Coin Collecting & Numismatics

The American Numismatic Association is a nonprofit dedicated to the study of numismatics and hobby of coin collecting.

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Become a Member of the ANA

The hobby's best magazine, exclusive member discounts, access to the best education in the hobby, and much more, all for as little as $30 per year.

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School of Numismatics

Discover the exciting learning opportunities the ANA has to offer, including recorded and live webinars, hands-on seminars, correspondence courses and more.

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Find A Coin Dealer

Explore our searchable database to find ANA Member Coin Dealers near you. Locate dealers by numismatic specialty, location and more.

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ANA Money Museum

Learn more about the Money Museum's featured exhibits, hours and location, admission specials and more.

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ANA Coin Press Blog

Numismatic news and stories, coin collecting tips, and more. ANA Coin Press is the official blog of the American Numismatic Association.

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Two Bits Podcast

Enjoy Two Bits, the American Numismatic Association’s podcast about the wonderful world of coins and currency.

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ANA Coin Collecting Events & Courses

Learn about ANA hosted numismatic events like the annual World's Fair of Money, sharpen your coin collecting skills by attending a workshop, and discover opportunities to further your numismatic education with our technical seminars and online degree program.

2022 World's Fair of Money®

August 16-20, 2022 | Rosemont (Chicago), IL

See $MILLIONS$ in rare coins and numismatic treasures. Buy, sell and trade with hundreds of dealers.

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2022 LIVE YN Auction

September 10, 2022 | 10AM MDT

Learn how members of the ANA's Young Numismatist (YN) community can participate in our 8th annual live online auction for a chance to win real treasures with "YN Dollars" earned through the program.

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Fundamentals of Grading U.S. Coins Seminar

October 27-28 | Greenville, SC

Learn how U.S. Coins should be graded according to the latest ANA and market standards during this 2-day hands-on seminar.

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ANA eLearning Academy Courses

Enjoy live online courses and lectures from fellow collectors and professional numismatists. Webinars are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Register now—space is limited!

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Numismatic Diploma Program

The program provides individuals the opportunity to obtain a "Numismatic Scholar" certificate by completing a series of correspondence courses, hands-on seminars or a combination of the two.

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Technical Series Seminars

<p>Forge connections with fellow hobbyists and learn valuable numismatic skills from industry experts through these hands-on, high-quality classes.</p>

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Coin Collecting & Numismatic Resources

The American Numismatic Association is dedicated to providing tools and resources for numismatists and coin collectors, and dedicated to fostering the love of the hobby for generations to come.

Numismatic Lending Library

ANA members can conveniently access the world's largest numismatic lending library, and its more than 128,000 books, auction catalogs, periodicals, videos and DVDs.

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Numismatic Tools & Resources

Explore numismatic resources and tools for coin collectors of all levels, including the ANA's educational Video Vignettes series, numismatic reference lists, consumer awareness information, tools for teachers, our Morgan dollar grading set and more!

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Locate Local Coin Clubs

Search the ANA Member Club Directory by name, specialty or location and learn how to join. Share your love for the hobby with local, regional and national clubs!

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The Edward C. Rochette Money Museum

The Money Museum includes exhibits in three main galleries, where visitors can find spectacular rarities and learn about the history of our nation and the world as seen through money.

ANA Money Museum

Find general information, hours, location, and admission prices for the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Explore virtual online exhibits, 360° VR museum tours and more!

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The Medal in America Exhibit

New Exhibit! “The Medal in America” exhibit illustrates the history of the U.S. from colonial times to the present, starting with the invention of modern medals and how they are made.

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Numismatic Facts & Stories

Tales from the Vault highlight the lesser-known parts of the ANA collection, featuring stories about individual objects or groups of objects that do not often (or ever) see the light of day.

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Virtual Museum Exhibits

Explore virtual exhibits and tours, including our immersive World War I virtual exhibit, the History of Money tour, 360° VR museum experience, and much more.

EXPLORE COLLECTIONS

Money Museum Store & Monthly Auction

Shop the official Money Museum store and participate in monthly auctions! Several dozen numismatic lots will be posted each month, focusing on world coins, paper money, random American coins, and more. Auctions last seven days and feature duplicate specimens already represented in the Money Museum collection. Proceeds from the auctions help support our mission of promoting and advancing the hobby of coin collecting!

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Young Numismatists

Join the world's largest coin club! Earn real coins for participating in fun educational activities, learn about numismatics, and make new friends when you join the ANA's Young Numismatist (YN) program.

Young Numismatist Program

Young collectors (ages 5-17) can earn free coins, learn about numismatics, and earn "YN Dollars" they can use to bid on real coins and paper money in exclusive monthly auctions.

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YN Games & Activities

Have fun and sharpen your coin collecting skills and numismatic knowledge with these interactive games and projects from the American Numismatic Association and the U.S. Mint.

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