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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The American Numismatic Association was recently served with a lawsuit by former Executive Director Larry Shepherd.

The 1813 Holey dollar was returned to the American Numismatic Association's Edward C. Rochette Money Museum on Oct. 23.The Holey dollar is an 1813 Australian coin struck on a 1788 Spanish-American real piece of Charles III from Mexico City. It has a large hole punched out of it; around the hole is an added legend "NEW SOUTH WALES 1813" on the obverse and "FIVE SHILLINGS" on the reverse. Australia's first domestic coin, around 350 Holey dollars survive today.��The Spanish real was widely used by many countries as international currency because of its uniformity and milling characteristics. Some countries, like Australia, countersigned the Spanish dollar so it could be used as their local currency. The Spanish dollar remained legal tender in the U.S. until the Coinage Act of 1857.�"We are delighted to have the Holey dollar returned to our museum collection," said ANA Executive Director Jeff Shevlin.�The historically significant coin was among more than 300 stolen from the museum by former ANA Collection Manager Wyatt Yeager, who was�

A new display at the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum marks the end of an era and a major milestone in the history of money. The second-to-last Canadian cent ever produced is on display at the downtown Colorado Springs museum through 2012.�Canada recently retired its one-cent piece, 154 years after its introduction in 1858. The last Canadian cents were struck during a May 4 ceremony.�This exhibit incorporates a two-minute video about the final day of cent production at the Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg, along with examples of previous Canadian cent designs, the second-to-last cent struck and a special presentation letter from the Royal Canadian Mint.�"The discontinuation of the Canadian cent is the end an era. It marks a trend in world coinage where nations are simplifying their currencies and cutting costs by getting rid of their smallest denominations," said Money Museum Curator Douglas Mudd. "Canada has been one of the last holdouts; it remains to be seen if the U.S. will follow suit in the future."�James B. Love, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Royal Canadian Mint, presented the coin to ANA President Thomas Hallenbeck and ANA Executive Director Jeff Shevlin during a special Aug. 9 presentation at the American Numismatic Association World's Fair of MoneySM�in Philadelphia.�Images are available upon request; please email�pr@money.org.The Money Museum is located at 818 N. Cascade Ave. in Colorado Springs. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, students or military and free for children 12 and under. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 719-632-2646 or email��tours@money.org�.The American Numismatic Association's Edward C. Rochette Money Museum lets visitors discover the world of money through entertaining and interactive exhibits. As the nation's largest museum dedicated solely to numismatics, the museum uses money as a means to explore culture, art, science and history. Learn the stories behind the money and see how 2,600 years of human experience is reflected in money.�

The American Numismatic Association's Fall National Money Show will showcase some of the world's most valuable and historic numismatic items, 500 of the hobby's best dealers, a world-class auction by Heritage Auctions and a wide variety of educational programs and family activities from Oct. 18-20 in Dallas.The show at the Dallas Convention Center is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 18-19 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 20,�with ticket sales ending 30 minutes before closing. Admission is free for ANA members and $6 for non-members. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free."We've sold out the floor in Dallas, and we're looking at making room for more booths," said ANA Executive Director Jeff Shevlin. "With precious metals prices high, we expect a lot of excitement and activity from collectors and the public. Our collaboration with Heritage Auctions in their own back yard will result in excellent attendance at the show."The ANA's Museum Showcase (booth 527) will wow visitors with high-value pieces from the ANA Edward C. Rochette Money Museum and private collections, some with a distinct Texas flavor. Selections from the Harry W. Bass Jr. Collection, including the only complete set of $3 gold pieces, will be publicly displayed in Dallas for the first time.Other highlights include the 1792 Silver Center cent, the 1793 Ameri Chain cent and the 1885 Proof Trade Dollar, courtesy of Bob R. Simpson; a display of famous error coins, featuring a 1943 "copper" Lincoln cent, courtesy of Robert Campbell; and 1892 and 1893 Columbian Exposition half dollars presented to President Kennedy while he was a U.S. senator from Massachusetts, courtesy of William Shamhart, Christine Monk and John Kraljevich.Treasures from the ANA's collection include a 1792 half disme, the�Idler/Bebee specimen 1804 dollar, the Walton specimen 1913 Liberty Head nickel, error notes from the Bebee collection and a selection of Texas paper money.The ever-popular Collector Exhibits area gives ANA members the opportunity to share their collections and research with fellow hobbyists. Several dozen competitive and noncompetitive exhibits will be displayed this year on a wide range of topics.Many of the more than 500 numismatic dealers attending the show will provide free, informal appraisals for visitors who bring in their old coins and paper money.Heritage Auctions is the official auction company for the convention. For a complete schedule of lot viewings or for more information on the auction, go to�www.HA.com."Coin Collecting 101," an informal 30-minute presentation for hobby newcomers, will be held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 18-19 in Hall D. Want to learn more? Take the free course "Coin Collecting Basics" with ANA Numismatic Educator Rod Gillis from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 20.Gillis and ANA Governor Mike Ellis will present the two-day seminar, "Fundamentals of Grading U.S. Coins," from Oct. 16-17. The seminar will cover many topics and emphasize the fundamental principles of grading circulated and mint state U.S. coins, including the history and evolution of grading standards, analysis of a coin's focal points, technical and market grading, how to determine initial signs of wear and evaluating surface marks, strike, luster and eye appeal. The course costs $198 for ANA members or $298 for non-members. To enroll, call 719-482-9850 or go towww.NationalMoneyShow.com�.The ANA will offer Boy Scout Coin Collecting Merit Badge and Girl Scout Fun with Money Patch workshops on Oct. 20 (registration required). Registration information can be found at�www.NationalMoneyShow.com�.Money Talks, held Oct. 19-20, lets ANA members discuss their research and ideas in a lecture format. Topics include ancient coins to World War II currency to Texas numismatic history.Kids Zone and Treasure Trivia (booth 537) provide children and families with a variety of activities and chances to collect cool prizes.At the ANA Area (booth 537), visitors can find out more about ANA membership, educational opportunities and watch videos about the ANA and coverage of the show itself. ANA members can start a library account, check out books on site and see special items from the library's archives. Visitors can spin the prize wheel and enter for the chance to win 30 seconds in the Cash Cube.Tony Hales is the event's general chairman. The Texas Numismatic Association and the Dallas Coin Club are the show's host clubs. The Fort Worth Coin Club, Northeast Tarrant Coin Club, Collin County Coin Club, Mid Cities Coin Club, Richardson Coin Club and Numismatics International are honorary host clubs. For more information on the show, call 719-482-9849 or go to www.NationalMoneyShow.com.