American Numismatic Association Archives

NGC to Offer a Special Grading Event Following ANA Show Suspension

June 22, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and the American Numismatic Association (ANA). It announced a special grading event for collectors who submit coins for grading. The event runs July 27 through August 7th and a wide range of services will automatically be discounted by 20%. This special event comes after the ANA announced the suspension of the 2020 World’s Fair of Money that had been slated for August in Pittsburg. …

Pittsburgh 2020 PNG Day Is Canceled

June 18, 2020 by Clinton

The knock-on effect of the suspension of this year’s World’s Fair of Money is that it has also cancelled a PNG event. The Professional Numismatic Guild traditionally holds a PNG day at the event but with the overall Fair now suspended, PNG has decided to call time on the event. PNG Day was scheduled to take place on Monday, August 3rd at the convention in Pittsburgh. Here is the full Press Release from PNG. (Pittsburgh, …

2020 World’s Fair of Money Suspended

June 18, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing the suspension of the 2020 World’s Fair of Money. The show was originally scheduled for August 4-8, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, specifically the number of people that can be at an indoor gathering, the Association decided to suspend this year’s fair until further notice. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) announced today the suspension of the 2020 World’s …

ANA Launches New Two Bits Podcast

June 11, 2020June 10, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has launched an all new podcast for collectors. Two Bits, hosted by Doug Mudd and Mitch Sanders, is aimed to cover a wide range of topics in the Numismatic world and is available to both ANA and non-ANA members alike. Host Doug Mudd has collected since the age of 10 and is currently interested in ancients, modern paper money, WWI and pre-19th century medals and coins. He was Collection Manager for the …

ANA Launches eLearning Academy

June 3, 2020 by Clinton

During what would have been the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) annual Summer Seminar event – June 29-July 10, the Association will instead offer free virtual courses through its new ANA eLearning Academy. Eleven courses that would have been offered during the week-long Summer Seminar will be offered in a condensed one- to two-hour online format. Courses are open to both ANA members and non-members; there is no charge to participate but preregistration is required. Summer Seminar is a once-a-year opportunity …

ANA World’s Fair of Money Planning Continues

May 26, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced that it is continuing to plan on holding the 2020 World’s Fair of Money. Admitting that the situation is fluid, the ANA is working both with the State of Pennsylvania, the City of Pittsburgh, and the David L. Lawrence Convention Center regarding the summer convention. To that end, the bourse will be more spread out this year versus previous years while modifications to meeting rooms and even hosting …

Donna Frater named new ANA Director of Development & Membership

May 8, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association, announcing that Donna Frater has been named the new Director of Development & Membership for the Association. Frater replaces long time ANA Director Cary Hardy who has moved to another not-for-profit organization. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) announced this week that Donna Frater has been named the new director of development and membership. Frater most recently served as the Association’s manager of development. Frater …

ANA School of Numismatics to Offer Coin Grading Seminar in Pittsburgh

April 28, 2020 by Clinton

The following Press Release was issued by the American Numismatic Association, ANA, announcing that an educational course in coin grading will be offered as part of the World’s Fair of Money activities. The two-day seminar for Intermediate U.S. Coin Grading will be held August 2-3, 2020 at the Westin near the David L. Lawrence Convention Center where the Fair takes place. Cost is $250 for ANA members. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is offering an educational course …

American Numismatic Association Consolidates Staff Responsibilities

April 27, 2020 by Clinton

The following Press Release was issued by the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that several staff reductions have happened along with consolidation of responsibilities within the organization. The changes are a direct result of the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) eliminated several staff positions this week as a response to COVID-19 and the resulting suspension of several programs. “Yesterday, I had the sad task of having to bid farewell to four …

ANA Asks for Money Talks Speakers for The World’s Fair of Money

April 9, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA). It is an appeal for speakers for the Money Talks presentation at the 2020 World’s Fair of Money. The event is scheduled to take place August 4-8, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. American Numismatic Association (ANA) members are encouraged to share their ideas and research with fellow hobbyists by delivering a Money Talks presentation at the 2020 World’s Fair of Money® in Pittsburgh, Aug. 4-8 at …