American Numismatic Association Archives

ANA Cancels 2020 Summer Seminar

April 8, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a press release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that the 2020 Summer Seminar has been cancelled. The event is held in Colorado Springs, Colorado and has been cancelled due to safety concerns on COVID-19 (Coronavirus). All those pre-registered for the event will receive a refund and 2020 scholarship winners will have those scholarships honored in 2021. This marks the first time the Summer Seminar series has been cancelled in its …

ANA Updates Site to be More Mobile Friendly

April 6, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced some changes to their website that are aimed to make navigation easier on mobile devices. Like many sites, the ANA’s originated with a focus on desktop computer running MacOS or Windows 10. Increasingly however, access to the site was coming from mobile devices like iPhones and Android phones. Therefore, the Association focused efforts to make it more friendly to those device. You can find the new site here. …

NGC Remains Open and Accepting Coin Grading Submissions

April 6, 2020 by Clinton

NGC and PMG are currently the only coin and paper currency grading service that is accepting submissions. In an email to members on April 3, 2020, the company made it clear that they were “open and fully operational” despite COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Stay at Home orders in Florida, where the company is based. They have, however, modified some business practices to comply with those orders. NGC and PMG meet a number of criteria to be considered …

ANA Headquarters and Money Museum Closed Through April 30th

April 2, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced that their Colorado-based headquarters and the Money Museum are closed through April 30, 2020. The closures are a result of protocols and orders to help control the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Colorado is considered one of the hot spots for Coronavirus and the state is currently under broad Shelter in Place orders. Virtually all businesses are closed aside from those considered essential such as grocery stores, hospitals, utilities, …

Mark Borckardt named 2020 Numismatist of the Year by the American Numismatic Association

March 18, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Heritage Auctions announcing that Senior Numismatist Mark Borckardt has been named the 2020 Numismatist of the Year by the American Numismatic Association. Heritage Auctions Senior Numismatist Mark Borckardt received one of the highest individual honors within the hobby when he was named 2020 Numismatist of the Year by the American Numismatic Association. “This honor is important to me,” Borckardt said. “This award validates my numismatic work over many …

Submissions Accepted for ANA Young Numismatist Literary Awards

March 10, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association, or the ANA. The organization has announced it has begun accepting submissions for the ANA Young Numismatist Literary Awards for 2020. Submissions will be accepted now through April 1, 2020. Submissions Accepted for ANA Young Numismatist Literary Awards 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 …

ANA accepting submissions for the 2020 Barbara J. Gregory Outstanding Club Publications Competition

March 6, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association highlighting that it is currently accepting submissions for the 2020 Barbara J. Gregory Outstanding Club Publications competition. Submissions must be received by April 1, 2020. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is currently accepting submissions for the 2020 Barbara J. Gregory Outstanding Club Publications competition. The contest is open to member clubs that are current with their ANA dues, and do not have an elected or salaried …

NGC Offering Special ANA Designation and Label for 2020 Proof Set Coins Submitted at the National Money Show

February 24, 2020 by Clinton

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, has announced special designations and labels for the 2020 Proof Set when they are submitted this week at the ANA’s National Money Show. The 2020 Proof Set will be available starting February 27th, the first day of the National Coin Show in Atlanta, Georgia. Below is the full Press Release from NGC. The 2020 US Mint Proof Set goes on sale February 27, the first day of the Atlanta ANA Show. For …

United States Mint Director David J. Ryder to participate in the American Numismatic Association’s 2020 National Money Show

February 24, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the United States Mint announcing that Mint Director David J. Ryder will be participating in events at the National Money Show in Atlanta this week. David J. Ryder is the 39th United States Mint Director. Mr. Ryder also led the Mint as its 34th Director from September 1992 to November 1993 during the administrations of President George H.W. Bush and President Bill Clinton. WASHINGTON – The United States …

In God We Trust author William Bierly will sign books at the ANA National Money Show

February 24, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release issued by Whitman Publishing announcing author William Bierly will be signing his new book In God We Trust: The American Civil War, Money, Banking, and Religion, this week at the American Numismatic Association’s National Money Show in Atlanta. (Pelham, Alabama) — Whitman Publishing author William Bierly will meet collectors and autograph copies of his new book, In God We Trust: The American Civil War, Money, Banking, and Religion, at the American …