American Numismatic Association Archives

American Numismatic Association Presents Philanthropy Award to Society that Regularly Contributes to Numismatic Education

September 17, 2024 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Society (ANA) announcing this year’s Philanthropy Award. The award goes to the Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society (EPNNES). The Philanthropy Award is annually by the ANA. The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) Philanthropy Award publicly honors those who have made significant contributions to the Association that further its strategic mission to expand, enhance, and sustain the hobby of coin collecting. This year, the ANA recognizes the Eric P. …

American Numismatic Association Runs Exclusive Club Promotion

September 6, 2024 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing a new coin club promotion to help drive support for local coin clubs to advance the hobby. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) prides itself in creating opportunities for communities to come together and share their zeal for collecting. One way the ANA accomplishes this is with ANA member clubs. Joining as a member club connects you with over 400 other clubs, providing …

A World’s Fair of Money for the Ages

August 20, 2024 by Clinton

World's Fair of Money - Largest Coin Show in America

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) highlighting the events from last week’s World’s Fair of Money in Chicago. Over 9,000 attendees attended the convention, with 1,349 dealers in attendance. The World’s Fair of Money is held annually by the ANA in various cities throughout the United States. From August 6 to 10, the Chicago suburb of Rosemont became a hot spot for the collector community. Over 9,000 budding and …

Exceptional Numismatic Writers Receive ANA Awards

August 1, 2024 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced that awards for exceptional numismatic writers will be presented at this year’s World’s Fair of Money in Chicago. The American Numismatic Association’s 2024 literary awards – recognizing articles published in the 2023 volume of its official magazine, The Numismatist – will be presented during the Member Awards and Donor Celebration at the Chicago World’s Fair of Money® on Aug. 8. The Numismatist was launched by ANA founder and first editor Dr. George F. Heath in …

Hackford-Peer, Koenig Receive American Numismatic Association 2024 College Scholarships

July 30, 2024 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has awarded 2024 college scholarships to Casey Hackford-Peer from Salt Lake City, Utah, and Ross Koenig from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Each winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship to use toward tuition at an institution of their choice. “The annual scholarship provides the American Numismatic Association an opportunity to recognize young numismatists making an impact in the world,” says ANA Education Director Christian Strayhorn, “not only in numismatics, but also in their own fields. By assisting …

American Numismatic Association Bestows Highest Award to Dwight Manley, Adds Historic Numismatist to Hall of Fame

July 29, 2024 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is presenting its Chester L. Krause Memorial Distinguished Service Award and Hall of Fame honor to those who have left indelible marks within the numismatic community. The recipients will be recognized during the World’s Fair of Money® in Chicago, August 6-10. Eminent philanthropist Dwight N. Manley is the recipient of the 2024 Chester L. Krause Memorial Distinguished Service Award, the ANA’s highest honor. Inspired by a pivotal experience at the ANA’s Summer Seminar …

American Numismatic Association’s Largest Coin Show, August 6-10 in Chicago

July 24, 2024 by Clinton

Next month, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) will host their largest coin show of the year, August 6-10. Taking place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, the World’s Fair of Money will feature incredible exhibits of rarities, some on public display for the first time.. The convention attracts collectors from all over the United States and features more than 500 dealers on-site to buy and sell rare coins, paper money, gold …

First Display of Finest $4 Stella Gold Set at 2024 ANA Convention

July 9, 2024 by Clinton

The finest set of “Stella” $4 denomination gold coins in the PCGS Set Registry® will be displayed for the first time anywhere by Tangible Investments of Laguna Beach, California (www.TangibleInvestmentsInc.com) at the American Numismatic Association 2024 Chicago World’s Fair of Money (www.WorldsFairofMoney.com). The registry lists the historic, low-mintage pattern coins as the current finest set with a weighted grade point average of 66.75, and each of the four coins has cameo quality. “Of all the …

Rare Proof Double Eagles Make Encore Return To ANA World’s Fair of Money

July 9, 2024 by Clinton

1910 Experimental Finish and 1921 Satin Finish Saints

Described by researchers as “one of the most important recent discoveries in 20th century American numismatics,” the finer of the two known 1921 Satin Finish Proof Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles along with the unique Experimental Finish Proof 1910 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle will make only their third public appearance together. Insured for $10 million, they will be a featured exhibit in the Museum Showcase area (booth 434) at the American Numismatic Association 2024 Chicago World’s Fair of …

Numismatic Role Models Celebration Events at World’s Fair of Money in Chicago

July 1, 2024 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is recognizing leading role models in the numismatic community that have exhibited an influential, and positive presence. The Outstanding Adult Advisor and Outstanding District Representative will be awarded during the Chicago World’s Fair of Money Member Awards and Donor Celebration, Thursday, Aug. 8 from 3-4:30 p.m. in room 25/26 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The ANA Dealer of the Year will be awarded at the convention’s 133rd Anniversary Awards Banquet, Friday, Aug. 9 from 7-10 …