AMERICAN NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION

The American Numismatic Association is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to educating and encouraging people to study and collect money and related items. With nearly 33, 000 members, the Association serves the academic community, collectors and the general public with an interest in numismatics.

The ANA helps all people discover and explore the world of money through its vast array of programs including its education and outreach, museum, library, publications, conventions and seminars.

Today, ANA headquarters houses the largest circulating numismatic library in the world. Books, educational slide programs and instructional videotapes are loaned to members without charge other than postage and insurance. Also on the premises is a museum that includes extensive and ever-growing collections of coins, medals, tokens and paper money. Members may study the items on display and, by prearrangement, can use other museum materials for research purposes.

Money Museum, Library, & Store Hours:

Closed Sunday & Monday

Tuesday - Saturday - 10:30am - 5pm.

School groups are welcome and guided tours are available.

The ANA Money Museum exhibits are designed so visitors can take a self-tour and enjoy the many displays at their own pace. Please plan to spend from one to three hours.

Coin Clubs:

Most cities and towns have a local “home town” coin club and you are invited to attend and share the camaraderie! Generally, clubs meet once or twice a month in a bank, library, school, church or other public building. Some clubs meet at a restaurant and the meeting includes dinner, but they are the exception. Local clubs commonly take the name of their town like the West Chester, Long Beach or Colorado Springs Coin Clubs.

Club activities usually cover all numismatic interests from coins to paper money to tokens and medals and may include an educational program; bourse or auction night where members can buy, trade and sell; “show and tell” enabling members to share stories about items in their collections; a program for young collectors and seasonal social events. Many clubs have a yearly coin show that is open to the public; most have a newsletter and/or a website. Each ANA member club has an ANA representative who can answer specific questions about his/her club.

Are you interested in discovering and exploring the world of money with other people who share your interest? Then, join a coin club! There are over 500 ANA member coin clubs in the United States and other countries.