"Safeguarding History: Trailblazing Adventures Inside the Worlds of Collecting and Forging History," by Ken Rendell, publishes Oct. 3, detailing his adventures seeking historic artifacts and busting hoaxes.
The American Numismatic Association is seeking submissions through April 1 for the organization’s annual Young Numismatist Literary Awards, which include a cash prize, book vouchers and certificates.
More than 150 vendors will be featured at the National Money Show at The Broadmoor, where you can see rare coins and other numismatic pieces, and attend lectures, live auctions
New Large-Format Book From ANA Reveals History Through American Coinage
Past Tense, an entertaining, large-format book of author
Rod Gillis’ colorful “Past Tense” monthly column, which appeared in
The Numismatist magazine from July 2011 through March 2020. The book is available from the
American Numismatic Association (ANA) for $21.95 USD, plus $4.50 for shipping and handling.
The beautifully rendered, 112-page softcover volume provides snapshots in time – beginning with
Continental Currency in 1776 and concluding with the
Westward Journey nickel in 2004. In addition to sharing obscure information about select American coinage, each page includes fascinating historical information from that year.
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Past Tense is a wonderful example of how coins help illustrate history and how history provides context to coin collecting,” says