YN Literary Awards
Deadline
Deadline for receipt of submissions for the 2013 Young Numismatist Literary Awards is May 27. Awards will be presented in Colorado Springs at the ANA's 2013 Summer Seminar, June 22-July 5.
What it is
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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