American Numismatic Association Archives

ANA Money Museum Celebrates National Coin Week with Free Admission and Family Activities

April 15, 2024 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that the ANA Money Museum, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, will offer free admission during National Coin Week. Every coin, every piece of paper money in your pocket, wallet, or purse has a story to tell about history, according to the American Numismatic Association (ANA) (money.org). These stories will be celebrated during the 100th anniversary for National Coin Week (NationalCoinWeek.org), April 21-27, 2024. The …

Look Closely at Your Money During National Coin Week

April 15, 2024 by Clinton

Every coin, every piece of paper money in your pocket, wallet, or purse has a story to tell about history, and the stories will be celebrated by collectors nationwide during the 100th anniversary of National Coin Week (NationalCoinWeek.org), April 21-27, 2024. You might also find something valuable in your pocket change. “To encourage everyone to closely look at their money, during National Coin Week some dealers and collectors around the country will be deliberately placing …

Exhibit Award Winners Announced for 2024 National Money Show

April 4, 2024 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) presented 23 competitive exhibit awards at the 2024 Colorado Springs National Money Show®. Winners were announced at the Exhibit Awards Presentation & Reception on Saturday, March 16. Eddie Swanson received the Steven D’Ipollito Award for Excellence in Numismatic Exhibiting (best of show) for his exhibit, “Presidents of the Progressive Era (1897-1920).” The second place D’Ipollito Award was presented to Michael T. Shutterly for “Heavenly Gold.” Third place was also awarded to Shutterly …

American Numismatic Association to Host 2025 National Money Show® in Atlanta, Georgia

April 1, 2024 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA), announcing that the 2025 National Money Show will be held in Atlanta, Georgia. The dates for the event are February 27-March 1, 2025. On Monday, March 25, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) distributed a press release, “Over 3,500 Money Enthusiasts Turn Out for the 2024 National Money Show in Colorado Springs.” In this release, the ANA incorrectly stated dates for the recently approved …

New Refreshed Contents Tool to Launch in April Edition of The Numismatist Online

March 26, 2024 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is proud to announce the launch of the refreshed “contents view” for its renowned publication, The Numismatist. This new feature is designed to for members who access the magazine on their phones or tablets, offering a reorganized layout that is both visually appealing and user-friendly. With the refreshed “contents view,” members will find it easier to navigate through the magazine’s wealth of numismatic content. Additionally, readers will now have the opportunity …

Present Numismatic Knowledge During the Chicago World’s Fair of Money

March 25, 2024 by Clinton

Submissions are being accepted for the Sundman Lecture Symposium, taking place during the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) Chicago (Rosemont) World’s Fair of Money, August 6-10. The theme this year is “A Century of Change; 1924 to 2024,” which focuses on how money, its appearance, subject matter and the numismatic hobby has changed over the last 100 years. A century ago, the numismatic hobby was very different; how collectors acquired coins was limited to face-to-face or …

The American Numismatic Association Teams Up with Numismatic Legend Ken Bressett for Monthly Reading Room Column

March 18, 2024 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) proudly announces a collaboration with renowned numismatic figure, Ken Bressett, for a new monthly column in its online magazine, the Reading Room. Entitled “Money Musings,” this new addition offers exclusive insights drawn from Bressett’s remarkable eight-decade career in numismatics. With a blend of captivating stories, practical advice, and historical anecdotes, Bressett aims to engage both seasoned collectors and newcomers alike. “Money Musings” debuted on March 11, featuring three captivating articles: “Books, …

Submissions Accepted for ANA’s Club Publications Competition

February 12, 2024 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is currently accepting submissions for the 2024 Barbara J. Gregory Outstanding Club Publications competition. Awards will be presented in four categories: local, regional, specialty, and electronic. The contest is open to member clubs that are current with their ANA dues and do not have an elected or salaried ANA officer as editor or assistant editor. Each publication may enter only one category. If a publication qualifies for more than one category, …

PNG 2024 Young Numismatist Scholarship Competition Announced

January 29, 2024 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the Professional Numismatists Guild, announcing the 2024 Young Numismatist Scholarship competition, with one winner receiving a fully funded attendance to the American Numismatic Association’s Summer Seminar series in June. The Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) again will provide a scholarship to a deserving young numismatist (YN) to attend one of the four-day sessions of the American Numismatic Association (www.money.org) 2024 Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “We are delighted …

Historic World War II “Short Snorter” Display at American Numismatic Association 2024 National Money Show

January 24, 2024 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Society (ANA) announcing that several World War II “Short Snorter” will be on display at the 2024 National Money Show. The National Money Show will be held March 14-16 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Visitors to the American Numismatic Association (ANA) 2024 National Money Show (NationalMoneyShow.com) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, March 14-16, can see the one-of-a-kind display of “short snorter” banknotes autographed by World War II-era …