Exhibitor Award Winners Announced for 2017 National Money Show

Apr 11, 2017 | ANA, Announcements

Exhibitor Award Winners Announced for 2017 National Money Show

American Numismatic Association (ANA) member Dennis Schafluetzel received the Steven J. D’Ippolito Best-in-Show Exhibit award for his exhibit, “Chattanooga Iron Companies Scrip” at the 2017 National Money Show®, Mar. 9-11 in Orlando, Florida.

The second place Best-in-Show award was presented to John W. Wilson for “Postage Stamp Scrip Notes.” Third place was awarded to Michael T. Shutterly for his exhibit “On the Wings of Myth: Pegasus and His Story.”

The Radford Stearns Memorial Award for People’s Choice, determined by votes from convention attendees, was presented to Jerry Stubblefield, for “Uses and Abuses of Early Copper Coins.”

The theme for National Coin Week 2017 is “Conflict and Courage: Money and the Military.” The National Coin Week Award was presented to Jeffrey J. Rosinia for “Wartime Change: Alterations in United States Coin Metal Content During World War II.” Mr. Rosinia will receive a full scholarship to a future ANA Summer Seminar, an award endowed by John Albanese.

National Coin Week exhibits are intended to be suitable for display in libraries and schools, so there is a $250 limit on the value of the materials in this competition. Second place in this competition was awarded to Michael T. Shutterly for “War and Remembrance.” Third place went to Devon Webber for “United States Space Program – Medallions & Commemoratives.”

Radford Stearns Memorial awards were also presented in six classes. This year, 27 competitive and one non-competitive exhibits were displayed in the Collector Exhibits area by 21 exhibitors.

2017 Class Exhibit Awards:

Class 1: History and Politics (exhibits dealing with historical or political events)

• First place: James Zylstra, for “Coins from the Cities of the Seven Churches of Asia.”
• Second place: Dennis Schafluetzel, for “Andrews Raid on the Western & Atlantic Railroad and Related April 1862 Change Bills.”
• Third place: Brett Irick, for “Personal Artifacts of John Honeyford Campbell, First Master of the Royal Canadian Mint.”

Class 2: Economics (exhibits dealing with monetary and financial systems or economic events such as panics and inflations)

• First place: John W. Wilson for “Postage Stamp Scrip Notes.”
• Second place: Gerald Gilbert for “U.S. Mint Circulating Gold Coins – First Year Issues.”
• Third place: Jerry Stubblefield for “Uses and Abuses of Early Copper Coins.”

Class 3: Geography (exhibits that describe natural or cultural assets, the distribution of populations, or exploration)

• First place: Michael T. Shutterly for “On the Wings of Myth: Pegasus and His Story.”
• Second place: Marilyn Reback for “Saint-Michel in Peril of the Sea.”
• Third Place: James Zylstra for “Commemorating Primitive Money in Central Africa.”

Class 4: Common elements (exhibits showing material linked by design, such as elephants or bridges, or by theme, such as a world’s fair)

• First place: Dennis Schafluetzel, for “Chattanooga Iron Companies Scrip.”
• Second place: Bud Cushman, for “’This do in remembrance of me,’ Varied Shapes of Communion Tokens of Scottish Presbyterian Churches.”
• Third place: Francis R. Crowe, for “Pocahontas: Her Life Through Numismatics.”

Class 5: The Arts (exhibits that explore any aspect of fine or applied arts)

• First place: Michael T. Shutterly for “Boris Godunov: One Opera, Many Stories.”
• Second place: Nancy J. Wilson for “Santa Claus Obsolete Notes and Vignettes.”
• Third place: Mack Martin for “Georgia’s Risqué Vignettes.”

Class 6: Science (exhibits dealing with theoretical or applied science, including the technology of manufacturing numismatic items)

• First place: Jeffrey J. Rosinia, for “Wartime Change: Alterations in United States Coin Metal Content During World War II”
• Second place: Devon Webber, for “United States Space Program – Medallions & Commemoratives.”
• Third place: John H. Miller, Jr., for “Wrong Design Dies On 20th Century Business Strike Coins.”

The application deadline is June 9 to exhibit at the 2017 ANA World’s Fair of Money®, which will be held from Aug. 1-5 in Denver, Colorado. For an application or for more information, call 719-482-9849 or email exhibits@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.

Submissions Accepted for Sundman Lecture Series

Mar 30, 2017 | ANA, Announcements

Submissions Accepted for Sundman Lecture Series

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is currently accepting proposals for the 2017 Maynard Sundman Littleton Coin Company Lecture Series. Presentations will be given Aug. 2 during the symposium at the Denver World’s Fair of Money®. Proposals must be received by April 14.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of United States involvement in “The War to End All Wars,” World War I. With that in mind, the 2017 theme for the Sundman Lecture Series is “Trenches to Treaties: The Numismatic Legacy of World War I.”

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 by a panel 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:

Denver World’s Fair of Money

The five-day World’s Fair of Money 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.

Show hours are 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug 1; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 2-4; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5. Admission is $8 for adults; ANA members and children 12 and under are always free. Last admission is 30 minutes prior to closing.

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.

Submissions Accepted for ANA’s Club Publications Contest

Mar 30, 2017 | ANA, Announcements

Submissions Accepted for ANA’s Club Publications Contest

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is currently accepting entries for the 2017 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 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 2016 publications, or three different printed samples of online publications. Also required are 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 2017 Summer Seminar adult scholarship, which covers tuition, lodging, meals and airfare. The winning club can award the scholarship as it wishes. In addition, an article or commentary from each first-place publication will be adapted or reprinted in The Numismatist or on the ANA website.

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:

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.

Literary Awards Competition Open to Young Numismatists

Mar 28, 2017 | ANA, Announcements

Literary Awards Competition Open to Young Numismatists

Entries are now being accepted for the 2017 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 15.

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 2017 Summer Seminar, June 17-29. Those who are unable to attend will receive their awards by mail.

Eligibility

To compete in this year’s competition, 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.
  Suggested 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

Awards

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.

Completed entries can be emailed to magazine@money.org or sent to:

For additional information, contact Cynthia Wood-Davies, copy 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.