Some of the world’s most famous and valuable coins and paper money, including a multimillion dollar nickel, rare $20 gold pieces and $100,000 bills, will be on display at the 2010 ANA National Money Show™, March 25 – 27 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
The event offers great exhibits, a wide range of educational programs and activities for every age and collecting interest, and more than 500 numismatic dealers with some of the best inventory available in the Southwest.
The ANA Museum Showcase will make its National Money Show debut and features the Smithsonian Institution’s exhibit, "Good as Gold: America’s Double Eagles," which tells the story of the $20 gold coin. It includes the unique, first-such-coin struck in 1849 — valued today at $15 million, according to some experts — and an example of another of the world’s most valuable coins, a 1933-dated double eagle. Read the rest of this entry »
The one-day seminar, "Introduction to Counterfeit Detection of United States Coins," will be offered April 22 at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn in Dearborn, Mich.
The seminar is presented through the ANA’s Florence Schook School of Numismatics, and is in conjunction with the Michigan State Numismatic Society’s Spring Convention, April 23-25.
Join instructor Mike Ellis, noted numismatist and variety specialist, and learn how to detect counterfeit and altered coins seen in the marketplace today. All types and denominations of U.S. coins will be discussed, with genuine and counterfeit specimens present for hands-on study. There will also be opportunities for group discussion and one-on-one instruction. Read the rest of this entry »
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 ANA members 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. This intern will also provide support for the ANA’s Museum, Library, Publications and Education departments. Read the rest of this entry »
Visitors to the 2010 National Money Show™, March 25-27 at the Fort Worth Convention Center, are encouraged to get involved in a wide range of educational programs.
The show offers in-depth seminars, free programs and lectures on a wide range of topics, and workshops for Boy and Girl Scouts looking to earn collecting awards. The following is a list of educational offerings in Fort Worth:
Seminars (registration required)
Coin Conservation, Authentication and Grading — March 22-24, 9 a.m. — 6 p.m. Three-day seminar emphasizing the most essential numismatic skills for collectors of any level. Digital presentation, open discussion and hands-on coin examination. Instructor: Brian Silliman, current NGC grader and former assistant director of operations for NGC. Read the rest of this entry »
The American Numismatic Association and the Professional Numismatists Guild have agreed to jointly sponsor the Official Pre-Show prior to the ANA World’s Fair of Money for three years beginning with the ANA Chicago convention in August 2011, ANA Executive Director Larry Shepherd and PNG Executive Director Bob Brueggeman have announced.
The Official Pre-Show will be held, when possible, in the same hall as the World’s Fair of Money on Friday through Monday prior to the convention. The ANA convention will be Tuesday through Saturday, closing each day at 5:30 p.m. The Pre-Show will be limited to wholesale business. Read the rest of this entry »
A member appreciation barbeque on March 24 highlights special events at the American Numismatic Association’s 2010 National Money Show™, March 25-27 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
Attendees are also invited to attend the annual Friendship Luncheon, one of the convention’s most popular traditions, on March 26.
Attendees for both events will depart from the convention center. Take advantage of early discounts through March 1. To register for an event, visit www.nationalmoneyshow.com and select the "I Want to Attend" button, or call 719-482-9857. Read the rest of this entry »
American Numismatic Association members are invited to share their knowledge, ideas and creativity with fellow collectors by delivering a Numismatic Theatre presentation at the 2010 National Money Show™, March 25-27 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
Numismatic Theatre consists of 30-40 minute presentations on a wide variety of topics. It’s a great opportunity for hobbyists to share their research with the numismatic community. Speakers will be provided with audio/visual equipment. These educational talks are a highlight of all ANA conventions and cover all areas of numismatics, including several presentations pertaining to a convention’s host city or state. Read the rest of this entry »
Rooms at the Omni Hotel are selling out quickly for the American Numismatic Association’s 2010 National Money Show™, March 25-27 in Fort Worth.
The Omni is serving as the convention’s host hotel, and is known as one of the finest hotels in the city.
"This is a beautifully decorated, first-class hotel with fabulous amenities, great meeting rooms, and a top-quality restaurant – Bob’s Steakhouse – in the lobby," said ANA Executive Director Larry Shepherd. "It’s near a vibrant downtown area with a wide choice of restaurant and entertainment options."
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"Beautiful Places: Landmarks and Mintmarks" is the theme of 2010 National Coin Week, April 18-24. The theme celebrates the many landmarks and scenic places that have inspired the designs on coins and paper money. It was chosen by a panel of American Numismatic Association staff and club members active in the annual celebration.
Clubs are invited to help the ANA celebrate the week by participating in a number of fun and educational events involving geography on coins. A scavenger hunt will be held in the form of a "road trip" visiting beautiful places that have inspired designs on currency, and a program will be available for clubs to hold at their April meetings. Prizes will be awarded for individuals and clubs. Read the rest of this entry »
The American Numismatic Association Bebee Collection of paper money, one of the finest collections of United States paper money ever assembled, is available to view in an exciting new online image gallery. The collection, consisting of more than 800 notes, was donated to the ANA by Aubrey and Adeline Bebee in 1988.
To view the Bebee Collection online gallery, go to www.money.org (select "Visit the Money Museum," then select "The ANA Bebee Collection of U.S. Paper Money/View the Collection") or go to www.ana-museum.org. Additional educational information, including introductions explaining the cross-referenced components of the notes, will be added in the coming months.
The gallery is the work of longtime ANA members John Nebel and Susie Nulty. The collection was scanned seven years ago using the highest quality scanner, enabling minute details to be shown. The original files have been reduced to a practical size for web viewing, but small details are shown in high resolution through pop-up windows. Read the rest of this entry »
