2000 Press Releases
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) Authentication Bureau has authenticated another unique coin that was stolen from Willis H. du Pont in a 1967 robbery.
Charles H. Wolfe Sr., 97, a noted numismatist and educator who sponsored a best-in-show exhibit award for young numismatists, died January 4, 2000.
A dinner cruise in Ft. Lauderdale - the "Venice of the Atlantic" - is scheduled for the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) National Money Show 2000, March 3-5.
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is prepared to offer some services to its sister organization, the American Numismatic Society (ANS).
Duplicate books and auction catalogs are being auctioned by the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Library to raise funds to improve member services in the world's largest, numismatic circulating library.
In a joint effort to further reduce counterfeiting of collector coins - both ancient and modern - the American Numismatic Association (ANA) and the International Association of Professional Numismatists (IAPN) plan to issue the Counterfeit Coin Bulletin.
Telephone and fax numbers for the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) National Money Show 2000, March 3-5, are:
California coin dealer Ronald Kurtz was recognized today by the American Numismatic Association (ANA) for his help in the recovery of ancient Roman and Byzantine coins stolen last June.
From the Internet to the art of money, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) is offering free programs on these and many more topics at its National Money Show 2000 at the Broward County Convention Center, March 3-5.
Twelve sponsors have contributed a record $53,000 to support the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) National Money Show 2000 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, March 3-5.
Robert M. Hawes of South Daytona, Florida, received both the Best-in-Show Exhibit Award and the People's Choice Award for his display entitled "A Numismatic Trip Through History" at the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) National Money Show 2000 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, March 3-5.
At its meeting during the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) National Money Show 2000 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, the ANA Board of Governors approved a $4,309,090 balanced budget for its fiscal year, which begins April 1.
The American Numismatic Association's (ANA) National Money Show in Ft. Lauderdale was grand.
This summer, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) and Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) will sponsor an internship in coin grading and counterfeit detection.
The first steam press used by the United States Mint was transferred to the American Numismatic Association (ANA) in a special ceremony in Philadelphia on March 23.
First World Wide "Webcast" of ANA Auction
Money Museum Celebrates National Coin Week
More than 650 people visited the Museum of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Saturday, April 15, for an open house dubbed "Let Us Show You the Money!"
Terri Rossman, a former staff member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) and wife of immediate past ANA Governor Will Rossman, died Monday, April 17, in Garland, Texas. She was 52 years old.
The deadline has been extended for the "numismatic opportunity of a lifetime" - the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) and Numismatic Guaranty Corporation's (NGC) numismatic internship. Applications will be accepted until May 15.
The American Numismatic Association's (ANA) group insurance administrator is changing its name on July 1, 2000, from Albert H. Wohlers & Co. to Seabury & Smith. However, the coverage will remain the same.
Rooms in one of the three hotels offering special rates for those attending the American Numismatic Association (ANA) World's Fair of Money 2000 in Philadelphia, August 9-13, are sold out and reservations for the other two are filling up fast.
An exhibit of coins and medals struck on the United States Mint's first steam press will be prepared by students in the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) Summer Seminar class "Preparing a Competitive Exhibit."
The first steam press used by the United States Mint will be exhibited and demonstration medals struck at the American Numismatic Association (ANA) World's Fair of Money 2000 in Philadelphia, August 9-13.
Between 1,200 and 1,400 calls flooded telephone lines at Denver, Colorado's, top-rated news programs on Monday, May 8, as people tried to learn more about the 50 State Quarters and other coins, medals, tokens and paper money.
Planning ahead for lodging at an American Numismatic Association (ANA) show can result in sufficient accommodations and low rates for all convention attendees.
Ronald Denman of Kingston, Pennsylvania, has been named the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) Regional Coordinator for Region 14, which encompasses Ohio, western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Special One-Year "Peace" Exhibit Opportunity Judges Familiarization Program Offered
Nostalgic coin boards, revamped to accommodate the nation's newest circulating commemoratives - the United States Mint's 50 State Quarters - now are available at cost from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) to collectors, clubs and dealers.
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is introducing on-line convention preregistration with its World's Fair of Money 2000 in Philadelphia, August 9-13.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - site of the American Numismatic Association World's Fair of Money 2000, August 9-13 - presents a wealth of opportunities for visitors.
Telephone and fax numbers for the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) World's Fair of Money® 2000, August 9-13, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, are:
Three interns have begun working and studying at American Numismatic Association (ANA) headquarters until mid August.
Famous images of Philadelphia grace the designs for the official medal of the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) 109th Anniversary Convention, August 9-13, 2000.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia will benefit from a contest to create the best bank note design at the American Numismatic Association (ANA) World's Fair of Money 2000.
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is organizing a committee to begin searching for a new executive director more than a year before Edward C. Rochette retires from that position.
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is offering an outstanding variety of educational programming, totaling more than 60 hours, at its World's Fair of Money 2000 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, August 9-13.
American Numismatic Association (ANA) Vice President Helen Carmody-Lebo announced her resignation today from the ANA Board of Governors.
Twenty-nine sponsors have contributed a record $97,000 to support the American Numismatic Association (ANA) World's Fair of Money 2000 in Philadelphia, August 9 - 13.
Arthur M. Kagin of Des Moines, Iowa, this year's recipient of the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) Farran Zerbe Memorial Award for Distinguished Service, is passionate about numismatics, collecting, the ANA and his family.
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) presents its Outstanding Government Service Award in recognition of efforts to advance numismatics in the previous 12 months.
Acknowledging those who demonstrate the spirit of the late Glenn Smedley, a member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) and hobby enthusiast who was known as a "collector's collector," the ANA annually presents its Glenn Smedley Memorial Award medal.
Winners of the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) 2000 National Coin Week Award were announced during the ANA 109th Anniversary Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The American Numismatic Association's (ANA) 2000 numismatic literary awards were presented on Friday, August 11, during the ANA's 109th Anniversary Convention in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Each year the American Numismatic Association (ANA) awards its Medal of Merit in recognition of numerous years of dedicated, outstanding service to the Association. At the ANA Awards Ceremony at the Association's 109th Anniversary Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the prestigious award - including a certificate and an engraved, silver medal - was bestowed on three, hardworking supporters.
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) Exemplary Service Award is presented for services performed on behalf of the ANA.
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) honored individuals and clubs celebrating their 60th and 50th anniversaries of membership at the ANA Awards Banquet at the Association's 109th Anniversary Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Each year the American Numismatic Association (ANA) recognizes with its Outstanding Adult Advisor Award a member whose work in encouraging and assisting young numismatists (YNs) is particularly noteworthy.
At the Abe Kosoff Young Numismatists (YN) Awards Breakfast, sponsored by the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG), held during the American Numismatic Association (ANA) 109th Anniversary Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Erin L. Davis of Georgetown, Texas, was named the 2000 recipient of the ANA Award for Outstanding Young Numismatist. She also was recognized at the ANA Summer Seminar in July.
The American Numismatic Association inducts the following individuals into the Numismatic Hall of Fame in recognition of their overall contributions to and their outstanding achievements in numismatics.
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) confers its 2000 "Numismatist of the Year" award in recognition of overall devotion and dedication to the ANA and the numismatic hobby.
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) confers its Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of outstanding contributions to organized numismatics.
The Burnett Anderson Memorial Award for Excellence in Numismatic Writing is presented annually to a researcher, author or journalist in recognition of their career contributions to numismatics and is judged on the recipient's body of work.
Each year the American Numismatic Association (ANA) recognizes outstanding journals and newsletters produced by local, regional and specialty numismatic organizations published in 1999 and submitted in the annual competition.
Expanding its membership base has long been a goal of the American Numismatic Association (ANA). With this in mind, each year the Association tallies its new members and their sponsors, and honors the top recruiters in two categories - dealer and individual members. This year's most successful recruiters were recognized for their efforts at the ANA's 109th Anniversary Convention in Philadelphia.
On the occasion of its 109th Anniversary Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announced its annual awards to distinguished volunteers in the Representative Program.
To encourage young writers to share their research and views on numismatics, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) recognizes them each year with a number of awards for literary accomplishments.
Plans to remodel the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) headquarters building in Colorado Springs, Colorado, picked up momentum today when the building fund account was opened at the Wells Fargo Bank of Colorado Springs with the generous donation of $10,000 from ANA Treasurer and Past President Adna G. Wilde Jr. and his wife, Joan.
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) confers its 2000 Numismatic Art Award for Excellence in Medallic Sculpture in recognition of contributions to numismatic art.
The American Numismatic Association's (ANA) Board of Governors, meeting at the Association's 109th Anniversary Convention in Philadelphia, August 9-13, renewed the contract of ANA Executive Director Edward C. Rochette.
The American Numismatic Association's (ANA) World's Fair of Money 2000 in Philadelphia was outstanding in every respect.
Claiming that "coins are the calling cards of a nation," American Numismatic Association (ANA) President H. Robert Campbell said that America's coins today are "not worthy of this great nation."
"Faces of Time," focusing on the people whose portraits have graced coins through the ages, is the theme of the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) 78th observance of the National Coin Week, April 15-21, 2001.
As part of its on-going reward program to stop crimes against numismatic thieves, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) paid coin dealer Dave Thaxter of Elkridge, Maryland, $1,000 for returning coins stolen from Richard Nachbar Rare Coins of Williamsville, New York.
Stack's of New York City and Superior Galleries of Beverly Hills, California, will serve as official auctioneers for the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) 2002 National Money Show™ and World's Fair of Money®, respectively.
The course catalog for the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) 33rd Annual Summer Seminar, June 30 to July 13, 2001, is available on the ANA's web site, www.money.org/sumsem2001.html .
Thirteen leading numismatists are joining American Numismatic Association (ANA) Governor Barry Stuppler on a committee to raise money for the renovation of the Association's Money Museum and Library in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The bourse floor at the American Numismatic Association (ANA) National Money Show is sold out, and dealers are being placed on a waiting list.
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is seeking nominations for awards to be presented at the ANA World's Fair of Money® 2001 in Atlanta, Georgia, next August.
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) "Target 2001" fund-raising committee proposes to raise $3 million over the next year to remodel the ANA's Money Museum and Library, and upgrade other facilities at the Association's 33-year-old headquarters building.
For the first time, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) is offering financial assistance to adult students wishing to attend its Annual Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Nominations for candidates to the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) Board of Governors will be accepted beginning December 1, 2000, with voting by the membership occurring next June.
Access magazine - "America's Guide to the Internet" - gives the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) web site (www.money.org) a high ranking among those numismaticallyrelated sites reviewed by the Sunday newspaper supplement with a circulation of 10 million.
December is the end of the tax year and a good time to consider making a donation to the American Numismatic Association (ANA), a tax-exempt organization.
Junior and student members of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) can earn quality ancient coins from ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Indian empires by completing a short list of numismatic activities.
Candidates for the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Board of Governors will participate in a question-and-answer forum at the Town Hall Meeting scheduled for the ANA's National Money Show 2001 in Salt Lake City, Utah, March 8-10.
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has organized fun-filled events for those attending the ANA's National Money Show 2001 in Salt Lake City, the "Crossroads of the West," Thursday through Saturday, March 8-10.
A new American Numismatic Association (ANA) Money Museum traveling exhibit of United States quarter dollars - two-bit coins - made its first appearance at the Shenandoah Valley Coin Club Show, December 2-3, 2000.
Krause Publications, the largest numismatic hobby publishing firm, has pledged $50,000 to the building fund drive for the American Numismatic Association (ANA) - the greatest single pledge to date.
"Harry W. Bass Jr. Core Collection" to be displayed in state-of-the art exhibit
Donations for the remodeling of the museum and library of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) have topped $100,000, as the "ANA Target 2001" pledge drive enters the new year.
American Numismatic Association (ANA) Museum Curator Robert W. Hoge, Executive Director Edward C. Rochette and ANA Authenticator Brian A. Silliman, along with specimens from the ANA Money Museum, contributed to the production of a program on counterfeit coins and paper money being prepared for the History Channel.
Stack's L.L.C., Superior Galleries and the ANA jointly announce today that they have resolved the lawsuit between them for $975,000. Stack's and Superior brought suit against the ANA as a result of the award of the 1997, 1998 and 1999 auction contracts and related matters.
The coin collection started by Wilbur Wright, co-inventor of the first successful airplane, has been donated to the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Money Museum.