - FDOI Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/NORFED-2017-Presidential-Inauguration-Trump-Dollar-FDOI.jpg) 2017 Proof Silver Inaugural $25 Trump Dollars - FDOI (1/20/2017) Hallmark - Minted: 1500 ![NORFED 2017 BU Silver Inaugural $25 Trump Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2017-Presidential-Inauguration-Trump-Dollar.jpg) 2017 BU Silver Inaugural $25 Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2017 Proof Silver Inaugural $25 Trump Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2017-Presidential-Inauguration-Trump-Dollar-V2.jpg) 2017 Proof Silver Inaugural $25 Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2017 BU Copper Inaugural $5 Trump Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2017-Inaugural-Copper-Trump-Dollar.jpg) 2017 BU Copper Inaugural $5 Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2017 Proof Copper Inaugural $5 Trump Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2017-Inauguration-Trump-Copper-Dollar.jpg) 2017 Proof Copper Inaugural $5 Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2017 Proof Gold Inaugural $2000 Trump Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/NORFED-2017-Gold--2000-Trump-Dollar.jpg) 2017 Proof Gold Inaugural $2000 Trump Dollars via trumpdollar.us ![2017 Proof Silver Inaugural Trump Dollar - FDOI (1/20/2017) Hallmark - Minted: 1500](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/NORFED-2017-Silver-Trump-Dollar-First-Day-of-Issue.jpg) 2017 Proof Silver Inaugural Trump Dollar - FDOI (1/20/2017) Hallmark - Minted: 1500 ## 2017 Make America Great Again Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2017 BU Silver Make America Great Again $25 Trump Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2017-Make-America-Great-Again-Trump-Dollar.jpg) 2017 BU Silver Make America Great Again $25 Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2017 Proof Silver Make America Great Again $25 Trump Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2017-Proof-Make-America-Great-Again-Trump-Dollar.jpg) 2017 Proof Silver Make America Great Again $25 Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2017 BU Copper Make America Great Again $5 Trump Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2017-Make-America-Great-Again-Copper-Trump-Dollar.jpg) 2017 BU Copper Make America Great Again $5 Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2017 Proof Copper Make America Great Again $5 Trump Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2017-Make-America-Great-Again-Copper-Trump-Dollar-Type-2.jpg) 2017 Proof Copper Make America Great Again $5 Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2017 Proof Gold MAGA $2000 Trump Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/NORFED-2017-Gold--2000-MAGA-Trump-Dollar.jpg) 2017 Proof Gold MAGA $2000 Trump Dollars via trumpdollar.us ![NORFED 2017 MAGA Gold Trump Dollar in Box](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2017-MAGA-Gold-Trump-Dollars.jpg) 2017 MAGA Gold Trump Dollar in Box ## 2020 Keep America Great Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2020 Proof Silver Keep America Great $25 Trump Dollars - 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FDOI (12/5/2019) Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/NORFED-2020-Silver-Trump-Dollar-First-Day-of-Issue.jpg) 2020 Proof Silver Keep America Great Trump Dollar - FDOI (12/5/2019) Hallmark - Minted: 500 ## 2024 Make America Great Again Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2024 $25 1oz Silver Trump Dollar MAGA BU](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/08/NORFED-2024--25-1oz-Silver-Trump-Dollar-MAGA-BU.jpg) 2024 BU MAGA Silver $25 Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2024 $25 1oz Silver Trump Dollar MAGA](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/08/NORFED-2024--25-1oz-Silver-Trump-Dollar-MAGA.jpg) 2024 Proof MAGA Silver $25 Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2024 $5 1oz Copper Trump Dollar MAGA BU](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/08/NORFED-2024--5-1oz-Copper-Trump-Dollar-MAGA-BU.jpg) 2024 BU MAGA Copper $5 Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2024 $5 1oz Copper Trump Dollar MAGA](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/08/NORFED-2024--5-1oz-Copper-Trump-Dollar-MAGA.jpg) 2024 Proof MAGA Copper $5 Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2024 $25 Gold Donald Trump Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/11/NORFED-2024-Gold-Trumo-Dollar.jpg) via Dwight Osborn ![NORFED 2024 $25 Gold Trump Dollar ](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/11/Trump-Gold-Serial.jpg) via Dwight Osborn ![NORFED 2024 Trump Dollar Gold Proof Double Split Piedfort Set](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/08/NORFED-2024-Trump-Dollar-Gold-Proof-Double-Split-Piedfort-Set.jpg) 2024 Trump Dollar Gold Proof Double Split Piedfort Set ![NORFED 2024 Trump Split Piedfort Set Front](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/11/NORFED-2024-Trump-Split-Piedfort-Set-Front.jpg) via Dwight Osborn ![NORFED 2024 Trump Split Piedfort Set Back](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/11/NORFED-2024-Trump-Split-Piedfort-Set-Rear.jpg) via Dwight Osborn ![NORFED 2024 Trump Split Piedfort Set](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/11/NORFED-2024-Trump-NORFED-Trump-Dollar-Split-Piedfort-Set-Front.jpg) via Dwight Osborn ![NORFED 2024 Split Piedfort Set Card Front](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/11/NORFED-2024-Split-Piedfort-Set-Card-Front.jpg) via Dwight Osborn ![NORFED 2024 Split Piedfort Set Card Rear](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/11/NORFED-2024-Split-Piedfort-Set-Card-Rear.jpg) via Dwight Osborn ![NORFED 2024 Trump Dollar Split Piedfort Set COA Front](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/11/NORFED-2024-Trump-Dollar-Split-Piedfort-Set-COA-Front.jpg) via Dwight Osborn ![NORFED 2024 Trump Dollar Split Piedfort Set COA Rear](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/11/NORFED-2024-Trump-Dollar-Split-Piedfort-Set-COA-Rear.jpg) via Dwight Osborn ## 2025 Inaugural Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2025 Proof Inaugural Silver $25 Trump Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2025-Inaugural-Silver-Trump-Dollar.jpg) 2025 Proof Inaugural Silver $25 Trump Dollars ![NORFED 2025 Proof Inaugural Silver $25 Trump Dollars FDOI HM](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/2025-Inaugural-Silver-Trump-Dollar-FDOI-HM.jpg) 2025 Proof Inaugural Silver $25 Trump Dollars FDOI HM ![NORFED 2025 Trump Dollar Gold Proof Double Split Piedfort Set](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2025-Trump-Dollar-Gold-Proof-Double-Split-Piedfort-Set.jpg) 2025 Trump Dollar Gold Proof Double Split Piedfort Set ![2025 Proof Silver Inaugural Trump Dollar - 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While not directly linked to the Liberty Dollar, the obverse design was licensed to Silver Liberty Marketing which is why you see the initials SLM on the obverse/reverse with placement varying by the year and metal type. Produced between 2009 and 2014, some Second Amendment Dollars were hallmarked or numbered. The $500 gold piece has 1/4 ozt of .9999 gold; $20 and $50 silver pieces have 1 ozt of .999 silver; the $25 silver piece has 1/2 oz of .999 silver; and the copper pieces each have 1 [avoirdupois (ADVP) oz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avoirdupois?ref=norfed.info) of copper. A troy ounce (480 grains or 31.103 grams) is heavier than an avoirdupois ounce (437.5 grains or 28.35 grams). These were sold on the [Bud's Gun Shop website](https://www.budsgunshop.com/search.php/category/869?ref=norfed.info) and as of this writing, some variations are still available, including the [2017 Limited Issue Gun Dollar Sets](https://www.budsgunshop.com/product%5Finfo.php/products%5Fid/411558236/2017+limited+issue+gun+dollar+sets?ref=norfed.info), which were limited to 100. ### Second Amendment Dollar Known Mintages - **2009 Numbered**: 100 - **2009 Hallmarked**: 90 - **2009 General Issue**: 11,615 (a small number (less 100) of the 2009 GI where put in a black felt case with an UN-embossed certificate... Sold as "deluxe". A few were sold in the retail store but most were given away as promotions) - **2010 Numbered**: 100 - **2010 Hallmarked**: 125 - **2010 General Issue**: 4,170 - **2010 Gold**: 60 - **2010 Copper**: 20,000 (a small number (less 100) of the 2010 GI where put in a black felt case with an UN-embossed certificate... Sold as "deluxe". A few were sold in our retail store but most were given away as promotions) Additionally a few samples from a mint we ended up not using exist - **2011 General Issue**: 4,585 - **2012 Copper**: 20,000 - **2012 General Issue**: 4,000 - **2017 Gun Dollar Sets**: 100 ## Second Amendment Gun Dollars ### 2009 Second Amendment Silver $20 with FDOI Hallmark - Minted: 90 ![NORFED Bud's Gun Shop 2009 Second Amendment Silver $20 Gun Dollars with FDOI Hallmark ](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2009--20-Buds-Gun-Shop-2nd-Amendment-Gun-Dollar.jpg) ### 2009 Second Amendment Silver $20 with FDOI Hallmark and Number - Minted: 90 ![NORFED Buds Gun Shop 2009 Second Amendment Silver $20 with FDOI Hallmark and Number](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2009--20-Buds-Gun-Shop-2nd-Amendment-Gun-Dollar-Hallmark-Number.jpg) ### 2009 Bud's Gun Shop Prototype 1 oz Bronze (Test Strike) ![NORFED 2009 Buds Gun Dollar Bronze Prototype](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/12/NORFED-2009-Buds-Gun-Dollar-Bronze-Prototype.jpg) This 1 oz bronze test strike was produced in 2009 as a prototype for Bud's Gun Shop's $20 silver piece. It was struck using a die originally designed for silver rounds. This test strike is significant because it is purportedly the only known example struck in bronze. Test strikes are typically used to evaluate the die and striking process before full production of more expensive materials, such as silver. This bronze piece was not part of any regular production run. ### 2010 Second Amendment Silver General Issue $50 Gun Dollars - Minted: 4,170 ![NORFED Bud's Gun Shop 2010 Second Amendment Silver $50 Gun Dollars Number and Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2010-Buds-Gun-Shop--50-Fifty-Gun-Dollars-1.jpg) ### 2010 Second Amendment Silver $50 Gun Dollars w/ FDOI Hallmark and Number - Minted: 100 ![NORFED Bud's Gun Shop 2010 Second Amendment Silver $50 Gun Dollars Number and Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2010--50-Buds-Gun-Shop-2nd-Amendment-Gun-Dollar-Hallmark-Number.jpg) ### 2011 Second Amendment Silver $25 Gun Dollars - Minted: 4,585 ![NORFED Bud's Gun Shop 2011 Second Amendment Silver $25 Gun Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2011--25-Buds-Gun-Shop-2nd-Amendment-Gun-Dollar.jpg) ### 2012 Second Amendment Silver $25 Gun Dollars - Minted: 4,000 ![NORFED Bud's Gun Shop 2012 Second Amendment Silver $25 Gun Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2012--25-Buds-Gun-Shop-2nd-Amendment-Gun-Dollar.jpg) ### 2013 Second Amendment Silver $25 Gun Dollars ![NORFED Bud's Gun Shop 2013 Second Amendment Silver $25 Gun Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2013--25-Buds-Gun-Shop-2nd-Amendment-Gun-Dollar.jpg) ### 2014 Second Amendment Silver $25 Gun Dollars ![NORFED Bud's Gun Shop 2014 Second Amendment Silver $25 Gun Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2014--25-Buds-Gun-Shop-2nd-Amendment-Gun-Dollar.jpg) ### 2010 Second Amendment Copper $2 Gun Dollars - Minted: 20,000 ![NORFED Bud's Gun Shop 2010 Second Amendment Copper $2 Gun Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2010-Buds-Gun-Shop--2-Gun-Dollars.jpg) ### 2012 Second Amendment Copper $2 Gun Dollars - Minted: 20,000 ![NORFED Bud's Gun Shop 2012 Second Amendment Copper $2 Gun Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2012--2-Buds-Gun-Shop-2nd-Amendment-Gun-Dollar.jpg) ### 2013 Second Amendment Copper $2 Gun Dollars ![NORFED Bud's Gun Shop 2013 Second Amendment Copper $2 Gun Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2013--2-Buds-Gun-Shop-2nd-Amendment-Gun-Dollar.jpg) ### 2014 Second Amendment Copper $2 Gun Dollars ![NORFED Bud's Gun Shop 2014 Second Amendment Copper $2 Gun Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2014--2-Buds-Gun-Shop-2nd-Amendment-Gun-Dollar.jpg) ### 2010 Second Amendment Gold $500 Gun Dollars - Minted: 90 ![NORFED Bud's Gun Shop 2010 Second Amendment Gold $500 Gun Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/Buds-Gun-Shop--500-Gold.jpg) ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2010-Buds-Gun-Shop--500-Gold-Gun-Dollars.jpg) 2010 Second Amendment Gold $500 Gun Dollars in Case - Minted: 90 ![2010 Second Amendment Gold $500 Gun Dollar CoA](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/Buds-Gun-Shop--500-Gold-COA.jpg) 2010 Second Amendment Gold $500 Gun Dollar CoA ### 2017 Limited Issue Gun Dollar Sets (Silver) - Created: 100 ![NORFED Bud's Gun Shop 2017 Limited Issue Gun Dollar Set (Silver)](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/Buds-Gun-Shop-2nd-Amendment-Dollar-Silver-Set.jpg) ### 2017 Limited Issue Gun Dollar Sets (Copper) - Created: 100 ![NORFED Bud's Gun Shop 2017 Limited Issue Gun Dollar Set (Copper)](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/Buds-Gun-Shop-2nd-Amendment-Dollar-Copper-Set.jpg) ![NORFED Silver Second Amendment Dollar COA](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/NORFED-2017-Buds-Gun-Shop-Silver-Certificate-of-Authenticity.jpg) Silver Second Amendment Dollar COA ![NORFED Copper Second Amendment Dollar COA](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/NORFED-2017-Buds-Gun-Shop-Copper-Certificate-of-Authenticity.jpg) Copper Second Amendment Dollar COA ### $20 First Day of Issue in Box with COA ![NORFED Buds Gun Dollar $20 First Day of Issue in Box with COA](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/Buds-Gun-Shop--20-FDOI.jpg) ### Aspen Dollar URL: https://norfed.info/aspen-dollar/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:22.000Z The Aspen Silver Dollar began in 2008 as a local community currency initiative in Aspen, Colorado. Spearheaded by Peter Affolter, a well-known local chef and Dr. Bill Wesson, a longtime dentist, the project aimed to promote silver as a stable store of value and alternative medium of exchange. Affolter took charge after Wesson introduced him to silver and became too busy to oversee the effort. He saw an opportunity when he noticed the lack of available silver in Aspen, prompting him to create a new local currency. ![NORFED 2010 $50 Aspen Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/01/2010--50-NORFED-Aspen-Dollar.jpg) 2010 $50 Aspen Dollar The Aspen Silver Dollar showcases an Aspen leaf on the reverse and the familiar Lady Liberty on the obverse, a design licensed by Bernard von NotHaus with Silver Liberty Marketing (SLM). Each round contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver and has a nominal $50 value. Although created for voluntary use by local merchants, discounts were offered to Roaring Fork Valley residents to increase circulation, which helped it gain popularity. Participating businesses included bars, grocery stores, and repair shops. Affolter’s passion for the project was driven by his belief in sound money and its potential benefits for the community. He emphasized that silver, unlike fiat currency, maintains its value over time and he compared it to the consistency needed in the restaurant business. Affolter also drew inspiration from Aspen’s history as a silver mining hub and its recovery after the panic of 1893\. He envisioned the Aspen Silver Dollar as both a nod to the town’s heritage and a practical response to concerns about the declining value of the U.S. fiat dollar. ![NORFED 2010 $50 Aspen Dollar HM](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/01/2010--50-NORFED-Aspen-Dollar-HM.jpg) 2010 $50 Aspen Dollar FDOI HM ![NORFED 2010 $50 Aspen Dollar SN](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/01/2010--50-NORFED-Aspen-Dollar-SN.jpg) 2010 $50 Aspen Dollar SN In 2010, special collector editions were released, including a First Day of Issue with a hand-stamped Aspen leaf and a Limited Numbered Issue of 100 serialized pieces. These were offered alongside the standard Brilliant Uncirculated version. There are an estimated 1,000 pieces in total, including the serialized and hallmarked Aspen Dollars. There are also test strike Aspen Dollars with the silver die used on copper planchets, though these were not meant for public release and are extremely rare. More information can be found on the [Prototypes](https://norfed.info/prototypes/) page. ![NORFED 2010 $50 Copper Aspen Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/01/NORFED-2010--50-1oz-Copper-Aspen-Dollar.jpg) 2010 $50 Copper Aspen Dollar The 2010 Copper Aspen Dollar is an example of the standard die, typically reserved for silver, being struck on a copper planchet. This picture is from the piece in my personal collection. While the exact number produced is unknown, it is believed that this was from testing the die on copper planchets before moving on to the intended silver strikes, which were likely not intended for public distribution. This piece provides collectors with a view into the trial production processes and the unintentional variations that emerged in the Liberty Dollar series. ![2010 NORFED Aspen Dollar with COA](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/01/2010-NORFED-Aspen-FDOI.jpg) Aspen Dollar in box with COA via eBay The Aspen Silver Dollar represents a unique experiment in local currency, reflecting Aspen’s character and historical connection to silver. While primarily circulated within the local community, it also holds value as a collectible item tied to the broader Liberty Dollar movement. ### 25th Anniversary URL: https://norfed.info/25th-anniversary-liberty-dollar/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:15.000Z The 25th Anniversary Special Limited Edition Silver Liberty Dollar is uncommon as there were only 500 pieces minted. These were available for purchase exclusively at the 2023 Celebrate Liberty Event in Greenville, South Carolina. Each coin is serialized on its edge and retains the 2023 Silver Liberty front design. In a related release, a Limited Edition One Ounce Silver Certificate has been produced, capped at 1,000 units. These certificates, backed by One Troy Ounce of .999 Fine Silver, bear an image of Bernard von NotHaus, the individual behind the inception of the Liberty Dollar. ![NORFED LDFA Silver 25th Anniversary Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/25th-Anniversary-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) Liberty Dollar 25th Anniversary Silver Specie ![NORFED 25th Anniversary Liberty Dollar Silver Certificate Front](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/25th-anniversary-front.jpg) Liberty Dollar 25th Anniversary Silver Certificate Front ![NORFED 25th Anniversary Liberty Dollar Silver Certificate Back](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/25th-anniversary-back.jpg) Liberty Dollar 25th Anniversary Silver Certificate Back ![NORFED Twenty Fifth Anniversary Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/11/LDFA-25th-Anniversary-Obverse.jpg) via LDFA ![NORFED LDFA 25th Anniversary Silver Certificate Specimen](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/11/LDFA-25th-Anniversary-Silver-Certificate.jpg) via LDFA ### 20th Anniversary URL: https://norfed.info/20th-anniversary-liberty-dollar/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:14.000Z The 1998-2018 20th Anniversary Liberty Dollar commemorative silver specie celebrates two decades of the Liberty Dollar. Released in 2018 and designed by Bernard Von NotHaus, this limited edition 1 oz. piece has a beautiful design and was limited to only 10,000 minted. A distinct feature of this commemorative issue is that an unspecified number of these coins were specially hallmarked by Bernard von NotHaus himself, adding to their rarity and collectible value. ![NORFED 1998-2018 $25 Liberty Dollar 20th Anniversary Silver Specie](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2018-25-Dollar-20-Year-Anniversary-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) 1998-2018 $25 Liberty Dollar 20th Anniversary Silver Specie ![NORFED 1998-2018 $25 Liberty Dollar 20th Anniversary Silver Specie BVNH Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2018-25-Dollar-20-Year-Anniversary-Liberty-Dollar-BVNH-Hallmark.jpg) 1998-2018 $25 Liberty Dollar 20th Anniversary Silver Specie BVNH Hallmark ![NORFED 1998-2018 20th Anniversary COA Front](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/NORFED-20th-Anniversaey-COA-Front.jpg) 1998-2018 20th Anniversary COA Front ![NORFED 1998-2018 20th Anniversary COA Back](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/NORFED-20th-Anniversaey-COA-Back.jpg) 1998-2018 20th Anniversary COA Back ![NORFED 1998-2018 $25 Liberty Dollar 20th Anniversary Silver Specie in Box](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/1998-2018-NORFED-Liberty-Dollar-20th-Anniversary.jpeg) 1998-2018 $25 Liberty Dollar 20th Anniversary Silver Specie in Box ![NORFED 1998-2018 $25 Liberty Dollar 20th Anniversary Silver Specie in Box](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/1998-2018-NORFED-Liberty-Dollar-20th-Anniversary-Back.jpg) 1998-2018 $25 Liberty Dollar 20th Anniversary Silver Specie in Box ![1998-2018 20th Box](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/20th-Anniversary-Dollar-Box.jpg) 1998-2018 20th Anniversary Box ### Special Certificates URL: https://norfed.info/special-certificates/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:36.000Z ## ### **2000 - American Liberty Check $20 Proof** **Voided and signed by Bernard Von NotHaus** ![NORFED 2000 American Liberty Check $20 Proof](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed--20-american-liberty-check-proof.jpg) 2000 - American Liberty Check $20 Proof ### 2000 - American Liberty Check At the [Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia](https://sites.google.com/site/libertydollarencyclopedia/certificates?ref=norfed.info), Ron Goodger states: "This is a Liberty Dollar check introduced in 2000\. They were not very popular and were only offered for a couple of months. I imagine they are among the rarest of Liberty Dollar productions. The reverse scan is an enhanced black and white that shows the security watermarks. This example is discolored on the right side of the front and it is reflected in bolder watermarks on the reverse on that side. Evidently it got some moisture on it. The top scans are courtesy of collector Marco Busse." ![NORFED 2000 American Liberty Check](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/norfed--20-american-liberty-check.jpg) 2000 - American Liberty Check via Marco Busse & Ron Goodger @ LibertyDollarEncyclopedia ### 2006 Panama Liberty Dollar At the [Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia](https://sites.google.com/site/libertydollarencyclopedia/certificates?ref=norfed.info), Ron Goodger states: "It is believed that only one sheet of these certificate prototypes was done. They were not on the normal certificate stock, but on a heavy paper. They lack the silver print and hologram used on official certificates. Note that it is not signed and does not have an activation date stamped on it. These scans are courtesy of a collector who wished to remain un-named." ![2006 NORFED Panama Liberty Dollar $20 Certificado De $20 en Plata](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed-panama-liberty-dollar-20.jpg) 2006 - Panama Liberty Dollar via Anonymous Collector & Ron Goodger @ Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia ### Gold Certificates URL: https://norfed.info/gold-certificates/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:23.000Z ## American Liberty Gold Certificates ### 2006 - American Liberty Currency $1000 Gold Proof ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed-2006--1000-gold-specimen-certificate-1.jpg) ### 2006 - American Liberty Currency $1000 Gold Proof This proof certificate is a sample receipt for one ounce of gold with the PR000000 serial, indicating it is a sample rather than a valid gold deposit receipt. Unusually and unlike the example above, it is not marked with "SPECIMEN ONLY," which is likely an oversight by Bernard von NotHaus. He signed and dated the front with "July 4, 2008" to commemorate a picnic party held on that day. ![NORFED 2006 - American Liberty Currency $1000 Gold Proof July 4 2008](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed-2006--1000-july-4-bvnh.jpg) 2006 - American Liberty Currency $1000 Gold Proof July 4 2008 ### 2006 - American Liberty Currency $1000 Gold Proof This example was personalized, signed, and dated by Bernard von NotHaus. ![NORFED 2006 American Liberty Currency $1000 Gold Proof Signed for Stephen Lendman](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed-2006--1000-gold-specimen-certificate-signed.jpg) 2006 - American Liberty Currency $1000 Gold Proof Signed for Stephen Lendman ### 2000 - American Liberty Currency $500 Gold Proof ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed-2000--500-gold-specimen-certificate.jpg) ## 3PGold Certificates 3PGold was [launched on March 9, 2001](https://www.mail-archive.com/e-gold-list@talk.e-gold.com/msg02797.html?ref=norfed.info) by 3PSecure.com, Ltd., a gold investment company headquartered in the Commonwealth of Dominica. They sold gold at a slight markup and stored the allocated gold in secured warehouses. They shipped physical bullion in increments of 1 OZT on demand and offered open source gold-based payment system software. It was purchased by Crowne Gold on [March 4, 2002](https://web.archive.org/web/20020802110840/http://www.3pgold.com:80/). I can't find much information on these, however they appear to be longer that traditional American Liberty Certificates and have a tear-off certificate for redemption. These are rare, the two images below are the only ones I have seen. ### 2001 - 3PGold 1 oz. Gold Proof ![NORFED 2001 3PGold 1 oz. Gold Proof Certificate](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/09/3P_Gold_Proof.jpg) 2001 - 3PGold 1 oz. Gold Proof Certificate (via Brian Sparks) ![NORFED 2001 3PGold 1 oz. Gold Proof Certificate](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed-2001-3pgold-proof-one-ounce.jpg) 2001 - 3PGold 1 oz. Gold Proof Certificate ### 2001 - 3PGold 1Oz. Gold Certificate ![NORFED - 2001 - 3PGold 1 oz. Gold Certificate](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/09/3P_Gold_Certificate_Numbered.jpg) 2001 - 3PGold 1 oz. Gold Numbered Certificate (via a collector) ### Silver Certificates URL: https://norfed.info/silver-certificates/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:36.000Z The American Liberty Currency Silver Certificates were released in 1998 at the sme time as the silver specie. Known for their appealing design and award-winning advanced security features, these certificates served as legitimate warehouse receipts. Each certificate was backed by an equivalent value of silver at Sunshine Mint. They were redeemable in precious metals for up to 20 years from their stamped date. This page focuses on NORFED's silver certificate and proof releases. It covers a long period with multiple entities owned by or associated with Bernard Von NotHaus. These include Liberty Dollar Financial Association (LDFA), NORFED, Liberty Services, Liberty Numismatics, and Shelter Systems. For additional information, please see the Gold Certificates, Dalas, and Special Certificate pages. I've gathered extensive information and examples for this collection. If you have additional details or variants not shown here, please email a high-quality picture or scan to brian 'at' norfed 'dot' info and I will include it here and credit the source. ## Series A Certificates Series A Certificates were the first of the American Liberty currency. It was released in 1998 and came in $20 envelopes made up of a $10 note, a $5 note, and 5 sequential $1 notes. These packs can still be found, though I am seeing fewer listings over time. ### 1998 - American Liberty Currency $10 ![NORFED Series A - 1998 - American Liberty Currency $10](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed-1998-series-a--10-.jpg) Series A - 1998 - American Liberty Currency $10 ### 1998 - American Liberty Currency $5 ![NORFED Series A - 1998 - American Liberty Currency $5](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed-1998-series-a--5.jpg) Series A - 1998 - American Liberty Currency $5 ### 1998 - American Liberty Currency $1 ![NORFED Series A - 1998 - American Liberty Currency $1](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed-1998-series-a--1.jpg) Series A - 1998 - American Liberty Currency $1 ## Series B Certificates ### 2000 - American Liberty Currency $10 ![NORFED Series B - 2000 - American Liberty Currency $10](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed-2000-series-b--10.jpg) Series B - 2000 - American Liberty Currency $10 ### 2005 - American Liberty Currency $5 ![NORFED Series B - 2000 - American Liberty Currency $5](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed-2005-series-b--5.jpg) Series B - 2000 - American Liberty Currency $5 ### 2003 - American Liberty Currency $1 ![NORFED Series B - 2000 - American Liberty Currency $1](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed-2001-series-b--1.jpg) Series B - 2000 - American Liberty Currency $1 ## Series C Certificates Series C certificates were released in the early 2000s. I have not seen any Series C $10 notes, the groups of notes in completed sales are usually accompanied by a Series A or B $10 certificate. If you have a $10 Series C certificate, please email a picture or scan to brian 'at' norfed 'dot' info and I will include it here and credit the source. ### 2005- American Liberty Currency $5 ![NORFED Series C - 2005 - American Liberty Currency $5](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed-2003-series-c--5.jpg) Series C - 2005 - American Liberty Currency $5 ### 2001 - American Liberty Currency $1 ![NORFED Series C - 2001 - American Liberty Currency $1](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed-2001-series-c--1.jpg) Series C - 2001 - American Liberty Currency $1 ## Series D Certificates Series D certificates were released in the early 2000s. I have not seen any Series D certificates other than the $1 notes. If you have any certificates from the series, please email a picture or scan to brian 'at' norfed 'dot' info and I will include it here and credit the source. ![NORFED Series D - 2003 - American Liberty Currency $1](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed-2003-series-d--1.jpg) Series D - 2003 - American Liberty Currency $1 ## Series E Certificates Series E certificates were released in the mid 2000s. I have not seen any Series E certificates other than the $10 notes. If you have any certificates from the series, please email a picture or scan to brian 'at' norfed 'dot' info and I will include it here and credit the source. ### 2005 - American Liberty Currency $1 ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2026/05/norfed-2005-series-e--1.jpg) Special Thanks to Chuck Liggett for the Photo ### 2005 - American Liberty Currency $10 ![NORFED Series E - 2005 - American Liberty Currency $10](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed-2005-series-e--10.jpg) Series E - 2005 - American Liberty Currency $10 ## Series F Certificates The Series F Liberty Dollar certificates were introduced on April 21, 2006, and reflect a significant shift in the silver base value to $20 due to rising prices. All Series F certificates bear a 2006 date, aligning them with the new base value. F Series notes with a red stamp date of April 21, 2006, were distributed as part of the First Day of Issue (FDI) packs, including certificates of various denominations and a stamp-dated envelope. As you can see below, subsequent releases were stamped with a black date stamp and no stamp on the back of the envelope. ### 2006 - American Liberty Currency $20 ![NORFED Series F - 2006 - American Liberty Currency $20 (First Day of Issue)](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed-2006-series-f--20.jpg) Series F - 2006 - American Liberty Currency $20 (First Day of Issue) ### 2006 - American Liberty Currency $10 ![NORFED Series F - 2006 - American Liberty Currency $10](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed-2006-series-f--10.jpg) Series F - 2006 - American Liberty Currency $10 ### 2006 - American Liberty Currency $5 ![NORFED Series F - 2006 - American Liberty Currency $5](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed-2006-series-f--5.jpg) Series F - 2006 - American Liberty Currency $5 ### 2006 - American Liberty Currency $1 ![NORFED Series F - 2006 - American Liberty Currency $1](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed-2006-series-f--1.jpg) Series F - 2006 - American Liberty Currency $1 ## Series G Certificates The Series G Liberty Dollar certificates are likely the last ones issued prior to the FBI raid on NORFED in November 2007\. Dated 2006 on the front, this example is stamped March 2007 on the back and I have seen stamp dates as late as June 12th 2007\. I have only seen $1 certificates from the G series, other denominations may have been printed and I will add any additional ones here if I come across them. ### 2006 - American Liberty Currency $1 ![NORFED Series G - 2006 - American Liberty Currency $1](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed-2006-series-g--1.jpg) Series G - 2006 - American Liberty Currency $1 ## Proof Certificates The $20 and $50 Liberty Dollar proof certificates were non-negotiable prototypes not intended for circulation. Marked with "NO SILVER" on both sides, these proofs differed from standard certificates backed by precious metals. The $20 proof certificates are rarer than their valid counterparts, widely distributed in the $40 envelopes. The $50 certificates were never intended for circulation, so there are no valid $50 certificates. These proofs were part of trial runs and mainly distributed among Regional Currency Officers (RCOs) as gifts. A few variants of the $50 proof certificates exist, differentiated by their holographic logos and serial number markings. ### 1999 - American Liberty Currency $20 Proof ![NORFED 1999 - American Liberty Currency $20 Proof](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed--20-certificate-proof.jpg) 1999 - American Liberty Currency $20 Proof ### 2003 - American Liberty Currency $50 Proof - Type I ![NORFED 2003 - American Liberty Currency $50 Proof Type I](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed--50-type-I-proof.jpg) 2003 - American Liberty Currency $50 Proof Type I ### 2003 - American Liberty Currency $50 Proof - Type II ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed--50-type-II-proof.jpg) ### 2003 - American Liberty Currency $50 Proof - Type III ![NORFED 2003 - American Liberty Currency $50 Proof Type III](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/norfed--50-type-III-proof.jpg) 2003 - American Liberty Currency $50 Proof Type III ### 2003 - American Liberty Silver Certificate $50 Proof Uncut Sheet Type II ![NORFED 2003 American Liberty Silver Certificate $50 Proof Uncut Sheet Type II](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/NORFED-American-Liberty-Silver-Certificate--50-Proof-Uncut-Sheet-Type-II.jpg) 2003 - $50 Proof Type II Uncut Sheet via Ron Goodger @ LibertyDollarEncyclopedia ### 2003 - American Liberty Silver Certificate $50 Proof Uncut Sheet Type III ![NORFED 2003 American Liberty Silver Certificate $50 Proof Uncut Sheet Type III](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/2003-NORFED-American-Liberty-Silver-Certificate--50-Proof-Uncut-Sheet-Type-III.jpg) 2003 - $50 Proof Type II Uncut Sheet via Ron Goodger @ LibertyDollarEncyclopedia ## LDFA and Liberty Dollar Network Certificates ### 2019 - $5 Lake City Dollar Silver Certificate Specimen ![ 2019 - $5 Lake City Dollar Specimen Silver Certificate](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/2019-Lake-City-Dollar--5-Silver-Certificate.jpg) 2019 - LDN Lake City Dollar $5 Silver Certificate - Thanks to Steven Becker for the Photos ### 2019 - $25 Beverly Hills Dollar Silver Certificate Specimen ![ 2019 - $25 LDN Beverly Hills Dollar Specimen Silver Certificate](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/2019-Beverly-Hills-Dollar--25-Silver-Certificate.jpg) 2019 - Beverly Hills Dollar $25 Silver Certificate - Thanks to Steven Becker for the Photos ### 2019 - $25 Jacksonville Dollar Silver Certificate Specimen ![ 2019 - $25 LDN Jacksonville Dollar Specimen Silver Certificate](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/2019-Jacksonville-Dollar--25-Silver-Certificate.jpg) 2019 - Jacksonville Dollar $25 Silver Certificate - Thanks to Steven Becker for the Photos ### 2019 - $25 Lake City Dollar Silver Certificate Specimen ![ 2019 - $25 Lake City Dollar Specimen Silver Certificate](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/2019-Lake-City-Dollar--25-Silver-Certificate.jpg) 2019 - LDN Lake City Dollar $25 Silver Certificate - Thanks to Steven Becker for the Photos ### 2019 - $1 Lake City Dollar Silver Certificate Specimen ![ 2019 - $1 Lake City Dollar Specimen Silver Certificate](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/2019-Lake-City-Dollar--1-Silver-Certificate.jpg) 2019 - LDN Lake City Dollar $1 Silver Certificate - Thanks to Steven Becker for the Photos ### 2019 - $25 Tampa Dollar Silver Certificate Specimen ![2019 - Tampa Dollar $25 Silver Certificate Specimen](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/2019-Tampa-Dollar--25-Silver-Certificate.jpg) 2019 - Tampa Dollar $25 Silver Certificate - Thanks to Steven Becker for the Photos ### 2022-A LDFA $30 Silver Certificate ![2022-A - LDFA $30 Silver Certificate](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/2022-A-LDFA--30-Silver-Certicifate.jpg) 2022-A - LDFA $30 Silver Certificate - Thanks to Steven Becker for the Photos ### 2022-A LDFA $10 Silver Certificate ![2022-A - LDFA $10 Silver Certificate](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/2022-A-LDFA--10-Silver-Certicifate.jpg) 2022-A - LDFA $10 Silver Certificate - Thanks to Steven Becker for the Photos ### 2022-A LDFA $5 Silver Certificate ![2022-A - LDFA $5 Silver Certificate](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/2022-A-LDFA--5-Silver-Certicifate.jpg) 2022-A - LDFA $5 Silver Certificate - Thanks to Steven Becker for the Photos ### 2022-A LDFA $1 Silver Certificate ![2022-A - LDFA $1 Silver Certificate ](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/2022-A-LDFA--1-Silver-Certicifate.jpg) 2022-A - LDFA $1 Silver Certificate - Thanks to Steven Becker for the Photos ### 2022 - 5oz Silver Certificate ![2022 - LDFA 5oz Silver Certificate](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/LDFA-5-oz-Silver-Certificate.jpg) 2022 - LDFA 5oz Silver Certificate - Thanks to Steven Becker for the Photos ### 2022 - 2oz Silver Certificate ![2022 - LDFA 2oz Silver Certificate](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/LDFA-2-oz-Silver-Certificate.jpg) 2022 - LDFA 2oz Silver Certificate - Thanks to Steven Becker for the Photos ### 2022 - 1oz Silver Certificate ![2022 - LDFA 1oz Silver Certificate](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/LDFA-1-oz-Silver-Certificate.jpg) 2022 - LDFA 1oz Silver Certificate - Thanks to Steven Becker for the Photos ### 2022 - 1/2oz Silver Certificate ![2022 - LDFA 1/2oz Silver Certificate](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/LDFA-1-2-oz-Silver-Certificate.jpg) 2022 - LDFA 1/2oz Silver Certificate - Thanks to Steven Becker for the Photos ### 2022 - 1/4oz Silver Certificate ![2022 - LDFA 1/4oz Silver Certificate](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/LDFA-1-4-oz-Silver-Certificate.jpg) 2022 - LDFA 1/4oz Silver Certificate - Thanks to Steven Becker for the Photos ### 2022 - 1/10oz Silver Certificate ![2022 - LDFA 1/10oz Silver Certificate](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/LDFA-1-10-oz-Silver-Certificate.jpg) 2022 - LDFA 1/4oz Silver Certificate - Thanks to Steven Becker for the Photos ### 2022 - 1/20oz Silver Certificate ![2022 - LDFA 1/20oz Silver Certificate](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/LDFA-1-20-oz-Silver-Certificate.jpg) 2022 - LDFA 1/20oz Silver Certificate - Thanks to Steven Becker for the Photos ### 2022 - 1/100oz Silver Certificate ![2022 - LDFA 1/100oz Silver Certificate](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/LDFA-1-100-oz-Silver-Certificate.jpg) 2022 - LDFA 1/100oz Silver Certificate - Thanks to Steven Becker for the Photos ### 2022 - LDFA 5oz Silver Bond ![2022 - LDFA 5oz Silver Bond](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/2022-LDFA-5oz-Silver-Bond.jpg) 2022 - LDFA 5oz Silver Bond - Thanks to Steven Becker for the Photos ### 2023 - 1oz 25th Anniversary ![2023 NORFED LDFA 25th Anniversary 1oz Silver Certificate](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/07/2025-LDFA-1oz-25th-Anniversary-Silver-Certicifate.jpg) ![NORFED LDFA 25th Anniversary Silver Certificate Specimen](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/11/LDFA-25th-Anniversary-Silver-Certificate.jpg) Specimen Example via LDFA ### One-Twentieth (1/20) Oz. URL: https://norfed.info/one-twentieth/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:29.000Z There are three unique 1/20 ounce Silver Liberty Dollar variants, slightly smaller than a US Dime at 16.5 mm in diameter, 1mm thick, and with a reeded edge. ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/-NORFED-1-20-Ounce-Silver-Liberty-Dollars.jpg) Ron Goodger via Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia ### **The 2003 Silver 1/20th $1 Liberty Dollar - Type I** The 2003 1/20th $1 Silver Liberty features a date with a rounded-top '3'. It's the most frequently found variant, minted continuously until the reverse dies (the mold used for stamping) wore out. Released for the 5th anniversary, it's the smallest silver denomination in this series. ![NORFED 2003 Silver 1/20th $1 Liberty Dollar - Type I](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/NORFED-2003--1-One-Twentieth-Type-I.jpg) 2003 Silver 1/20th $1 Liberty Dollar - Type I ### **The 2003 Silver 1/20th $1 Liberty Dollar - Type II** Similar to Type I, the 2003 $1 has a flat-top '3'. Its production was limited, originally planned for 25,000 pieces. The 2007 FBI raid halted all Liberty Dollars' production; the exact number produced remains unknown. ![NORFED 2003 Silver 1/20th $1 Liberty Dollar - Type II](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/NORFED-2003--1-One-Twentieth-Type-II.jpg) 2003 Silver 1/20th $1 Liberty Dollar - Type II ### **The 2003 Silver 1/20th $1 Liberty Dollar - Type III** The 2005 $2 Silver Liberty variant is believed to be a mint error. Created with a reverse die meant for a future $20 silver value increase, it was prematurely used. It's similar to Type I with a round-top '3', and it's estimated that at least 1,000 were minted before the raid, although the exact figure is unknown. ![NORFED 2005 Silver 1/20th $2 Liberty Dollar - Type III](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/NORFED-2005--2-One-Twentieth-Type-III.jpg) 2005 Silver 1/20th $2 Liberty Dollar - Type III ## Pre-NORFED 1/20 Oz. ### **1992 Gold Liberty Salute to America** The Royal Hawaiian Mint 1992 Gold Liberty Salute to America is likely the precursor to the NORFED Liberty obverse used on Liberty Dollars. ![1992 NORFED RHM 1/20th Gold Salute to America Liberty from East to West](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/1992-Gold-Salute-to-America-1-20th.jpg) RHM 1992 Gold Salue 1/20th ![1992 RHM Salute to America 1/10 Oz. Gold](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/1992-RHM-Liberty-Salute-to-America-one-twentieth.jpg) via The Hawaiiana Numismatist ![NORFED 1992 Gold Liberty Salute to America COA](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/1992-Gold-Liberty-Salute-to-America-Certificate.jpg) 1992 Gold American Salute COA via eBay ![1992 Gold American Salute in box w/COA via eBay](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/NORFED-1992-Salute-to-America.jpg) 1992 Gold American Salute in box w/COA via eBay ### One-Tenth (1/10) Oz. URL: https://norfed.info/one-tenth/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:29.000Z In the Spring of 2008, the surge in silver prices prompted the base valuation of the one-ounce silver pieces to increase to $50\. This change led to additional denominations: a [2/5 ounce](https://norfed.info/two-fifths/) $20 piece, a [1/5 ounc](https://norfed.info/one-fifth/)e $10 piece, and the 1/10 ounce $5 piece to accompany the $50 base one-ounce silver pieces. The choice of increasing the one-ounce silver pieces to a $50 base in 2008 is an odd one. The silver price peaked at $20.92 on March 17th and dropped to $8.79 on October 28th, nowhere near $50\. The new base could be attributed to factors other than the market price of silver at the time. Like the other specie released at the same time, the naked back was stamped with a surprising number of hallmarks, many of which can be seen below. There may be additional variations, if you have pictures please send to brian 'at' norfed 'dot' info and I will credit you here. ### 2008 $5 One-Tenth Oz. Naked Back ![NORFED 2008 $5 One-Tenth Oz. Naked Back](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/10/NORFED-2008-1-10-oz-Liberty-Dollar-Naked-Back.jpg) ### 2008 $5 One-Tenth Oz. Tenth Anniversary HM ![NORFED 2008 $5 One-Tenth Oz. Tenth Anniversary HM](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/10/NORFED-2008-1-10-oz-Liberty-Dollar-Tenth-Anniversary.jpg) ### 2008 $5 One-Tenth Oz. Live Free or Die HM ![NORFED 2008 $5 One-Tenth Oz. Live Free or Die HM](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/10/NORFED-2008-1-10-oz-Liberty-Dollar-Live-Free-Or-Die.jpg) ### 2008 $5 One-Tenth Oz. Chambersburg HM ![NORFED 2008 $5 One-Tenth Oz. Chambersburg HM](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/10/NORFED-2008-1-10-oz-Liberty-Dollar-Chambersburg.jpg) ### 2008 $5 One-Tenth Oz. Greensboro HM ![NORFED 2008 $5 One-Tenth Oz. Greensboro HM](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/10/NORFED-2008-1-10-oz-Liberty-Dollar-Liberty-Greensboro-HM.jpg) via eBay ### 2008 $5 One-Tenth Oz. Asheville HM ![NORFED 2008 $5 One-Tenth Oz. Asheville HM](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/10/NORFED-2008-1-10-oz-Asheville.jpg) via eBay ### 2008 $5 One-Tenth Oz. Liberty Bell HM ![NORFED 2008 $5 One-Tenth Oz. Liberty Bell HM](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/10/NORFED-2008-1-10-oz-Liberty-Dollar-Liberty-Bell-HM.jpg) via eBay ### 2008 $5 One-Tenth Oz. Skull and Crossbones HM ![NORFED 2008 $5 One-Tenth Oz. Skull and Crossbones HM](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/10/NORFED-2008-1-10-oz-Skull-and-Crossbones.jpg) via eBay ### One-Fifth (1/5) Oz. URL: https://norfed.info/one-fifth/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:28.000Z In the Spring of 2008, the surge in silver prices prompted the base valuation of the one-ounce silver pieces to increase to $50\. This change led to additional denominations: a [2/5 ounce](https://norfed.info/two-fifths/) $20 piece, a 1/5 ounce $10 piece, and a [1/10 ounce](https://norfed.info/tag/1-10-oz/) $5 piece to accompany the $50 base one-ounce silver pieces. The choice of increasing the one-ounce silver pieces to a $50 base in 2008 is an odd one. The silver price peaked at $20.92 on March 17th and dropped to $8.79 on October 28th, nowhere near $50\. The new base could be attributed to factors other than the market price of silver at the time. The $50 valuation may have been based on anticipated future increases in silver prices. It could also have been influenced by other market dynamics like demand for silver in industrial use or maybe it was perceived as a long-term value investment in the volatile economic environment of the 2008 financial crisis. There may be additional variations, if you have pictures please send to brian 'at' norfed 'dot' info and I will credit you here. ### 2008 $10 One-Fifth Oz. Naked Back ![NORFED 2008 $10 One-Fifth Oz. Naked Back](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/10/NORFED-2008--10-one-fifth-oz-Naked-Back.jpg) ### 2008 $10 One-Fifth Oz. Tenth Anniversary HM ![NORFED 2008 $10 One-Fifth Oz. 10th Anniversary Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/01/NORFED-2008--10-One-Fifth-Ounce--10-Liberty-Dollar-with-10th-Anniversary-Hallmark.jpg) ### 2008 $10 One-Fifth Oz. Moose "Live Free or Die HM ![NORFED 2008 $10 One-Fifth Oz. Moose "Live Free or Die" New Hampshire](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/10/NORFED-2008--10-One-Fifth-Ounce-New-Hampshire-Hallmark-Live-Free-or-Die.jpg) ### 2008 $10 One-Fifth Oz. Hudson Valley HM ![NORFED 2008 $10 One-Fifth Oz. Hudson Valley Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/10/NORFED-2008--10-One-Fifth-Ounce-Liberty-Dollar-Hudson-Valley-Hallmark.jpg) ### 2008 $10 One-Fifth Oz. Penna HM ![NORFED 2008 $10 One-Fifth Oz. Penna Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/10/NORFED-2008--10-One-Fifth-Ounce-Liberty-Dollar-Penna-Hallmark.jpg) ### Two-Fifths (2/5) Oz. URL: https://norfed.info/two-fifths/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:37.000Z The two-fifths ounce 2008 $20 specie was released alongside the [1/5 oz.](https://norfed.info/one-fifth/) and 1/10 ounce in early 2008 in anticipation of an increase in silver prices. The naked back was stamped with a surprising number of hallmarks, many of which can be seen below. There may be additional variations, if you have pictures please send to brian 'at' norfed 'dot' info and I will credit you here. ### $20 2/5 oz. Naked Back ![NORFED $20 2/5 oz. Naked Back](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/NORFED-2008-two-fifths-naked-back.jpg) ### $20 2/5 oz. Tenth Anniversary Hallmark ![NORFED $20 2/5 oz. Tenth Anniversary Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/NORFED-2008-two-fifths-tenth-anniversary.jpg) ### $20 2/5 oz. Chambersburg PA Hallmark ![NORFED $20 2/5 oz. Chambersburg PA Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/NORFED-2008-two-fifths-chambersburg.jpg) ### $20 2/5 oz. Indianapolis Hallmark ![NORFED $20 2/5 oz. Indianapolis Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/03/NORFED-2008-two-fifths-indianapolis.jpg) ### $20 2/5 oz. Cass County Cash Hallmark ![NORFED $20 2/5 oz. Cass County Cash Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/03/NORFED-2008-two-fifths-cass-county-cash.jpg) ### $20 2/5 oz. Skull and Crossbones (Unofficial Hallmark) ![NORFED $20 2/5 oz. Skull and Crossbones Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/NORFED-2008-two-fifths-skull-and-crossbones.jpg) ### $20 2/5 oz. Live Free or Die Hallmark ![NORFED $20 2/5 oz. Live Free or Die Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/03/NORFED-2008-two-fifths-live-free-or-die.jpg) ### $20 2/5 oz. PENNA EST1784 Hallmark ![NORFED $20 2/5 oz. Penna HM](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/10/NORFED-2008-two-fifths-penna.jpg) ### $20 2/5 oz. Missouri Hallmark ![NORFED $20 2/5 oz. Missouri Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/03/NORFED-2008-two-fifths-missouri.jpg) ### $20 2/5 oz. Nebraska Hallmark ![NORFED $20 2/5 oz. Nebraska Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/03/NORFED-2008-two-fifths-nebraska.jpg) Upside Down Nebraska HM ### $20 2/5 oz. Hudson Valley Hallmark ![NORFED 2008 $20 2/5 oz. Hudson Valley Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/10/NORFED-2008--20-Two-Fifths-Oz-Hudson-Valley-HM.jpg) ### $20 2/5 oz. Hudson Valley Hallmark ![NORFED 2008 $20 2/5 oz. Mid-Michigan Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/10/NORFED-2008-Two-Fifths-Mid-Michigan-HM.jpg) ### $20 2/5 oz. Cal Evergreen Hallmark ![NORFED $20 2/5 oz. Cal Evergreen Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2008--20-two-fifths-cal-evergreen.jpg) ### $20 2/5 oz. Cal Anaheim Hallmark ![NORFED $20 2/5 oz. Cal Anaheim Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/03/NORFED-2008-two-fifths-cal-anaheim.jpg) via eBay ### One-Quarter (1/4) Oz. URL: https://norfed.info/quarter-ounce/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:30.000Z The NORFED 2006 $5 1/4 ounce Liberty Dollar was the only quarter ounce Silver Liberty Dollar produced for mass distribution, making it notable in their range of privately issued currency. Created in 2006, it was minted in response to a growing demand for smaller fractional sizes that could be used more conveniently for trade and barter, especially with fluctuating silver prices. Its creation was a direct answer to those who found larger denominations less practical for everyday transactions. There were more limited 1/4 pieces minted, such as the 2007 Silver Dalas and Gold Layered Dalas, though these are rare. The extremely rare 'split quarter' was also created using different sides of the 2006 quarter ounce obverse/reverse. ### 2006 $5 Quarter Ounce Liberty Dollar ![NORFED 2006 $5 Quarter Ounce Silver Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/NORFED-2006--5-Quarter-Ounce-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) 2006 $5 Quarter Ounce Liberty Dollar ### 2006 $5 Quarter Ounce Liberty Dollar 2022 SDCA Hallmark, this example is one of ten Hallmarked sets for the event. ![NORFED 2006 $5 Quarter Ounce Liberty Dollar with 2022 SDCA Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/NORFED-2006--5-Quarter-Ounce-Liberty-Dollar-SDCA-Hallmark.jpg) 2006 $5 Quarter Ounce Liberty Dollar with 2022 SDCA Hallmark ### 2007 $5 Kaiulani Princess of Hawaii Hapaha Silver Dala ![NORFED 2007 $5 Kaiulani Princess of Hawaii Hapaha Silver Dala Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2007--5-Kaiulani-Princess-of-Hawaii-Hapaha-Dala-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) 2007 $5 Kaiulani Princess of Hawaii Hapaha Silver Dala ### 2007 $5 Founders of Hawaii Hapaha Silver Dala ![NORFED 2007 $5 Founders of Hawaii Hapaha Silver Dala](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2007--5-Silver-Founders-of-Hawaii-Hapaha-Dala.jpg) 2007 $5 Founders of Hawaii Hapaha Silver Dala ### 2007 $5 Kaiulani Princess of Hawaii Hapaha Gold Layered Dala ![NORFED 2007 Royal Hawaiian Mint $5 Silver Dala w/ 24k Gold Relief Proof Coin Princess Kaiulani](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2007--5-Kaiulani-Princess-of-Hawaii-Hapaha-Silver-Dala-Gold-Layered-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) 2007 $5 Kaiulani Princess of Hawaii Hapaha Gold Layered Dala ### 2007 $5 Founders of Hawaii Hapaha Gold Layered Dala ![NORFED 2007 $5 Founders of Hawaii Hapaha Gold Layered Dala](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/2007--5-Founders-of-Hawaii-Hapaha-Gold-Layered-Dala.jpg) 2007 $5 Founders of Hawaii Hapaha Gold Layered Dala ### 2006 $5 Two-Part Split Quarter ![NORFED 2006 $5 Two-Part Split Quarter Ounce](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/NORFED-2006--5-Quarter-Ounce-Split-Quarter.jpg) 2006 $5 Two-Part Split Quarter ## Licensed and Non-NORFED/Liberty Dollar Produced ### **2012 $25 Ron Paul Dollars** Licensed and not produced by Liberty Dollar Group. This example is numbered and has a "Bill of Rights" Hallmark. ![NORFED 2012 $25 Ron Paul Dollars Numbered with BOR Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/NORFED-2012--25-Ron-Paul-Dollars-Numbered-with-BOR-Hallmark.jpg) 2012 $25 Ron Paul Dollars ### One-Half (1/2) Oz. URL: https://norfed.info/half-ounce/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:23.000Z There were three NORFED-produced variants of the Half Ounce Liberty Dollar, two “Hawaiianized” [Half Ounce Liberty Dollar Dalas](https://www.royalhawaiianmint.com/catalog/hawaii-dalas.html?ref=norfed.info), a licensed Ron Paul “Honesty Dollar,” and Second Amendment “Gun Dollars” licensed and produced for Bud’s Gun Shop. I have included some of the numbered and hallmarked pieces below; I have seen various hallmarks and will add any additional ones I come across below. ## 2005 Half Ounce Liberty Dollar Obverse Variants ![2005 $10 ($20 Base) Half Ounce Obverse Variations](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/NORFED-Half-Ounce-Obverse-Variants.jpg) 2005 Half Ounce Obverse (Short Hair Lock) on the left and (Long Hair Lock) on the Right ### 2003 $5 - 5th Year Anniversary This piece was 'JK' Hallmarked by former RCO Jeff Kotchounian (Deceased). ![NORFED 2003 $5 ($10 Base) - 5th Year Anniversary with JK Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/2003--5---10-Base----5th-Year-Anniversary-JK-Hallmark-1.jpg) 2003 $5 ($10 Base) - 5th Year Anniversary with JK Hallmark ### 2005 $10 with Arrest and BVNH Hallmark ![NORFED 2005 $10 Half Ounce with Arrest and BVNH Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/NORFED-2005--10-Half-Ounce-Arrest-and-BVNH-Hallmark.jpg) 2005 $10 ($20 Base) - with Arrest and BVNH Hallmark ### 2005 $10 with 2022 SDCA Hallmark One of ten 3-specie sets created for an event in San Diego in 2022. ![NORFED 2005 $10 w/ 2022 SDCA Hallmark](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/2022-SDCA-10.jpg) 2005 $10 w/ 2022 SDCA Hallmark ### 2008 Peace $10 Serial Numbered and Hallmarked with BVNH, Peace, and Arrest. ![NORFED 2008 Peace ($20 Base) Hallmarked Half Ounce](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/NORFED-2008-Peace--10---20-Base--Hallmarked-Half-Ounce.jpg) 2008 Peace $10 ($20 Base) Hallmarked ### 2007 Queen Liliuokalani Silver $10 Liberty Dala ![NORFED 2007 Queen Liliuokalani Silver $10 Liberty Dala](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/2004-Queen-Liliuokalani-Silver--10-Dala.jpg) 2007 Queen Liliuokalani Silver $10 Liberty Dala ### 2007 Warrior of Hawaii Silver $10 Liberty Dala ![NORFED 2007 Warrior of Hawaii Silver $10 Liberty Dala](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/2004-Warrior-Silver--10-Dala-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) 2007 Warrior of Hawaii Silver $10 Liberty Dala ### 2007 Warrior of Hawaii Silver $10 Liberty Dala HM ![NORFED 2007 Warrior of Hawaii Silver $10 Liberty Dala HM](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/2004-Warrior-Silver--10-Dala-Liberty-Dollar-HM.jpg) 2007 Warrior of Hawaii Silver $10 Liberty Dala HM ### 2007 Warrior of Hawaii Gold Layered $10 Liberty Dala ![NORFED 2007 Warrior of Hawaii Gold Layered $10 Liberty Dala](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/NORFED-2004-Warrior-of-Hawaii-Gold-Layered--10-Liberty-Dala.jpg) 2007 Warrior of Hawaii Gold Layered $10 Liberty Dala ### 2007 Queen Liliuokalani Gold Layered $10 Liberty Dala ![NORFED 2007 Queen Liliuokalani Gold Layered $10 Liberty Dala](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2004-Queen-Liliuokalani--10-Gold-Layered-Liberty-Dala.jpg) 2007 Queen Liliuokalani Gold Layered $10 Liberty Dala ## Licensed and Non-Liberty Dollar Produced ### 2010 Ron Paul $25 Licensed to Silver Liberty Marketing (SLM), Numbered and Bill of Rights "BOR" Hallmarked. ![NORFED 2010 Ron Paul $25 Numbered and BOR Hallmarked](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/NORFED-2010--25-Ron-Paul-Numbered-and-Hallmarked.jpg) 2010 Ron Paul $25 Numbered and BOR Hallmarked ### 2011 $25 Second Amendment Gun Dollar (Bud's Gun Shop) ![NORFED 2011 $25 Second Amendment Gun Dollar Bud's Gun Shop](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/2011--25-Buds-Gun-Shop-2nd-Amendment-Gun-Dollar.jpg) 2011 $25 Second Amendment Gun Dollar (Bud's Gun Shop) ### 2012 $25 Second Amendment Gun Dollar (Bud's Gun Shop) ![NORFED 2012 $25 Second Amendment Gun Dollar (Bud's Gun Shop)](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/2012--25-Buds-Gun-Shop-2nd-Amendment-Gun-Dollar.jpg) 2012 $25 Second Amendment Gun Dollar (Bud's Gun Shop) ### 2013 $25 Second Amendment Gun Dollar (Bud's Gun Shop) ![NORFED 2013 $25 Second Amendment Gun Dollar (Bud's Gun Shop)](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/2013--25-Buds-Gun-Shop-2nd-Amendment-Gun-Dollar.jpg) 2013 $25 Second Amendment Gun Dollar (Bud's Gun Shop) ### 2014 $25 Second Amendment Gun Dollar (Bud's Gun Shop) ![NORFED 2014 $25 Second Amendment Gun Dollar (Bud's Gun Shop)](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/12/2014--25-Buds-Gun-Shop-2nd-Amendment-Gun-Dollar.jpg) 2014 $25 Second Amendment Gun Dollar (Bud's Gun Shop) ### Two (2) Oz. Piedfort URL: https://norfed.info/2oz-piedforts/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:16.000Z ![NORFED $20 2oz Piedfort Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/04/NORFED-2oz-Piedfort.jpg) In 2004, BVNH introduced the 2 oz Piedfort $20 Liberty Dollar. These pieces were designed with the same 39 mm diameter as the standard one-ounce Liberty Dollars, but with double the thickness. That thickness is what gave them their $20 face value, which makes sense as the one ounce pieces had a face value of $10. Each 2 oz Piedfort was sold encapsulated in an airtite holder. They came in two main types: one stamped “UNCIRCULATED” on the edge, and another stamped with individual serial numbers. The word “UNCIRCULATED” and the serial numbers were engraved directly into an un-reeded part of the edge, which was plenty wide enough to allow for this. ## UNCIRCULATED ![NORFED $20 2oz Piedfort Liberty Dollar UNCIRCULATED](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/04/NORFED-2oz-Piedfort-Uncirculated.jpg) ## Serial Numbered ![NORFED $20 2oz Piedfort Liberty Dollar Serial Number 554](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/04/NORFED-2oz-Piedfort-Serial-Number-1.jpg) Two other types were also known to have been produced (and included in the Coin Catalogs in the LD Books) - one with the serial number “00000” and another hallmarked by BVNH, using his stamp with triangle symbol with a circle and the letter “B.” At least 20 examples with the “00000” serial have been observed, confirming it was used on more than one Piedfort. ## 00000 Serial Numbered ![NORFED $20 2oz Piedfort Liberty Dollar Serial Number 554](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/04/NORFED-2oz-Piedfort-Serial-Number-Five-Zeros.jpg) ## Hallmarked ![NORFED $20 2oz Piedfort Liberty Dollar BVNH HM](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/04/NORFED-2oz-Piedfort-BVNH-HM.jpg) The UNCIRCULATED version was distributed in a purple velvet bag that attracts a lot of dust, lint, and hair. The serial numbered pieces came in royal blue jeweler’s boxes with white interiors. The numbered version was produced in smaller quantities, believed to be \~1,000 though there may be a similar number of uncirculated. ![NORFED UNCIRCULATED Piedfort on Velvet Bag](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/04/NORFED-2oz-Piedfort-and-Bag.jpg) UNCIRCULATED Piedfort on Velvet Bag ![SN Piedfort Box](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/04/NORFED-2oz-Piedfort-SN-in-Box.jpg) SN Piedfort Box ![NORFED Piedforts with Packaging](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/04/NORFED-2oz-Piedfort-and-Bag-and-Boxes.jpg) Piedforts with packaging (including white cardboard for the blue boxes) ### Five (5) Oz. URL: https://norfed.info/5oz/ Last updated: 2026-09-02T02:33:45.000Z The 5oz Liberty Dollar was first minted in October 2003 to mark the fifth anniversary of the Liberty Dollar, carrying a $50 face value. In 2006, a second version was released with a 1998–2006 reverse and a $100 face value. Measuring 64mm in diameter, it is a substantial piece of silver that is comparable in size to a tennis ball. Both versions share the same obverse, featuring the familiar Lady Liberty design seen on other Liberty Dollars. ## 1998-2003 $50 5oz Liberty Dollar ![NORFED 2003 $50 5oz Silver Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2003--50-5oz-Silver-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ## 1998-2006 $100 5oz Liberty Dollar ![NORFED 2006 $100 5oz Silver Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED--100-2006-5oz-Silver-Liberty-Dollar-1.jpg) Encircling the outer rim is a micro-engraved, paraphrased excerpt from the U.S. Declaration of Independence: ALL MEN AND WOMEN ARE CREATED EQUAL AND ENDOWED BY THEIR CREATOR WITH CERTAIN UNALIENABLE RIGHTS THAT AMONG THESE ARE LIFE LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS AND WHENEVER ANY FORM OF GOVERNMENT BECOMES DESTRUCTIVE OF THESE ENDS IT IS THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO ALTER OR TO ABOLISH IT AND INSTITUTE A NEW GOVERNMENT. October 1 1998-2003. ![NORFED 5oz Liberty Dollar Inscription Close Up](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-5oz-Silver-Liberty-Dollar-Close-Up.jpg) Obverse Inscription According to the *Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia*, the 5oz Liberty Dollar was part of a limited commemorative mintage initially set at 5,000 pieces. However, fewer than 4,000 were ultimately distributed before the FBI's seizure of undelivered pieces during the 2007 raid on the Liberty Dollar Fulfillment Center. When I spoke with Bernard about this, he told me they didn’t produce thousands of these but closer to 500 of each. Given the raid, there’s no way to know if or how many were seized by the government. The truth is uncertain, but 500 seems more likely to me as these are rarely seen for sale and are recognized as scarce and desirable in the collector’s market. ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-5oz-Silver-Liberty-Dollars.jpg) 5oz were originally sold in white boxes wrapped in blue tissue paper with soft cotton The 2007 search and seizure operation targeting the Liberty Dollar organization resulted in the confiscation of a large amount of precious metals and currency from multiple locations, including Sunshine Minting and the Liberty Dollar Headquarters in Evansville, Indiana. At Sunshine Minting, federal agents seized 168,599 one-ounce silver coins, 710 half-ounce silver coins, 147 one-ounce gold coins, 17 half-ounce gold coins, and 11 silver bars and scrap totaling 10,720.60 troy ounces. A second warrant led to the confiscation of an additional 16,000.05 troy ounces (\~1300 lbs) of raw silver. Meanwhile, the search of the Evansville headquarters yielded 5,930.32 troy ounces of silver coins, 3,039.375 pounds of copper coins, 63.24 troy ounces of gold coins, three platinum coins, and $254,424.09 in U.S. currency. Additionally, two separate shipments of silver coins recalled from Sunshine Minting were later seized, each containing 1,000 half (.5) troy ounce silver coins. While the [detailed inventory from the trial](https://web.archive.org/web/20250326023058/https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/united-states-v-von-888560842) lists various sizes of silver and gold coins, **no specific mention was made of 5oz Liberty Dollars**. However, given the volume of silver coins seized from both locations, it remains possible that some 5oz pieces were included within the broader confiscated inventory. ## 5oz Hallmarks I've come across a few different hallmarks on the 5oz piece - the arrest hallmark and the JK (Jeff Kotchounian) hallmark, and Bernard's HM with the USA HM shown below. There may be others, but I haven’t seen them. If you have a picture of a 5oz hallmark not listed here, please email me at brian 'at' norfed 'dot' info. ## 2006 5oz Liberty Dollar with Arrest Hallmark ![NORFED 2006 5oz Liberty Dollar with Arrest Hallmark ](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006--100-5oz-Silver-Liberty-Arrest-Dollar.jpg) Edited image via ebay ## 2003 5oz Liberty Dollar with JK Hallmark ![NORFED 2003 5oz Liberty Dollar with JK Hallmark ](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/5oz-2003-50-one-hallmarked-and-2006-100-v0-0cpuuce9nzhc1.webp) ![NORFED 2003 5oz Liberty Dollar with JK Hallmark Close Up](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2003--50-5oz-Silver-Liberty-Dollar-JK-Hallmark.jpg) 5oz JK Hallmark ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2026/08/NORFED-50-HM.jpg) Thanks to Chris Guernsey for the Photo ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2026/08/NORFED-100-HM.jpg) Thanks to Chris Guernsey for the Photo ### Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia URL: https://norfed.info/liberty-dollar-encyclopedia/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:24.000Z The Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia is an amazing resource of Liberty Dollar information created and maintained by former RCO Ron Goodger. His work has kept information about Liberty Dollar centralized. If able, I encourage all who see this to Visit and Donate to help keep his site up and running. This page is solely for educational purposes and I will try to use my own images wherever possible to document the different types of Liberty Dollars contained in the Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia. Due to the scarcity of some of the pieces, I will use other images under the fair use doctrine and cite the original sources that own the copyrights. ***This is still a work in progress, as my time is quite limited these days - so check back often!*** ## **The Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia** ### [1998 Pattern](https://norfed.info/royal-hawaiian-mint-liberty-pattern/) ![1998 Royal Hawaiian Mint Liberty Pattern ](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/11/Norfed-Pattern-Reissue.jpg) ### #1\. 1998 - The Original Design ![1998 Norfed Shelter System Liberty Dollar - The Original Design](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/11/1998-Shelter-System-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ### #2\. 1998/1999 Double Date Type I ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/12/NORFED-1998-1999--10-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ### #2.5 1998/1999 Double Date Type II ![1998/1999 Double Date Type I and Type II](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/12/NORFED-1998-Type-2.jpg) via Ron Goodger @ The Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia Numbers 2 and 3 are classified as Type I, while pieces 1 and 4 are classified as Type II. The differences between the two are subtle and can be challenging to spot unless the pieces are compared side by side. Specific features help distinguish between them. The most noticeable difference is in the ear design. Type II has a taller, narrower ear, while Type I features a shorter, broader ear. The head on Type II is slightly larger than that on Type I. The mirror finish also differs, with Type II having a satin-like finish similar to the #0 pattern piece, and Type I featuring a standard mirror finish like the #1 piece. Collectors can determine the type by using a caliper micrometer to measure the distance from the tip of the crown to the bottom left corner of the neck. It appears the obverse die used for the #1 piece was also used for the #2 (Type I), while the die from the #0 pattern piece was reused for the #2.5 (Type II). This may have occurred when the die for the #1 and #2 pieces began to show wear, leading to the decision to use an existing die from the pattern pieces produced in Hawaii. ### #3\. 1999 ![NORFED 1999 $10 Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/01/NORFED-1999--10-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ### #3.5\. 2000 Type 1/2 ![NORFED 2000 $10 Type 1/2](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/01/NORFED-2000--10-Type-One-Half-1.jpg) ### #4\. 2000 Type I ‘Godless’ obverse omission error ![NORFED 2000 $10 Type I Godless Error](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/01/NORFED-2000--10-Type-I-Godless-Error.jpg) ### #5\. 2000 Type II Block Front Date ![NORFED 2000 $10 Type II Block Font Date](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/01/NORFED-2000--10-Type-II-Block-Font-Date.jpg) ### #6\. 2000 Type III ![NORFED 2000 $10 Type III](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/01/NORFED-2000--10-Type-III.jpg) ### #6.5 2000 Type IV (Discovered by Jim D. and confirmed by Dana A. February 2018) ![NORFED 2000 $10 Type IV](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/01/NORFED-2000--10-Type-IV.jpg) ### #7\. 2003 Type I - Small 'E' ![NORFED 2003 $10 Type I Small E](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/02/NORFED-2003--10-Type-I-Small-E.jpg) ### #8\. 2003 Type II - Big 'E' Short Hair ![NORFED 2003 $10 Big E Short Hair](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/01/NORFED-2003--10-Big-E-Short-Hair.jpg) ### #8.5\. 2003 Type II - Big 'E' Long Hair ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2003--10-Big-E-Long-Hair.jpg) ### #8 vs 8.5 - 2003 Big E Short and Long Hair ![NORFED](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2003-Big-E-Short-vs-Long-Hair.jpg) 2003 Big E Short Hair (Left) | 2003 Big E Long Hair (Right) ### #9\. 2003 Type III - Deep Strike ![NORFED 2003 $10 Type III Deep Strike](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/01/NORFED-2003--10-Type-III-Deep-Strike.jpg) ### #10\. 2003 Type IV - Wide Rim ![NORFED 2003 $10 Type IV Wide Rim](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/01/NORFED-2003--10-Type-IV-Wide-Rim.jpg) ### #11\. 2004 $20 Generic ![2004 $20 NORFED Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/12/NORFED-2004--20-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ### #12\. 2005 $10 Type I (Short Hair Lock) ![NORFED 2005 $10 Type I (Short Hair Lock)](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/12/NORFED-2005--10-Liberty-Dollar-Short-Hair-Lock.jpg) ### #12.5 2005 $10 Type II (Long Hair Lock) (Discovered by Mike Peters - May 2013) ![NORFED 2005 $10 Liberty Dollar Long Hair Lock](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/01/NORFED-2005--10-Liberty-Dollar-Long-Hair-Lock.jpg) ### #13\. 2006 Puerto Rico $10 (Short Hair Lock) ![NORFED 2006 $10 1oz Silver Puerto Rico Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/08/NORFED-2006--10-Puerto-Rico.jpg) ### #13.5 2006 Puerto Rico $10 (Long Hair Lock - Discovered by Carlos Maldonado - December 2013) ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/01/NORFED-2006--10-Puerto-Rico-Long-Hair-Lock.jpg) ### #14\. 2005 $20 Type I (Short Hair Lock) ![NORFED 2005 $20 Type I (Short Hair Lock)](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2005--20-Liberty-Dollar-Short-Hair-Lock.jpg) ### #15\. 2005 $20 Type II (Long Hair Lock) ![NORFED 2005 $20 Type II (Long Hair Lock)](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2005--20-Liberty-Dollar-Long-Hair-Lock-2.jpg) ### #16\. 2006 Puerto Rico ![NORFED 2006 $20 1oz Silver SMI Puerto Rico Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/08/NORFED-2006--20-1oz-Silver-SMI-Puerto-Rico-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ### #17\. 2006 SMI Michigan ![NORFED 2006 SMI Michigan](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-2006-SMI-Michigan.jpg) ### #18\. 2006 SMI California ![NORFED 2006 SMI California](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-2006-SMI-California.jpg) ### #19\. 2006 SMI Colorado ![NORFED 2006 SMI Colorado](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006--20-Colorado-SMI-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ### #20\. 2006 SMI Washington ![NORFED 2006 SMI Washington](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-2006-SMI-Washington.jpg) ### #21\. 2006 SMI Florida ![NORFED 2006 SMI Florida](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-2006-SMI-Florida-1.jpg) ### #22\. 2006 SMI New Hampshire ![NORFED 2006 SMI New Hampshire](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-2006-SMI-New-Hampshire.jpg) ### #23\. 2006 SMI Georgia ![NORFED 2006 SMI Georgia](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-2006-SMI-Georgia.jpg) ### #24\. 2006 Marco Island ![NORFED 2006 SMI Marco Island](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-2006-SMI-Marco-Island.jpg) ### #25\. 2006 SMI Pennsylvania ![NORFED 2006 SMI Pennsylvania](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-2006-SMI-Pennsylvania.jpg) ### #26\. 2006 SMI Indiana ![NORFED 2006 SMI Indiana](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-2006-SMI-Indiana.jpg) ### #27\. 2006 SMI New Mexico ![NORFED 2006 SMI New Mexico](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/10/NORFED-2006-SMI-New-Mexico.jpg) ### #28\. 2006 SMI North Dakota ![NORFED 2006 SMI North Dakota](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006--20-North-Dakota-SMI-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ### #29\. 2006 SMI Idaho ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006--20-Idaho-SMI-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ### #30\. 2006 SMI New York ![NORFED 2006 SMI New York](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-2006-SMI-New-York.jpg) ### #31\. 2006 SMI Alaska ![NORFED 2006 SMI Alaska](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-2006-SMI-Alaska.jpg) ### #32\. 2006 SMI Massachusetts ![NORFED 2006 SMI Massachusetts](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-2006-SMI-Massachusetts.jpg) ### #33\. 2006 SMI Virginia ![NORFED 2006 SMI Virginia](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006--20-Virginia-SMI-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ### #34\. 2006 SMI Missouri ![NORFED 2006 SMI Missouri](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-2006-SMI-Missouri.jpg) ### #35\. 2006 SMI Texas ![NORFED 2006 SMI Texas](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-2006-SMI-Texas.jpg) ### #36\. 2006 SMI North Carolina ![NORFED 2006 $20 North Carolina](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/02/NORFED-2006--20-North-Carolina.jpg) ### #37\. 2006 SMI Alabama ![NORFED 2006 $20 Alabama](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006--20-Alabama-SMI-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ### #38\. 2006 SMI Montana ![NORFED 2006 SMI Montana](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-2006-SMI-Montana.jpg) ### #39\. 2006 SMI Illinois ![NORFED 2006 SMI Illinois](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-2006-SMI-Illinois.jpg) ### #40\. 2006 SMI Mississippi ![NORFED 2006 SMI Mississippi](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2006--20-Mississippi-SMI-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ### #41\. 2006 SMI Oregon ![NORFED 2006 SMI Oregon](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-2006-SMI-Oregon.jpg) ### #42\. 2006 SMI Maine ![NORFED 2006 SMI Maine](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/07/NORFED-2006-SMI-Maine.jpg) ### #43\. 2006 Generic ![NORFED 2006 $20 Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/12/NORFED-2006--20-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ### #44\. 2007 Puerto Rico English ![2007 Puerto Rico English Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/10/NORFED-2007--20-Puerto-Rico-English.jpg) ### #45\. 2007 Puerto Rico Spanish ![2007 Puerto Rico Spanish Libertad Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/08/NORFED-2007-Pueerto-Rico-Libertad-Dollar.jpg) ### #46\. 2007 Panama ![NORFED 2007 $20 Panama Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2007--20-Panama-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ### #47\. 2007/2006 Generic ![NORFED 2006-2007 $20 Liberty Dollar Double Date](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/12/NORFED-2006-2007--20-Liberty-Dollar-Double-Date.jpg) ### #48\. 2007 Ecuador ![NORFED 2007 $20 Ecuador Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2007--20-Ecuador-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ### #49\. 2007 California Bear ![NORFED 2007 $20 California Bear Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2007--20-California-Bear-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ### #50\. 2007/2006 Texas Double Date SMI ![Norfed $20 2007/2006 Texas Double Date SMI](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/11/2007-2006--20-Norfed-Texas-Double-Date-SMI.jpg) ### #50.5 2007/2006 New York Double Date SMI ![NORFED 2006 2007 $20 New York Double Date](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/10/NORFED-2006-2007--20-New-York-Double-Date.jpg) ### #51\. 2007 Gillie's ![NORFED 2007 Gillies MT Morris Coney Island](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/08/NORFED-2007-Gillies-Mt-Morris.jpg) ### #52\. 2007 Chambersburg ![2007 $20 NORFED Chambersburg Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/02/2007--20-NORFED-Chambersburg-Liberty-Dollar.jpg) ### #53\. 2008 Ron Paul ![NORFED 2008 Ron Paul](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-2008-Ron-Paul.jpg) ### #54\. 2007 Milwaukee ANA ![NORFED 2007 Milwaukee ANA](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2007--20-Milwaukee-ANA.jpg) ### #55\. 2007 Evansville ![NORFED 2007 Evansville](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/2007-NORFED-Evansville.jpg) ### #56\. 2007 Chiropractic ![NORFED 2007 $20 Chiropractic Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/2007--20-NORFED-Silver-Chiropractic-Dollar.jpg) ### #57\. 2008 $20 Generic ![NORFED 2008 $20 1oz Silver Liberty Dollar NR](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/08/NORFED-2008--20-1oz-Silver-Liberty-Dollar-NR.jpg) ### #58\. 2008 $50 Generic ![NORFED 2008 $50 1oz Silver Liberty Dollar Type I NR](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/08/NORFED-2008--50-1oz-Silver-Liberty-Dollar-Type-I-NR.jpg) ### #59\. 2008 $50 Tenth Anniversary ![NORFED 2008 $50 1oz Silver Liberty Dollar Tenth Ann. Type III](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/08/NORFED-2008--50-1oz-Silver-Liberty-Dollar-Tenth-Ann-Type-III.jpg) ### #60\. 2008 20 Euro ![2008 NORFED Liberty Euro 20 Euro (unnumbered)](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/11/Unnumbered-Liberty-Euro.jpg) ### #61\. 2009 Naked Back ![NORFED 2009 $20 Naked Back](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2009--20-Naked-Back.jpg) ### #62\. 2009 Torch Back Type I - Obverse 14, Reverse 53 ![NORFED 2009 $20 1oz Silver Liberty Dollar Type II](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/08/NORFED-2009--20-1oz-Silver-Liberty-Dollar-Type-II.jpg) ### #63\. 2009 PEACE Naked Back ![NORFED 2009 Peace Naked Back Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2009--20-Peace-Naked-Back-1.jpg) ### #64\. 2009 Torch Back Type II ![NORFED 2009 $20 Peace Torch Back Type II](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2009--20-Peace-Torch-Back-Type-II.jpg) ### #65\. 2009 Torch Back Type III ![NORFED 2009 $20 Peace Torch Back Type III](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/03/NORFED-2009--20-Peace-Torch-Back-Type-III.jpg) ### #66\. 2009 Peace Torch Back ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/01/NORFED-2009--20-Peach-Torch-Back.jpg) ### #67\. 2009 FREEDOM Torch Back ![NORFED 2009 Torch Back Type I Freedom](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2024/06/NORFED-2009--Torch-Back-Type-I-Freedom.jpg) ### #68\. 2009 Second Amendment ![](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/01/2009--20-Buds-Gun-Shop-2nd-Amendment-Gun-Dollar-2.jpg) ### #69\. 2010 Second Amendment ![2010 Buds Gun Shop $50 Fifty Gun Dollars](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/01/2010-Buds-Gun-Shop--50-Fifty-Gun-Dollars.jpg) ### #70\. 2010 Aspen Dollar ![2010 $50 NORFED Aspen Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2025/01/2010--50-NORFED-Aspen-Dollar-3.jpg) ## Known Obverse and Reverse Patterns ### Obverse #0\. Pattern Obverse #1\. Original Obverse Bore The Date 1998 #2\. Replaced The Date With Trust In God #3\. Mint Error On New Die – No Trust In God #4\. Trust In God Restored #5\. Large Head And Lettering – ‘E’ In Liberty Touches Crown On Both Edges #6\. Head And Lettering Size Reduced - Deeply Struck With Flatter Rim #7\. Shallow Relief, Wide Rim, 'Crooked' God, Short Hair Lock #8\. Shallow Relief, Wide Rim, 'Straight' God, Long Hair Lock #9\. 2007 Date, English #10\. 2007 Date, Spanish #11\. 2008 Ron Paul #12\. 2008 Liberty (Post Raid) #13\. 2009 Liberty #14\. 2009 'Long Spikes' #15\. 2009 Peace #16\. 2009 Peace 'Long Spikes' #17\. 2009 Freedom ### Reverse #1\. Symbol Reverse #2\. 1999 Reverse #3\. 2000 Type I Reverse #4\. 2000 Type II Reverse #5\. 2003 Reverse #6\. 2004 $20 Reverse - Not Released Until 2006 #7\. 2005 $10 Reverse #8\. 2006 Puerto Rico $10 Reverse #9\. 2005 $20 Reverse #10\. 2006 Puerto Rico $20 Reverse #11-17\. 7 2006 State SMI Reverses #18\. 2006 Marco Island Reverse #19-36\. 18 2006 State SMI Reverses #37\. 2006 Generic Reverse #38\. Puerto Rico Flag Reverse #39\. Panama Reverse #40\. Ecuador Reverse #41\. California Bear Reverse #42\. Gillie's Reverse #43\. Chambersburg Reverse #44\. Ron Paul Reverse #45\. Milwaukee ANA Reverse #46\. Evansville Reverse #47\. Chiropractic Reverse #48\. Naked Back ($20 Base) #49\. Naked Back ($50 Base) #50\. Tenth Anniversary ($50 Base) #51\. 20 Euro #52\. 2009 Naked Back ($20 Base) #53\. 2009 Torch Back Type I ($20 Base) ### 1998 Liberty Pattern URL: https://norfed.info/royal-hawaiian-mint-liberty-pattern/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:31.000Z The original one-ounce silver piece, with the word "PATTERN" on its reverse, was minted at the Royal Hawaiian Mint, marking the birth of the Liberty Dollar. According to Ron Goodger at the [Liberty Dollar Encyclopedia](https://sites.google.com/site/libertydollarencyclopedia/10-base-1-oz-silver?ref=norfed.info), only 20 of these pieces were believed to have been struck. The website that sold them stated that there were only 12 of the original minted. Over the years, some were either given away or sold, and a few came with a Certificate of Authenticity. The design was created by Bernard von NotHaus, who also submitted it to the U.S. Treasury as a contender for the new dollar design. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the original in 2018, 100 pieces were re-issued and minted from the original dies. However, unlike the original with reeded edges, these had smooth edges and were numbered on the side from 1 to 100\. These were sold for $150 on [this site (archived link)](https://web.archive.org/web/20190913101537/http://liberty-dollar-20th-anniversary.mybigcommerce.com/1998-2018-commemorative-pattern-liberty-dollar-re-issue/) and came in a box with a Certificate of Authenticity. There were 12 original pieces and all were struck on a 39mm diameter, 1 troy ounce .999 silver planchet. They are extremely rare. ![NORFED Royal Hawaiian Mint 20th Anniversary 1998 Pattern Liberty Dollar](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/11/Norfed-Pattern-Reissue-1.jpg) 20th Anniversary 1998 Pattern Liberty Dollar ![NORFED 20th Anniversary 1998 Pattern Liberty Dollar Serial Number](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/11/Hawaiian-Mint-Pattern-Serial.jpg) 20th Anniversary 1998 Pattern Liberty Dollar Serial Number ![Royal Hawaiian Mint Liberty Dollar Pattern](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/11/Royal-Hawaiian-Mint-Liberty-Dollar-Pattern.jpg) via smalldollars.com ![Royal Hawaiian MInt Liberty Dollar Pattern Obverse](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/11/RHM-Liberty-Pattern.jpg) Ron Goodger via LibertyDollarEncyclopedia ![Royal Hawaiian Mint Liberty Pattern Certificate of Authenticity](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/11/Royal-Hawaiian-Mint-Liberty-Pattern.png) via smalldollars.com ![NORFED 20th Anniversary 1998 Pattern Liberty Dollar COA Front](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/11/1998-Liberty-Dollar-Pattern-Issue-Certificate.JPG) 20th Anniversary 1998 Pattern Liberty Dollar COA Front ![NORFED 20th Anniversary 1998 Pattern Liberty Dollar Back](https://cdn.getmidnight.com/390e982518a50e280d8e2b535462ec1f/2023/11/1998-Pattern-Liberty-Dollar-COA.JPG) 20th Anniversary 1998 Pattern Liberty Dollar COA Back ### Acronyms URL: https://norfed.info/acronyms/ Last updated: 2026-08-19T17:34:21.000Z When researching Liberty Dollars, you'll likely encounter many acronyms. These abbreviations can be confusing but are important for understanding the topic in depth. 1. **AVP / AVDP**: Avoirdupois - An avoirdupois ounce weighs 28.3495 grams, while a troy ounce weighs 31.1035 grams. 2. **BOR**: Bill of Rights 3. **BVNH**: Bernard von NotHaus 4. **DOJ**: Department of Justice 5. **GI**: General Issue 6. [**GI SMI**: General Issue State Monetary Initiative (set)](https://norfed.info/gi-smi/) 7. **HM**: Hallmark(ed) 8. **HM SMI**: Hallmarked State Monetary Initiative (set) 9. **LD**: Liberty Dollar 10. **LD4**: Liberty Dollar Four 11. **LDU**: Liberty Dollar University 12. **LLD**: Liberated Liberty Dollar 13. **MA**: Monetary Architect 14. **MSRP**: Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price 15. **NLD**: New Liberty Dollars 16. **NORFED**: National Organization for the Repeal of the Federal Reserve Act and the Internal Revenue Code 17. **NYDD**: New York Double Date 18. **OZT**: Troy Ounce 19. **PVBC**: Private Voluntary Barter Currency 20. **RCO**: Regional Currency Office 21. **RCO HM**: Regional Currency Office Hallmarked (set) 22. **RCOSMI**: Regional Currency Office State Monetary Initiative 23. **RHM**: Royal Hawaiian Mint 24. **SLM**: Silver Liberty Marketing 25. **SMI**: State Monetary Initiative 26. **SN**: Serial Number(ed) 27. **SN SMI**: Serial Numbered State Monetary Initiative (set) 28. **TXDD**: Texas Double Date