Many collectors in the USA may be aware of the fact that north of us is the well-established Canadian Numismatic Association but unaware that located in our deep South in Clearwater, Fla., is the rather new Cuban Numismatic Association: www.cubanumis.com.

I just received the latest e-newsletter from the president and editor Frank Putrow and found reading it, I have to say it is excellent in scope as it includes articles on coins, tokens and paper money. Also of special interest, at least to me, are two Latino recipes under "From the Kitchen," a very nice added touch.

A special feature in this issue is a comprehensive NGC and PCGS Population Report for Cuban coins presented in great detail. It provides the number of coins certified by date and gives top MS grade encountered.

One other item of interest that they created for the membership is a one-ounce silver commemorative bullion piece. These are available to the membership with or without serial numbers, which the latter corresponds to your membership number. A very attractive piece with the large star that adorns one side while the Cuban Arms are displayed on the other, similar to the peso series first issued in 1915.