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Young Numismatists (Ages 5-17)

Join the world's largest coin club! Discover just how much fun coin collecting can be when you join the American Numismatic Association.

Members of our YN (Young Numismatist) program can participate in exclusive activities to collect free coins, learn about numismatics, bid in auctions and make friends in the YN program.


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young numismatist games and resources

Have fun while sharpening your coin collecting skills and numismatic knowledge with these interactive games and exciting projects from the American Numismatic Association and the U.S. MintLearn how you can join the ANA at a special youth rate here!

Coins for As Logo 2023 Coins for As

Earn 3 or more As in school and we'll send you a coin and a FREE one-year digital membership to the ANA. (New members only.)

EARN COINS
ancient coin project Ancient Coin Project

Earn ancient coins by writing articles or doing a presentation for Scouts or school.

EARN COINS
the dollar project The Dollar Project

Learn why coin collecting is such an interesting hobby — and earn free coins! (for YNs 12 or younger)

EARN COINS
early american coppers Early American Copper Coin Project

Earn awards such as early American large coins, reference books, supplies and more.

GET STARTED
yn auction logo Monthly YN Auctions

Learn how you can earn YN Dollars by participating in numismatic projects and events, and how to place bids in monthly auctions featuring collectible coins and paper money.

PLACE YOUR BID
yn your nrewsletter YN Newsletter

"Your Newsletter" is the monthly newsletter for the ANA's Young Numismatists. Submit articles, subscribe, and visit the archives here.

EXPLORE
yn collecting resources Coin Collecting Resources

Explore numismatic resources and tools for coin collectors of all levels.

GET STARTED
treasures in your pocket Treasures in Your Pocket

Learn how to find collectible coins in your pocket change — you never know what treasures may await!

FIND TREASURES
the grading game The Grading Game

Hone your coin grading abilities with this fun, interactive game. Your goal: find matching grades of coins in as little time as possible!

PLAY NOW
money musements Money 'Musements

Learn about numismatics through fun interactive games, downloadable activities and quizzes.

TEST YOUR SKILLS
how are images chosen for coins Podcast

ANA Education Director Rod Gillis discusses how images are selected for coins in this But Why podcast from Vermont Public Radio.

LISTEN
yn awards YN Awards

Learn about the ANA's awards for young numismatists, including Outstanding Young Numismatist of the Year, the YN Literary Awards and more.

VIEW AWARDS
yn scholarship YN College Scholarship

Apply for the ANA Gerome Walton Memorial College Scholarship here. Each year the ANA awards two $1000 scholarships to assist young numismatists in their chosen field of study.

LEARN MORE
us mint kids yn page U.S. Mint for Kids

Enjoy fun games and activities, learn about coins and medals, explore the history of the U.S. Mint and more.

LEARN MORE
scouts Scouts

Earn Scout badges and patches for collecting coins.

LEARN MORE
yn blog YN Blog: Young Numismatists Exchange

Find interesting and entertaining blog posts from fellow young numismatists here!

READ NOW
treasure trivia Treasure Trivia

Participate in Treasure Trivia while attending the ANA World's Fair of Money and the ANA National Money Show.

LEARN MORE

Watch Coin Collecting 101


Watch Coin Collecting Misconceptions

become a young numismatist Join the Club!

Discover how much fun coin collecting can be when you join the American Numismatic Association!

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summer seminar ANA Summer Seminar

Experience this once in a lifetime learning opportunity! Offering a variety of numismatic courses every summer. Scholarships available.

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