School of Numismatics

Explore. Study. Connect.

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

Florence Schook School of Numismatics

ANA President Florence Schook dedicated much of her life to educating young collectors and stressing the importance of knowledge in the enjoyment of the hobby.

The American Numismatic Association strives to carry on her commitment to education by offering the best educational programs in the hobby. Whether you’re new to the hobby or a seasoned collector, there’s a program offering that will expand your knowledge and enrich your enjoyment of the hobby.

Attend the annual week-long Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs to learn about grading, counterfeit detection and more; join us at a one- to three-day workshop in select locations throughout the country; participate in live online webinars, sit in on a Money Talks presentation at one of our national shows; and/or complete the Numismatic Diploma Program and learn the basics.

The knowledge you’ll gain will enhance your understanding of the hobby, introduce you to an enormous body of numismatic resources, and help you become a smarter, more sophisticated collector.

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Technical Series Seminars

The American Numismatic Association has built a reputation for high-quality, consistent and practical numismatic training through our Technical Series Seminars.

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Summer Seminar

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.

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Numismatic Diploma Program

Obtain a “Numismatic Scholar” certificate by completing a series of correspondence courses, hands-on seminars or a combination of the two.

NumismaTalks Webinars

Expand your numismatic knowledge with free webinars presented by top industry experts. Join us twice a month—on the second and fourth Thursday from 12-1pm MT–for live webinars on all things numismatic.

Coin Collecting Tools and Resources
Tools and Resources

Explore numismatic resources and tools for coin collectors of all levels, including  educational videos, numismatic reference lists, consumer awareness information, and more.

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Teacher Tools

One of the primary goals of the ANA is to advance the study of money along educational, historical and scientific lines, as well as enhance interest in the hobby among school-age children.