Coin Collectors News

ICTA launches Facebook page

Jul 6, 2017 | ICTA/NCBA, News

The Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA) is now on Facebook. The association’s new social media site is a place where visitors can learn more about the association and members can stay up to date on association activities.

“Facebook is a great way to highlight the breadth of the work that ICTA does,” said ICTA chief operating officer David Crenshaw. “Our new Facebook page will highlight how our association works to protect coin businesses from onerous state and federal laws and regulations, to protect collectors’ access to the numismatic marketplace, and to protect the integrity of U.S. coinage.”

The association’s new Facebook page features information on new state and federal laws and regulations, association events and promotions, counterfeits, videos, photos, news releases, and more.

“As with many other industries, social media has transformed the way business gets done,” said Kathy McFadden, ICTA’s executive director. “ICTA is pleased to embark upon this social media endeavor.”

Visit the ICTA page and “Like” them at www.facebook.com/IndustryCouncilTangibleAssets.

Gary Adkins to Become ANA’s 60th President at World’s Fair of Money®

Jul 5, 2017 | ANA, Announcements, News

Voting members of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) have chosen three new candidates and six incumbents to the ANA Board of Governors for the 2017-19 election term.

New members Thomas J. Uram, John W. Highfill and Brian Hendelson, will join Col. Steve Ellsworth, Ralph Ross, Greg Lyon, and Paul Montgomery on the Board of Governors along with President-elect Gary Adkins and Vice President-elect Don Kagin. Kagin ran unopposed for Vice President. In accordance with ANA bylaws, ballots for uncontested offices are not tabulated; only the first vote is counted in that race.

For President	Votes
Gary Adkins — Minneapolis, Minnesota	3,274
Mike Ellis — Camilla, Georgia	2,007
For Vice President	Votes
Don Kagin — Tiburon, California	1
Candidates for Governor	Votes
Col. Steve Ellsworth, Ret. — Brentwood, Tennessee	4,335
Dr. Ralph Ross — Sugar Land, Texas	4,073
Greg Lyon — St. Louis, Missouri	3,953
Paul Montgomery — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma	3,860
Thomas J. Uram — Eighty Four, Pennsylvania	3,679
John. W Highfill — Broken Arrow, Oklahoma	3,653
Brian Hendelson — Bridgewater, New Jersey	3,474
Unelected Candidate for Governor	Votes
Adam J. Crum — Newport Beach, California	3,378

Third 2017 America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin Goes on Sale on July 11

Jul 3, 2017 | Announcements, U.S. Mint

WASHINGTON – The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2017 America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin-Ozark National Scenic Riverways (product code 17AL) on July 11 at noon Eastern Time (ET).

The reverse (tails) of the America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins features the same designs that appear on their America the Beautiful Quarters® Program Coin counterparts. Struck in .999 fine silver at the Philadelphia Mint, these coins are unique in that they measure three inches in diameter. Each legal tender coin is encapsulated and placed in an attractive presentation case with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin honoring Ozark National Scenic Riverways is priced at $149.95. As with all products sold by the United States Mint containing precious metals, this price is subject to change.

To place an order for this product, visit the Mint’s online catalog at www.catalog.usmint.gov or call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT. Visit us online for information about shipping options.

The current authorized mintage limit for both numismatic and bullion 2017 America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Coins for Ozark National Scenic Riverways is 150,000 units. An announced maximum potential mintage limit of 25,000 coins has been set for the America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin-Ozark National Scenic Riverways. However, based on demand, the United States Mint may mint and issue more than 125,000 America the Beautiful Five Ounce Ozark National Scenic Riverways Silver Bullion Coins so long as it does not exceed the 150,000 coin limit.

U.S. Mint VIDEO: Ellis Island Quarter 2017 ATB

Jun 30, 2017 | U.S. Mint, video

https://youtu.be/kfl3sEdoDQ0

Sculptor-Engraver Phebe Hemphill from Philadelphia talks about working on the 2017 Ellis Island ATB Quarter.

World’s Fair of Money and National Money Show Auctioneers Announced

Jun 29, 2017 | ANA, Announcements

The American Numismatic Association has selected its Official Auctioneers for the 2018-2019 World’s Fair of Money and the 2018-2021 National Money Show. Three prominent numismatic auction companies – Heritage Auctions, Stack’s Bowers Galleries and Kagin’s Auctions – were selected as Official Auctioneers.

Heritage Auctions and Stack’s Bowers Galleries will continue to provide auction services for the World’s Fair of Money in the years 2018 and 2019—on the heels of completing a four-year run conducting successful auctions for the annual ANA convention.

Kagin’s Auctions was selected as the auction services provider for the National Money Show from 2018 through 2021.

“ANA members and show attendees will be able to consign to and purchase from three auction companies that have a successful history with the ANA,” said ANA Executive Director Kimberly Kiick. “All three auction houses have been long-standing supporters of our educational mission, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have them return as the Official Auctioneers for our shows.”

Stack’s Bowers Galleries and Heritage Auctions each will conduct separate auctions for the next two World’s Fair of Money Official Auctions. The 2018 show will be held Aug. 14-18 in Philadelphia; the 2019 show will return to the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Ill., Aug. 6-10.

Kagin’s Auctions was the Official Auctioneer of the 2017 National Money Show in Orlando and will conduct the next four National Money Show auctions: Mar. 8-10, 2018 in Irving, Tex.; Mar. 28-30, 2019 in Pittsburg; Feb. 27-29, 2020 in Atlanta; and at a location yet to be determined in 2021.

The World’s Fair of Money and the National Money Show are two of the nation’s premier numismatic events, featuring the most expansive educational programs and the best numismatic inventory available anywhere. The shows feature hundreds of numismatic dealers; live auctions conducted by preeminent auction firms; the ANA’s signature Museum Showcase, exhibiting some of the world’s most valuable and beautiful coins and paper money; collector exhibits; as well as educational presentations, seminars and social events.

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.