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Royal Canadian Mint’s 25-Cent Breast Cancer Circulation Coin Honoured by Minting Industry Peers at the 25th Annual Mint Directors Conference

Friday, June 12, 2009

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Ottawa, Ontario, June 19, 2008 – The Royal Canadian Mint received a welcome accolade from its peers when the Mint Directors Conference, holding its 25th annual meeting in Busan, Korea, presented it with the Most Technologically Advanced Circulation Coin Award for its 25-cent breast cancer coloured circulation coin. This is the second honour earned by [...]

ANA Seeks Nominations for Numismatic Art Award for Excellence in Medallic Sculpture

Monday, June 8, 2009

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COLORADO SPRINGS – The American Numismatic Association is accepting nominations for its 42nd annual Numismatic Art Award for Excellence in Medallic Sculpture. The award honors an artist whose cumulative lifetime achievements in the field of medallic sculpture have been of the highest order. Nominations submitted in 2006 will again be considered for this year’s award. Additional nominations, [...]

Test Your Presidential Trivia Knowledge with the ANA’s Presidential Quiz

Sunday, June 7, 2009

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In an election year, presidential words of wisdom often get drowned out by talking points and mudslinging. The American Numismatic Association’s new online Presidential Quiz cuts through the pandering and pork to deliver money-related quotes with the presidential seal of approval. The quiz will launch at www.money.org on Feb. 11, a week before President’s Day. Everyone who completes the quiz [...]

In Memoriam Dr. Charles Radford Stearns 1940 – 2008

Sunday, June 7, 2009

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The following message is from the family of Dr. Charles Radford Stearns. Dear Friend, Dr. Charles Radford Stearns began his eternal life with Christ Sunday, August 31, 2008 after experiencing all he could during the time God gave him on earth. He was born in Evanston, Illinois on October 12, 1940 to George Radford and Elisabeth D. Stearns [...]

ANA Seeking Numismatic Theatre Proposals for Portland National Money Show

Sunday, June 7, 2009

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American Numismatic Association members are encouraged to share their creativity and research with fellow hobbyists by delivering a Numismatic Theatre presentation at the 2009 National Money Show™, March 13-15 in Portland. Numismatic Theatre consists of short presentations on a wide range of topics, and is a great opportunity for collectors to discuss their ideas, expertise and collections with the numismatic [...]

In Memoriam Retired Lt. Col. Adna G. Wilde Jr. 1920 – 2008

Sunday, June 7, 2009

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A Special Note of Thanks from Joan Wilde: Dear ANA Members and Friends: Adna considered being a member of the ANA an honor. He held his membership in the highest esteem. We are all collectors in some way whether it is of thoughts or memories or of times we recall being together with others of [...]

Tiny $1.5 Million Coin With Big History On Display In Long Beach

Sunday, June 7, 2009

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(Long Beach, CA) — One of the first coins made in the earliest days of the United States Mint in 1792, produced from silver personally provided by President George Washington and valued today at $1.5 million, will be displayed for the first time ever in California at the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo [...]

Three-Day Long Beach Expo Has Near-Record Opening Day Crowd

Sunday, June 7, 2009

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(Long Beach, CA) – The first three-day Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, shortened from its traditional four-day schedule, attracted a total of 8,781 dealers, collectors and general public visitors, Thursday through Saturday, June 3 – 5, 2004. “We had strong attendance. The Thursday crowd of more than 3,000 public visitors was second in opening-day [...]

Finest Known 1792 Half Disme On Display At Long Beach Expo

Sunday, June 7, 2009

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(Long Beach, CA) – The finest known surviving 1792 Half Disme (Judd-7, Breen-1360) will be displayed for the first time in California at the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo in the Long Beach, California Convention Center, June 3 – 5. Another major attraction at the show will be two public seminars conducted by [...]

Double Eagles Take Flight At September Long Beach Expo

Sunday, June 7, 2009

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(Long Beach, CA) – A $1 million display of Saint Gaudens Double Eagles and a special appearance by author and researcher, David Tripp, will highlight the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, Thursday – Saturday, September 9 – 11, 2004, in the Long Beach, California Convention Center. Another major attraction will be two public [...]