American Numismatic Association Archives

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 …

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 …