Exhibit will be replaced by “Money of the Civil War” in October

"The Medal Is the Message: Global Ideas in Handheld Sculpture," an innovative exhibit at the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum, is closing on Sept. 15, and will be replaced by "A House Divided: Money of the Civil War," opening on Oct. 9.

"Global Ideas in Handheld Sculpture," which opened in Sept. 2007, features more than 1,400 works of art created by artists from 32 countries. The exhibit was made for the International Art Medal Federation (FIDEM) Art Medal World Congress, which was hosted by the American Numismatic Association in Colorado Springs. It was the first time in 20 years the prestigious event took place in the United States.

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The American Numismatic Association announced the winners of its 2008 Outstanding Club Publications Contest during the ANA Representative Program Breakfast on Aug. 2 at the World’s Fair of Money® in Baltimore.

Each year, the ANA recognizes outstanding publications produced by member numismatic organizations. Submissions are judged in four categories: Local Clubs, Regional Clubs, Specialty Clubs and Electronic Newsletters.

Local Clubs

First Place: "Madison County Coin Club Newsletter," Madison County Coin Club (Editor: Harold Fears)

Second Place: "The Cincinnati Numismatist," Cincinnati Numismatic Association (Editor: Katie Heinrich)

Third Place (tie): "MCCA Newsletter," Metropolitan Coin Club of Atlanta, (Editor: David Crenshaw); and "Stephen James CSRA Coin Club Newsletter," Stephen James CSRA Coin Club (Editor: Arno Safran)

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