American Numismatic Association Archives

ANA College Scholarships Available to Young Collectors

January 8, 2020 by Clinton

Applications for college scholarships provided by the American Numismatic Association (ANA) are being accepted through March 13. The scholarship fund was established in 2014 to provide a graduating high school senior who is also a member of the ANA with $1,000 to use at the university, community college, or trade school of the student’s choice. Scholarship winners will be chosen based on numismatic merit and financial need. The scholarship can be used for tuition, books, or …

ANA Executive Director to be Recognized as Numismatic Ambassador

January 3, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association, ANA, has announced that Executive Director Kim Kiick will be recognized as a Numismatic Ambassador next week. The honor will be bestowed at the FUN convention next week in Florida. Below is the full Press Release from the ANA. During the Florida United Numismatists 65th annual convention, American Numismatic Association Executive Director Kim Kiick will be recognized as a Numismatic Ambassador. On Friday, January 10, Dave Harper, retired editor of Numismatic News, …

Deadline to Apply for ANA Summer Seminar Scholarships Announced

December 2, 2019 by Clinton

Full and partial scholarships are available to both youths and adults who wish to attend the American Numismatic Association’s 2020 Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colo. Dates for the two one-week sessions are June 27-July 2 and July 4-9. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit. Successful applicants must demonstrate involvement, leadership, and accomplishments in numismatics, as well as a desire to learn more about the hobby. In addition to learning from the hobby’s most prominent …

2021 Morgan Dollar to Benefit American Numismatic Association

July 24, 2019 by Clinton

A potentially exciting new legislation is currently in the House of Representatives that could greatly impact the American Numismatic Association (ANA). Under the legislation, a Morgan and Peace dollar would be struck in 2021, both carrying the famed CC mint mark for Carson City. The legislation is H.R. 3757 and was introduced on July 16, 2019. It authorizes a maximum production of 500,000 proof and uncirculated Morgan and Peace dollars that wold be authorized under …

2021 National Money Show to be Held in Phoenix, Arizona

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced that the 2021 National Money Show will be held March 11-13, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The show will take place at the Phoenix Convention Center. In addition, the ANA has announced that Kagin’s will be the official auctioneer for the 2021 show, continuing a partnership that has gone on since 2016. More details about the 2021 show will come in time but for those readers who like to …

See A Rare 1854-S Half Eagle at The World’s Fair of Money

July 25, 2019July 12, 2019 by Clinton

If you plan on making your way to the World’s Fair of Money in Chicago next month, a visit to the Museum Showcase (booth #1829) will be well worth your time. There you will see an ultra rare 1854-S Half Eagle on display. Only 268 of these were ever struck by the San Francisco Mint and now, there are only three of these known to exist. This particular coin sold an eye watering $2,160,000 at …

ANA Legacy Series to Host Red Book Editors

July 26, 2019July 10, 2019 by Clinton

At the upcoming World’s Fair of Money event in Chicago, the American Numismatic Association will be hosting their annual ANA Legacy interview series. The event will be held on Thursday, August 15, at 5 p.m. in room 44 at the World’s Fair of Money. This year, the interviewees are a real treat and if you are going to be at the show, and are an ANA member, you should definitely stop to see. The guests …

Steven Ellsworth Nominated as 61st President of American Numismatic Association

July 26, 2019July 5, 2019 by Clinton

Colonel Steven K Ellsworth, Ret. is set to become the 61st President of the American Numismatic Association (ANA). Col. Ellsworth, a long time member of the ANA, received 3,206 votes in the election held in June for ANA members. He will be joined by Dr. Ralph Ross as Vice President. Both will be sworn in at the World’s Fair of Money event in Chicago next month. New members to the board of Governors include Muriel …

PCGS Announces Special World’s Fair of Money Label

July 30, 2019June 26, 2019 by Clinton

PCGS has announced that they will be offering a special label in holders for coins that are dropped off at the World’s Fair of Money event in Chicago next month. The grading service will be on-site for the American Numismatic Association’s annual event which will be held August 13-17 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The special label will only be available when you submit coins on-site and only for coins that you have …

Review – 7th Edition of Grading Standards for United States Coins

July 30, 2019June 26, 2019 by Clinton

Grading Standards for United States Coins 7th Edition

When it comes to coin grading, there are few books that hold the stature of The Official American Numismatic Association Grading Standards for United States Coins. This year, the 7th edition of this grading tool was published, bringing welcome improvements to the already outstanding grading guide. Editing by Numismatics stalwart Kenneth Bressett and with narrative from Q. David Bowers, the book not only provides you a wealth of information about grading your coins, but also …