American Numismatic Association Archives

Exceptional Numismatic Writers Receive ANA Awards

August 25, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association announcing its 2020 literary awards. The American Numismatic Association’s 2020 literary awards – recognizing articles published in the 2019 volume of its official magazine, The Numismatist – will be presented virtually on Sept. 1 at 12 p.m. (MDT). The Numismatist was launched by ANA founder and first editor Dr. George F. Heath in 1888, and this year marks it’s 133rd volume. The Heath Literary Award acknowledges outstanding articles published in the preceding …

ANA to Celebrate Numismatic Award Recipients on Virtual Platform

August 19, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association, announcing that their annual awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Noon Mountain. The two-hour presentation, which is normally held at the World’s Fair of Money, will be held virtual this year due to the cancellation of the event due to COVID-19. Editors Note: Clinton, the Editor of USCoinNews.com, is a member of the American Numismatic Association. Every year, the …

New Chief Financial Officers Joins American Numismatic Association

August 12, 2020 by Clinton

ANA Chief Financial Officer Brent W. Howe

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announced that Brent W. Howe has become the Association’s new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Howe took office on August 5, 2020. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) welcomed Brent W. Howe as its new chief financial officer (CFO) on August 5. Howe has a deep background in financial management and administration, with broad experience in the education, health care, manufacturing and defense sectors. Howe …

Convention Medal for The 2020 World’s Fair of Money Now Available

August 7, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association has begun sales of what would have been the 2020 World’s Fair of Money convention medal and collectables. As readers know, the convention itself was suspended then later cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The convention was scheduled to take place August 4-7 in Pittsburgh. Each year, the ANA produces a series of convention medals and other collectables that attendees at the World’s Fair of Money can purchase to remember …

ANA Honors Distinguished Numismatists with Awards

July 30, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing the 2020 distinguished Numismatists awards. Normally these are presented at the World’s Fair of Money each year but with the even being cancelled for 2020, a visual event will be held on September 2, 2020 at Noon Mountain Time. Congratulations to all of these distinguished recipients! Every year, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) recognizes members who go above and beyond with their …

ANA Releases Two Part Episodes of The Two Bits Podcast

July 22, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has released not one but two episodes of their new podcast, Two Bits. The episodes make up a two-part review of some of the gems that can be found in the ANA’s Money Museum. Join Doug and Mitch as they rank the five most impressive items on display at the Money Museum, with extensive commentary about the pieces and their stories. There’s even a surprise twist at the end. Find …

World’s Fair of Money for 2020 Officially Cancelled

July 17, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced that it has officially cancelled the 2020 World’s Fair of Money, adding its name to a laundry list of shows and conventions that have been cancelled due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions in an effort to fight the virus. The Board of Governors had previously indicated that the show was suspended as they continued to look for alternative dates, working with the city of Pittsburgh and …

ANA’s Two Bits Podcast Episode 2 Now Available

July 2, 2020 by Clinton

The second episode of the American Numismatic Association’s podcast, Two Bits, is now available. The 27-minute episode focuses on the wealth of Numismatic literature that is available to collectors as well as online resources. In this episode of Two Bits, Doug and Mitch discuss some of the many excellent options available for numismatic reading. They introduce the extensive online research tools of the Newman Numismatic Portal and The Numismatist Digital Archives, and they recommend some recent printed books …

NGC to Offer a Special Grading Event Following ANA Show Suspension

June 22, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and the American Numismatic Association (ANA). It announced a special grading event for collectors who submit coins for grading. The event runs July 27 through August 7th and a wide range of services will automatically be discounted by 20%. This special event comes after the ANA announced the suspension of the 2020 World’s Fair of Money that had been slated for August in Pittsburg. …

2020 World’s Fair of Money Suspended

June 18, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing the suspension of the 2020 World’s Fair of Money. The show was originally scheduled for August 4-8, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, specifically the number of people that can be at an indoor gathering, the Association decided to suspend this year’s fair until further notice. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) announced today the suspension of the 2020 World’s …