Welcome to the ANA!!  There are lots of great blogs here to learn from.  So a search on what interests you....buy the book of read…

I agree with LWH on his interpretation of their respective functions.  However, the two areas should be merged as a long informative blog or a…

They keep on coming ! Good for you!!

So, prefacing this by saying I've seen a few errors on 1oz. silver rounds in the past. Two were off-center strikes (one of which was…

This is an idea I had and I would like to try it out here. Toner Tuesday is where you can show us a toned…

So, prefacing this by saying I've seen a few errors on 1oz. silver rounds in the past. Two were off-center strikes (one of which was…

What is the best downloadable software for a USB Microscope?

Hey, if anyone has ancient coins that they can't identify they should post the pictures here, so people can help (I can help too:)

If you have thoughts about the direction of the site, future content, or anything that isn't really a "bug," please post it here. 

As a new member, the ANA assigns a number to identify you among the community. To change this, simply use the MY ACCOUNT from the…

I got this email this morning and I responded - see belowFrom: Kim Kiick To: ruben@mrbrklyn.comSubject: NotificationX-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook 16.0[-- Attachment #1 --][-- Type: multipart/alternative,…

Is it just me or am I having lots of problems with this site? Just a few minutes ago I got a thing saying I…

I’m doing a research paper for the heck of it (and maybe I can use it for school!), and I need all my ANA coin…

My pastor asked me to evaluate his father's coin collection which actually is an accumulation. It includes 94 lbs of pennies. Much of it had…

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Hey folks!School. So I will be offline for a while. See ya'll later!Fodder

Just learned that Summer Seminar has been cancelled.  I assume it's because Colorado College will not be opening their Campus Dorms and Dining areas for…

1.  Pittsburgh has a small but robust downtown with lots of interesting museums in the cultural district, within walking distance of the convention center and…

As many of you are aware, the upcoming World’s Fair of Money will be held in Pittsburgh, PA from August 4-8, 2020.  Education and outreach to…

I have the collecting bug and am an avid collector in this wonderful world of numismatics. I am fortunate to have built some wonderful relationships…

I was able to purchase one within a few minutes of the coins being offered. These have very low mintages, and I actually like the…

So I have a few questions about the education programs here. I have looked at each course that can be taken but I'm still a…

I have attended the last three years, first year one week, next two both weeks. The best learning takes place outside of the classroom in…

Is summer seminar free? if so, i would like to try to enroll somebody in.

Another year is quickly advancing. The spring coin show is only two weeks away, May 6-8 at the Monroeville Convention Center just east of downtown…

Melville Coin Show this SundayI have no idea why the software is not letting me post this585 Rt 110 - Broadhollow RdMelville, NY

I don't know why, but we have almost no small clubs in NYC

There is not one club in Smithfield, within 40 minutes of my home, and no dealers. It is very sad:(

Hi I just joined the ANA but I'm not sure how things work... I have no idea how to earn YN dollars or anything... can…

Howdy All,I'll introduce myself to start off this section of the forums: I am a Young Numismatologist, numismatologist sounds better that numismatist. I am active…

I am neither a Young Numismatist nor new to collecting coins.  I am a retread.  I have just returned to coins after absence of more…

Just a place to discuss general coin collecting, I personally collect American coins such as half dollars and silver dollars

So, does anyone know a good place online to purchase/look up ancient coins?? (Roman coins are my favorite.)

https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-VB0FR/netherlands-utrecht-ducat-1648-ngc-au-55this is a beauty

https://www.news10.com/top-stories/customs-officers-seize-ancient-coins-at-lake-champlain-cargo-facility/?ipid=promo-link-block1I am not at all sure what was illegal here.  I see ancient coins all the time for sale in trade.CHAMPLAIN, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Customs…

I picked this up on a whim 2 weeks ago.  You have to love the idea of using a BeeYou wonder what the mind set…

Hello everyone,I'm 49 and just joined the ANA and would like to know how I could learn more about collecting US coins (this is something…

In an effort to get to know each other a little better, what would you say your "Holy Grail" piece is, and what is your…

1833 was a difficult year in US History. Chicago was founded and we have been plagued by its existence ever since. Aside from that…

http://www.mrbrklyn.com/flowinghair_1806.html The 1806 or more properly, the 1805/6 coinage of US half dollars ran into several mintage problems, some of them errors and some of them…

Hello All!  Good to be here.  I've made a couple of posts thus far...I was wondering if anyone on here has had an interest in coins…

Maybe someone has a handle on the grade a coin like this could get?

The Food for All program from the United Nations is one of the many coin programs designed to raise money charitable funds or raise public…

http://www.mrbrklyn.com/scheepjesschelling.html The Model of a War Ship at the Rijks Museum - Amsterdam Scheepsmodel William Rex Vriend, Adriaen de, Davidsen, Adriaen, and Moerman, Cornelis 1698: This model shows what…

I am wondering if someone can kindly answer a question for me.   I have a Continental Currency note, dated 11/2/1776, Seven Dollars, signed by a J Franklin.   Who…

This bill is graded by a company that is based in Canada.  I have purchased their graded coins before but did not know they did…

The 1976 Summer Olympics were held in and around Montreal Canada.  Canadian Tire issued a 10¢ note to commemorate the games. 

The Canadian Tire Department Store issued a special commemorative 10¢ note for Canada's 150th Birthday in 2017.  This note with golden foil features all over…

Hi  I have been looking into this for a few months. Silver being used in industry. All the rumors  we have herd. Well I found…

Problem with forum sorry

I belong to the enrollment program. The last two days they said everything Is ok. I called anyway. The girl said it didn't go thru!.…

I just read a blog. You can tell immediately its cut and paste words some people don't understand. This has to stop. There not impressing…

For those interested in early mint history, and the shenanigans that occurred within, here's an outstanding article from the ANA staff writers.  https://blog.money.org/coin-collecting/peale I found this while…

I am currently looking for a new Software to catalog my collection. Need it to be for US and world coins if that is possible.…

Good morning!  I don't want to beat the dead horse here, but this is why I put this up as a forum.  All of you…

Has anyone here sent articles to the ANA for publication in the numismatist, and had them published? I am thinking about submitting an article and…

Hi All,Need help with information on when the ANA started with buttons, tokens and medals celebrating NCW. Anyone know which years the memorabilia was made.…

Hi everyone. Well I did get one of these diamonds they must be for the price. I just took a visit to eBay there selling…

Can you all help me hide coins for the GACH? I made some labels saying to "google the coin and keep it".... I also said…

I've been reading bits of "coin news" on the forum and blogs.  I'm just wondering if there are any trusted websites I can go to…

I have a confession to make.  I have a problem. Since I decided to downsize my collections,  They have probably increased in size by about 15%.We…

I am a new member intersetd in learning about coins as an investment. Can anyone recommend an insurance company that will insure my coins for…

I just became a platinum ANA member, i have a vending business and go through over 1000.00 each week in coins and paper money. I…