Young Numismatists (Ages 5-17)

One of the best benefits of being an ANA YN is the opportunity to participate in the annual live online YN Auction in September. It’s a wonderful learning experience that allows young collectors to feel the excitement and yes, the pressure that you’d experience bidding on items with real money (only YN Dollars are accepted in the YN Auction). Plus, YNs get have the opportunity to win some real treasures! The lots consist of U.S. and world coins and currency, numismatic literature and supplies, as well as other “oddball” related items. 

 One hundred lots will be offered, plus ten “grab bags” at the end of the auction to provide those that did not win anything a way to obtain something fun. Bidding generally starts low but doesn’t stay there for long. Many lots go for $50-$100, but some fetch hundreds if not thousands of dollars. Lot #51, for instance, is traditionally a gold coin that can “sell” for $3,000 to $4,000. It’s incumbent on all participants to do their due diligence in researching the lots they are interested in to prepare for the auction.  Be sure to check this page again soon for the 2022 Auction Catalog, and keep earning those YN Dollars so you’ll have more funds to bid on your favorite lots!

Have fun while sharpening your coin collecting skills and numismatic knowledge with these interactive games and exciting projects from the American Numismatic Association and the U.S. Mint. Learn how you can join the ANA at a special youth rate here!