''The Numismatist'' (formerly ''Numismatist'') is the monthly publication of the

American Numismatic Association The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is an organization founded in 1891 by George Francis Heath. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, it was formed to advance the knowledge of numismatics (the study of coins) along educational, histori ...

. ''The Numismatist'' contains articles written on such topics as

coin A coin is a small, flat (usually depending on the country or value), round piece of metal or plastic used primarily as a medium of exchange or legal tender. They are standardized in weight, and produced in large quantities at a mint in order t ...

s, tokens,

medal A medal or medallion is a small portable artistic object, a thin disc, normally of metal, carrying a design, usually on both sides. They typically have a commemorative purpose of some kind, and many are presented as awards. They may be int ...

paper money A banknote—also called a bill (North American English), paper money, or simply a note—is a type of negotiable promissory note, made by a bank or other licensed authority, payable to the bearer on demand. Banknotes were originally issued ...

, and

stock certificate In corporate law, a stock certificate (also known as certificate of stock or share certificate) is a legal document that certifies the legal interest (a bundle of several legal rights) of ownership of a specific number of shares (or, under Ar ...

s. All members of the

receive the publication as part of their membership benefits.

History

The inaugural issue was a four-page leaflet originally published in 1888 by collector Dr. George F. Heath in Monroe, Michigan, as ''The American Numismatist''. The name was changed to ''The Numismatist'' soon after. The name was purchased by the

many years later when the organization began to print a monthly publication for the benefit of its members. In December 2015, the ANA announced it had digitized every issue of the magazine. In April 2020, longtime editor Barbara J. Gregory retired after 32 years as editor-in-chief and 39 years on the staff. She was succeeded in the position by Caleb Noel.

Content

As one of the leading numismatic publications, ''The Numismatist'' features several columns from its writers focusing on a wide range of topics. In addition to letters from the organization's president, the editor, letters to the editor, and values for select coin series, each issue includes: *''USA Coin Album'' – David W. Lange's column focusing on various U.S. coin series *''American Classics'' – Focusing on various popular defunct U.S. coin series such as

Franklin half dollar The Franklin half dollar is a coin that was struck by the United States Mint from 1948 to 1963. The fifty-cent piece pictures Founding Father Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse. A small eagle was placed to the ...

s *''Auctions'' – Focusing on historic coin and paper money auctions in history *''News & Notes'' – New releases from American and world mints *''ANA News'' – News and happenings from the Association, including convention recaps *''Money Museum'' – Highlighting the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum *''Bookmarks'' – Reviews of new numismatic literature *''Counterfeit Detection'' – Column by NGC *''Coins and Collectors'' – Q. David Bowers' monthly column on numismatic history (1965–2021) *''Around the World'' – World coin convention news *''Early American Money'' – Ray Williams' column on colonial, post-colonial and early U.S. coinage *''Numismatic Chronicles'' – Nancy Oliver and Richard Kelly column on coin series and historical hoards *''Getting Started'' – A column of advice for collectors *''Quiz Quarters'' – Trivia and games, such as crossword puzzles *''Humor'' – Column by Jerry Cestkowski Each issue also features an obituaries section to honor recently deceased ANA members.

Distribution

All members of the Association receive the magazine as part of their membership benefits: gold members receive a digital subscription while platinum members receive a print subscription. In October 2019, Barnes & Noble announced that ''The Numismatist'' would be sold at over 600 stores nation-wide to increase circulation.

References

External links

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American Numismatic AssociationCurrent issue online
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