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Young Numismatists (YNs)

Do you like money? Do you like history? Are you age 22 or younger? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then YOU can be a Young Numismatist (YN) member of the ANA and discover how much fun coin collecting can be! YN Programs offer a variety of opportunities for young collectors to become engaged in numismatics and learn more about the hobby. Becoming a YN ANA member is fun, affordable, and provides many benefits. Click here to find out more!

Young NumismatistsYoung Numismatists can sign up to receive Your Newsletter, an electronic publication by and for young numismatists, complete with updates on projects, events and activities. Your Newsletter is available to anyone interested in coins, paper money, tokens or medals by request to education@money.org. Have you written a numismatic article that you would like to publish? Send it with your name to YourNewsletter@Money.org.

YNs, age 13-22, are invited to join other collectors at the annual ANA Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, where students live on the campus of Colorado College, take week-long classes on numismatics, go on field trips to local attractions and participate in special activities. Full and partial scholarships are available to ANA-member young numismatists - Apply for the YN Scholarship for the 2012 Summer Seminar sessions

Along with Summer Seminar, the ANA offers YNs other opportunities to explore and discover the world of money by participating in:

By completing hobby-related activities such as creating an exhibit, writing a numismatic article or visiting the ANA Money Museum, YNs can earn auction money to bid on numismatic collectibles at the annual YN auction.

As a YN we encourage you to participate in all that the ANA has to offer in addition to programs especially designed for students and young collectors.   For more information about YN programs contact the Education Department staff at education@money.org or call 1-719-482-9850.


Young Numismatist Literary Awards
The American Numismatic Association presents literary awards to outstanding young writers. Categories are as follows. Each is named in honor of a Whitman author dedicated to educating the next generation of numismatists:

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

Q. 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

The following prizes will be awarded in each of the three age categories:

First Place

Plaque and $500 cash prize, plus a $500 voucher with which to build a personal library of numismatic books produced by Whitman Publishing

Second Place

Certificate, plus a $200 book voucher

Third Place

Certificate, plus a $100 book voucher

Participants must be YN members of the ANA. Send entries to the Publications Department, 818 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903; or via e-mail to magazine@money.org. Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges, including Bill ­Fivaz, Q. David Bowers and Ken Bressett.


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ANA efforts to reach out to young numismatists are thanks to our Donors

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