American Numismatic Association

The Florence Schook School of Numismatics honors the memory of former ANA President Florence Schook, who dedicated much of her life to educating young collectors and stressing the importance of knowledge in the enjoyment of the hobby. Students of all ages - from 13 to 90 - regularly attend the annual ANA Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, complete the Numismatic Diploma Program and learn the basics about grading and counterfeit detection. The knowledge these students gain enhances their understanding of the hobby, introduces them to the spectacular body of numismatic resources available to collectors, and helps them become smarter, more sophisticated consumers.