American Numismatic Association Archives

The Greg Lyon Memorial Young Numismatist Scholarship Honors the Former Mentor and Role Model

November 1, 2023 by Clinton

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The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing the establishment of the Greg Lyon Memorial Young Numismatists Scholarship. Each year, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) hosts Summer Seminar, a life-changing event for those interested in coin collecting. The two-week event is responsible for catapulting the careers of several of the nation’s most respected money collectors, authors and dealers. Students are able to learn from instructors who are recognized leaders in their …

American Numismatic Association Dwight N. Manley Numismatic Library Receives Copy of First Printed Numismatic Book

September 11, 2023 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) Dwight N. Manley Library contains many rare and old books covering a variety of numismatic topics. Numismatic bibliophile and coin dealer Dr. Bruce D. Wonder recently added to this collection by donating a copy of the first edition of Guillaume Budé’s De Asse et Partibus Eius Libri Quinq, which is recognized as the first printed numismatic book. The book covers ancient Greek and Roman coins, includes definitions for early numismatic terminology, …

Numismatists Recognized for Hobby Contributions During the World’s Fair of Money® in Pittsburgh

August 25, 2023 by Clinton

During the recent American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money, hosted in Pittsburgh, members who have contributed to the hobby in profound ways were recognized during two events. On August 10, the Member Awards and Donor Celebration provided the ANA the chance to bestow awards to the Outstanding District Representative and this year’s Glenn Smedley Memorial Awards. August 11 saw the presentation of the Numismatic Art Award for Excellence in Medallic Sculpture and the Burnett Anderson Memorial Award for Excellence in …

NGC Announces 2023 ANA Grading Contest Winners

August 16, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a press release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing the winners of its coin grading contest. The contest was held last week at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh. Thirty of 150 contestants took home prizes in the grading contest hosted by Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®) at the 2023 ANA World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There were the same number of participants as the previous …

United States Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson to Participate in the American Numismatic Association’s 2023 World’s Fair of Money

August 3, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a press release from the United States Mint, announcing that Mint Director Ventris Gibson will participate in the opening ceremonies for the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money. The World’s Fair of Money starts next week in Pittsburgh. United States Mint (Mint) Director Ventris C. Gibson will participate in the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money® at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort …

Test Your Coin Grading Skills at The World’s Fair of Money With NGC

August 2, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a press release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing a coin grading skills contest at the upcoming World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh. The grading contest is open to anyone age 13 or older, and you are given 10 minutes to grade 15 coins at the NGC booth. NGC is excited to announce a free coin grading contest at next week’s 2023 ANA World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh. The NGC Coin …

American Numismatic Association Bestows Highest Honors to Mike Fuljenz and Joseph Boling at the 2023 World’s Fair of Money

August 1, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that Mike Fuljenz will be honored with the Chester L. Krause Memorial Distinguished Service Award and Joseph Boling will be inducted into the ANA’s Hall of Fame next week at the World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is bestowing its highest award – the Chester L. Krause Memorial Distinguished Service Award, and inducting a new Numismatic Hall of Fame collector …

CCAC Public Forum at World’s Fair of Money

August 1, 2023 by Clinton

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) has announced that it will be hosting a public forum during the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money convention. The public forum will take place in Room 336 of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 9 at 5:00 PM Eastern. “As avid members of the hobby like you, Committee members have strong opinions about the designs for circulating and commemorative coins and medals …

Exceptional Numismatic Writers Receive ANA Awards

July 31, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing its 2023 Numismatic writers awards. The awards for writers consist of multiple numismatic books and articles, as well as those from you numismatists. The American Numismatic Association’s 2023 literary awards – recognizing articles published in the 2022 volume of its official magazine, The Numismatist – will be presented during the Member Awards and Donor Celebration at the Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money® on Aug. 10. …

Harris, Sieloff Receive ANA 2023 College Scholarships

July 26, 2023 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has awarded 2023 college scholarships to Spencer Harris from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Zachary Sieloff from Okemos, Michigan. Each winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship to use toward tuition at an institution of their choice. “The annual scholarship provides the American Numismatic Association an opportunity to recognize young numismatists making an impact in the world,” says ANA Education Director Christian Strayhorn, “not only in numismatics, but also in their own fields. By assisting these fine recipients with higher …