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Coin Collecting & Numismatics

The American Numismatic Association is a nonprofit dedicated to the study of numismatics and hobby of coin collecting.

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The hobby's best magazine, exclusive member discounts, access to the best education in the hobby, and much more, all for as little as $30 per year.

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Discover the exciting learning opportunities the ANA has to offer, including recorded and live webinars, hands-on seminars, correspondence courses and more.

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Find coin dealers across the street and across the country! Explore our searchable database of thousands of ANA Member Dealers. Locate dealers by keyword, numismatic specialty, location, business name and more.

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Learn more about the Money Museum's featured exhibits, hours and location, admission specials and more.

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Numismatic news and stories, coin collecting tips, and more. ANA Coin Press is the official blog of the American Numismatic Association.

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Enjoy Two Bits, the American Numismatic Association’s podcast about the wonderful world of coins and currency.

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ANA Coin Collecting Events & Courses

Learn about ANA hosted numismatic events like the annual World's Fair of Money, sharpen your coin collecting skills by attending a workshop, and discover opportunities to further your numismatic education with our technical seminars, live webinars and online degree program.

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Expand your numismatic knowledge with free webinars presented by top industry experts. Join us twice a month—on the second and fourth Thursday from 11am-12pm MT–for live webinars on all things numismatic. Register now — space is limited.

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Summer Seminar banner 2023 ANA Summer Seminar

June 17-29 | Colorado Springs

Summer Seminar is a once-a-year opportunity for numismatic learning and camaraderie that offers students a varied selection of weeklong courses designed for discovery or continued study. Scholarships available.

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August 8-12 | Pittsburgh

Buy, sell and trade with hundreds of coin dealers, attend lectures and presentations from noted numismatists, view rare numismatic treasures worth millions, and more!

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WOMAN STUDYING COIN World's Fair of Money® Seminars

Attend an ANA pre-show seminar in the days before the Pittsburgh World's Fair of Money: Fundamentals of Grading U.S. Coins and Counterfeit Detection: Classic Fakes and Chinese-Made Counterfeits.

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man hand studying slabbed coin through loupe Grading U.S. Coins Seminar

October 26-27, 2023 | Greenville, SC

The seminar covers many topics and emphasizes the fundamental principles of grading circulated U.S. coins, including analysis of a coin’s focal points, technical and market grading, how to determine initial signs of wear and much more.

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October 26-27, 2023 | Greenville, SC

This seminar will teach counterfeit detection of Key Date and Mintmarked coins, US gold coins, and the latest wave of deceptive Chinese-made counterfeits.

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Enjoy online courses and lectures from fellow collectors and professional numismatists. Webinars are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

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TECHNICAL SEMINARS LOGO RECTANGLE Technical Series Seminars

Forge connections with fellow hobbyists and learn valuable numismatic skills from industry experts through these hands-on, high-quality classes.

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The program provides individuals the opportunity to obtain a "Numismatic Scholar" certificate by completing a series of correspondence courses, hands-on seminars or a combination of the two.

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Coin Collecting & Numismatic Resources

The American Numismatic Association is dedicated to providing tools and resources for numismatists and coin collectors, and dedicated to fostering the love of the hobby for generations to come.

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ANA members can conveniently access the world's largest numismatic lending library, and its more than 128,000 books, auction catalogs, periodicals, videos and DVDs.

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Explore numismatic resources and tools for coin collectors of all levels, including  the ANA's educational Video Vignettes series, numismatic reference lists, consumer awareness information, tools for teachers, our Morgan dollar grading set and more!

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Search the ANA Member Club Directory by name, specialty or location and learn how to join. Share your love for the hobby with local, regional and national clubs!

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The Edward C. Rochette Money Museum

The Money Museum includes exhibits in three main galleries, where visitors can find spectacular rarities and learn about the history of our nation and the world as seen through money.

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Find general information, hours, location, and admission prices for the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Explore virtual online exhibits, 360° VR museum tours and more!

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medal in america logo The Medal in America Exhibit

New Exhibit! “The Medal in America” exhibit illustrates the history of the U.S. from colonial times to the present, starting with the invention of modern medals and how they are made. 

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Tales from the Vault highlight the lesser-known parts of the ANA collection, featuring stories about individual objects or groups of objects that do not often (or ever) see the light of day.

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Explore virtual exhibits and tours, including our immersive World War I virtual exhibit, the History of Money tour, 360° VR museum experience, and much more.

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Shop the official Money Museum store and participate in monthly auctions! Several dozen numismatic lots will be posted each month, focusing on world coins, paper money, random American coins, and more. Auctions last seven days and feature duplicate specimens already represented in the Money Museum collection. Proceeds from the auctions help support our mission of promoting and advancing the hobby of coin collecting!

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Young Numismatists

Join the world's largest coin club! Earn real coins for participating in fun educational activities, learn about numismatics, and make new friends when you join the ANA's Young Numismatist (YN) program.

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Young collectors (ages 5-17) can earn free coins, learn about numismatics, and earn "YN Dollars" they can use to bid on real coins and paper money in exclusive monthly auctions.


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Have fun and sharpen your coin collecting skills and numismatic knowledge with these interactive games and projects from the American Numismatic Association and the U.S. Mint.


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Learn how you can become a Young Numismatist with the ANA. Receive amazing benefits and get exclusive access to exciting YN activities and resources.


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The Numismatist  Magazine

Have The Numismatist delivered to your home or read it online every month and explore  over 130 years of digital archives. Your free subscription is one of the many benefits of becoming an ANA member.

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When you become a member of the ANA you'll receive a subscription to The Numismatist as well as access to our digital archives and online editions.

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ANA members can access every issue of the magazine, from 1888 to the present. (Members Only)

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