American Numismatic Association 2023 Board of Governors Video Forum

2023 American Numismatic Association Board of Governors Election

I participated in the ANA’s Candidate Forum. If you have not had a chance to view it, I am including the link here: https://youtu.be/2gik8YHw8pg

I am running for one of the seven ANA Governor positions and sincerely ask all ANA members for their vote when the ballots are sent in late May or early June of this year. For those of you who do not know me, here is a little bit about me.

My numismatic passion began when I was eight years old. Within two years, I was a member of five local coin and currency clubs as well as a young numismatist (YN) ANA member. In 2013, I received the first of several ANA Summer Seminar scholarships and have had the good fortune of attending every summer seminar since then. The seminars have allowed me to build wonderful relationships with many of the top numismatists around the country as well as making friends with hundreds of collectors.

Eight years ago, I began promoting my numismatic interest on several social media platforms and now have thousands of followers worldwide. This outreach has introduced me to many serious collectors, as we trade thoughts about collecting.

In 2019, I began as a part-time show dealer. In May of that year, I opened the Numismatics with Kenny eBay store. Thanks to my loyal and new customers, I have sold over 27,000 numismatic items.

Also in 2019, the ANA announced I was selected the Young Numismatist of the Year, such a great honor. The ANA also chose me to be the first YN Volunteer District Representative in its history. Through my social media efforts, attending coin shows manning the ANA booth and including ANA membership applications with each of my eBay sales, I am doing my best to promote the ANA.

Last year, the ANA asked three other young adult collectors and myself to write articles for the column opened up by the retirement of Q. David Bowers. As it has been a goal of mine to follow in the steps of Messrs. Bowers and Ken Bressett, I was thrilled to participate.

I am also a charter member of the ANA’s Dr. George F. Health Society – https://www.money.org/HEATH-SOCIETY

I have had multiple internships with NGC and plan to make numismatics my career when I graduate from Seton Hall University, Stillman School of Business in 2024.

Lastly, I give a special thank you to my mentors. Their encouragement played a key role in my embracing the hobby.

If elected Governor, I will represent the collector, dealer, and most importantly the young numismatists. If we all work together, we can grow this exciting and special hobby.

Thank you for taking time to view the forum video and your vote for me.

Kenny Sammut

numismatistkenny@gmail.com

So-called dollars and more books added to my eBay store

I know I have not written an article in a long time. Right after finishing up my sophomore year at Seton Hall in May, I flew down to Sarasota to begin my second summer internship at NGC. Finished up last week and once again, I had a great time while increasing my numismatic knowledge. Mr. Rick Montgomery, President of NGC, and the entire staff made me feel welcomed. I hope to go back during my Christmas vacation.

During the internship, I had an opportunity to attend one week of the ANA’s Summer Seminars. It was my sixth Summer Seminar and I highly recommend all numismatists make it a point to add it to your bucket list of things to do.

While at the Summer Seminar, I purchased approximately 160 books during the ANA Library book sale. Many of those books have been listed on my eBay store. I invite you to take a look.

In regards to my eBay store, I just created a new category – So-called dollars. I have the pleasure of working with a well-known so-called dollar collector and dealer. Each month, I plan on listing up to 80 so-called dollars. The first 20 have just been listed. If you collect so-called dollars, I invite you to visit my store and follow it so you are notified when new listings go up.

Lastly, during the next two weeks before my junior year begins, I will be listing approximately 100 world and US coins, numismatic books, a lot of exonumia, and some bullion each day.

Click here to visit my eBay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/numismaticswithkenny

I am excited to share more than 19,000 items totaling over 21,000 coins, books, and exonumia have been sold since I opened the store three years ago. I truly appreciate all of you who have purchased items.

My latest article will be appearing in The Numismatist next month. Hope you will read it.

Enjoy the rest of the summer,

Kenny

Welcome to my Numismatics with Kenny Blog! (Coin Collecting: US & World Coins)

Thank you for visiting my numismatic coin vlog/blog. This first post is the introductory post to the site. I have updated it over the years. To view all of my latest postings, simply scroll down past this post.

I also invite you to visit my numismatic eBay store should you be looking for US and World coins, numismatic books, bullion, and exonumia to add to your collection – Over 2000 listings – I ship to the US and internationally through eBay’s global shipping program – Click here

Or click on one of these links to go directly to what interests you. Use the category links (on left hand side of the eBay store to navigate:

My eBay store – Shop for World Coins by Country – Click Here

My eBay store – Shop US Coins – Click Here

My eBay store – Shop Exonumia – Click Here

My eBay store – Shop Bullion – Click Here

Until recently, I was considered a Young Numismatist (you become an adult in the numismatic world when you reach 18). My love for collecting coins began more than 10 years ago. Like many numismatists, numismatics has become a passion for me. It does not matter whether its purchasing coins, reading about coins, or discussing the hobby with other collectors, I enjoy it all and hope more young people become young numismatists.

I am a Life Member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) and a member of 5 local coin and currency clubs as well as more than fifteen national and international numismatic clubs and societies. The hobby has given me the opportunity to make a great deal of new friends and I look forward to adding new friends from around the country and the world.

In 2019, the ANA named me the Young Numismatist of the Year. I am truly grateful to the ANA not only for the honor but how they are spending a great deal of time and effort promoting the hobby, especially to kids. If you are not a member of the ANA and would like to join, send me an email and I will email you a membership form along with the club benefits: My email address

This blog will include recent articles and videos on coins, anything numismatic readers would like to share, and videos I have created on coins and collecting.  Additionally, I have made a number of world coins videos and collection videos of both silver and gold coins.  I also made unboxing videos of coins I purchase online or my father brings me from his many business trips. Look for my educational videos created with the help of local seasoned numismatists and videos I create while attending the ANA summer seminars. You are allowed to laugh at my cracking voice during my earlier videos made as a young teenager.

Also, be sure to check out the daily RSS feeds (on the right side column of this blog or at the bottom of the page when viewing on some mobile devices) from Coin World, Numismatic News, and the US Mint and many other coin related sites. You are welcome to bookmark this blog as the RSS feed articles change on a daily basis. These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval and are owned by the site or individual authors.

Each day, I tweet or retweet numismatic topics or articles. Some of these appear on this blog in the right hand column.

Here are links to my other numismatic social media accounts:

Click Here to go to see my Numismatics with Kenny Youtube trailer.

Click Here to go to directly to my Numismatics with Kenny Youtube Channel.

Here is the introductory video to my youtube numismatic channel. I would greatly appreciate it if you would visit my free numismatic youtube channel and while you are there, take a minute to subscribe.

Follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/numismatist2001

Visit my youtube channel to see all of my coin, silver, and gold collecting videos – Click here

World and US Coins – Everything Numismatics YouTube Group – I welcome you to join our group of thousands of worldwide collectors

Click here to contact me by email

I am also a volunteer district representative for the ANA. As I noted above, please feel free to email about any questions you have about the benefits of joining the ANA. I would be pleased to send you an application form. If you are a young numismatist, the ANA has special discounted membership rates and a lot of great activities.

Once again, I invite you to visit my numismatic eBay store – Click here

Running for an American Numismatic Association Governor position.

I am excited to announce I will be running for one of the ANA Governor positions this summer. Now through the end of February is the nomination period. I am asking those who are familiar with me and would like to have me on the ballot, to please go to money.org/election and print out the nomination form and mail it to the address at the bottom of the form.

It has been my intention to run for a Governor position in a few years however, I have been recently contacted by several leading numismatists suggesting I run this year.

Over the past eight years, I have attended the summer seminar each year except for the pandemic years, served as the first youth volunteer District Representative, ran the YN summer auction one session, write for The Numismatist, and was selected as the 2019 Young Numismatist of the Year. Additionally, I am a member of numerous coin clubs and associations around the world, and I have been very active on social media for 10 years discussing different aspects of numismatics while doing my best to introduce coin collecting to as many as possible.

My eBay store and setting up as a dealer at shows along with my collecting passion has given me insight to both sides of the table – the seller and buyer. I believe I can represent both and share my thoughts to make our hobby even better with the ANA’s assistance. A key part of my platform is to engage the potential younger collector as well as young adults through social media. It is imperative that we grow our great hobby. We need to do a better job at introducing and attracting younger generations to numismatics.

I believe it is time I give more back this great organization. Your nomination now and your eventual vote this spring would greatly be appreciated.

Thank you,

Kenny

money.org/election

Back to College Numismatic Sale – 70% off books, 15% off currency, and an 8% off coupon for most other eBay listings

My Christmas break is just about over and will be heading back to Seton Hall University to begin the Spring semester. NGC was kind enough to invite me back for my fourth internship over the holidays and I capped it off by visiting the FUN show in Orlando. During my four internships at NGC, I have gained a lot of numismatic knowledge while becoming friends with some outstanding people. I am looking forward to heading back down to Sarasota this summer and thank NGC for the opportunity.

I have spent the past week purchasing a great amount of new inventory for my eBay store. Added more than 500 listings over the past few days including US and world coins, exonumia, a little bit of currency and some collector bullion coins.

I have marked down all numismatic books 70% and US and world currency 15%.

You can use this coupon code for all other listings except bullion – BACKCOLLEGE8

I appreciate you taking the time to visit my store and making purchases. I do combine ship so please take a look at all of the categories you may have an interest. Ship both domestically and internationally.

Lastly, my next article in The Numismatist will appear in the February issue which should be mailed in the next couple of weeks.

Use this link to visit my store. https://ebay.com/str/numismaticswithkenny

Happy collecting,

Kenny

50% Off Numismatic Book Sale Plus Hundreds of new Masonic Token and So-Called Dollar listings. Black Friday Sale begins today

As the holiday season begins, Numismatics with Kenny eBay store is rolling out our Black Friday sale which begins today and runs through December 4, 2022. All numismatic books are 50% off and a significant number of listings are up to 15% off.

I have added and will continue to add hundreds of Masonic Tokens and So-called dollar listings as well as many new US and world coins, medals, tokens, bullion and currency listings.

Now is a great time to add to your collection or to purchase gifts for friends and family members who collect. Check out my tokens and medal’s categories to find interesting items to gift to young collectors who are beginning to show an interest in collecting. World coins and exonumia collecting began my passion for the hobby when I was younger. There are so many subjects exonumia and world coins cover that you are likely to find items that will appeal to everyone. I personally enjoy the history behind US and world coins.

12% of my buyers are international. Be sure to purchase early so your items arrive by the holidays. I use eBay Global shipping for international buyers.

All purchases are normally shipped to my customers within 24 hours. The items are well packaged, so your items arrive safely.

I recently created a bargain category to make collecting affordable for everyone. In the coming weeks, hundreds of more items will be added to the bargain category. No matter what your collecting budget may be, I am sure you will find items of interest.

I invite you to visit the store: https://www.ebay.com/str/numismaticswithkenny

Thanks in advance for any purchases you make.

I wish everyone a wonderful holiday season.

Kenny

$25,000 in New Numismatic eBay listings plus November Sale

Just added over $25,000 in new numismatic listings to my eBay store. US and World coins, exonumia, world sets, and some bullion.

You will also find all numismatic books and literature on sale for 30% off. In addition, over 500 other listings are on sale through November. These items offer a 15% discount.

I invite everyone to visit my store and thank you for all of your past business.

Kenny

Click below to visit my store. I have also created a bargain bin category. In time, I will be adding hundreds of listings to this category.

https://www.ebay.com/str/numismaticswithkenny

15% Off Numismatic Books Sale and $25,000 in new coin and exonumia listings. Corrected with link.

From now through September 30th, Numismatics with Kenny is having a 15% off sale on all books. No coupon needed.

While you are visiting the store, please click on your favorite collecting categories to view all of my world and US coin, exonumia, and currency listings.

I added over $25,000 in new listings this past week. Be sure to take advantage of the listings that offer a savings coupon (you will see the coupon noted on the items page).

The store now has over 19,000 sales totaling approximately 23,000 items in the past three years. I am proud to have a 100% rating on eBay. I sincerely thank all of my past customers for their continued support.

If you do not follow my store, please do so. You will be notified when I add new listings so you can be the first to take a look at the item.

To visit my store, please click here: https://www.ebay.com/str/numismaticswithkenny

Thanks again,

Kenny

The E-Sylum – A free weekly newsletter published by the Numismatic Bibliomania Society

I have been a long time reader of the E-Sylum and recommend it to all numismatists. It is a free weekly newsletter published by the Numismatic Bibliomania Society (highly recommend you join the society too but it is not required to receive the free newsletter).

Click on this link to receive a sample issue – http://e-sylum.org/

Here is a short excerpt from their site:

Begun in 1998, the newsletter goes out by email every Sunday night to over 6,000 numismatic bibliophiles, researchers, and just plain collectors around the world. Topics are all over the numismatic map, and most people find something of interest each week. Coins, tokens, medals and paper money of all time periods are discussed as well as news on a wide spectrum of numismatics and numismatic personalities. We’d love to have you on board.

WHAT’S WITH THE FUNNY NAME? Well, our organization is the Numismatic Bibliomania Society, a group for people who love coin books and are crazy for any and all information about numismatics. Our print journal is The Asylum, so our electronic publication naturally became The E-Sylum. While The E-Sylum is free to all, only paid members of NBS receive The Asylum.

Hope you subscribe!

Kenny

MY NGC Internship and 600 New Numismatic Listings on my eBay store

Sadly, my four week internship ended. The time I spent with the great people at NGC was a highlight of my young numismatic career. It was a wonderful experience and I cannot thank everyone enough. Mr. Mark, Mr. Rick, Ms. Pam, Mr. Scott, Keith, Ben and others were so kind with their time and knowledge sharing.

Thank you so much!

It has been a very busy week since I flew back from Sarasota. I have listed over 400 numismatic listings so far this week with the best 200 listings going up today and tomorrow. US & World coins, currency, and #exonumia. All numismatic books and several hundred coins are on sale. I invite you to look. My remaining numismatic books are up to 60% off.

If you do not follow my store, I invite you to click on the follow seller button. You will be made aware of when I add new listings.

https://www.ebay.com/str/numismaticswithkenny

Thank you NGC! My Intership with them in Sarasota

I just completed my first week of a month internship at @NGCcoin. The education I am receiving is amazing and have loved every minute of it. I thank Mr. Mark Salzberg for offering the internship and also thank Rick, Scott, Ben and everyone for being so kind with their time and knowledge.

The week went by so quickly. I cannot wait to start the new week tomorrow. As a young numismatist who has a passion for our hobby, this is truly a wonderful experience and I am very grateful to NGC!