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The American #Numismatic Association helps members and the public explore the world of #money through education programs, museum, publications and conventions.

Colorado Springs, CO
Joined May 2010
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Gift 250 years of liberty! 🗽Celebrate America’s semiquincentennial this holiday with the 1776-2026 Flame of Freedom medal designed by Heidi Wastweet. Only 500 made, with all proceeds supporting ANA numismatic education. Get yours: bit.ly/48FA0Tg #SupportNumismatics
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Explore the history of peace medals with Michael Shutterly in this NumismaTalks presentation! 🪙 Watch how coins, commemorative medals, and currency tell the stories of peace treaties and the conflicts they created. 🎥 bit.ly/4BOkfXt #Numismatics #ANAEducation
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Nov. 6: This week’s ANA Reading Room Notable News highlights! 🪙👇 2027 ANS Trustees’ Awards Whitman Fall Expo in Baltimore Gold rebounds from dip Demand for Lincoln cents Get more coin collecting news stories on the Reading Room 🔗 bit.ly/4z3ndoo #Numismatics
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In this NumismaTalks presentation, Doug Mudd, Curator and Director of the ANA's Edward C. Rochette Money Museum in Colorado Springs, explores the global history of money. Watch now: bit.ly/4AdJUas #Numismatics #ANAEducation
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Counterfeiters struggled to create realistic depictions of people and accurate imprints on fake pre-Civil War bank notes. We examine two common problem areas found on these notes on the ANA Reading Room! 👇 bit.ly/4BMGDAs #Numismatics #PaperMoney
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A new book examines the origins of the Continental Dollar, one of America’s most mysterious early monetary artifacts. 🪙🇺🇸 Was the 1776 Continental Dollar one of America’s first coins, or a medal produced elsewhere? 🔗 bit.ly/4z0saye #Numismatics #AmericanHistory
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The Numismatic Diploma Program has 990 students so far—and a special prize awaits our 1,000th registrant! Earn your "Numismatic Scholar" certificate through self-paced online coursework in grading, authentication, and history. Join to Enroll: bit.ly/4sHfXNC #Numismatics
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From a 1920s Babe Ruth card sold for $450 to hidden $100 Silver Certificates & 1923 German hyperinflation notes—what’s the wildest thing you’ve found in an old book? 📚💵 Steve Roach & Dennis Tucker explore more in Money in Books, Part 2 🔗 bit.ly/4sNASyE #Numismatics
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On November 26, Swissmint will release a new proof 25-franc gold coin! ✨🇨🇭 Get more details on the ANA Reading Room 🔗 bit.ly/4sJjI5i #Swissmint #Numismatics
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The Dickin Medal has been awarded to 75 animals as the animal equivalent to the Victoria Cross 🐾   In "Animal War Heroes," Kelly Barker explores inspiring stories of WWII pigeons, naval dogs, WWI horses, & ship cats.   ⬇️ bit.ly/3UthOJi #Numismatics
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Starting in 2027, NGC will take over the Coin of the Year (COTY) Awards 🪙🏆 Ahead of the transition, NGC is conducting a review of competition procedures & seeking community feedback. Details on the Reading Room 🔗 bit.ly/4jQeCSc #Numismatics
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Fewer than 12 gilded bronze casts of Saint-Gaudens’ Victory exist—the figure that inspired his iconic $20 Double Eagle 🪙✨ One cast hits the auction block Nov 13 ($800K–$1.2M estimate). Read more on the Reading Room 🔗 bit.ly/4iugWxj #Numismatics
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Did you know U.S. mints made coins for over 30 foreign nations during WWII? 🪙🌐 Throwback to this Money Talks session where Bob Jaques explores the unique shapes, low mintages & history of wartime foreign issues. Watch & subscribe 🔗 bit.ly/3UukUfS #Numismatics
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Ever wondered if the coins in your collection have mistakes that could be valuable? Error coin specialist Jon Zampedro covers the core differences between genuine error coins and varieties. Watch now and subscribe! 👇 bit.ly/4syJzwl #ErrorCoins #CoinCollecting
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Whether you're inspecting your first coin or building an advanced collection, the American Numismatic Association offers tools for every skill level. Access free guides, videos, and expert articles online. 🪙 Dive in here: bit.ly/4swnVJ8 #Numismatics #CoinCollecting
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