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Bags and Rolls of Arizona Quarters Available from the United States Mint on June 2

WASHINGTON – Are you yearning to see the panoramic vistas of the Grand Canyon but cannot make the trip? Do the next best thing and get shiny new Arizona commemorative quarter-dollar coins, available in bags and rolls beginning June 2 at 12 noon (ET). Customers may order as many of these options as [...]

The Numismatist debuts new online edition

The American Numismatic Association has launched an online version of The Numismatist at
www.money.org. Members now can access all current and future magazine issues over the
Internet, anytime, anywhere.
The electronic edition replicates the print version using a “flip-page” PDF format. No special
software is required
Every high-resolution page is print-ready. Readers can zoom in for a closer look, search
articles [...]

Louisa Adams First Spouse Coin and Medal Available May 29

WASHINGTON – In honor of Louisa Adams, the Nation’s sixth First Lady, the United States Mint will release a ½-ounce 24-karat gold coin bearing her image at 12 noon (ET) on May 29, 2008. The Louisa Adams First Spouse Gold Coin will be available in proof and uncirculated versions priced at $619.95 and $599.95, [...]

Final 2008 PNG Seminar Scheduled for Baltimore Show

ANA, Bowers and Merena Sign Official Auctioneer Contract

Provisions include membership drive and sales incentives

COLORADO SPRINGS – The American Numismatic Association has signed a definitive agreement for Bowers and Merena Auctions to act as the official auctioneer for the two 2009 ANA shows, the Los Angeles World’s Fair of Money® andthe Portland National Money Show™, Executive Director Larry Shepherd announcedtoday. Details of the [...]

Summer 2008 PNG Share the Knowledge Seminars

(Fallbrook, California) – The Professional Numismatists Guild will continue its year-long series of PNG Share the Knowledge educational seminars at major numismatic conventions in June and August. Programs will be conducted by PNG member-dealers at the Whitman Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention, June 6; the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money® in Baltimore, August 1 [...]

GRAND CANYON STATE TO LAUNCH GRAND QUARTER

Arizona Quarter Launch at State Capitol among First Places for Public to Get New Quarters

The State Capitol Senate Lawn in Phoenix will be the site of the Arizona Quarter Launch on Monday, June 2, 2008, at 10 a.m. (Arizona Time). United States Mint Director Ed Moy will join Governor Janet Napolitano in hosting the [...]

New Deputy Director Joins United States Mint

Washington – The United States Mint announced today the selection of Andrew D. Brunhart as its new Deputy Director. Mr. Brunhart will assume his responsibilities beginning May 23, 2008.
“Andy has more than 20 years of experience in senior executive positions,” said United States Mint Director Ed Moy. “His expertise in organizational change will [...]

Georgia Teenager Wins 2008 PNG YN Scholarship

(Fallbrook, California) – An Atlanta area high school freshman, Dustin Reynolds, 15, is this year’s winner of the Professional Numismatist Guild’s (PNG) Young Numismatist Scholarship. The PNG scholarship covers tuition for a one-week session at the American Numismatic Association (ANA) annual Summer Seminar, airfare, meals and six nights of dormitory accommodations on the campus of Colorado [...]

Royal Canadian Mint Linked to Canadian Victoria Cross

Ottawa, Ontario, May 16, 2008 – The Royal Canadian Mint is honoured to have participated in the production of Canada’s very own Victoria Cross, fashioned of material from across Canada. Canada’s highest honour, now hailing from the same shores as its intended recipients, was unveiled today at a ceremony hosted by Her Excellency the Right [...]