Jan 10, 2019 | ANA, Announcements
The art of engraving has been around since the dawn of time. From artistic printmaking and mapmaking to storytelling through printed illustrations, engraving has been a profound artistic method for creative minds over the years. Even today, engraving remains as an important artistic expression and one that is seen every day—in our pocket change. Engraved steel dies are used to stamp a metal disk to transfer designs to coins or medals.
Six applicants interested in the medium will have the opportunity to explore the ancient art of hand die-engraving together with more modern processes used to create coins and medals during a week-long, all-expense paid workshop on “The Art of Engraving.” The class will take place during the American Numismatic Association’s popular Summer Seminar, June 15-20 on the campus of Colorado College in Colorado Springs. The course is led by Laura Stocklin, engraver at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
Selected participants will receive a scholarship provided by the Gilroy and Lillian P. Roberts Foundation in honor of Gilroy Roberts, ninth chief engraver of the United States Mint. The scholarship includes tuition, lodging, and meals for one week, and up to $400 reimbursement for transportation costs. Students who successfully complete the first year will be invited back for the second year (June 2020) to continue their study of this fascinating art form (and will receive a second scholarship, as outlined above, to allow participation in 2020).
“My intention for the course is not only to bridge the gap between artists and numismatics with insight into the craft and artistry of the objects of the hobby, but also to further what are slowly disappearing crafts,” said Stocklin, who has instructed the course since 1999. “Hand engraving is an ever-shrinking field; as such, expanding exposure to numismatic art forms is paramount to me.”
Applicants need not be professional artists to attend the workshop. To apply, send a letter to Seminars Manager Brianna Victor that addresses the following:
- Explain your art background, including education and interests.
- List any exhibits where your art has been shown publicly. Please list any awards your artwork has received.
- List any art organization of which you are a member.
- What, if any, are your numismatic interests?
- What, if any, interest do you have in die making or the coining process?
- Do you have a special project or skill you would like to develop during the class?
Please submit five examples of your artwork for consideration during portfolio review. Digital images preferred, but not required.
Completed application should be sent to bvictor@money.org with the subject line: “2019 Art of Engraving Scholarship.” Electronic submissions are preferred but not required. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, March 15.
The American Numismatic Association is a congressionally chartered, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to encouraging the study and collection of coins and related items. The ANA helps its 25,000 members and the public discover and explore the world of money through its vast array of educational and outreach programs as well as its museum, library, publications, and conventions. For more information, call 719-632-2646 or visit www.money.org.
Dec 22, 2018 | ANA, Announcements
Papers Accepted for Sundman Lecture Series
What Does the Future of Money Look Like?
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is currently accepting proposals for the 2019 Maynard Sundman Littleton Coin Company Lecture Series. Presentations will be given Aug. 14 during the symposium at the Rosemont World’s Fair of Money®. Proposals must be received by March 1.
As we navigate the age of electronic transactions using credit cards, and more recently, digital currencies such as Bitcoin, the future of coins and paper money is unclear. Lectures will highlight this evolution and answer the question “what does the future of money look like?”
Those who wish to present at this year’s symposium must submit a lecture summary of 500 words or less. Each summary should contain an introduction, a brief discussion of the subject, sources and research method. Summaries will be reviewed and speakers evaluated and chosen based on originality, persuasiveness and relevance to the symposium topic. Selected presenters will receive a $250 honorarium.
Electronic submissions are preferred and can be emailed to seminars@money.org or mail to:
American Numismatic Association
c/o Brianna Victor
818 North Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Rosemont (Chicago) World’s Fair of Money
The five-day Rosemont World’s Fair of Money, slated for Aug. 13-17, features nearly 1,000 dealers buying and selling coins, currency and related items; a wide range of seminars and educational presentations by notable numismatists; major auctions by Stack’s Bowers Galleries and Heritage Auctions; as well as exhibits showcasing priceless rarities from the Money Museum and private collections.
The American Numismatic Association is a congressionally chartered, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to encouraging the study and collection of coins and related items. The ANA helps its 25,000 members and the public discover and explore the world of money through its vast array of instructional and outreach programs, as well as its museum, library, publications and conventions. For more information, call 719-632-2646 or visit www.money.org.
Dec 6, 2018 | ANA, Announcements
Virtual Exhibits Transform the Way History is Seen
Money derives its value by being a medium of exchange, a unit of measurement and a storehouse for wealth; it can be a shell, a metal coin or a piece of paper. Money also provides a substantial record of the history and culture of civilizations dating to ancient times.
The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) Money Museum in Colorado Springs, Colo., is a treasure trove of such artifacts. In its three main galleries, visitors can see spectacular rarities and explore the diverse nature of money as it relates to art, history, science and much more. For those unable to visit in person – or hoping to see a temporary exhibit that has since closed, the museum offers a dozen fascinating virtual exhibits and tours that can be enjoyed free of charge from the comfort of an overstuffed chair.
“Trenches to Treaties: World War I in Remembrance” is the museum’s most recent virtual exhibit, showcasing money and medals to illustrate the events and effects of the war politically, economically and socially. Called “The Great War,” and more optimistically, “The War to End All Wars,” World War I was an event that changed the world’s political map and the fabric of civilization. In addition to coins and paper money from combatant nations, the exhibit features artistic medals, military decorations, historical background about the crash of the gold standard, merchant submarines and the colonization of the African continent. To learn more, visit www.money.org/money-museum/virtual-exhibits/wwi.
Other virtual exhibits from the Money Museum include:
- Money of the Civil War
- Colorado Numismatic History
- The legendary Bebee Collection, which includes 500-plus notes of a pedigreed paper money collection
- The famous 1913 “Nickel that Never Was,” valued at $5 million
- Colorado Gold
- The “King of U.S Coins” – the 1804 dollar, which is valued at $3 million
- The Harry Bass Jr. Collection, the most complete U.S. gold coin collection ever assembled
All the virtual exhibits can be accessed at www.money.org/money-museum/virtual-exhibits.
For questions or more information about the virtual exhibits or the Money Museum, contact pr@money.org.
The American Numismatic Association is a congressionally chartered, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to encouraging the study and collection of coins and related items. The ANA helps its 25,000 members and the public discover and explore the world of money through its vast array of educational and outreach programs as well as its museum, library, publications, and conventions. For more information, call 719-632-2646 or visit www.money.org.
Nov 27, 2018 | ANA, Announcements
Expand Your Numismatic Knowledge: Apply for Summer Seminar Scholarships
Available for Young Collectors and Adult Hobbyists
Full and partial scholarships are available to both youths and adults who wish to attend the American Numismatic Association’s highly acclaimed 2019 Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colo. Dates for the two one-week sessions are June 15-20 and June 22-27.
Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit. Successful applicants need to 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 leaders and scholars, full scholarships cover tuition for a one week-long class, accommodations in a Colorado College dormitory, meals and airfare; partial scholarships cover tuition only.
Download the application forms here. Applications must be postmarked by Feb. 1, 2019.
Summer Seminar is a once-a-year opportunity for numismatic learning and camaraderie that offers students an array of week-long courses designed for discovery or continued study. For over 40 years, Summer Seminar has featured classes to suit virtually every collector’s hobby needs, including “Detecting Counterfeit and Altered Coins,” “Grading United States Coins,” “Early American Copper Coinage,” “Digital Numismatic Photography,” “Morgan Silver Dollars,” “Coins of Colonial America,” and many more.
Scholarships are made possible through funding programs such as the Robert Lecce Advanced Scholarship, the Eric P. Newman Young Numismatist Scholarship Program and the Summer Seminar Young Numismatist Scholarship, which are funded by generous donations from members and member organizations.
For additional information, please contact Seminars Manager Brianna Victor at bvictor@money.org or call her at (719) 482-9865.
The American Numismatic Association is a congressionally chartered, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to encouraging the study and collection of coins and related items. The ANA helps its 25,000 members and the public discover and explore the world of money through its vast array of instructional and outreach programs, as well as its museum, library, publications and conventions. For more information, call 719-632-2646 or visit www.money.org.
Nov 17, 2018 | ANA, Announcements
Build Your Collection from the Best Numismatic Inventory Anywhere
It’s not too early to make plans for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2019 National Money Show in Pittsburgh. The convention takes place Mar. 28-30 in Hall B of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
The three-day show offers access to hundreds of dealers offering the best numismatic inventory available; a live auction; a wide range of technical seminars and educational presentations; and spectacular exhibits of priceless rarities from the ANA’s Edward C. Rochette Money Museum in Colorado Springs, Colo. Many coin dealers in attendance will provide free, informal evaluations of the public’s old coins and paper money.
Among the special displays of extraordinary items from the Money Museum will be the famous 1913 Liberty Head nickel. One of only five known to exist, the specimen is valued in excess of $3 million. Also on display will be “The King of U.S. Coins,” an extremely rare 1804 Draped Bust U.S. silver dollar insured for $4 million.
Kagin’s of Tiburon, Calif., will conduct a public auction of rare coins and paper money.
The ANA is offering two educational courses in conjunction with the show: “Detecting Counterfeit U.S. Gold Coinage” an “https://www.money.org/NMS-seminars#seminar2” Enroll for a seminar by January 25 for an early enrollment discount.
The Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh is offering special rates to ANA conventioneers. The hotel features on-site underground parking, a fitness studio, car rental services, restaurants, an on-site Starbucks and a skywalk to the convention center. The stylish and contemporary traditional rooms are among the largest in the city and offer views of downtown or the river.
With the David L. Lawrence Convention Center conveniently located between Pittsburgh’s downtown cultural district, the historic strip district and the Allegheny River, there is much to explore throughout the city. Take a Walk the Burgh Tour, enjoy the collection of art at the Andy Warhol Museum or get your history fix at the Senator John Heinz History Center. An abundance of restaurants are just steps away.
Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Mar. 28 and 29; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 30. ANA members can enter the show 30 minutes before the public. Last admission is 30 minutes prior to closing. Admission is $8 for adults; ANA members and children 12 and under are always free. Admission is free on Saturday, Mar. 30.
For up-to-the-minute show information and a $2 admission discount coupon, visit www.nationalmoneyshow.com.
The American Numismatic Association is a congressionally chartered, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to encouraging the study and collection of coins and related items. The ANA helps its 25,000 members and the public discover and explore the world of money through its array of instructional and outreach programs, as well as its museum, library, publications and conventions. For more information, call 719-632-2646 or visit www.money.org.
Nov 16, 2018 | ANA, Announcements
ANA Coin Press Offers Original Numismatic Content
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) launched a new blog in November. A project that has been in the works for over a year, the new blog features exclusive articles for beginning and intermediate collectors, stories that previously ran in The Numismatist (the ANA’s monthly hobby publication), articles highlighting specimens and collections from the ANA Money Museum and more. Both ANA members and non-members can access the blog.
The name “ANA Coin Press” was selected for the new blog after the Association ran a naming contest. Collectors were asked to submit blog name ideas for the chance to win a prize valued at $100. The winner for the contest is Jake Miller, who received an MS-65 1881-S Morgan dollar as the grand prize.
For questions or more information regarding the blog, contact pr@money.org.
The American Numismatic Association is a congressionally chartered, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to encouraging the study and collection of coins and related items. The ANA helps its 25,000 members and the public discover and explore the world of money through its vast array of instructional and outreach programs, as well as its museum, library, publications and conventions. For more information, call 719-632-2646 or visit www.money.org.
Nov 7, 2018 | ANA, Announcements
Deadline for Award Nominations is Dec. 15
Each year, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) presents awards to deserving individuals in recognition of outstanding dedication to numismatics. The ANA is now accepting individual nominations for 2019 awards and Numismatic Hall of Fame “Modern Era” candidates.
All nominations can be submitted in writing and online—300 words or more for the Numismatic Hall of Fame, and 50-100 words for all other awards. Nominations are accepted through Dec. 15, 2018 by 12 p.m. (MST).
- Numismatic Hall of Fame—“Modern Era,” living or deceased within 25 years of induction
- Farran Zerbe Memorial Award—The ANA’s highest honor, this award recognizes years of outstanding, dedicated service to numismatics.
- Lifetime Achievement Award—Presented to an individual, family, firm or judicial entity for contributions to organized numismatics.
- Elvira Clain-Stefanelli Memorial Award for Achievement in Numismatics—This award honors women who have made a lasting impact to numismatic community and demonstrated a lifelong commitment to the betterment of numismatics, whether through research, leadership or mentorship.
- Numismatist of the Year—Recognizes individuals within the numismatic community who have demonstrated long-term leadership in the field and to the ANA.
- Harry J. Forman Dealer of the Year Award—Honors professional numismatists who exhibit uncommon dedication to strengthening the hobby and the ANA and displays exemplary ethical standards as a numismatic dealer.
- Numismatic Art Award for Excellence in Medallic Sculpture—The award honors an artist whose cumulative lifetime achievements in the field of medallic sculpture have been of the highest order.
- Adna G. Wilde Jr. Memorial Award for Exemplary Service—Awarded to an ANA member who has dedicated time and resources to strengthen the hobby and further the ANA’s educational mission, setting an example for others to follow.
- Medal of Merit—Recognizes individuals who have dedicated numerous years of service to the ANA and promotion of the hobby.
- Glenn Smedley Memorial Award—This award honors individuals who have devoted their efforts to the betterment of the ANA.
- Lawrence J. Gentile, Sr. Memorial Award for Outstanding Adult Advisor—Recognizes individuals who have devoted time to recruit beginning young numismatists and aid in their development of intermediate to advanced young numismatists.
- Young Numismatist of the Year—Honors numismatists under the age of 18 for outstanding contributions to the hobby and who are active in volunteer service and numismatic research.
- Outstanding District Representative—Recognizes the District Representative who most fully promotes coin collecting, coin clubs and the ANA.
Submit a nomination for a numismatist you find deserving of an award. Information about each of the awards and online submission forms can be found here.
For questions about the awards, please contact awards@money.org or call (719) 482-9811.
The American Numismatic Association is a congressionally chartered, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to encouraging the study and collection of coins and related items. The ANA helps its 25,000 members and the public discover and explore the world of money through its vast array of instructional and outreach programs, as well as its museum, library, publications and conventions. For more information, call 719-632-2646 or visit www.money.org.
Oct 30, 2018 | ANA, News
Brianna Victor was named the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Seminar Manager in September after Amber Bradish departed to pursue a post-graduate degree. Victor will lead the Association’s annual Summer Seminar—the hobby’s premier educational event—as well as Technical Series seminars and educational programs at the ANA National Money Show® and World’s Fair of Money®. Bradish will remain on staff temporarily to aid the transition.
“What attracted me to the position was the event planning, multitasking (juggling multiple seminars plus Summer Seminar) and getting to meet and work with so many instructors and students,” says Victor. She has extensive event-planning experience, having worked for the Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado for five years. During her tenure, Victor served as coordinator and eventually program manager for the nonprofit’s Cooking Matters® initiative, which teaches low-income families how to cook and eat healthy food on a tight budget. “The Cooking Matters positions required a lot of planning, both pre- and post event, plus working closely with educators and students,” she notes. “I believe these skills have adequately prepared me for the seminar manager position.”
“We’re thrilled to have Brianna leading our seminar program,” adds ANA Executive Director Kim Kiick. “Her background makes her a perfect fit. I know our members are going to love working with her.”
Victor most recently served as Care and Share’s USDA programs manager, where she oversaw its two commodities programs. She is a 2013 graduate of Colorado State University-Pueblo, where she earned a bachelor of science degree in health promotion.
The American Numismatic Association is a congressionally chartered, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to encouraging the study and collection of coins and related items. The ANA helps its 25,000 members and the public discover and explore the world of money through its vast array of educational and outreach programs as well as its museum, library, publications, and conventions. For more information, call 719-632-2646 or visit www.money.org.
Oct 24, 2018 | ANA, News
American Numismatic Association Board of Governors Approves $5.79 Million Budget for FY 2018-19
At an Oct. 16 teleconference meeting, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Board of Governors unanimously passed a $5.79 million budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19.
“The 2019 budget covers ANA operating expenditures while also continuing our investment in the future of numismatics and the hobby,” said ANA President Gary Adkins. “It expands our reach and capacity for engagement, grows our online outreach and education initiatives, and also addresses some infrastructure needs such as updating the ANA’s security system and changing the featured exhibit in the Money Museum.”
“If the ANA is to remain relevant, we must make the commitment to providing the necessary resources to propel the organization forward and engage a future generation of collectors,” said Adkins. “That also means committing to fiscal responsibility. We continue to seek and identify revenue sources to augment income whenever possible, but the future growth of the Association cannot risk dependence upon those opportunities alone.”
President Adkins commended Executive Director Kim Kiick on her fiscal prudence. “Kim and her team have done an outstanding job of keeping expenses as low as possible, but we recognize the increased costs of doing business is a fact of life.” The ANA adheres to the zero-based budgeting method, which means all expenses must be justified each year and every function within the organization is analyzed for its needs and costs.
As of October 31, 2017, the ANA had total assets of $79.48 million and net assets of $76.99 million. Net assets exclusive of the museum collection are $39.45 million. “The ANA’s financials are healthy,” said Budget and Finance Board Liaison Greg Lyon. “We had a 12.3% increase in assets for FY 2017 and expect to report an increase in assets for FY 2018.”
ANA Treasurer Larry Baber noted that the ANA is extremely fortunate to have received Kenneth Keith’s bequest in 1977 of Ben E. Keith corporate stock to support the Association’s mission and programs. “The value of the stock the ANA holds has grown from under $5 million in 2006 to nearly $23 million in 2018, with additional stock, currently held in trust for the ANA, to be received in the future,” he said.
Kenneth Keith of Jolly and Wichita Falls, Texas, was the nephew of Ben E. Keith and an heir to the food and beverage company bearing his uncle’s name. He also was an avid numismatist. In 1976 Kenneth Keith set up his will naming the American Numismatic Association one of the remainder beneficiaries to his shares of stock in the Ben E. Keith Company, a closely held company that is one of the largest Anheuser Busch Inbev distributors in the world. Kenneth Keith died the following year.
Ben E. Keith Company stock is held in trust for the income benefit of 13 individuals and as each one dies, half of his or her non-voting stock is distributed from the trust to the ANA. (The other half is distributed to Texas Tech University.) “When Kenneth Keith died in 1977, the stock received by the ANA was valued at several hundred thousand dollars,” said Baber. “Today, the 1,334 shares currently held by the ANA are valued at $22.8 million – a 23 percent increase over last year, which is an unprecedented increase in value. When the last four living shareholders pass, the ANA will receive an additional 2,442 shares of stock.”
“The Ben E. Keith Company is a tremendous success story,” Baber added. “It is very well diversified and not readily affected by the gyrations of the stock market.” The company was listed by Forbes in 2017 as the 127th largest privately held company in the United States.
A copy of the approved budget is available online at www.money.org/financial-reports.
The American Numismatic Association is a congressionally chartered nonprofit educational organization dedicated to encouraging people to study and collect coins and related items. The ANA helps its 25,000 members and the public discover and explore the world of money through its vast array of educational and outreach programs, as well as its museum, library, publications, conventions and seminars. For more information, call 719-632-2646 or visit www.money.org.
Oct 10, 2018 | ANA, Announcements
Chance for Experienced Collectors to Pass on Knowledge
An organization dedicated to educating and encouraging the study of numismatics, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) offers individuals the opportunity to discover and explore the world of money by enrolling in the School of Numismatics Diploma Program.
Those who complete correspondence courses, hands-on seminars or a combination of the two, can receive a “Numismatic Scholar” certificate. There is a final exam that consists of an extensive 200-question written test covering information from all of the correspondence courses. Students embark on an exciting and rewarding journey while acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to appreciate and enjoy the hobby.
While students take part in the program, they can request a mentor to help answer numismatic-related questions they may have. It’s the mentor’s responsibility to help guide students through the courses. The ANA is currently looking for mentors to apply to the program.
Qualifications to be a mentor for the Diploma Program include:
- Experienced background in numismatics
- Be available to answer emails and occasional phone calls
- Graduation from the ANA Diploma Program not required but encouraged
Correspondence courses include “Introduction to Numismatics,” “Grading U.S. Coins Today,” “Detecting Counterfeit & Altered U.S. Coins” and more. In-class courses may be used as substitutions for required courses. All students are required to be ANA members to complete the Diploma Program.
To enroll as a student or mentor, or for more information, contact Suzanne Seyfi, ANA education assistant, at (719) 482-9829 or email her at sseyfi@money.org.
The American Numismatic Association is a congressionally chartered, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to encouraging the study and collection of coins and related items. The ANA helps its 25,000 members and the public discover and explore the world of money through its vast array of educational and outreach programs as well as its museum, library, publications, and conventions. For more information, call 719-632-2646 or visit www.money.org.
