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FIDEM Medallic Sculpture Exhibit to Close Sept. 15
Sep 2 at 10:10pm
“The Medal Is the Message: Global Ideas in Handheld Sculpture,” an innovative exhibit at the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum, is closing on Sept. 15, and will be replaced by “A House Divided: Money of the Civil War,” opening on Oct. 9.
“Global Ideas in Handheld Sculpture,” which opened in Sept. 2007, features more than 1,400 works of art created by artists from 32 countries. The exhibit was made for the International Art Medal Federation (FIDEM) Art Medal World Congress, which was hosted by the American Numismatic Association in Colorado Springs. It was the first time in 20 years the prestigious event took place in the United States.
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Winners Announced in 2008 Club Publications Contest
Sep 2 at 10:10pm
The American Numismatic Association announced the winners of its 2008 Outstanding Club Publications Contest during the ANA Representative Program Breakfast on Aug. 2 at the World’s Fair of Money® in Baltimore.
Each year, the ANA recognizes outstanding publications produced by member numismatic organizations. Submissions are judged in four categories: Local Clubs, Regional Clubs, Specialty Clubs and Electronic Newsletters.
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ANA convention a busy, satisfying event - Numismatic News
Aug 29 at 8:08pm
Having spent a week-plus in Baltimore attending the ANA’s 117th anniversary convention, I returned home with my head spinning a bit, but otherwise undeterred.
Some decisions as an ANA board member were agonizing, impromptu discussions were endless, and for the most part my pursuit of personal collecting interests was accorded the short shrift. Having now attended all or part of 47 of the last 48 conventions, however, I emerged with feelings of satisfaction and zeal.
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Swindling and Benoit Receive ANA Outstanding District Representative Awards
Aug 25 at 9:09pm
Jeffrey Swindling and Bruce Benoit received the American Numismatic Association’s 2008 Outstanding District Representative awards.
The announcement was made by Club Representative Program National Coordinator Michael S. “Stan” Turrini on Aug. 2 at the World’s Fair of Money® in Baltimore. The award is given annually to recognize commitment, leadership and a willingness to enthusiastically serve the ANA and its member clubs.
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Johnson, Majoros and Stanley Named Assistant National Coordinators of ANA Club Representative Program
Aug 25 at 9:09pm
Paul Johnson, Jim Majoros and Mike “Steamer” Stanley have been appointed assistant national coordinators for the American Numismatic Association’s Club Representative Program. The announcement was made by National Coordinator Michael S. “Stan” Turrini on Aug. 2 at the Baltimore World’s Fair of Money®.
The Club Representative Program works directly with local, regional and national clubs to strengthen numismatics through the services offered by the ANA. The three assistant national coordinators will be instrumental in serving the needs of district and club representatives in the eastern United States, western United States, and Canada.
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Coins go missing at World’s Fair - Numismatic News
Aug 15 at 4:04pm
A missing coin alert was issued by the American Numismatic Association. The coins were taken from John Schuch’s table at the World’s Fair of Money in Baltimore Aug. 2-3. Schuch suspects a man in his late 30s or early 40s with combed back longer brown hair, light complexion and medium build who was at his table Aug. 2 and Aug. 3.
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ANA Recognizes Exhibitors at World’s Fair of Money in Baltimore
Aug 13 at 10:10pm
The American Numismatic Association presented 71 competitive exhibit awards at the 2008 World’s Fair of Money® in Baltimore. Winners were announced at the Exhibit Awards Presentation and Reception on Aug. 2.
Sixty-one exhibitors of all ages and experience levels, showing 85 displays, competed in this year’s program. There were also 9 non-competitive exhibitors showing 16 exhibits. The Collector Gallery featured eight current or former ANA convention Best-of-Show exhibits.
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Final Thoughts on 2008 World’s Fair of Money - Coin Collector’s Blog
Aug 11 at 2:02pm
I heard many reports of a successful World’s Fair of Money, I wish I was able to attend other days. Unfortunately, with it being two-and-a-half weeks after knee surgery, I was not able to recover in order to make a return trip. So I took the week off to recover and allow my knee to heal. But I had a few thoughts I would like to share.
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Women in Numismatics Elects Weiss President - NumisMaster
Aug 8 at 10:10pm
Lorraine Weiss is the new president pro tem of Women in Numismatics. She was installed by American Numismatics Association President Barry Stuppler at the World’s Fair of Money in Baltimore, Md., Aug. 2.
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Coin Dealers assess ANA - Numismatic News
Aug 8 at 10:10pm
The temperature outside was certainly sizzling at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money July 30-Aug. 3 in Baltimore. The question was whether the market was hot inside as well.
Asking dealers about their results showed varying degrees of enthusiasm. Nobody seemed to have had a bad show, but nobody claimed it was the best show ever, either.
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Heritage Donates $8,000 for ANA Club Representative Program
Aug 8 at 10:10pm
Heritage Auction Galleries is donating $8,000 in support of the ANA’s Club Representative Program. The gift was announced by Heritage President Greg Rohan on Aug. 1 at the ANA World’s Fair of Money® in Baltimore.
The money given by Heritage will fund the program for one year. Patti Jagger Finner, ANA vice president and former national coordinator for the program, secured the gift.
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Central States Numismatic Society Donates $50,000 to the ANA
Aug 8 at 10:10pm
The Central States Numismatic Society today presented a check for $50,000 to the American Numismatic Association to help fund Summer Seminar, the ANA’s annual summer educational program.
The gift, presented by CSNS President Patti Finner during opening ceremonies of the World’s Fair of Money in Baltimore, will be used to offset costs of operating Summer Seminar.
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Fund-Raising “Lunch With Halperin” Brings $12,650
Aug 4 at 7:07pm
(Baltimore, Maryland) – Two prominent rare coin dealers jointly bid a total of $12,650 (including buyer’s premium) to have lunch with Heritage Auction Galleries Co-Chairman, best-selling author and acclaimed numismatic authority, Jim Halperin.
Conducted in conjunction with Heritage’s official auction of the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money® convention in Baltimore on “Platinum Night,” July 31, 2008, all proceeds of the winning bid and commission will be donated to ANA education programs.
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ANA World’s Fair of Money: Day 1 - Coin Collector’s Blog
Jul 31 at 10:10pm
It was a very long day in Baltimore. After driving for over an hour, I finally made it to the Baltimore Convention Center and started to feed pictures and text to Twitter and Photobucket. I hope those who followed enjoyed the updates. I know there were some time gaps between Tweets, but I needed to take time to do my own searching! Also, connection issues prevented a few pictures from uploading. But it was fun.
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PNG President’s Reaction to New U.S. Gold Coin
Jul 31 at 10:10pm
The brief comments below are in conjunction with the unveiling of a new U.S. gold coin, the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle, by United States Mint Director, Ed Moy, at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money® in the Baltimore Convention Center on July 30, 2008.
“This is one of the most creative products to come from the United States Mint. I believe it will be one of the Mint’s most sought after coins,” stated Gary Adkins of Edina, Minnesota, President of the Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.com), a nonprofit organization composed of many of the nation’s top rare coin experts.
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US Mint shows 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle gold coin and gold bars
Jul 30 at 9:09pm
DIRECTOR OPENS EXHIBIT OF GENUINE GOLD BARS AND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COIN EVER CREATED
BALTIMORE - The United States Mint chose the Nation’s largest coin show in Baltimore this summer to provide a “golden moment” for visitors by unveiling the much-anticipated 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin, a modern version of what many call the most beautiful gold coin ever created: the 1907 Double Eagle. The exhibit at the United States Mint booth displays the development of this modern masterpiece, from its origin as gold bars through test strikes, to the finished, one-ounce 24-karat (.9999 pure) 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin.
Six bars of refined gold stored at the United States Mint at West Point are featured as part of the exhibit as samples of gold used in making the coins. Each gold bar contains 400 ounces of gold and weighs 27.5 pounds.
United States Mint Director Ed Moy participated in the opening ceremony of the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money® and then officially opened the United States Mint exhibit. Read the rest of this entry »
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Spirit of Boosterism Needed Now by ANA - NumisMaster
Jul 29 at 8:08pm
Congratulations are in order for the Canadian Numismatic Association. It got the assent of Buckingham Palace to become The Royal Canadian Numismatic Association. The official changeover occurred at the organization’s annual convention held July 17-20 in Ottawa, Canada’s capital.
The vote by the membership was lopsidedly in favor of the change in status. Witnesses to this historic change were the American Numismatic Association’s Vice President Patti Finner and Gov. Cliff Mishler.
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ANA World’s Fair of Money® Coin and Event Highlights - Coin News
Jul 29 at 8:08pm
The American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money® convention is packed with exciting collector opportunities and coin exhibits.
Beginning Wednesday, July 30 and ending Sunday, August 3., this year’s convention in Baltimore, Maryland is sure to be one of the best. Listing all the exceptional events occurring at the show is fruitless… There are simply too many. But here is a selection of several that highlight some of the fun and exciting experiences to enjoy…
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United States Mint Features New 8-8-08 Double Prosperity Set and More at ANA World’s Fair of Money® in Baltimore
Jul 28 at 6:06pm
Washington - There will be products galore at the United States Mint booth #152 at the American Numismatic Association (ANA) World’s Fair of Money® July 30-August 3, 2008. It is a great time to purchase a special gift or add a new item to your collection.
Be among the first to get the 8-8-08 Double Prosperity Set, the latest product in the United States Mint Celebration Series, starting Friday, Aug. 1. The 8-8-08 Double Prosperity Set features one 24-karat American Buffalo One-Half Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin and one 22-karat American Eagle One-Half Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin.
Visitors to the United States Mint’s booth can also purchase proof and uncirculated versions of 2008-dated American Eagle Gold and Platinum Coins and 24-karat American Buffalo Gold Coins. For American Eagle and American Buffalo Gold Coins, available options include one ounce ($50 denomination), one-half ounce ($25 denomination), one-quarter ounce ($10 denomination) and one-tenth ounce ($5 denomination) weights. Four-coin sets of each product, containing one coin in each weight, will also be on hand. This year is the first time American Buffalo Gold Coins are available in fractional weights. Read the rest of this entry »
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New gold Double Eagle $20 coin debuts at World’s Fair of Money - NJ.com
Jul 25 at 9:09pm
The U.S. Mint is planning a standout exhibit for the World’s Fair of Money, the nation’s largest coin show, which opens Wednesday in Baltimore.
The mint plans to unveil its 2009 ultra-high-relief Double Eagle, which will recreate what many consider the most beautiful gold piece ever — the 1907 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle.
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