Apr 10, 2018 | Announcements, U.S. Mint
WASHINGTON – The United States Mint (Mint) will release the 2018 America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set™-Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (product code 18AE) on April 17 at noon Eastern Time (ET).
This set is priced at $9.95 and includes one uncirculated quarter from the Philadelphia Mint, one uncirculated quarter from the Denver Mint, and one proof quarter from the San Francisco Mint. The coin’s reverse (tails) design depicts the sea caves at Devils Island with the lighthouse in the background and a kayaker paddling in the foreground. Inscriptions are “APOSTLE ISLANDS,” “WISCONSIN,” “2018,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” The obverse (heads) depicts the 1932 restored portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “QUARTER DOLLAR.”
A durable plastic card holds the three coins and displays an image of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and the Certificate of Authenticity.
The Mint accepts orders at catalog.usmint.gov and 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT. Visit catalog.usmint.gov/customer-service/shipping.html for information about shipping options.
Apr 10, 2018 | ANA, Announcements
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is currently accepting submissions for the 2018 Outstanding Club Publications competition. The contest is open to member clubs that are current with their ANA dues and do not have an elected or salaried ANA officer as an editor or assistant editor. Club publications must have been issued on a regular basis. Completed submissions must be received by May 15.
Submissions must include a complete set of 2017 publications or three different printed samples of online publications. Also required are the category of submission (local, regional, specialty, electronic), the editor’s name and the name, address, phone number and e-mail address of the submitter.
All club contestants will be entered in a drawing to receive a full 2018 Summer Seminar adult scholarship, which covers tuition, lodging, meals and airfare. The winning club can award the scholarship as it wishes.
Judging criteria
Entries are judged on general appearance, composition, aptness of illustrations, newsiness and relative interest. Whether a newsletter is handwritten, typed or computer-generated is not a factor in judging, nor is the size of the club or the amount of funds expended.
Visit www.money.org/outstanding-club-publications for complete rules, judging criteria and submission guidelines.
Completed entries can be emailed to magazine@money.org or sent to:
Outstanding Club Publications Contest
ANA Publications Department
c/o Caleb Noel
818 N. Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
For additional information, contact the Publications Department at magazine@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.
Apr 9, 2018 | Announcements, U.S. Mint
WASHINGTON – The United States Mint (Mint) will release the second America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin™ of the year on April 13 at noon Eastern Time (ET). The coin (product code 18AK) honors Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin.
The Philadelphia Mint produces America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins™ in .999 fine silver. They measure three inches in diameter. The reverse (tails) design representing the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore depicts the sea caves at Devils Island with the lighthouse in the background and a kayaker paddling in the foreground. Inscriptions include “APOSTLE ISLANDS,” “WISCONSIN,” “2018,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” The obverse (heads) features a 1932 restored portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan.
Each encapsulated legal tender coin comes in an attractive presentation case with a Certificate of Authenticity. The Mint has priced this coin at $154.95.
The Mint accepts orders at catalog.usmint.gov and 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order by calling 1-888-321-MINT (6468). Information on shipping options is available at catalog.usmint.gov/customer-service/shipping.html.
The Mint will also accept orders for this product through its Product Enrollment Program. Details about the program are available at catalog.usmint.gov/shop/product-enrollments/.
The maximum potential mintage limit for the America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin™-Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is set at 20,000 units.
Apr 9, 2018 | Announcements
First Public Exhibit of Historic American Rarity
One of the great rarities in American numismatics, an original 1861 Confederate States of America (CSA) silver half dollar, will be a featured exhibit at the American Numismatic Association’s 2018 World’s Fair of Money® (www.WorldsFairOfMoney.com) in Philadelphia, August 14-18. The coin will be insured for $1 million for what will be its first public exhibition.
Only four CSA half dollars were struck 157 years ago at the New Orleans Mint in April 1861 soon after it was taken over by the Confederacy.
The ANA Museum Showcase display also will include one of the finest known of the 16 original CSA 1861 cents struck under mysterious circumstances in Philadelphia, and insured now for $250,000.
Both the proof half dollar and proof cent were formerly in the collection of legendary numismatist Eric P. Newman. They will be displayed now courtesy of the anonymous owner of the Black Cat Collection and in conjunction with Legend Numismatics (www.LegendNumismatics.com) of New Jersey.
“These coins are classic ‘what ifs’ of history,” said Douglas Mudd, Curator of the ANA’s Edward C. Rochette Money Museum.
“As with all new nations, the Confederate States of America looked to money as a way to announce their independence to the world, but a lack of time and resources meant that they were limited to producing paper currency. These extremely rare pieces give us a glimpse of what Confederate coinage would have looked like,” stated Mudd.
One of the great rarities of American numismatics with only four struck, an 1861 Confederate States of America half dollar will be a featured exhibit at the ANA 2018 Philadelphia World’s Fair of Money. Photo credit: Professional Coin Grading Service www.PCGS.com.
The CSA half dollar is graded PCGS Gold Shield SP40 CAC. Some researchers believe it may have been owned in the 1860s by CSA Secretary of the Treasury Christopher Memminger and perhaps Confederacy President Jefferson Davis, then reportedly was found in a roll of change around 1880 by a collector, Mark Jacobs, in the state of New York. Twentieth-century owners included Thomas Elder, Waldo Newcomer, B. Max Mehl, Col. E.H.R. Green and Newman.
One of the finest of the 16 Confederate States of America 1861 cents will be exhibited at the ANA 2018 Philadelphia World’s Fair of Money. Photo credit: Professional Coin Grading Service www.PCGS.com.
The CSA cent is graded PCGS Gold Shield SP63+ CAC. In addition to Newman, previous owners included Robert Lovett, Jr., Dr. Edward Maris, Captain John W. Haseltine and Col. Green.
Laura Sperber, President of Legend Numismatics, said the Black Cat Collection owner collected coins as a youngster, but began collecting major coins only about a year ago.
“His collection would already rank as one of the greatest ever. He is a highly successful entrepreneur who is passionately enjoying the pursuit of great rarities and just cool looking coins, including Civil War coins such as the Confederate half dollar and cent,” explained Sperber.
The Philadelphia World’s Fair of Money will be held in the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Tuesday, August 14, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday to Friday, August 15 to 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, August 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission is free daily to ANA members and children under 12 years of age, free to everyone on Saturday, and $8 Tuesday through Friday for non-ANA members.
For additional information about the convention visit www.WorldsFairOfMoney.com.
Apr 2, 2018 | Announcements, U.S. Mint
WASHINGTON – The United States Mint (Mint) will offer bags and rolls of quarters honoring Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin starting on April 9 at noon Eastern Time (ET).
The quarter’s reverse (tails) design depicts the sea caves at Devils Island with the lighthouse in the background and a kayaker paddling in the foreground. The inscriptions are “APOSTLE ISLANDS,” “WISCONSIN,” “2018,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” The 1932 portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan featured on the obverse (heads) is restored to bring out subtle details and the beauty of the original model. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “QUARTER DOLLAR.”
Product options and their prices are as follows:
| PRODUCT CODE |
PRODUCT OPTION |
MINT MARK |
PRICE |
| 18ABD |
100-Coin Bag |
P |
$34.95 |
| 18ABE |
100-Coin Bag |
D |
$34.95 |
| 18ABF |
100-Coin Bag |
S |
$34.95 |
| 18ARD |
Two-Roll Set |
P, D |
$32.95 |
| 18ARE |
40-Coin Roll |
S |
$18.95 |
| 18ARF |
Three-Roll Set |
P, D, S |
$46.95 |
The Mint produces the coins in the rolls and bags at its facilities at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. The three-roll set contains coins from all three facilities. Unlike the “P” and “D” mint mark quarters, those with the “S” mint mark will not be released into circulation.
The special numismatic wrapping for the coin rolls displays the name “Apostle Islands National Lakeshore;” the abbreviation “WI” for Wisconsin; “$10,” the face value of its contents; and “P,” “D,” or “S” for the mint of origin. The canvas bags have a tag with “Apostle Islands National Lakeshore;” “WI;” and “P,” “D,” or “S.”
The Mint accepts orders online at and at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT. Information about shipping options is available at www.catalog.usmint.gov/customer-service/shipping.html.
Apr 2, 2018 | Announcements, U.S. Mint
WHAT: The United States Mint (Mint) and the National Park Service will launch the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program coin honoring Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at 10 a.m. CDT. The ceremony will take place at the Legendary Waters Resort in Red Cliff.
The Bayfield High School Choir, Red Cliff VFW, Wigwam Express, Red Cliff Youth Drum Group and Washburn High School Jazz Band will perform.
Additional event highlights include the exchange of $10 rolls of newly minted Apostle Islands National Lakeshore quarters after the ceremony. Richard Masters, designer of the quarter will also attend.
WHO:
- Rick Peterson, Tribal Chairman, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
- Mike Wiggins, Tribal Chairman, Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
- Henry Buffalo, Elder, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Descendant of Chief Buffalo)
- Bob Krumenaker, Superintendent, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
- Marc Landry, Acting Associate Director, Numismatic and Bullion Directorate, United States Mint
- Richard Masters, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore quarter designer, United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program
- Larry MacDonald, former Mayor of Bayfield, Wisconsin
WHEN: Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 10 a.m. CT
WHERE: Legendary Waters Resort
37600 Onigamiing Drive
Red Cliff, WI 54814
COIN FORUM
The United States Mint will host a coin forum the evening before the launch ceremony—Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 6–7 p.m. CDT—at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center, 29270 County Hwy G, Ashland, WI 54806. The coin forum is an opportunity for the public to learn about upcoming United States Mint coin programs and initiatives, and express their views about future coinage.
The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore quarter is the 42nd release in the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program. Authorized by Public Law 110-456 and launched in 2009, the 12-year program honors 56 national parks and other national sites. Each year until 2020, the public will see five new national sites depicted on the reverses of the America the Beautiful Quarters coins. A final coin will be released in 2021. The Mint is issuing these quarters in the order in which each honored location was first established as a national site.
Apr 2, 2018 | Announcements, PNG
Temecula, California) April 2, 2018 — Nominations now are being accepted for the 2018 Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) awards, according to PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman and President Barry Stuppler.
“Each year the PNG publicly recognizes outstanding achievements in the hobby and the profession by honoring deserving recipients with awards in a half-dozen categories. We cordially welcome and strongly encourage nominations from all collectors and dealers,” said Brueggeman.
“The award winners will be announced at the annual PNG Day banquet that will be held following the PNG Day show (www.pngdealers.org/png-events) in the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on Monday, August 13, 2018. That is the eve of the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money® (www.worldsfairofmoney.org) at the convention center,” explained Stuppler.
Nominations should be made by June 1 directly to the appropriate award category officials. The categories and contacts are:
Lifetime Achievement Award: Presented to a numismatist for his/her extraordinary devotion to numismatics and who, over their lifetime, significantly contributed to the hobby or profession. Committee Co-Chairs: Barry Stuppler and Dana S. Samuelson. Emails: Barry@Stuppler.com and Dana@AmerGold.com.
Abe Kosoff Founders Award: Presented to a PNG member-dealer with steadfast dedication to the entire numismatic community and who has made a significant contribution to the Guild or to the numismatic fraternity in general the past year. The award is named after PNG’s Founding President who spearheaded the 1953 launch of the organization. Committee Chairs: Richard Weaver and Wayde Milas. Emails: RWeaver@dvrcc.com and WMilas@rarecoa.com
Art Kagin Ambassador Award: This award is named after a former PNG President and nationally-known Iowa dealer who provided distinguished service as an advocate of numismatic goodwill. Committee Co-Chairs: Don Ketterling and Don Rinkor. Emails: DHKconsulting@verizon.net and Don@rinkor.com
Significant Contribution Award: Given to those who have made exceptional, beneficial efforts over the years on behalf of PNG and the profession, and also added to the hobby. Committee Co-Chairs: John Brush and Brett Charville. Emails: John@DavidLawrence.com and Brett@StandardNumismatics.com.
Sol Kaplan Award: To recognize efforts and contributions in combatting crimes against the numismatic community, this award is presented to someone who has given their time in an attempt to rid the profession of fraud and thievery. The award is jointly presented by the PNG and the Lewis M. Reagan Foundation. It is named after a former PNG President and Ohio dealer who was personally responsible for the apprehension of several people suspected of committing numismatic-related crimes. Committee Chair: Robert Brueggeman. Email: Bob@ppius.com.
Robert Friedberg Award: Presented to an author in recognition for an outstanding book or other literature. Named in honor of a publisher and author of numismatic reference books, this award is not automatically given each year. It is only given when there is deemed to be a worthy recipient or recipients. Committee Chair: James A. Simek. Email: nge3@comcast.net. Note: A copy of each book nominated for this year’s award must be submitted for delivery no later than June 1, 2018 to James A. Simek, P.O. Box 7157, Westchester, IL 60154-7157. Email: nge3@comcast.net.
The Professional Numismatists Guild is a nonprofit trade association composed of the country’s top rare coin and paper money dealers who must adhere to a strict Code of Ethics (www.pngdealers.org/code-of-ethics) in the buying and selling of numismatic merchandise.
For additional information about the PNG awards, contact Robert Brueggeman, PNG Executive Director, 28441 Rancho California Road, Suite 106, Temecula, CA 92590. Phone: 951-587-8300. Email: info@PNGdealers.org Online: www.PNGdealers.org.
Mar 29, 2018 | Announcements
NCS and NGC have been selected by Endurance Exploration Group and Blue Water Ventures International to conserve, attribute and grade coins recovered from the wreck of the SS Pulaski.
The SS Pulaski sank in 1838 off the coast of North Carolina while sailing from Charleston, South Carolina, to Baltimore, Maryland. In their recent recovery efforts, Endurance Exploration Group and Blue Water Ventures International have found coins from the US, Spain, Mexico and Great Britain, among other artifacts.
The SS Pulaski is particularly significant because it is one of the earliest shipwrecks from which US coins have been recovered. The coins initially recovered include well-preserved half dollars and half eagles from the 1830s, as well as several earlier issues.
All of the recovered coins will be professionally conserved by NCS and then expertly graded by NGC. After grading, the coins will be encapsulated in NGC’s proprietary protective holder with a special label that features an engraving of the ship and the SS Pulaski provenance.
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Mar 29, 2018 | Announcements, ICTA/NCBA
World Mint Work Group joining anti-counterfeiting effort
Greg Allen
ACTF Steering Committee members serve as leaders of more than a dozen Work Groups comprised of some 40 experts who volunteer their time and expertise to advance the mission of the task force, which includes mobilizing law enforcement to combat counterfeiting and providing training and education for law enforcement, the numismatic community, and the public about counterfeits of circulating, collector, and bullion coins as well as precious metals bars.
Allen is president and chief manager of Greg Allen Coin, LLC. He has been an active ICTA Board member since 2008 and has been an ACTF Steering Committee member since its inception in 2017, where he also chaired the Laws and Regulations Work Group. He also serves as secretary of the board of directors of the non-profit Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation.
Allen succeeds Joe DeRosa of Loomis International, who served as the first chair of the ACTF Steering Committee. DeRosa will continue to serve as a member of the Transport/Storage Security Work Group.
Diehl also announced the establishment of the World Mints Work Group, a new group under ACTF’s umbrella that will bring much needed expertise to assist law enforcement in dealing with counterfeits of popular bullion coins and bars sold throughout the world.
The initial members of the World Mints Work Group include the Royal Canadian Mint, to be represented by Dave Norris; the Austrian Mint, to be represented by Andrea Lang; the Royal Australian Mint, to be represented by Mark Cartwright; and the Perth Mint, whose representative will be named later.
Other ACTF changes include three new appointees to work groups and the reorganization of two work groups.
Lee Anne Patterson and Robert Oberth will join the Research Work Group. Patterson represents Stealth Mark, a company engaged in developing anti-counterfeiting technology and mapping behavior patterns of those intent upon doing harm to the coin industry by devaluing the market with counterfeits. Oberth is founder of Coin Dealers Helping Coin Dealers Roundtable Group, currently comprised of more than 800 dealers.
Due to the differing needs of identified constituents, the Education Work Group and the Law Enforcement Liaison Work Groups are being reorganized into the Education-Law Enforcement Work Group and the Numismatic/Public Education Work Group.
Steve Crogan will be joining Bill Daddio, Doug Davis, and Joe Boche in the Education-Law Enforcement Work Group. Crogan currently chairs the International Precious Metals Institute’s Security Council. Since retirement as a Supervisory Special Agent with the Department of Homeland Security-ICE, Crogan has worked in private sector security investigations within the precious metals industry.
Members of the Numismatic-Public Education Work Group include Michael Fuljenz, Robert Campbell, John Schuch II and Jeff Garrett.
Mar 28, 2018 | ANA, Announcements
Entries are now being accepted for the 2018 American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) Young Numismatist Literary Awards competition. The awards program encourages young writers and promotes future numismatic authors and researchers. All submissions must be postmarked by May 14.
The contest is open to young writers in three age groups, all of whom will compete for cash awards and numismatic book vouchers. Article submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges, including Bill Fivaz, Q. David Bowers and Kenneth Bressett. Awards will be presented in Colorado Springs at the ANA’s 2018 Summer Seminar, June 16-28. Those who are unable to attend will receive their awards by mail.
Eligibility & Awards
To compete in the contest, participants must be ANA members. Submitted articles can focus on a numismatic topic of the competitor’s choice.
- Bill Fivaz Young Numismatist Literary Award (Ages: 8-12)
Article should display basic knowledge of a numismatic topic. Creativity and original conclusions are encouraged.
Suggested length: 450-900 words.
- Q. David Bowers Young Numismatist Literary Award (Ages: 13-17)
Article should display advanced knowledge of a numismatic topic. Logically presented facts and original conclusions are encouraged. A bibliographic list of sources is recommended, but not required.
uggested length: 900-1,800 words.
- Kenneth E. Bressett Young Numismatist Literary Award (Ages: 18-22)
Article should display in-depth knowledge of a numismatic topic. Logically presented facts and original conclusions are required, as is a bibliographic list of sources. Inclusion of charts, graphs, tables or other illustrations is encouraged.
Suggested length: 1,800-3,600 words
Prize Details
Whitman Publishing has collaborated with the ANA to offer prizes. The following will be awarded in each of the three age categories:
- First Place: Plaque and $500 cash prize, plus a $500 voucher to help build a personal library of numismatic books produced by Whitman Publishing.
- Second Place: Certificate, plus a $200 book voucher from Whitman Publishing.
- Third Place: Certificate, plus a $100 book voucher from Whitman Publishing.
Guideline for Submissions:
Completed entries can be emailed to cwood-davies@money.org or sent to:
ANA Publications Department
c/o Cynthia Wood-Davies
818 N. Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- Submissions must include the writer’s ANA member number, category of submission and contact information (email, phone and address).
- Files should be sent in Microsoft Word or PDF format only.
- File names should include the author and subject of the article.
For additional information, contact Cynthia Wood-Davies, assistant editor of The Numismatist, at cwood-davies@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.
