American Numismatic Association Archives

ANA Recognizes Numismatist of the Year, Young Numismatist of the Year

July 24, 2023 by Clinton

One long-time numismatist and one budding collector are being recognized with American Numismatic Association (ANA) awards for their devotion to the hobby. The Numismatist of the Year is being awarded during the Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money® 132nd Anniversary Awards Banquet, 7-10 p.m. in the Allegheny Ballroom at The Westin Pittsburgh. The Young Numismatist of the Year was presented during this year’s annual Summer Seminar event. The Numismatist of the Year award recognizes collectors at the regional …

Years of Numismatic Dedication Lead to Prestigious Awards from American Numismatic Association

July 17, 2023 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is presenting its Elvira Clain-Stefanelli Memorial Award for Achievement in Numismatics and Medal of Merit honors to members that have left indelible marks within the numismatic community. The recipients will be recognized during the World’s Fair of Money® in Pittsburgh, August 8-12. The Elvira Clain-Stefanelli Memorial Award for Achievement in Numismatics is presented annually to a woman who has made significant contributions to numismatics through her research, leadership, and/or mentorship, and who has …

Rare Double Eagles Return To Their Home State For ANA Convention Display

July 17, 2023 by Clinton

Unique 1910 Experimental Finish Double Eagle

The unique Experimental Finish 1910 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, described by researchers as “one of the most important recent discoveries in 20th century American numismatics,” will be displayed alongside the finer of the two known Satin Finish Proof 1921 Saints at the American Numismatic Association 2023 Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money®. It is the first time these multi-million-dollar, Philadelphia Mint coins will be publicly exhibited together in their home state of Pennsylvania. The coins are from the …

American Numismatic Association Updates Website

June 28, 2023 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is excited to announce a major upgrade to its website – money.org. The new money.org promises an improved user experience, enhanced capabilities on any device, and an exciting world of numismatic discovery for both ANA members and the general public. The first iteration of money.org was developed on a custom-designed platform exclusively for the Association nearly a decade ago. Although appropriate for the times, the inability of the site to incorporate new design capabilities and …

Library Cardholders Can Enjoy Free Admission to Money Museum, July 8

June 20, 2023 by Clinton

The Money Museum, a Culture Pass partner with the Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD), is celebrating Culture Pass Discount Days on Friday, July 8, offering free admission to Museum attendees that are also PPLD cardholders. Culture Pass gives library cardholders the chance to explore museums and attractions in the Pikes Peak region at no cost using their library card. The PPLD Culture Pass program increases opportunities for education and cultural learning, creating connections between books and hands-on experiences. …

Today’s Deal – ANA Grading Standards for United States Coins

June 16, 2023 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on a book that every collector should have in their library, The Official ANA Grading Standards for United States Coins. This 384-page book gives collectors details descriptions and images of United States coins to help them determine the grade of a coin. It truly is a must-have book for collectors to help them learn the art and science of coin grading. I wrote a review of this book several years ago if …

NGC Grading On-site at ANA World’s Fair of Money

June 16, 2023 by Clinton

Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) has announced that it will offer on-site grading at the World’s Fair of Money. The American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money will take place in Pittsburgh, PA from August 8-10. NGC will offer on-site grading and encapsulation of US coins at the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh, PA from Tuesday, August 8 through 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 10. Coins will be returned by the end of the …

Rare 1937 Edward VIII Proof Set in Tyrant Collection Exhibit at ANA Pittsburgh Convention

June 14, 2023 by Clinton

Hundreds of historic English coins from the extensive and unprecedented Tyrant Collection (www.TheTyrantCollection.com) will be displayed at the American Numismatic Association’s 2023 Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money®, August 8-12 (www.WorldsFairofMoney.com). The 300-coins exhibit will include a rare surviving example of England’s first gold coin as well as one of the few known 1656 Cromwell 50 Shillings pattern gold coins, and the only privately-owned complete King Edward VIII pattern proof set produced in 1937 by the Royal Mint. It will …

Ian Russell Named ANA Dealer of the Year; Joe Zelinski Recognized as Outstanding Adult Advisor

June 14, 2023 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is recognizing two members that have exhibited an influential, and positive presence within the numismatic community. The Outstanding Adult Advisor will be awarded during the Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money® Member Awards and Donor Celebration Thursday, Aug. 10 from 3-4:30 p.m. in Ballroom B at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The ANA Dealer of the Year will be awarded at the convention’s 132nd Anniversary Awards Banquet, Friday, Aug. 11 …

American Numismatic Association to Host Coin of the Year Award Ceremony at Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money

June 9, 2023 by Clinton

The Coin of the Year (COTY) program, a competition that recognizes outstanding coin designs worldwide, will hold its award ceremony during the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2023 World’s Fair of Money (worldsfairofmoney.com). The ceremony is in-person after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic and is set for 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The event is free and open to the public. Starting with 500 coins from 50 …