Applications Sought for 2009 ANA Summer Internships

The American Numismatic Association is accepting applications for two summer internships at its headquarters in Colorado Springs. Young collectors, college or graduate students and numismatic professionals who are members of the ANA are encouraged to apply.

One applicant will be selected for The Harry W. Bass Jr. Numismatic Internship, and will conduct original research using ANA resources in conjunction with the renowned Harry W. Bass, Jr. collection of rare American coins.

Another applicant will be selected for the ANA Numismatic Internship, and will work with the staff of the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum and Dwight N. Manley Numismatic Library, the Publications and Education departments, and help with Summer Seminar and the Los Angeles World’s Fair of Money in August.

The deadline for internship applications is Feb. 13. Applications are reviewed by a selection committee, which will announce its selections March 2. Interns must be at least 18 and will stay in housing on the Colorado College campus, adjacent to the ANA.

For applications or more information, call 719-482-9850, e-mail education@money.org, or visit www.money.org (select "Internships" from the "Explore the World of Money" dropdown menu).

About the American Numismatic Association

The American Numismatic Association is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to encouraging people to study and collect money and related items. The ANA helps its32,000 members and the public discover and explore the world of money through its vast array of education and outreach programs, as well as its museum, library, publications, conventions and seminars. For more information, call 719-632-2646 or visit www.money.org.