The American Numismatic Association has announced that it will be hosting educational webinars, free to everyone, during National Coin Week. National Coin Week is April 21-27, 2024.
National Coin Week, April 21-27, 2024, is a prime time to introduce the public to the joys of coin collecting. Whether a new or seasoned collector, there is something for everyone during National Coin Week (nationalcoinweek.org). Organized by the American Numismatic Association (ANA), the celebratory week is filled with opportunities to win prizes, get involved with collecting clubs, and participate in free educational webinars.
Starting Monday, April 22, NumismaTalks courses are scheduled every weekday through National Coin Week. These talks will focus on this year’s National Coin Week theme, “A Hobby for a Changing World – 100 Years and Counting.” Courses start at 5 p.m. MT and include:
- Collecting Civil War Tokens: 100 Years Since Hetrich/Guttag
April 22, presented by Dr. Jesse Kraft.
A century since the landmark 1924 Hetrich-Guttag publication on Civil War tokens, this series is still as popular as ever. This presentation will offer a brief history of these enigmatic pieces, as well as look at the evolution of how they have been collected over the years. - Seeking Relief in Old, New, High and Low Places: The Flip Sides of Medallic Art
April 23, presented by Jamie Franki
Medallic art is simultaneously rooted in tradition and fueled by innovation. Using the concepts of tradition and innovation as “flip sides” for consideration, Franki will explore contemporary trends in making, commissioning and collecting medals which impacted his creative research in numismatic design. - Women in Numismatics – The First 2,000 Years
April 24, presented by Mary Lannin
Sculptors and engravers, Mint Directors and civil servants, rulers and goddesses…women have been an integral part of the history of money. Although we are familiar with women as the subject of coins, who have we overlooked? Join us for a National Coin Week talk about famous and infamous women from 300 B.C. to the 21st century. - Are Your Papers in Order?
April 25, presented by Peter K. Tompa
Increasing numbers of trade restrictions threaten to turn what should be a relaxing and educational hobby with many opportunities for people to people contacts with collectors from abroad into a bureaucratic nightmare. This lecture will highlight the issues and provide some vital information how to limit any stress when buying coins imported from abroad. This presentation is Peter Tompa’s own thoughts, not necessarily those of IAPN. - Numismatics Online: Changing the World of Research and Collecting
April 26, presented by Peter van Alfen In recent years there have been a good number of digital resources for numismatics appearing online, many of them launched by the American Numismatic Society (ANS). In the first part of this talk, van Alfen will discuss how these resources were developed at the ANS, how they function, and how they are serving to transform aspects of collecting and research. In the second part, van Alfen will survey additional online resources and point to what we can expect in the years to come.
To learn more about National Coin Week and to register for a course, visit nationalcoinweek.org.
The American Numismatic Association is a congressionally chartered, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to encouraging the study and collection of coins and related items. The ANA helps its members and the public discover and explore the world of money through its vast array of educational and outreach programs, to include its museum, library, publications, conventions and webinars. For more information, call 719-632-2646 or visit money.org.