American Numismatic Association Archives

NGC Announces 2023 ANA Grading Contest Winners

August 16, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a press release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing the winners of its coin grading contest. The contest was held last week at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh. Thirty of 150 contestants took home prizes in the grading contest hosted by Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®) at the 2023 ANA World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There were the same number of participants as the previous …

United States Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson to Participate in the American Numismatic Association’s 2023 World’s Fair of Money

August 3, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a press release from the United States Mint, announcing that Mint Director Ventris Gibson will participate in the opening ceremonies for the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money. The World’s Fair of Money starts next week in Pittsburgh. United States Mint (Mint) Director Ventris C. Gibson will participate in the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money® at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort …

Test Your Coin Grading Skills at The World’s Fair of Money With NGC

August 2, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a press release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing a coin grading skills contest at the upcoming World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh. The grading contest is open to anyone age 13 or older, and you are given 10 minutes to grade 15 coins at the NGC booth. NGC is excited to announce a free coin grading contest at next week’s 2023 ANA World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh. The NGC Coin …

American Numismatic Association Bestows Highest Honors to Mike Fuljenz and Joseph Boling at the 2023 World’s Fair of Money

August 1, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that Mike Fuljenz will be honored with the Chester L. Krause Memorial Distinguished Service Award and Joseph Boling will be inducted into the ANA’s Hall of Fame next week at the World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is bestowing its highest award – the Chester L. Krause Memorial Distinguished Service Award, and inducting a new Numismatic Hall of Fame collector …

CCAC Public Forum at World’s Fair of Money

August 1, 2023 by Clinton

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) has announced that it will be hosting a public forum during the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money convention. The public forum will take place in Room 336 of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 9 at 5:00 PM Eastern. “As avid members of the hobby like you, Committee members have strong opinions about the designs for circulating and commemorative coins and medals …

Exceptional Numismatic Writers Receive ANA Awards

July 31, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing its 2023 Numismatic writers awards. The awards for writers consist of multiple numismatic books and articles, as well as those from you numismatists. The American Numismatic Association’s 2023 literary awards – recognizing articles published in the 2022 volume of its official magazine, The Numismatist – will be presented during the Member Awards and Donor Celebration at the Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money® on Aug. 10. …

Harris, Sieloff Receive ANA 2023 College Scholarships

July 26, 2023 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has awarded 2023 college scholarships to Spencer Harris from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Zachary Sieloff from Okemos, Michigan. 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 these fine recipients with higher …

ANA Recognizes Numismatist of the Year, Young Numismatist of the Year

July 24, 2023 by Clinton

One long-time numismatist and one budding collector are being recognized with American Numismatic Association (ANA) awards for their devotion to the hobby. The Numismatist of the Year is being awarded during the Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money® 132nd Anniversary Awards Banquet, 7-10 p.m. in the Allegheny Ballroom at The Westin Pittsburgh. The Young Numismatist of the Year was presented during this year’s annual Summer Seminar event. The Numismatist of the Year award recognizes collectors at the regional …

Years of Numismatic Dedication Lead to Prestigious Awards from American Numismatic Association

July 17, 2023 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is presenting its Elvira Clain-Stefanelli Memorial Award for Achievement in Numismatics and Medal of Merit honors to members that have left indelible marks within the numismatic community. The recipients will be recognized during the World’s Fair of Money® in Pittsburgh, August 8-12. The Elvira Clain-Stefanelli Memorial Award for Achievement in Numismatics is presented annually to a woman who has made significant contributions to numismatics through her research, leadership, and/or mentorship, and who has …

Rare Double Eagles Return To Their Home State For ANA Convention Display

July 17, 2023 by Clinton

Unique 1910 Experimental Finish Double Eagle

The unique Experimental Finish 1910 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, described by researchers as “one of the most important recent discoveries in 20th century American numismatics,” will be displayed alongside the finer of the two known Satin Finish Proof 1921 Saints at the American Numismatic Association 2023 Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money®. It is the first time these multi-million-dollar, Philadelphia Mint coins will be publicly exhibited together in their home state of Pennsylvania. The coins are from the …