ANA eLearning Academy 2020 Summer Seminar Course Samples June 29-July 10

Summer Seminar is a once-a-year opportunity that offers collectors a varied selection of week-long courses designed for discovery or continued study. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 event. But you can still get a taste of the program by sampling one or more FREE condensed courses from the new ANA eLearning Academy:

Click the link go directly to the ANA registration page to sign up for any of the courses you wish. https://info.money.org/elearning

I will be one of the course presenters – Engaging Young Collectors Now and in the Years to Come. I welcome you to sign up for that one.

Engaging Young Collectors Now and in Years to Come

There is no one-size-fits-all approach for getting kids or adults interested in numismatics.  With that in mind, this presentation will provide several approaches on how to draw friends and relatives of all ages into our hobby.Join us for this one-hour Coin Chat with four young collectors and rising stars in the world of numismatics.

Panelists include ANA Young Numismatists Kellen Hoard, Kenny Sammut, Garrett Ziss and Abby Zechman. 

When: June 29, 2020 | 12:30-1:30 PM MDT

Grading 101

Explore the philosophy behind learning how to grade with this 2-hour eLearning Essentials course. Review the characteristics of the four basic metals used in minting coins in the United States.  Instruction will consist of a lecture, a PowerPoint presentation, and question and answer periods.  ANA grading standards will be stressed. Gain the confidence needed to accurately assess potential coins for your collection. Instructor: Rod Gillis Education Director, American Numismatic Association

When: June 30, 2020 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM MDT

CAC and its “Green Beans”

The story behind the emergence of CAC as a driving force in numismatics today, and how CAC has helped point coin collectors and investors toward their acquisition of coins that are “solid for the grade” or better.
Instructor: Bob Bair, avid collector and coin dealer with specialization in the history of US Coinage

When: July 1, 2020 | 1:00-2:00 PM MDT

Detection of Counterfeit and Altered Coins

Learn the often-subtle differences between genuine, counterfeit, and altered coins. Topics will include counterfeit-coin production, types of counterfeit dies and castings, date and mintmark alterations, specific gravity testing, and Chinese-made counterfeits.  Instructors: Brian Silliman, professional numismatist, Brian Silliman Rare Coins, and former NGC grader/conserver and ANA authenticator/conserver; and Jim Robinson, professional numismatist, APMEX When: July 2, 2020 | 12:00-2:00 PM MDT

Italian Numismatics: Insights Through Modern History

This session will cover Italian numismatics, offering some intriguing starting points for coin collectors, amateurs, and scholars. Through the lens of history and research, the instructor will assess a series of peculiar Italian coinages, mostly relevant to Sicily between the 16th and 19th centuries, and the Kingdom of Italy (1861-46). The instructor will demonstrate how Italian numismatics can offer much information on historical backgrounds, kings, and dictators from the Spanish rulers in Sicily to Mussolini. Instructor: Antonino ‘Nino’ Crisà, numismatist, historian, and archaeologist, currently Marie Curie Skłodowska Research Fellow at Ghent University (Belgium).  When: July 3, 2020 | 10:00-11:00 AM MDT

Introduction to Early U.S. Paper Currency: 1765 to 1865

This class is designed for beginning to intermediate students and will divide U.S. paper money into three periods: the end of the colonial period and the Revolution; the obsolete period; and the Civil War, with the introduction of federal issues up to 1865. Examples from the ANA’s holdings (including parts of the Bebee collection) will be shown to illustrate the fascinating and important role of paper currency in the early economic development of the United States as well as how such notes can provide a window into the history of the period.  Instructors: Richard L. Horst, paper-currency specialist; and Douglas Mudd, museum director, and curator, Edward C. Rochette Money Museum When: July 6, 2020 | 12:00-2:00 PM MDT

Understanding the Art of Rare Coin Submissions

Submitting coins for third party certification is not as simple as it appears.  Grading fees are substantial, and without the correct knowledge, a great deal of time and money can be wasted.  We will also discuss what coins can come back as no-grades, which cause many collectors grief and disappointment.  The entire process of rare coin submissions will be discussed. Instructor: Jeff Garrett, President of Mid-American Rare Coin Gallery, Inc.; Past President ANA When: July 6, 2020 | 2:30-4:30 PM MDT

The Modern Minting Process: Errors and Varieties

Explore the minting process and learn how each procedure can lead to the possible creation of collectible errors and varieties. Topics include identification and description, the art of cherrypicking, and various types of damage that may be confused for errors. This will only be a short overview of the full version of the class held each year during our annual Summer Seminar Please note that while the regular class fulfills the “Modern Minting Process/U.S. Minting Errors and Varieties” course requirement for the ANA Numismatic Diploma Program, this brief version of the class does not fulfill this requirement.           Instructor: Sam Gelberd, ANA numismatic educator and avid collector When: July 7, 2020 | 12:00-2:00 PM MDT

Collecting and Investing in Morgan Dollars: A Comprehensive Approach

This course will provide a professional overview of collecting and investing in Morgan silver dollars. Students will learn the subtle nuances of dates and mintmarks, grading, varieties, die states, roofline, and deep-mirror prooflike coins. Whether you are a beginner, dealer, or seasoned Morgan collector, the knowledge gained from this class will serve you well as you collect and invest in the most popular series in numismatics. Instructors: John Baumgart, owner, Variety Slabbing Service, Past President of the Society of Silver Dollar Collectors; and Michael S. Fey, Ph.D., president of Rare Coin Investments (RCI), and co-author, Top 100 Morgan Dollars and co-founder and Past President of the new Society of Silver Dollar Collectors (SSDC) When: July 8, 2020 | 12:00-2:00 PM MDT

Mexican Voices in Metal and Paper

This course examines the general perspective of coins, some medals, and paper money that compose Mexican Numismatics, covering the period from 1492 to 1925. The highlights of this topic are the coinage of  Charles and Johanna (1536 – 1571), cobs (1572 – 1733), and klippes (1733 – 1734), on the oddly shaped coinage. We will glance at the Pillar series (1732 – 1771), busts (1772 – 1810), and War of Independence (1810 – 1822) reviewing the issues made by the Emergency Mints outside of Mexico City. Once Mexico gained its independence from Spain we will touch on Iturbide’s coinage and some of the 14 Republican Mints (1822 – 1905). During the French Invasion, coins on behalf of Maximilian were made as the Emperor of Mexico (1863 – 1867), followed by the Republican issues (1867 – 1905). The establishment of the banking system appeared in 1864 and with that the first issues of paper money walked on the streets of Mexico City, extending to the rest of the Republic (1864 – 1915). In 1905 a Monetary Reform occurred and the coin design changed some. By 1913 the first issues of the Mexican Revolución appeared in coins and paper money, ending in 1917 altogether. We will stop this meteoric review with the establishment of the Banco de México, the equivalent of the Federal Reserve, in 1925. Instructor: Ricardo de Leon Tallavas, author and Mexican coinage expert When: July 9, 2020 | 1:00-3:00 PM MDT

Creating a Great Club Newsletter

This presentation will discuss the development of a newsletter publication people will want to read! It will briefly address newsletter objectives, the use of layout, font, and colors to better meet your objectives. Photo use and placement will be discussed, as well as selection of software used for publishing, photo editing, and PDF editing.


Instructor: Phil Vitale, President, Albuquerque Coin Club; Editor of the award-winning Pocket Change newsletterWhen: July 10, 2020 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MDT

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Introduction to Paper Money Production and Counterfeit Detection

This class will cover printing technologies used by security printers and the more likely technologies used by counterfeiters.

Instructor: Joe Boling, co-author, World War II Remembered: History in your Hands, a Numismatic Study

When: Jul 18, 2020 | 12:00-2:00 PM MDT

When the Die is Wrong: Wrong Die Varieties That Can be Found and Collected

We will be talking about coins that were struck with dies that should have been used on a different coin. Think Proofs, circulations, different years, and denominations (like mules). From Flying Eagle cents to Bullion Silver eagles we will go over more than 50 different coins in this fascinating subset of variety collecting. Some of these coins can carry a price tag worth far more than a normal coin. All attendees will have the opportunity to receive a PDF file of the coins that we talk about. Instructor: John H. Miller Jr., variety expert for more than 20 years

When: Jul 28, 2020 | 12:00-2:00 PM MDT

Click the link go directly to the ANA registration page to sign up for any of the courses you wish. https://info.money.org/elearning

Silver Eagle membership promotion by the ANA

The American Numismatic Association is celebrating its 125th Anniversary and has a special membership offer to new and present ANA members. You will receive a MS69 2016 Silver Eagle in a special NGC holder for a 3 year new platinum membership or a 3 year renewal membership if you are a present member. Watch my video for more information. You can then click on the flyer below to print out the new and renewal membership application.

There is a special offer if you would like to become a life time ANA member. Watch the video for details.

Click on the flyer. It will open up in a new window making it easier to print. Mail the completed application and payment to the ANA 125th Anniversary, 818 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-3279;  or call the ANA phone number noted on the flyer. Let them know Kenny at Numismatics with Kenny shared this great offer with you.

Offer expires December 31, 2016 or while supplies last.

Thank you,

Kenny

Again, click on the flyer and it will open up in a new window so you can print it.

Full size ana application silver eagle

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ANA 125th Anniversary Special New and Renewal Membership Offer

The American Numismatic Association is celebrating its 125th Anniversary! Whether you are a present member, former member, or always wanted to join the ANA, you are eligible to participate in this great offer. With a 3 year new platinum membership or a renewal to the ANA, you will receive a specially labeled (by NGC) MS69 2016 Silver Eagle. Become a life member and you will receive the specially labeled (by NGC) MS70 2016 Silver Eagle.

You can also receive one of the two specially labeled coins by making a donation to the ANA. Please see the below flyer for details.

Click on the flyer. It will open up in a new window making it easier to print. Mail the completed application and payment to the ANA 125th Anniversary, 818 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-3279;  or call the ANA phone number noted on the flyer. Let them know Kenny at Numismatics with Kenny shared this great offer with you.

Offer expires December 31, 2016 or while supplies last.

Thank you,

Kenny

Again, click on the flyer and it will open up in a new window so you can print it.

Full size ana application silver eagle

Visit my youtube channel to see all of my numismatic videos – Click here

American Numismatic Association Coins for A’s Program – 2/29/2016

American Numismatic Association Coins for A’s Program – 2/29/2016

Here is my latest ANA Coins for A’s video. I think it is a great way to get potential young collectors interested in coin collecting and a wonderful way to reward young numismatists.

My ANA Coins for A’s Video showing the coin I received

All the student needs to earn is 3 A’s and he/she will receive a world coin plus a free one year membership to the ANA. The coins get better and better each time you turn in your report card. They can earn a new coin for each marking period.

If you are a YN or have a child, nephew, niece, or grandchild, let them know about the program. Home school children can also participate.

Here is a link to the ANA website page that tells about the program:

ANA Coins for A’s

Thanks for watching!

Kenny

 

Visit my youtube channel to see all of my numismatic videos – Click here

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

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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