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Join the
American Numismatic Association
The benefits of
joining the ANA are many. The knowledge you gain by being a member may
more than pay for the small cost of membership.
By using
the download link below, you can download your free membership application
and print it out for mailing. If you're a coin club member, print a few to pass around.
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About the ANA
The mission of the American
Numismatic Association, a nonprofit, educational organization chartered by
the United States Congress, is to promote the study and collection of
money, including coins, tokens, medals and paper currency, for research,
interpretation and preservation of history and culture from ancient times
to the present. Through its publications, library and museum, the ANA
makes available a wide range of educational exhibits, programs, services
and seminars to its members, as well as students, historians, government
agencies, the academic community and the general public. |
ANA Membership Is Your Best Numismatic
Investment.
- The Numismatist.
The hobby's premier journal is included with your membership. Each monthly
issue includes three or four feature articles, association news and
columns by some of the hobbies foremost authorities, such David Sear, Q.
David Bowers, Ken Bressett and more. Advertising is accepted only from
member dealers who support the ANA's code of ethics. All members, except
Associates, receive this publication.
- The ANA Library. ANA Members can
"borrow the book before they buy the coin." Over 40,000 books,
auction catalogs, videos, and slide sets in the world largest numismatic
lending library are available to members, just for the price of postage.
Individualized in-depth research services are also available.
- Educational Opportunities. From our famous
Summer seminar to our traveling grading seminars, to our home-study
courses, to Numismatic Theatre presentation at ANA conventions, the ANA
provides the knowledge you need to collect with confidence.
- Mediation Service. The ANA assists members
in resolving disputes arising from unsatisfactory coin transactions. ANA
members and dealers must agree to abide by the ANA Code of Ethics.
Violating the code of ethics can lead to expulsion from the ANA.
- Collection Insurance. Members can insure
their entire collection at low group rates. Other group insurance plans
include: Catastrophic Major Medical, Term Life, Long Term Care, Major
Medical, Short Term Major Medical, Accidental Death & Dismemberment,
Hospital Indemnity & Cancer.
- ANAAB. Our staff of experts is available
to assist you with a variety of numismatic services. The ANA Association
Authentication Bureau (ANAAB) provides an unbiased opinions on
authenticity of your numismatic items.
- Reward Program. The ANA will pay up to
$5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons
committing crimes against ANA members.
- Camaraderie and referrals. The ANA Club
listings can put you in touch with local, regional and specialty clubs
that provide the personal support and camaraderie that makes collecting
such a rewarding hobby. The ANA MarketPlace provides member dealers with
free listings for their numismatic businesses.
- Young Numismatist Programs. Developed
especially for the beginning collector, the Ancient Coin Project allows
YNs to earn ancient coins. The YN auction allows young collectors to buy
coins using "money" earned by participating the hobby. First
Strike is a semi-annual supplement to The Numismatist especially
for the beginning collector. Scholarships to the Summer conference are
just one the many awards YNs can receive by being involved in numismatics.
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