Patrick Heller Named 2012 Harry J. Forman Dealer of the Year
Patrick Heller is the 2012 recipient of the American
Numismatic Association Harry J. Forman Dealer of the Year Award,
which was presented Aug. 7 at the World's Fair of Money Kick-Off
event at the National Constitution Center in
Philadelphia.
The award is presented annually to an ANA-member dealer who shows
uncommon dedication to strengthening the hobby and the Association.
The award is named in honor of the late Harry J. Forman, a
Philadelphia coin dealer, author and ANA life member.
As a businessman, Heller has grown Liberty Coin Service, in
Lansing, Mich., from a three-person staff in 1982 to a 22-person
staff today. The company's 2011 sales volume was 50 times greater
than in 1982. He also helped to secure sales and use tax exemptions
for rare coins and precious metals in Michigan, and has assisted
the Michigan Attorney General's office on investigations of
consumer fraud involving numismatics.
Heller has led the ANA's Finance, Budget and Audit committee
since 2007. An ANA life member, Heller serves as Treasurer of the
Industry Council for Tangible Assets, and he belongs to 13
numismatic associations.
A prolific author, Heller writes about the coin market for
multiple publications, including Numismatic News, Numismaster and
CoinWeek.com - in addition to hosting his own radio
show.
The World's Fair of Money is the nation's premier money
show. The event features more than 1,000 numismatic dealers with
the best inventory anywhere; the ANA Museum Showcase exhibiting
some of the world's most valuable and beautiful coins and paper
money; a Mint Promenade with mints from around the world; the
Collector Exhibits area; a world-class auction by Stack's Bowers
Galleries; educational presentations and seminars; and special
events including the ANA's annual awards banquet.
The American Numismatic Association is a congressionally
chartered nonprofit educational organization dedicated to
encouraging people to study and collect money and related items.
The ANA helps its 28,000 members and the public discover and
explore the world of money through its vast array of education and
outreach programs, as well as its museum, library, publications,
conventions and seminars. For more information, call 719-632-2646
or go to www.money.org.