American Numismatic Association to Host “What the Future Holds” Symposium

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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced a symposium slated for August 13, 2019 at the World’s Fair of Money in Chicago. The event is titled What the Future Holds and will feature no less than eight speakers for the symposium. The round table style discussion will center around the speakers and they will present what they believe to be the future of numismatics and factors that could influence that future. Speakers scheduled to appear …

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2021 Morgan Dollar to Benefit American Numismatic Association

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A potentially exciting new legislation is currently in the House of Representatives that could greatly impact the American Numismatic Association (ANA). Under the legislation, a Morgan and Peace dollar would be struck in 2021, both carrying the famed CC mint mark for Carson City. The legislation is H.R. 3757 and was introduced on July 16, 2019. It authorizes a maximum production of 500,000 proof and uncirculated Morgan and Peace dollars that wold be authorized under …

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2021 National Money Show to be Held in Phoenix, Arizona

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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced that the 2021 National Money Show will be held March 11-13, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The show will take place at the Phoenix Convention Center. In addition, the ANA has announced that Kagin’s will be the official auctioneer for the 2021 show, continuing a partnership that has gone on since 2016. More details about the 2021 show will come in time but for those readers who like to …

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See A Rare 1854-S Half Eagle at The World’s Fair of Money

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If you plan on making your way to the World’s Fair of Money in Chicago next month, a visit to the Museum Showcase (booth #1829) will be well worth your time. There you will see an ultra rare 1854-S Half Eagle on display. Only 268 of these were ever struck by the San Francisco Mint and now, there are only three of these known to exist. This particular coin sold an eye watering $2,160,000 at …

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ANA Legacy Series to Host Red Book Editors

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At the upcoming World’s Fair of Money event in Chicago, the American Numismatic Association will be hosting their annual ANA Legacy interview series. The event will be held on Thursday, August 15, at 5 p.m. in room 44 at the World’s Fair of Money. This year, the interviewees are a real treat and if you are going to be at the show, and are an ANA member, you should definitely stop to see. The guests …

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Steven Ellsworth Nominated as 61st President of American Numismatic Association

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Colonel Steven K Ellsworth, Ret. is set to become the 61st President of the American Numismatic Association (ANA). Col. Ellsworth, a long time member of the ANA, received 3,206 votes in the election held in June for ANA members. He will be joined by Dr. Ralph Ross as Vice President. Both will be sworn in at the World’s Fair of Money event in Chicago next month. New members to the board of Governors include Muriel …

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PCGS Announces Special World’s Fair of Money Label

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PCGS has announced that they will be offering a special label in holders for coins that are dropped off at the World’s Fair of Money event in Chicago next month. The grading service will be on-site for the American Numismatic Association’s annual event which will be held August 13-17 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The special label will only be available when you submit coins on-site and only for coins that you have …

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Review – 7th Edition of Grading Standards for United States Coins

Grading Standards for United States Coins 7th Edition

When it comes to coin grading, there are few books that hold the stature of The Official American Numismatic Association Grading Standards for United States Coins. This year, the 7th edition of this grading tool was published, bringing welcome improvements to the already outstanding grading guide. Editing by Numismatics stalwart Kenneth Bressett and with narrative from Q. David Bowers, the book not only provides you a wealth of information about grading your coins, but also …

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Mail Bag – Is There a Good Coin Grading Book?

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Today’s Mail Bag question is from Carl B. and it concerns coin grading books. They write, Hi, I wanted to ask what you think is a good coin grading book. I’ve been looking and there are a lot of them. I’m new to coin collecting and I’m looking for a book that will help me get better and grading what I have. Carl First Carl, thanks for your question and taking the time to send …

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The 2019 PNG Day will be Open to The Public on August 12 in Chicago

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The Professional Numismatists Guild, or PNG, has announced that their traditional PNG Day Show will take place on August 12, 2019. The event will be held the day before the World’s Fair of Money which is being held in the same venue. Public hours will be on Monday August 12, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. The Day Show will be held in Hall F of the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in the Chicago suburb …

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