2011 Press Releases
Editor's note: A previous version of this news item incorrectly reported the date of the open house at the Money Museum. The open house is April 21.
The American Numismatic Association is accepting applications for a new executive director.
The American Numismatic Association Board of Governors today announced that it has ended its employment relationship with Larry Shepherd, as Executive Director, effective as of September 20, 2011.
The American Numismatic Association and Certified Collectibles Group have agreed to a five-year extension that designates Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, Paper Money Guaranty and Numismatic Conservation Services as the ANA’s official grading and conservation services.
Motion restores funding for Money Museum’s “History of Money” exhibit
Following is a statement issued Thursday, Oct. 6, by the American Numismatic Association Board of Governors in response to recent statements by former ANA Executive Director Larry Shepherd.
American Numismatic Association life member Mary Sauvain was honored with the 2011 Adna G. Wilde Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence during ceremonies today at the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Chicago.
Walter Ostromecki has been elected Vice President of the American Numismatic Association in the only contested race in the 2011 ANA Board of Governor balloting.
Twenty-seven sponsors have invested their support of the American Numismatic Association’s 2011 Chicago World’s Fair of Money, Aug. 16-20 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.
The American Numismatic Association has announced the winners of its 2011 Outstanding Club Publications Contest. Each year, the ANA recognizes outstanding publications produced by member numismatic organizations. Submissions are judged in four categories: Local Clubs, Regional Clubs, Specialty Clubs and Electronic Newsletters.
ANA Life Member Greg Roberts is the 2011 recipient of the American Numismatic Association Harry J. Forman Dealer of the Year Award, which was presented August 16 at the 2011 World’s Fair of Money Kick-Off event at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium.
Former American Numismatic Association President Barry Stuppler received the ANA Exemplary Service Award in recognition of services on behalf of the Association that are “above and beyond” the call of duty. The award was presented today at the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Chicago.
Six American Numismatic Association members were honored with Glenn Smedley Memorial Awards during ceremonies today at the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Chicago.
The American Numismatic Association has awarded Medals of Merit to three members who have dedicated years of service to the ANA and promotion of the hobby. Robert Fritsch, Richard Jozefiak and Joel Rettew were recognized during an awards ceremony Aug. 18 at the World’s Fair of Money in Chicago.
Harlan J. Berk has been named the American Numismatic Association’s 2011 Numismatist of the Year. Berk will receive his award on August 19 during the Awards Banquet at the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Chicago.
The Maynard Sundman/Littleton Coin Company Lecture Series will be presented Aug. 18 during the American Numismatic Association’s 2011 World’s Fair of MoneySM at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The annual series features new scholarship on a numismatic topic; the topic this year is “Numismatics Celebrating Human Achievement.”
The American Numismatic Association presented 61 competitive exhibit awards at the 2011 World's Fair of Money in Chicago.
The official medal for the American Numismatic Association’s 120th Anniversary Convention, August 16-20 in Chicago, is available for purchase.
The American Numismatic Association welcomed 9,113 visitors during the 2011 World’s Fair of MoneySM, Aug. 16-20 in Chicago.
American Numismatic Association member clubs will once again receive free tables at the ANA’s three annual shows, the Board of Governors voted unanimously during its Wednesday teleconference meeting.
Numismatic Theatre, a popular feature of the American Numismatic Association’s convention education programs, has been finalized for the 2011 ANA Chicago World’s Fair of Money, Aug. 16-20.
The largest bourse and best numismatic inventory in American Numismatic Association history awaits attendees of the ANA World’s Fair of MoneySM, Aug. 16-20 in Chicago.
Six coins from the American Numismatic Association’s collection, stolen from a traveling exhibit at the St. Louis Museum of Transportation, have been recovered by the St. Louis County Police Department.
Members of the American Numismatic Association are invited to showcase their collections and research with fellow hobbyists by presenting educational exhibits at the 2011 Pittsburgh National Money Show, Oct. 13-15 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Members of the numismatic community have pledged $122,450 to the Bob Lecce Memorial Fund, which will be used by the American Numismatic Association for the advancement of numismatic education.
The American Numismatic Association’s Museum Showcase, featuring rare and historically significant numismatic treasures, will be on display at the 2011 ANA World’s Fair of MoneySM, Aug. 16-20 in Chicago.
American Numismatic Association members are encouraged to share their ideas and research with fellow hobbyists by delivering a Numismatic Theatre presentation at the ANA’s 2011 Pittsburgh National Money ShowSM, Oct. 13-15 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Numismatic Theatre has been finalized for the American Numismatic Association’s 2011 Pittsburgh National Money ShowSM, Oct. 13-15 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
The American Numismatic Association’s Museum Showcase, featuring rare and historic numismatic treasures, will be on display at the 2011 ANA Pittsburgh National Money ShowSM, Oct. 13-15. The showcase includes objects from the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum and private collections.
ANA Fall National Money Show Debuts in Pittsburgh
Sixteen sponsors have invested $55,000 in support of the American Numismatic Association’s 2011 Pittsburgh National Money ShowSM, Oct. 13-15 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
American Numismatic Association Executive Director Larry Shepherd has been placed on administrative leave during an organizational review process, President Tom Hallenbeck has announced.
The Numismatist, the American Numismatic Association’s monthly magazine, is now available in the Android Market. There is no charge for the app.
Exhibitors Recognized at 2011 ANA Fall National Money Show
Photos, video of new display’s rarities available for download
New Orleans was selected as the site for the 2013 Spring National Money ShowSM by the American Numismatic Association Board of Governors during a Tuesday teleconference meeting. The show will be held May 9-11 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Deadline for service-award nominations is early this year — Nov. 30
The American Numismatic Association welcomed 4,027 visitors during the inaugural fall National Money Show, Oct. 13-15, in Pittsburgh.
The Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.com) will provide a scholarship to a deserving young numismatist (YN) to attend the 2012 American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is the eighth consecutive year of PNG YN scholarships for the popular, annual ANA educational programs.
Young Numismatists have the opportunity to earn full and partial scholarships for the American Numismatic Association’s highly acclaimed 2012 Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs.