American Numismatic Association Archives

Historic World War II “Short Snorter” Display at American Numismatic Association 2024 National Money Show

January 24, 2024 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Society (ANA) announcing that several World War II “Short Snorter” will be on display at the 2024 National Money Show. The National Money Show will be held March 14-16 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Visitors to the American Numismatic Association (ANA) 2024 National Money Show (NationalMoneyShow.com) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, March 14-16, can see the one-of-a-kind display of “short snorter” banknotes autographed by World War II-era …

ANA College Scholarships Available to Young Collectors

January 18, 2024 by Clinton

Applications for the Gerome Walton Memorial College Scholarship provided by the American Numismatic Association (ANA) are being accepted through March 15. 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 post-secondary 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 supplies …

ANA Offers Summer Seminar Grant Opportunity for Young Numismatists

January 17, 2024 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is proud to announce an exciting grant opportunity for Young Numismatists (YNs) aged 13-17, generously funded by the Thomas Family Foundation, on behalf of APMEX. This initiative aims to foster the passion for numismatics among young enthusiasts and provide them with a unique educational experience. The grant opportunity invites applications for the 2024 Summer Seminar (money.org/summer-seminar), the premier educational event in the hobby, which will be held on the Colorado …

Submissions Accepted for ANA Young Numismatist Literary Awards

January 12, 2024 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that is has begun accepting submissions for the 2024 ANA Young Numismatist Literary Awards. Submissions will be accepted through April 1, 2024, with categories for ages 8-12, 13-17, and 18-22. Submissions for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) annual Young Numismatist Literary Awards competition are being accepted through April 1. The awards were established to encourage young writers in three age groups, all of whom will …

Today’s Deal – ANA Grading Standards for United States Coins

January 10, 2024 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on a book that every collector should have in their library, The Official ANA Grading Standards for United States Coins. This 384-page book gives collectors details descriptions and images of United States coins to help them determine the grade of a coin. It truly is a must-have book for collectors to help them learn the art and science of coin grading. I wrote a review of this book several years ago if you want to …

American Numismatic Association Welcomes New Controller and Marketing & Communications Director

January 3, 2024 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Society (ANA) announcing that Bryan Clark has joined the Association as Controller, and Devra Ashby has joined as the Marketing & Communications Director. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is pleased to welcome two new individuals to its leadership team: Bryan Clark has joined the Association as its new Controller and Devra Ashby is stepping into the Marketing & Communications Director role. With 20-plus years of …

American Numismatic Association Museum Rarities on Display at 2024 National Money Show

January 2, 2024 by Clinton

The following is a press release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA), announcing that it will display some key one-cent denomination coins at the 2024 National Money Show. The 2024 National Money Show will be held March 14-16 at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It won’t cost a cent in admission to see millions of dollars of historic rare coins and paper money during the American Numismatic Association (ANA) National Money Show (NationalMoneyShow.com) …

Summer Seminar Scholarships Available for The ANA’s 2024 Annual Event

November 22, 2023 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced that it has begun accepting scholarships for the 2024 Summer Seminar. The educational event will be held from June 16-19 and June 23-26 at the Colorado College campus near the ANA’s headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is accepting scholarship applications for its 2024 Summer Seminar, the hobby’s premier educational event. Recipients will have the opportunity to attend one of two weeklong sessions, to be held …

Edward C. Rochette Money Museum Receives Prestigious Technology Award

November 14, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum has won the Mountain Plains Museum Association’s 2023 Aware for Museum Technology. The Money Museum is on the ANA’s campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) Edward C. Rochette Money Museum, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, was the recipient of the Mountain Plains Museum Association’s (MPMA) 2023 Award for Museum Technology. The …

American Numismatic Association Launches Reading Room Online Magazine

November 13, 2023 by Clinton

Starting today, American Numismatic Association (ANA) members and nonmembers can stay on top of breaking industry news, access exclusive articles, read fan-favorite columns from The Numismatist, and listen to audio versions of articles on the go. The team behind the ANA’s official publication, The Numismatist, is launching the Reading Room – a new ANA member benefit. This virtual portal, accessible from mobile devices, tablets, and desktop computers, offers: The ANA will also send a monthly eBlast – the …