American Numismatic Association Archives

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 …

ANA Launches New Two Bits Podcast

June 11, 2020June 10, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has launched an all new podcast for collectors. Two Bits, hosted by Doug Mudd and Mitch Sanders, is aimed to cover a wide range of topics in the Numismatic world and is available to both ANA and non-ANA members alike. Host Doug Mudd has collected since the age of 10 and is currently interested in ancients, modern paper money, WWI and pre-19th century medals and coins. He was Collection Manager for the …

ANA Launches eLearning Academy

June 3, 2020 by Clinton

During what would have been the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) annual Summer Seminar event – June 29-July 10, the Association will instead offer free virtual courses through its new ANA eLearning Academy. Eleven courses that would have been offered during the week-long Summer Seminar will be offered in a condensed one- to two-hour online format. Courses are open to both ANA members and non-members; there is no charge to participate but preregistration is required. Summer Seminar is a once-a-year opportunity …

ANA World’s Fair of Money Planning Continues

May 26, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced that it is continuing to plan on holding the 2020 World’s Fair of Money. Admitting that the situation is fluid, the ANA is working both with the State of Pennsylvania, the City of Pittsburgh, and the David L. Lawrence Convention Center regarding the summer convention. To that end, the bourse will be more spread out this year versus previous years while modifications to meeting rooms and even hosting …

Donna Frater named new ANA Director of Development & Membership

May 8, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association, announcing that Donna Frater has been named the new Director of Development & Membership for the Association. Frater replaces long time ANA Director Cary Hardy who has moved to another not-for-profit organization. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) announced this week that Donna Frater has been named the new director of development and membership. Frater most recently served as the Association’s manager of development. Frater …