coin collecting & numismatics

The American Numismatic Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and encouraging people to study and collect coins, paper money and related items. We serve the academic community, coin collectors and the general public with an interest in numismatics.

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The hobby's best magazine, direct submissions for grading, access to the best education in the hobby, and much more, all for less than $50 per year.

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Coin Collecting & Numismatic Courses

Learn more about upcoming ANA educational seminars. Find course descriptions, locations and dates, registration information and more here.

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Find A Dealer

Explore our searchable database to find ANA Member Coin Dealers near you. Locate dealers by numismatic specialty, location and more.

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ANA Money Museum

Learn more about the Money Museum's featured exhibits, hours and location, admission specials and more.

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ANA Coin Collecting Events

Learn about ANA hosted numismatic events like the annual National Coin & Money Show, sharpen your coin collecting skills by attending a workshop, and discover opportunities to further your numismatic education with our technical seminars and online degree program.

World's Fair of Money

Don't miss The World's Fair of Money -- one of the biggest coin shows in the U.S.A! Attend lectures and seminars, view rare historical treasures from the ANA Money Museum and private collections, and build your own coin collection. August 1-5, 2017 at the Colorado Convention Center in America's Mile High City, Denver, CO!

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Summer Seminar

Summer Seminar is a once-a-year opportunity for numismatic learning and camaraderie that offers students a varied selection of week-long courses designed for discovery or continued study. For many students, Summer Seminar is a life-changing event!

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World's Fair of Money Seminar

Learn the history of the three major U.S. gold rushes through coins minted from Georgia to North Carolina to Colorado, Oregon, Utah and California. Examine high-resolution images and actual examples of rare pioneer gold.

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World's Fair of Money Seminar

Join us for an intensive 3-day seminar emphasizing the most essential numismatic skills for collectors of any level. Instruction includes hands-on coin examination.

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Coin Collecting & Numismatic Resources

The American Numismatic Association is dedicated to providing tools and resources for numismatists and coin collectors, and dedicated to fostering the love of the hobby for generations to come.

Numismatic Tools & Resources

Explore the ANA's collection of numismatic teacher resources, academic research tools, frequently asked questions and more.

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Resources for Young Numismatists

Young Numismatists are collectors ages 5 to 17. Collect coins, learn about numismatic things, participate in auctions and make friends with the YN program

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Locate Local Coin Clubs

Search the ANA Member Club Directory by name, specialty or location and learn how to join. Share your love for the hobby with local, regional and national clubs!

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Numismatic Lending Library

ANA members can conveniently access the world's largest numismatic lending library, and its more than 128,000 books, auction catalogs, periodicals, videos and DVDs.

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The Edward C. Rochette Money Museum

The Money Museum includes exhibits in three main galleries, where visitors can find spectacular rarities and learn about the history of our nation and the world as seen through money.

Featured Museum Exhibits

Opening soon! Trenches to Treaties: World War I in Remembrance. This new exhibit showcases coins and paper money from combatant nations, art medals, military decorations, weapons, uniforms and personal effects from those who fought.

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Numismatic Facts & Stories

Tales from the Vault highlight the lesser-known parts of the ANA collection, featuring stories about individual objects or groups of objects that do not often (or ever) see the light of day.

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