American Numismatic Association

Each year, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) awards its Medal of Merit in recognition of numerous years of dedicated, outstanding service to the Association.

The American Numismatic Association's (ANA) 2002 numismatic literary awards, recognizing articles published in the 2001 volume of the ANA's official journal - The Numismatist - were presented on Friday, August 2, during the Association's 111th Anniversary Convention in New York City.

Each year, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) recognizes outstanding journals and newsletters produced by local, regional and specialty numismatic organizations published in 2001 and submitted in the annual competition. Winners of the 2002 Outstanding Club Publications Contest were announced at the ANA Club Representative meeting, held on August 2 during the ANA's 111th Anniversary Convention in New York City.

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) Exemplary Service Award is presented for services performed on behalf of the ANA.

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) confers its "Numismatist of the Year" Award in recognition of overall devotion and dedication to the ANA and numismatics.

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.

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) presents its Outstanding Government Service Award in recognition of efforts to advance numismatics in the previous 12 months.

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) presented 43 competitive exhibit awards at its 111th Anniversary Convention in New York City.

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) presented 11 competitive exhibit awards for Young Numismatists (YN), age 17 and younger, at the ANA's 111th Anniversary Convention in New York City.

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) honored individuals and clubs celebrating their 90th, 60th and 50th anniversaries of membership at the ANA Awards Banquet at the Association's 111th Anniversary Convention in New York City.

Anthony J. Swiatek, this year's recipient of the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) Farran Zerbe Memorial Award for Distinguished Service, is a teacher, a counselor, and a friend to the hobby, science and business of numismatics.

At the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar Young Numismatists (YN) Auction in July, Cameron Kiefer of Visalia, California, was named the 2002 recipient of the ANA Award for Outstanding Young Numismatist. He also was recognized at the Abe Kosoff YN Awards Breakfast, sponsored by the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG), at the ANA's 111th Anniversary Convention in New York City, July 31 to August 4, 2002.

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) inducts the following individuals into the Numismatic Hall of Fame in recognition of their overall contributions to and outstanding achievements in numismatics. This year's inductees are divided in two groups - Category I, those who were deceased prior to 1960, and Category II, those who are living or deceased since 1960.

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. During the Abe Kosoff Young Numismatists Breakfast at the ANA's 111th Anniversary Convention in New York City, George Cuhaj of Iola, Wisconsin, was honored as this year's recipient.

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) confers its Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of outstanding contributions to organized numismatics.

Winners of the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) 2002 National Coin Week Award were announced during the ANA 111th Anniversary Convention in New York City, July 31 to August 4.

The Burnett Anderson Memorial Award for Excellence in Numismatic Writing is presented annually to a researcher, author or journalist in recognition of his or her career contributions to numismatics and is judged on the recipient's body of work.

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) confers its 2002 Numismatic Art Award for Excellence in Medallic Sculpture in recognition of contributions to numismatic art.

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 111th Anniversary Convention in New York City.

On the occasion of its 111th Anniversary Convention in New York City, 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.

At a special ceremony in New York on August 2, noted rare coin collector and sports agent Dwight N. Manley of Newport Beach, California, and his wife, Sahar, contributed a check in the amount of $250,000 to the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Headquarters Renovation Fund. The ANA Library in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has been named in his honor.

The American Numismatic Association's (ANA) World's Fair of Money® 2002 in New York City was some kind of wonderful.

American Numismatic Association (ANA) Governor Barry Stuppler joined other numismatists, celebrities and California state officials launching a search for the design concept for the state's quarter, to be issued in January 2005.

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) will meet with a cross-section of dealers in Baltimore in an ongoing effort to improve and expand the ANA's convention bourse policy and procedures.

Featuring the works of Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and others

The American Numismatic Association Authentication Bureau (ANAAB) is no longer accepting submissions for authentication.

Nominations for candidates to the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) Board of Governors will be accepted beginning December 1, 2002.

Junior and student members of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) can earn early American copper coins, reference books and supplies for activities and projects in numismatics.

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is offering two full scholarships to an ANA Summer Seminar at the Association's headquarters for the best promotions of the 80th observance of National Coin Week, April 20-26, 2003.

The bourse floor at the American Numismatic Association (ANA) National Money Show in Charlotte, North Carolina, March 21-23, 2003, is nearly sold out.

The latest edition of American Numismatic Association's (ANA) "discovery guide" - The World of Money - offers more ideas for introducing the joys of coin collecting to the general public, young and emerging collectors, families and educators.

Two series of rare United States military payment certificates (MPCs) printed for use in Korea and Vietnam has been given anonymously to the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Money Museum.

Two series of rare United States military payment certificates (MPCs) printed for use in Korea and Vietnam has been given anonymously to the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Money Museum.

The American Numismatic Association Money Museum supplied several French franc notes from the 1960s for use in Steven Spielberg's newest film, Catch Me If You Can, starring Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Numismatic publishing founder Chet Krause and New Jersey coin dealer Harry Garrison provided special support for the American Numismatic Association Money Museum's newest exhibit, "Rendezvous with Destiny: The Money of WWII" that opened today.

Images of the Charlotte Mint and the city's skyline are featured on the official medal marking the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) National Money Show in Charlotte, North Carolina, March 21-23, 2003.

Text here A unique note issued in 1817 on Amelia Island adjacent to the northeast coast of Florida, will be one of the many items on exhibit at the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) National Money ShowSM in Jacksonville, Florida, March 7-9.

Chris Connell will join the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Money Museum staff late this month as its new collections manager, overseeing the reorganization of the museum's more than 300,000 numismatic holdings.

United States Postal Service inspectors are investigating missing registered-mail parcels, including four from the American Numismatic Association (ANA).

A half millennium of British gold coinage will glitter in a spectacular exhibit at the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Money Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado, February 8 to April 26, 2002.

Telephone and fax numbers for the American Numismatic Association (ANA) National Money Show 2002, March 7-9, are:

The Security Room at the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) National Money ShowSM in Jacksonville, Florida, March 7-9, will remain open until 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 10, to accommodate those taking a special tour to the nearby historic city of St. Augustine, as well as those who just want to enjoy the many nearby beaches.

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) and Numismatic Guaranty Corporation of America (NGC) have signed a new agreement that both extends NGC's term as the Official Grading Service of the ANA and guarantees the ANA greater revenue from coins submitted to the grading service.

British Consul General John Maguire joined the opening ceremonies Friday, February 8, 2002, for the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) newest exhibit - "Una and the Lion: British Gold Coins through the Ages."

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has notified dealers who left before the close of its show in Jacksonville without prior approval or whose business presence there was substantially reduced that they will lose their tables at the ANA's next two shows unless they pay an early departure fee.

Former United States Mint Director Mary Elizabeth Thomas Peavey Brooks, 94, of Hailey, Idaho, died February 11, 2002.

Former American Numismatic Association (ANA) historian, numismatic researcher, cataloger and writer Carl W.A. Carlson died on February 12, 2002, in a hospice in Lee, Massachusetts. He was 59 years old. Diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease 10 years ago, he succumbed to pneumonia.

From early Florida money to learning the value and caring for your coin collection, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) is offering free programs on these and many more topics at its National Money ShowSM 2002 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, March 7-9.

Thirteen sponsors have contributed a total of $37,000 to support the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) National Money ShowSM 2002 in Jacksonville, Florida, March 7-9.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers advice to protect items like collectable paper money from the harmful effects of electron irradiation.

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has contracted with Numismatic Conservation Services (NCS), LLC to be the official conservation service for the Association.

The American Numismatic Association's (ANA) National Money ShowSM in Jacksonville, Florida, saw strong dealer activity.

Money Museum Celebrates National Coin Week

President George W. Bush has extended his best wishes to the American Numismatic Association (ANA) for National Coin Week, April 21-27, 2002.

A spectacular exhibit of a half millennium of British gold coinage will glitter for another month at the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Money Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) Representative Program is being revamped to nearly double the number of regional coordinators who provide the ANA with a closer connection with its nearly 500 member clubs.

Three interns have been selected to work and study at American Numismatic Association (ANA) headquarters this summer.

More than 60 hours of educational programs, catering to all ages and interests, will be offered at the American Numismatic Association (ANA) World's Fair of MoneySM at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City's Times Square, July 31-August 4.

To ensure the availability of qualified judges who support high standards of exhibit competition, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) sponsors the Judges' Familiarization and Certification Program.

Nearly 80 percent of the dealers who left before the close of the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) show in Jacksonville, Florida, agreed to pay the one-time early-departure fee.

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) Education Department has prepared a "discovery guide" that is great for introducing the joys of coin collecting to the general public, young and emerging collectors, families and educators.

Superior Galleries of Beverly Hills, California, is preparing for what it calls "America's best auction" for the American Numismatic Association (ANA) World's Fair of MoneySM at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City, July 31 to August 4, 2002.

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) Money Museum, at 818 North Cascade Avenue in Colorado Springs, Colorado, will be open seven days a week beginning June 2, 2002.

To: The Winning Bidder of the 1933 Double Eagle

Money and music will rhapsodize in the new exhibit, "Sing a Song of Sixpence: A Harmony of Money and Music" at the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Money Museum, 818 N. Cascade Ave., beginning Sunday, June 23.

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) Museum, Library and headquarters building in Colorado Springs is not endangered by a Colorado wildfire that, in a week, has consumed more than 100,000 acres of forest land and more than 20 homes, and forced the evacuation of more than 5,000 people.

For the second year, school-age children in the Colorado Springs, Colorado area will receive coins from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) for participating in the Pikes Peak Library District's award-winning Children's Summer Reading Program.

Noted rare coin collector and sports agent Dwight N. Manley of Newport Beach, California, will contribute a check in the amount of $250,000 to the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Headquarters Renovation Fund, and will have the ANA Library in Colorado Springs, Colorado, named in his honor.

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has negotiated even lower room rates - as much as 13 percent - for the two New York City hotels the Association selected for its World's Fair of MoneySM, July 31 to August 4.

The myriad of activities planned for the American Numismatic Association (ANA) World's Fair of MoneySM, July 31 to August 4, will fill several floors of the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City's vibrant Times Square.

Images of the Statue of Liberty and the New York City skyline are featured on the official, limited-edition medal marking the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) 111th Anniversary Convention in New York, July 31 to August 4.

Telephone and fax numbers for the American Numismatic Association (ANA) World's Fair of MoneySM 2002, July 31 to August 4, are:

The coins of 18 countries are featured in this year's American Numismatic Association's (ANA) World Mint Passport, available only at the ANA World's Fair of MoneySM in New York City, July 31 to August 4.

Five news conferences are tentatively scheduled for the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) 2002 World's Fair of MoneySM in New York City, July 31 to August 4.

Twenty-three sponsors have contributed nearly $80,000 to support the American Numismatic Association (ANA) World's Fair of MoneySM 2002 in New York City, July 31 to August 4.

Bourse dealers holding tables at the American Numismatic Association (ANA) World's Fair of MoneySM in New York City, July 31 to August 4, can leave the show as early as noon on Sunday, August 4, or remain until the show closes at 3 p.m.

David R. Cervin, noted coin collector and longtime Amarillo, Texas, builder, died on July 11. He was 90 years of age. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) Board of Governors has appointed Colorado Springs attorney and ANA General Counsel Christopher Cipoletti to succeed Executive Director Edward C. Rochette, who will retire next year.