American Numismatic Association Archives

American Numismatic Association 2021 Summer Seminar Cancelled

January 25, 2021January 21, 2021 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) today announced that its 2021 Summer Seminar, scheduled for June and July this year, has been cancelled. The primary reason for the cancellation is the overwhelming cost of hosting the event as the normal location was not available to the Association due to COVID-19 restrictions. Several members also expressed concerns about traveling during the ongoing pandemic that has now claimed over 400,000 lives in the United States. The ANA will …

ANA College Scholarships Available to Young Collectors

January 8, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a press release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that the ANA college scholarships available to young collectors is now open for application. Applications can be submitted now through March 12, 2021 with the scholarship of $1000 being available to high school seniors who plan to go to university, college or a trade school. Applications for college scholarships provided by the American Numismatic Association (ANA) are being accepted through March 12. …

Phoenix 2021 National Money Show Officially Cancelled

December 18, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release sent to the Numismatic press from the American Numismatic Association (ANA). The Association has announced that the 2021 National Money show, slated to be held in Phoenix, Arizona March 11-13, 2021, has been cancelled due to concerns with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The board voted 7-2 to cancel the event with concerns about safety to members, dealers, staff and visitors as the United States continues to struggle with the …

ANA Announces Dates for 2021 Summer Seminar Series

November 20, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced the dates for the 2021 Summer Seminar Series. As has been the case previously, there will be two sessions. The first will be held June 19-24, 2021 while the second will be conducted June 26-July 1, 2021. Currently the plan is to host the 2021 Summer Seminar series in person, but the location is still undecided. Traditionally, the ANA has held the vent at Colorado College in Colorado …

ANA’s Two Bits Podcast Episode 6 Released

November 9, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has released Episode 6 of their popular podcast, Two Bits. This episode is titled The Dawn of Coinage and covers the early history of coinage as a payment system. Join Doug and Mitch as they delve into the origins of coinage of the ancient world. They discuss the challenges of the barter system, the spread of metallic standards, and the invention of coinage as we know it. Find out why …

Mail Bag – Should I Join The ANA or the ANS?

October 19, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag question is one that I suspect many collectors starting out ask: Should I join the American Numismatic Association or should I join the American Numismatic Society. That’s exactly the question that Andrew submitted to the Mail Bag a few weeks ago. Hi, I’m starting out and I’m trying to decide if I should join either the ANA or the ANS. Which you do you suggest? Thanks, Andrew Andrew, the answer is yes! …

American Numismatic Association Board of Governors Approves $5.17 Million Budget for FY 2020-21

October 12, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association, announcing that the Association’s board of Governors has approved a $5.17 Million budget for its next financial year. The ANA’s financial year 2020-2021 begins on November 1, 2020. The Governors held their meeting on September 29th virtually with the new budget reflecting a nearly 10% decrease in budget from FY 2019-2020. The vote on the budget by the Governors was unanimous. At a Sept. …

Closed Amid Pandemic, Money Museum Reopens to Public

September 24, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced that the Money Museum on the Association’s Colorado Springs, Colorado campus, has reopened. The museum was closed for nearly six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Money Museum in Colorado Springs has reopened to the public after being closed for nearly six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The museum is open on a revised schedule with limited days and hours – Wednesdays through Fridays from 11 …

Numismatic Leaders Receive Recognition on Virtual Platform

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has issued the following Press Release announcing individuals and organizations who have been recognized for being leaders in the Numismatic community in 2020. The awards were part of the Association’s virtual awards program held in early September. Leaders in numismatics are essential for helping others to grow within the hobby. Whether that leadership is provided through teaching, mentoring, research, writing or leading conventions and shows, these activities help foster learning …

ANA Members Recognized at Virtual Awards Ceremonies

September 21, 2020September 14, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has issued the following press release announcing winners from their virtual awards ceremonies held last week. The virtual awards honored many from multiple disciplines throughout Numismatics. Normally held as part of the World’s Fair of Money, the ANA had hold the virtual awards ceremony due to that event being cancelled. Numismatics is the study and collection of coins, paper money, tokens and medals, but at the American Numismatic Association (ANA) …