American Numismatic Association Archives

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve America the Beautiful 5-Ounce Coin Sales Start December 7

December 4, 2020 by Clinton

2020 Tallgrass Prairie Reserve ATB Reverse

The United States Mint will begin sales of the latest America the Beautiful 5-ounce coin on Monday, December 7, 2020. The Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve American the Beautiful 5-ounce coin will be the last released in 2020 and completes the product lineup for the penultimate America the Beautiful Quarter. Priced at $229.00, the 5-ounce coin will come in black storage box along with the Mint’s Certificate of Authenticity. There is a production limit of 13,750 …

ANA Announces Dates for 2021 Summer Seminar Series

November 20, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced the dates for the 2021 Summer Seminar Series. As has been the case previously, there will be two sessions. The first will be held June 19-24, 2021 while the second will be conducted June 26-July 1, 2021. Currently the plan is to host the 2021 Summer Seminar series in person, but the location is still undecided. Traditionally, the ANA has held the vent at Colorado College in Colorado …

ANA’s Two Bits Podcast Episode 6 Released

November 9, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has released Episode 6 of their popular podcast, Two Bits. This episode is titled The Dawn of Coinage and covers the early history of coinage as a payment system. Join Doug and Mitch as they delve into the origins of coinage of the ancient world. They discuss the challenges of the barter system, the spread of metallic standards, and the invention of coinage as we know it. Find out why …

Mail Bag – Should I Join The ANA or the ANS?

October 19, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag question is one that I suspect many collectors starting out ask: Should I join the American Numismatic Association or should I join the American Numismatic Society. That’s exactly the question that Andrew submitted to the Mail Bag a few weeks ago. Hi, I’m starting out and I’m trying to decide if I should join either the ANA or the ANS. Which you do you suggest? Thanks, Andrew Andrew, the answer is yes! …

American Numismatic Association Board of Governors Approves $5.17 Million Budget for FY 2020-21

October 12, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association, announcing that the Association’s board of Governors has approved a $5.17 Million budget for its next financial year. The ANA’s financial year 2020-2021 begins on November 1, 2020. The Governors held their meeting on September 29th virtually with the new budget reflecting a nearly 10% decrease in budget from FY 2019-2020. The vote on the budget by the Governors was unanimous. At a Sept. …

Closed Amid Pandemic, Money Museum Reopens to Public

September 24, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced that the Money Museum on the Association’s Colorado Springs, Colorado campus, has reopened. The museum was closed for nearly six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Money Museum in Colorado Springs has reopened to the public after being closed for nearly six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The museum is open on a revised schedule with limited days and hours – Wednesdays through Fridays from 11 …

Numismatic Leaders Receive Recognition on Virtual Platform

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has issued the following Press Release announcing individuals and organizations who have been recognized for being leaders in the Numismatic community in 2020. The awards were part of the Association’s virtual awards program held in early September. Leaders in numismatics are essential for helping others to grow within the hobby. Whether that leadership is provided through teaching, mentoring, research, writing or leading conventions and shows, these activities help foster learning …

ANA Members Recognized at Virtual Awards Ceremonies

September 21, 2020September 14, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has issued the following press release announcing winners from their virtual awards ceremonies held last week. The virtual awards honored many from multiple disciplines throughout Numismatics. Normally held as part of the World’s Fair of Money, the ANA had hold the virtual awards ceremony due to that event being cancelled. Numismatics is the study and collection of coins, paper money, tokens and medals, but at the American Numismatic Association (ANA) …

Two Bits Podcast Episode 5

September 8, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association, ANA, has released the fifth episode of their new Two Bits Podcast. In this episode, Doug and Mitch, the hosts of the Two Bits Podcast, discuss silver mines in the Old West and discuss the economic and political forces behind the Moran and Peace Dollars. Join Doug and Mitch for a discussion that ranges from the silver mines of the Old West to the halls of government in Washington DC and …

Highest Awards Given to Numismatists Making a Difference

August 28, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association, announcing the winners of this Membership & Literary Awards as well as its Service Awards. The virtual reception to honor those receiving these awards will be held on September 1st and 2nd starting at Noon Mountain Time each day. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is honoring several numismatists who not only lead by example, but pave new avenues within the numismatic hobby. Recognized for …