Friends of the Nevada State Museum During the Friends of the Nevada State Museum recent Tin Cup Roundup fundraising event in Carson City, the raffle of an uncirculated 1884 Morgan silver dollar resulted in the coin traveling across state lines to California. Raffle winter Dominic Durham of Tehachapi, Calif., visited the area several months ago and visited the State Museum. While there, Durham purchased four raffle tickets. Subsequently, he purchased five additional tickets for the 1884 Morgan silver dollar coin. As a collector of Morgan silver dollars, he is elated to add this one to his collection. When contacted about winning the coin, he stated that he “would like to thank the Carson City Museum for the preservation of such a historical site and the opportunity to win such a beautiful coin. Thank you so much.” Roundup Master of Ceremonies George Alm and former Nevada First Lady Dema Guinn opened the event welcoming attendees. In addition, they also conducted a raffle for an 187O Seated Liberty replica medallion. The medallion, minted on the Museum’s Coin Press #1, was won by Carson City resident Lisa Kordonowy. In addition, over 30 raffle baskets, gift certificates, and art works were won by attendees purchasing raffle tickets. The Roundup and related initiatives were outstanding successes raising more than $18,000 toward the restoration of the museum's iconic 1967 Chevrolet step-side pickup. This is a historic vehicle that once played a vital role in bringing Nevada's history stories to every rural corner of the state. Any funds beyond the restoration costs will enable the organization to continue supporting the Museum’s archival and educational mission serving the community and state. The FNSM thanks the community, especially the participants, major corporate sponsors, raffle prize donors, and the Governor’s Mansion staff for their support of this fund raiser which generates a significant portion the group’s funding.