American Numismatic Association Archives

Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money Convention Medal Designed by Renowned Artist Jamie Franki

April 25, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Society (ANA) revealing the design of this year’s World’s Fair of Money medal. Artist Jamie Franki designed the medal, and it will be available in various sizes, both bronze and silver. You can find images of the Jamie Franki designed medal below. The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money® (WorldsFairOfMoney.com) is being hosted at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA, …

Money Talks Speakers Wanted for Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money

April 10, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a press release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA), asking for proposals to be speakers in the Money Talks series to be held at the World’s Fair of Money later this year. This year, the World’s Fair of Money will be held in Pittsburgh from August 8-12 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. American Numismatic Association (ANA) members are encouraged to share their ideas and research with fellow hobbyists by delivering …

American Numismatic Association Announces Candidates for ANA Board of Governors

April 5, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing the candidates for the Board of Governors 2023 elections. All ANA members are eligible to vote, while members 13 years old or older as of March 31, 2023, who has been a member for at least one year, are also eligible to vote. The term for the Board of Governors is for two years. Editors Note: Clinton, the editor of USCoinNews, is …

ANA Money Museum Celebrates National Coin Week with Free Admission and Family Activities

April 4, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing various Money Museum celebrations, including free admission, for National Coin Week. Every coin, every piece of paper money in your pocket, wallet, or purse has a story to tell about history, according to the American Numismatic Association (ANA) (money.org). These stories will be celebrated during the 100th annual National Coin Week (NationalCoinWeek.org), April 16-22, 2023. Established in 1924, the theme of this year’s National …

Historic 1790 Thomas Jefferson Report on U.S. Coinage Donated to ANA by Dwight Manley

April 3, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that it has received one of six known copies of Thomas Jefferson’s 1790 report on United States coinage. The rare numismatic item was donated to the ANA by Dwight Manley. One of only six known surviving copies of Thomas Jefferson’s 1790 report to the House of Representatives on proposed weights, measures and coins for the young United States has been donated to …