American Numismatic Association Archives

NGC Grading Experts Ben Wengel and Rick Montgomery to Teach at 2023 ANA Summer Seminar

March 14, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC), announcing that Senior Finalizer Ben Wengel and President Rick Montgomery will co-instruct the Advanced Study of World Coinage at the American Numismatic Association’s Summer Seminar. The Summer Seminar will be held in June near the ANA’s headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) Senior Finalizer Ben Wengel and President Rick Montgomery will be on the lookout for new talent as they co-instruct …

Submissions Accepted for ANA’s Club Publications Competition

March 8, 2023 by Clinton

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The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA), announcing now through April 1, 2023, it is accepting submissions for its Club Publications competition. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is currently accepting submissions for the 2023 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 …

PNG 2023 Young Numismatist Scholarship Competition Announced

February 27, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the Professional Numismatic Guild (PNG) announcing the return of its Young Numismatist Scholarship Program. The program had been suspended due to the COVID pandemic. The scholarship will provide a scholarship to attend one of the six-day sessions of the American Numismatic Association’s Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. For the first time since the COVID pandemic began in 2020, the Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) will provide a scholarship …

American Numismatic Association to Increase Security Measures at its Phoenix National Money Show

February 8, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA), announcing that additional security and security measures will be in place at the National Money Show in Phoenix. The new measures come after a raft of recent show and convention thefts, targeting dealers and visitors to those shows. Numismatic crime is on the rise, as evidenced by a series of thefts in the past year at major coin shows across the country – …

ANA College Scholarships Available to Young Collectors

January 30, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that it is accepting applications for its college scholarship program for young collectors. The Gerome Walton Memorial College Scholarship can be applied on the ANA’s site through March 13, 2023. It provides a $1,000 scholarship to be used at the university, community college, or trade school of the student’s choice. Applications for the Gerome Walton Memorial College Scholarship provided by the American Numismatic Association …

Money Museum Offers Free Classes for Children through 2023

December 27, 2022 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced that it will be offering a series of free classes for children in 2023 at the Money Museum. The Money Museum is located on the ANA campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Families can spend time exploring a “hidden gem” of Colorado Springs – the Money Museum – at no charge, by participating in “Kids Zone” classes. Held almost every third Saturday of the month, Kids Zone programs provide …

ANA Now Accepting Nominations For Annual Awards

November 17, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA), announcing that it is accepting nominations for its annual awards to honor numismatists. Nominations, which must be submitted in writing or online, will be accepted through January 15, 2023. The annual awards will be presented later in 2023 at one of the ANA’s events. Each year, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) presents annual awards to deserving individuals in recognition of outstanding dedication to …

ANA Opens Registration For The 2023 National Money Show

November 17, 2022 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced that registration for the 2023 National Money Show is open to members and the public. The 2023 National Money Show will be held March 2-4, 2023 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Daily admission is free to ANA members and is $10 to the general public. For Association members, there are three events which you can register to attend while at the show: To register for …

Scholarships Available for the 2023 Summer Seminar

November 14, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that applications for scholarships for the 2023 Summer Seminar are now being accepted. The 2023 Summer Seminar will be held June 17-22 and June 24-29 at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Editors Note: Clinton, the editor, and owner of USCoinNews, is a member of the American Numismatic Association. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is accepting scholarship applications for its 2023 Summer Seminar, the …

ANA Establishes David Lisot Young Numismatist Scholarship

November 9, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing the establishment of the David Lisot Young Numismatist Scholarship, named in honor of well-known Numismatist David Lisot. Mr. Lisot passed suddenly on October 15, 2022. The ANA has set a goal of raising $25,000 for the scholarship, of which $5,000 has already been pledged. Editor’s Note: Clinton, the Editor of USCoinNews, is a member of the American Numismatic Society In memory of …