THE AMERICAN NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION
The American Numismatic Association is a nonprofit organization devoted to the education
of collectors of money and related items, and to encouraging the study of numismatics.
Any person interested in the hobby of numismatics should be a member. Join the ANA today!
A Brief History of the ANA
Until the 1850s, Americans who collected coins were few in number and largely isolated
from one another. As interest in the hobby grew over the next few decades, various
individuals published periodicals that sought to provide a forum for the sharing
of numismatic information. One of these publications was The Numismatist,
launched in 1888 by a physician in Monroe, Michigan, named George F. Heath. A collector
and small-time dealer in coins, Heath combined short articles with news items and
advertisements of his duplicate coins for sale.
In 1891, Heath posed to his readers the question, "What is the matter with having
an American Numismatic Association?" He went on to say, "There is nothing like the
alliance of kindred pursuits to stimulate growth and interest." In answer to his
inquiry, four individuals met with Dr. Heath in Chicago that fall, and the American
Numismatic Association was born.
Open to all persons of good character who have an interest in coins, currency, medals
and tokens, the ANA has grown steadily over the past century and now boasts a membership
of over 33,000 individuals and coin clubs. Members receive its award-winning journal
The Numismatist, filled with articles and columns that are both educational
and entertaining. ANA members also enjoy free access to the association's extensive
library of books, catalogs, slides, video and audio tapes. In addition, members
may submit their coins directly to NGC for grading.
The association hosts two annual conventions, one in the early spring and another
in mid- summer. These are held in various cities on a rotational basis, and attending
such an event is an exciting exercise in numismatic discovery. Persons seeking to
learn even more about their hobby and acquire new skills in subjects such as grading,
variety attribution, and research can attend the ANA's annual summer conference
at its headquarters in Colorado Springs. A week-long event, the conference provides
a total immersion in the camaraderie that makes numismatics such a fulfilling hobby
for so many.
ANA Members Can Submit Coins Directly to NGC
Members of the American Numismatic Association may submit coins through the ANA
as one of their membership benefits. NGC is proud to be the Official Grading Service
of the ANA and to provide this valuable service to its members.
To set up a submission account with NGC, just print and return the ANA/NGC Submission Network Application available online.
The application information is needed for NGC to assign a submitter number, which
will be used to efficiently process, track, and manage each submission and account.
There is NO CHARGE to obtain a submitter number!
If you would like to extend your ANA submission privileges to NCS as well, please
print and return the ANA/NCS Submission Network Application.
Once an application is received, NGC will send a welcome packet, which includes
submission forms, a guide to services, and detailed submission instructions.
For More Information
The ANA is located at 818 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903.
For more information about the ANA, including museum and library hours, visit their
Web site at www.money.org or
e-mail ana@money.org.