The October 22nd episode of Coin Chat Radio starts off with a short edition of "What’s In the News" with Bob Van Ryzin.
The topic discussed this week was the release ceremony for the US Virgin Islands Quarter that occurred on October 9th in St. Thomas. The event was hosted by Deputy US Mint Director Andrew D. Brunhart. The quarter was actually released into circulation on September 28.
American Numismatic Association Executive Director Larry Shepherd takes a few moments to talk with Numismatic News Editor Dave Harper about the future direction ANA will take towards its shows. Shepherd previously addressed the ANA board in regards to the reforms the organization should undertake. Read the rest of this entry »
COLORADO SPRINGS – The American Numismatic Association Board of Governors has approved a balanced operating budget for the 2010 fiscal year (November 1, 2009 to October 31, 2010), signaling the continued financial turnaround in fiscal performance for the Association.
This marks the second consecutive balanced budget submitted to the Board and the third straight fiscal year in which the Association has achieved its projected operating costs, not including certain legal expenses. The previous budget was approved by the Board in March 2009 for the April 1 – March 31 fiscal year; the Board has since changed the fiscal year to begin November 1, to better reflect the Association’s annual operational cycle. Read the rest of this entry »
The American Numismatic Association’s Florence Schook School of Numismatics is coming to New Hampshire Oct. 24-25. "Fundamentals of Digital Photography" is offered in conjunction with the New Hampshire Coin and Currency Expo in Manchester.
This two-day seminar is instructed by Douglas Mudd, curator of the ANA’s Edward C. Rochette Money Museum. Learn the basics of numismatic photography, from shooting the image to preparing it for the web, presentations or publication using Adobe Photoshop. Students should be prepared to bring their own "macro-capable" cameras and several coins they would like to photograph. Although not required, students are also encouraged to bring their own laptops and software. Read the rest of this entry »
(Fallbrook, California) – Chinese-made counterfeit coins pose a significant financial threat to unsuspecting consumers, according to leaders of five of the country’s most influential rare coin organizations. They warn the public is spending millions of dollars on fake U.S. coins offered in online auctions and elsewhere, such as flea markets and swap meets.
This counterfeit 1916-D Winged Liberty Head dime was sold online. Photo credit: Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
In a jointly-issued consumer advisory (below) the groups caution the public not to purchase any so-called "replica" coins because they may be in violation of federal law. They also urge consumers to only purchase genuine rare coins from reputable, professional dealers or face the risk of losing money on copies that are illegal to re-sell. Read the rest of this entry »
COLORADO SPRINGS – The American Numismatic Association will expand its National Money Show™ from three days to four days, beginning with the spring convention in Fort Worth, TX, in March 2010, Executive Director Larry Shepherd announced.
The show, initially scheduled to be open to the public Friday through Sunday, will now be open Thursday, March 25 through Sunday, March 28 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Dealer set-up will be open on Wednesday afternoon. Adding the extra day signals a commitment from the ANA to expand the size of the National Money Show. In addition, the ANA is considering other changes that will add to the excitement and drawing power of the event. Read the rest of this entry »
COLORADO SPRINGS – An El Paso County District Court Judge has granted the American Numismatic Association’s motion to confirm two arbitration decisions, which will allow the ANA to pursue collection of $53,550.26 from former ANA Executive Director Christopher Cipoletti.
The order, by District Court Judge Thomas K. Kane, confirms two decisions by American Arbitration Association Arbitrator Kathryn E. Miller: a May 27 decision which held that Cipoletti was terminated for cause and that he breached his fiduciary duties to the ANA, and a July 29 order that ruled Cipoletti must pay $53,550.26 to cover the expenses of the arbitration. Judge Kane concluded that Cipoletti "set forth no basis to vacate the July 29, 2009 order." Read the rest of this entry »
Heritage Auction Galleries will be the official auctioneer for the two 2010 American Numismatic Association shows, the Boston World’s Fair of Money® and the Fort Worth National Money Show™, ANA Executive Director Larry Shepherd has announced.
"This partnership makes perfect sense for both parties," said Shepherd. "Heritage has done many things to build our membership and support our educational efforts in the past, and we are looking forward to working with them to ensure a successful relationship in 2010."
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Dwight N. Manley today donated $250,000 to the American Numismatic Association Florence Schook School of Numismatics to fund scholarships for young numismatists to attend the ANA’s annual Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs.
Manley, a noted rare coin collector and sports agent, announced the donation August 5 during the opening ceremony for the ANA’s 2009 World’s Fair of Money® in Los Angeles. In 2002, the ANA Library was named in Manley’s honor after he donated $250,000 to the ANA Headquarters Renovation Fund.
"I am hopeful that this donation will plant the seeds of enrichment in the lives of hundreds of current and future young numismatists, just as when I received that special phone call from Ms. Schook in 1981 telling me I was to receive a scholarship worth $400 to the ANA Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs!" Manley said.
"From being taught by Q. David Bowers, to staying up late in the dorms with all of the other YNs and talking about coins, to being introduced to my first ANA convention and wearing the red vest of being a page and getting Steve Ivy a hot dog with mustard; no amount of money or thanks can begin to show my true appreciation for the ANA and Ms. Schook!"
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The American Numismatic Association presents its Medal of Merit annually to members who have dedicated years of service to the ANA and the hobby.
This year, Raymond W. Dillard and Jeffrey Swindling will be recognized during an awards ceremony Aug. 7 at the ANA World’s Fair of Money® in Los Angeles.
Dillard, of Fenton, Michigan, began creating elongated coins in 1982 and went on to produce eight designs for local historical sites. In 2000 he estimated he had rolled more than 2 million coins. His creations have included those for The Elongated Collectors (TEC) and ANA anniversary conventions. Read the rest of this entry »
Maryland dealer and ANA Life Member Julian Leidman is the inaugural recipient of the Harry J. Forman Dealer of the Year Award.
The annual award is presented to an ANA member dealer who shows uncommon dedication to strengthening the hobby and the ANA, and displays exemplary ethical standards as a dealer. The award is named in honor of Harry J. Forman, a Philadelphia coin dealer, author and ANA Life Member who died in 2008.
Julian Leidman began his career as a dealer and consultant over 40 years ago. He has an unbroken record of attendance at every major U.S. coin auction since 1968, and has handled some of the most important and valuable U.S. coins. Read the rest of this entry »
