Category Archives: American Numismatic Assocation

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Bowers on collecting: Remembering Richard Doty

As we approach this year’s American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money, to be held in Chicago in August, I share these thoughts from Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker, who in 2013 gave the opening remarks at a memorial to Richard Doty, held at the same venue. Those of us who remember Dick Doty miss him dearly

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ANA honors distinguished numismatists with service awards

The following individuals were formally recognized at the World’s Fair of Money for their contributions to the hobby and the American Numismatic Association (ANA) on August 3 during the Member Donor Reception and at the August 4 Awards Banquet.
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Exhibitors honored at Denver World’s Fair of Money

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) presented 49 competitive exhibit awards at the 2017 World’s Fair of Money in Denver, Colorado. Winners were announced at the exhibit awards presentation and reception on August 4, and at the awards banquet that evening

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New board of governors for the ANA

The World’s Fair of Money saw the installation of the newly elected ANA board of governors on August 4. Voting members of the association chose a new president, Gary Adkins, and vice president, Don Kagin, as well as three new board members: Thomas Uram, John Highfill, and Brian Hendelson

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New board of governors for the ANA

The World’s Fair of Money saw the installation of the newly elected ANA board of governors on August 4. Voting members of the association chose a new president, Gary Adkins, and vice president, Don Kagin, as well as three new board members: Thomas Uram, John Highfill, and Brian Hendelson

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A strong finish for the ANA’s World’s Fair of Money

The American Numismatic Association’s 2017 World’s Fair of Money—the most important numismatic event of the year—welcomed 8,638 people at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, August 1–5.
The family-friendly event featured displays by government and private mints from around the world; expansive educational programs led by notable speakers sharing their numismatic expertise; exhibits of rare treasures from private collectors and from the American Numismatic Association’s Money Museum (including Colorado Gold Rush–era rarities); hundreds of dealers buying and selling coins, currency, and related items in all price ranges; and major auctions by Heritage Auctions and Stack’s Bowers Galleries

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A strong finish for the ANA’s World’s Fair of Money

The American Numismatic Association’s 2017 World’s Fair of Money—the most important numismatic event of the year—welcomed 8,638 people at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, August 1–5.
The family-friendly event featured displays by government and private mints from around the world; expansive educational programs led by notable speakers sharing their numismatic expertise; exhibits of rare treasures from private collectors and from the American Numismatic Association’s Money Museum (including Colorado Gold Rush–era rarities); hundreds of dealers buying and selling coins, currency, and related items in all price ranges; and major auctions by Heritage Auctions and Stack’s Bowers Galleries

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Brilliant Concepts – Uphill Labor, Creating the 1983 ANA Catalog

By David Thomason Alexander for CoinWeek…. Cataloging the 1983 ANA auction was a “white water rapids” experience. This was most important sale to be held in the U.S. that year, and its creation offered lessons in the value of brilliant ideas, knowledge, teamwork, public relations and working with the major national organization and coping with its demands. […]

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