Information & News About United States Coins
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that it will be increasing the price of its Diploma Program available to members. The current price for the program is $475 and that will increase to $499 on April 1, 2022. Members who are interested in joining the program are encouraged to do so prior to April 1st. The ANA indicates that the increase in price is due to the increase …
The following is a press release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that collector exhibitors at the National Money Show will be eligible for prizes. The National Money Show will be held from March 11-13, 2022 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. One of the big draws of American Numismatic Association (ANA) conventions are the featured collector exhibits on display. The individual creativity in these displays at the National Money Show® and the World’s Fair of …
The following is an announcement from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that it is accepting submissions for the Young Numismatist Literary Awards. Submissions will be accepted now through April 1, 2022. Submissions for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) annual Young Numismatist Literary Awards competition are being accepted through April 1. The awards were established to encourage young writers in three age groups, all of whom will compete for cash awards and numismatic books. Article submissions will …
The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announced that it and its sister company Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) will be attending the 2022 National Money Show. The American Numismatic Association show will be held March 10-12, 2022 at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. At the show, both NGC and PMG will be accepting regular submissions for grading which will be sent to the company’s headquarters in Sarasota, Florida for grading. …