You have a good point LS

We, collectors, don't stand a change of diret mint purchase. That is in the unlikely event the Senate does something besides whine and go on…

I'm not a fan of comic book figures on coins. Think of it there are more super heroes than coins. I. just do not understand…

I just don't like how the mint "creates" rarities... it sounds like a bad advert from the hey days of private mints... I mean, come…

I have what seems to be an 1863 indian head cent error. After my research, the closest thing I can find to it is a…

This coin I found in a wheat cent roll and I want to know if this is a mint error or is it just worn…

I need some help to ID these coins.  There are 2 that appear to be the same.  They appear to have flower designs, as well…

The mint has shown it has increasingly been looking to increase profits rather than just doing what the mint has done in the past. Does…

I want to put a bid in for lot 21 but it dosent show the lot number 

Any idea as of yet when the Library will re-open and accept checkout requests?

I received a box of certify coins all by the AACGS are they realplease let me know

Hi All,I see that when I post or reply I get "points" what is the end goal with those?  Thanks!  AZ-Collector (Matt)

This Penny and Half Penny were issued in 1842 to alleviate a shortage of small change in the Province of Canada.  The Province of Canada…

Wsp guys u like my new pic I think it's pretty cool 😎 it's a Kansas state game I really like also I have new…

In a different thread, It was just brought up that on numismatic items (like slabs) seems like a "wrong" place to advertise. I was wondering…

Does anyone know how to authenticate a 2019DDR?

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…

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.

Howdy all,I'm trying to get enough funds to make it out to Colorado for the ANA Summer Seminar. If you can help by sharing my…

Since I can't go to any coin shows or club meetings, I've mostly been surfing ebay, which is not the same.  What is everyone doing…

Used to provide members with an opportunity to buy membership medals inscribed with their name and membership number.  I have two of these, one in…

Folks, if you have a FB account, ANA has recently opened a members only page with lots of activity.https://www.facebook.com/groups/anamembersCheck it out!!!

Does anyone know how to start a local ANA club?

As some of us know, the 2021 Morgan/Peace dollars have been passed through the house and are now on its way to the Senate. Do you…

Hey everyone, I thought it would be cool if us YNs could talk about the Auction. The 2020 auction just finished so here's a thread…

Hi. I just joined the ANA and am a new collector and numismatic. I am in 3rd grade and was wondering if there were other…

I was just re-watching some of the 2019 YN Auction, And I got curious if anyone had ever won a grab bag in the past.…

Hello, someone could help me with a question: In gold coins from the 15th and 16th centuries, the formation of patina (oxidation of the alloys…

(Serious inquires only)Hello members,Currently I am working on publishing a short book regarding the Tetradrachm denomination. It is meant for beginner ancient Numismatists, so there…

Does anyone know of any information on books on tin pitis other than Frank Robinson's manual?  Thank you for the help

I asked my wife for a book on Greek and Roman coinage and she literally got me a whole library.  Ancient Greek and Roman Coins,…

For the experienced collectors, do you think numismatics was better before or after the advent of TPGs?

The purpose of the post is to get a sense of what collectors think about colorized or themed designs for coinage. The vast majority of…

Hello Everybody.The US Mint has just announced the "v75" gold coin with an insane mintage of 1945. This is kind of replicating the 2019-S silver…

Does anyone have any ideas about what to do with a large collection of world coins? (about 14,000 mounted in sleeves and recorded in a…

Hello all, Is there anyone out there who collects US/Philippines coins, with a focus on die varieties? I'm getting really frustrated trying to find a copy…

A while ago, I got this NGC slab, but it is a advertisement. I assume this company commissioned NGC to make them some of these,…

Hi there! Anyone here who shares my interest particularly in Japanese coins?

So thrilled, this note will soon be arriving at my home due to the kindness and consideration of one of our fellow bloggers, the VAM…

I got some foreign paper money from a family member. I am having trouble identifying it. I can't find anything online for it. I have…

Hoping someone here has some leads...I am doing some research on blue ink used on banknotes in and around the civil war era, and I…

I have recently been adding Currency to my collection and I am really enjoying it.  On a visit to a Coin Shop this past Thursday,…

The coin is a Paul Revere commen. The problem is no mint mark. Our mint did not make commens com 1958 to 81. This coin…

Hi everyone. I see the mint has released two basketball coins. One is a half dollar. The coin is the color of the ball it's…

Yes the third quarter has been released. Are you still interested. The Third one is grading MS 64,65, some 66 and those are the early…

Anyone receive a mega red book yet? The date for shipment was set for around May 19th I believe, but they still haven't shipped mine.…

I have started putting old coin collector magazines in professional offices.  I placed a Coin World Monthly and a Clarion (Magazine of the Pennsylvania Association…

Does anyone have pointers on coin collecting software? I collected coins as a kid but now as an adult I am trying to get back…

Do you think they go well with each other? It works for me! Music has the ability to bring out the flavor of the coins and…

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…

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 saw the results...... and i was´nt mentioned. but i hope i got a solid 4th place in the eyes of the judges.

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…

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…

Something I published a little over 9 years ago on the NGC Boards.  At that time, NGC allowed PCGS coins in their competitive sets.  This…

Hi. Well no sell out for the last Apollo 11 set. Only 50,000 made and two to each household.. Is this a bomb or a…