ANA Convention Programs
for Young Collectors

ANA YN Awards Breakfast

One of the highlights of the annual ANA World's Fair of Money® Anniversary Convention is the Young Numismatist (YN) Awards Breakfast. YN’s and their parents are invited to join other young collectors and adult numismatic mentors for food, fun and friendship. The tickets are available in advance from the ANA Convention Department or at the Outreach/Education table during the show for $5/YNs and $20/adults (or FREE to adults if accompanied by a child!)

During the awards ceremony, YNs are recognized for excellence in writing and exhibiting with award plaques and certificates.

• Abe Kosoff Memorial Literary Award, presented to the young numismatist who writes the best article or gives the best talk on a numismatic topic in 2004. (Original conclusions are encouraged, especially when logically presented.)
• Gould Memorial Literary Award, presented to the young numismatist who writes the best article displaying in-depth numismatic research and individual, specialized involvement with the topic. (Article need not have been published.)
• Ray Byrne Memorial Literary Award, presented to the young numismatist who writes the best article displaying in-depth numismatic research and individual, specialized involvement with the topic. (The article must have been published in 2004 in Numismatist or other recognized publication.)

Material for YN Literary Awards should be submitted to ANA Publications Department or magazine@money.org

Exhibit Awards

Awards for exhibits include first, second and third place awards in the following classes:

• United States coins - All United States coins and patterns and all coinage or trade tokens used in pre-Federal America.
• World coins - Coins issued 1500 A.D. or later in any foreign country. 
• Paper money - Paper money and paper numismatics of all types issued in any country. 
• Israeli or Judaic - Israeli or Judaic numismatic material of all types. In the event no exhibits qualify, the award may be presented to another deserving exhibit. 
• Medals and tokens - Medals and tokens of all countries. 
• Medieval and ancient - All numismatic material issued prior to 1500 A.D.
• Errors and varieties - Any numismatic material mis-struck or misprinted by the producer, including varieties caused by die or plate deterioration or damage. Items mutilated or altered after production are excluded.

Charles H. Wolfe Sr. Junior Best-in-Show Exhibit Award.  The winner of this prestigious award, chosen from the first-place in class award winners, receives a plaque and an all-expense-paid scholarship to the following year's ANA Summer Seminar.

The YN recognized as Outstanding YN of the Year receives a plaque, ANA Life Membership and gold coin.

ANA YN Convention Auction

Another highlight of the annual ANA World's Fair of Money® Anniversary Convention is the YN Auction where young collectors bid on numismatic items (coins, currency and books) with special YN Dollars earned by completing hobby-related activities like attending ANA-member coin-club meetings, coin shows, and educational forums; preparing an exhibit; or giving a talk about coin collecting at school.

Before the auction, YNs and their parents can complete the "How to Earn YN Auction Dollars" form and collect their money or check out the auction catalog and decide their bidding strategy.

For more information, please contact the ANA Education Department at education@money.org.