▶ Provide your ANA member number, category of submission and contact information (email, phone number and address) on the first page.

▶ Include the author’s name and award category in the file name.

▶ Submissions are accepted in Microsoft Word or PDF format only.

▶ Up to three submissions per author are allowed.

▶ Submissions previously published in The Numismatist will not be accepted.

Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges, including Bill ­Fivaz, Mitch Sanders and Ken Bressett.

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

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

Award Structure

The following prizes will be awarded in each category:

• First Place: Plaque and $500 cash prize, plus a $500 book voucher that can be used to purchase numismatic references produced by Whitman Publishing.
• Second Place: Certificate, plus a $200 book voucher.
• Third Place: Certificate, plus a $100 book voucher.