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ANA Philanthropy Awards Presented to Q. David Bowers, Stack Family for Legendary Numismatic Contributions

June 14, 2022 by Clinton

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The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that it will be presenting its philanthropic awards at the World’s Fair of Money to Q. David Bowers and the Stack family for their contributions to Numismatics. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) will recognize Q. David Bowers and the Stack family at the Chicago World’s Fair of Money® (August 16-20) for their trailblazing successes in the numismatic community with its Philanthropy Award. This award …

Thomas Uram to Receive American Numismatic Association’s Highest Honor

May 27, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that Thomas Uram is the recipient of the Chester L. Krause Memorial Distinguished Service Award. The award is the highest honor issues by the ANA. Mr. Urma will be honored with the award at the World’s Fair of Money in August. Thomas Uram, a dedicated promoter of numismatics, is the recipient of the first-ever Chester L. Krause Memorial Distinguished Service Award, the …

American Numismatic Association Library Receives Important Donation From Dwight N. Manley

May 16, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a press release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that prominent collector and benefactor Dwight N. Manley has donated more than 60 books, auction catalogs, and photographs to the Association’s library. Specifically, Mr. Manley recently acquired the materials at the auction of the Sydney F. Martin Numismatic Library Collection. Prominent collector and benefactor Dwight N. Manley of Brea, California has donated to the American Numismatic Association (www.money.org) more than 60 books, …

Top ANA Award Named in Memory of Chester L. Krause

May 3, 2022May 2, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that the first ever Chester L. Krause Distinguished Service Award will be awarded at this year’s World’s Fair of Money in Chicago. The first-ever Chester L. Krause Memorial Distinguished Service Award will be presented at the American Numismatic Association’s 2022 World’s Fair of Money® in Chicago (August 16-20). The ANA Board of Governors made the decision to rename the accolade at its …

Latest Two Bits Podcast Discusses The Lincoln Cent

April 27, 2022 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has released the first episode of the second season of its podcast, Two Bits. The first episode of the new season is the first of at least two episodes discussing the Lincoln Cent. Join Doug and Mitch as they kick off Season 2 of Two Bits with a discussion of the coin that started so many numismatists on their hobby journey: the Lincoln Cent. They explain the coin’s historical origins, …

Harry W. Bass, Jr. Gold Coin Exhibit Departs ANA Money Museum

April 18, 2022 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) and the Harry W. Bass, Jr. Foundation announced today that the Harry W. Bass, Jr. collection of U.S. gold coins and patterns on display at the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum in Colorado Springs, Colo., will be returned to the Foundation and sold at auction. The Money Museum has been this collection’s temporary home since October 2000. According to F. David Calhoun, executive director and a trustee of the Harry …

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

March 30, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a press release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that it will be offering free admission to the Money Museum as part of its celebration of National Coin Week. National Coin week is April 17-23, 2022. Look closely at the change in your pocket or purse. You might have coins worth more than face value and certainly will find miniature works of art on every piece of money, according to the American …

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

March 25, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) asking for submissions for speakers at the World’s Fair of Money convention. The proposals from those interested in being speakers at Money Talks presentations at the show should submit their proposals no later than Saturday, April 30, 2022 to the ANA. Each Money Talks speaker will have a 30-45 minute presentation on the approved topic. The World’s Fair of Money will be held …

ANA National Money Show Attendance Surpasses 3,000

March 24, 2022 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2022 National Money Show in Colorado Springs, Colorado, welcomed a total of 3,288 people to the three-day event, held March 10-12 at The Broadmoor resort. “This was an excellent turnout for our spring convention,” said ANA Executive Director Kim Kiick. “We were thrilled to be able to connect once more face-to-face with so many friends.” During the show’s opening ceremonies on Thursday morning, ANA President Dr. Ralph Ross presented National Money Show Host Chair Steve D’Ippolito with the ANA Goodfellow Award in recognition of his service. …

GreatCollections Selected as Official Auctioneer of the American Numismatic Association

March 9, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that GreatCollections Coin Auctions is now the official auctioneer of the Association. The agreement between the two companies has been signed for three years and is in effect immediately. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has selected GreatCollections Coin Auctions (www.GreatCollections.com) of Irvine, California as the exclusive Official Auctioneer of the ANA. The new three-year contract is effective immediately. “We are pleased to welcome …