American Numismatic Association Archives

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 …

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 …