Coin Collecting Resources
Here's where you'll find links to additional numismatic organizations, publications, clubs and more to continue your exploration into coin collecting.
General Numismatic
American Numismatic Association (ANA)
The ANA is a nonprofit organization committed to the encouragement and education of coin and paper money collectors. Find information on ANA coin shows, local collecting clubs and seminars, and explore their virtual money museum.
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
The ANS is the country's foremost museum and research institution dedicated to the study of coins, currency, medals and tokens. Located in New York City, its collections contain almost 800,000 coins, photos of which are available on their website.
The Numismatic Bibliomania Society
The NBS is a nonprofit organization promoting the enjoyment and collecting of numismatic literature.
The Royal Canadian Numismatic Association
The national numismatic organization of Canada, the RCNA is one of the world's largest numismatic societies and is committed to the encouragement and education of collectors of Canadian currency.
Legendary Coins & Currency
An interactive site from the Smithsonian Institute that explores coin "firsts," legendary coins, and particularly beautiful coins. A great way to learn about coin history in an easy and attractive format.
Numismaster.com
Founded by Krause Publications (publisher of Numismatic News), this website offers an easy way to manage your coin or paper money collection. Includes access to their extensive database based on the industry standard, Standard Catalog of World Coins, as well as market trend and auction prices analyses.
Publications
An online encyclopedia of U.S. and World coins with open contribution.
Devoted entirely to rare coin and currency news, this site also contains the largest online numismatic video library.
Published weekly, this magazine is one of the most widely read among collectors of coins and paper money. The website contains useful reference information as well as a free newsletter.
One of the leading publishers of books on coins and paper money, their online bookstore is an invaluable resource for finding the best books on the hobby.
A news website dedicated to the latest errors from the United States Mint and others.
This website offers weekly updates on market trends and U.S. coins and paper money news. The organization publishes several magazines including World Coin News and Banknote Reporter, and is one of the number one collectors' sources for up-to-date information.
Coin & Paper Money Production Facilities
Created by Congress in 1792, the U.S. Mint is a self-funded agency that produces and distributes all United States coins. With six facilities in Philadelphia, West Point, Fort Knox, Denver, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., the mint produces between 11-20 billion coins each year.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
The BEP prints all Federal Reserve Notes for the nation's central bank. Founded in 1862, it became the sole producer of all United States currency in 1877 and operates from facilities in Fort Worth, Texas and Washington, D.C.
Located in South Wales, the mint produces coins and medals for an average of 60 countries around the globe.
Canada began minting its own coins in 1908 and today the mint produces over 1Â billion coins each year.
The Perth Mint in Western Australia served as a branch of Britain's Royal Mint from 1899-1970, and now produces legal tender Proof, numismatic and commemorative coins in silver, gold and platinum for Australia and other countries.
Blogs and Social Networks
An informative blog on issues related to the management of "cultural property," including ancient coins.
Written by a collector of 20th-century coins, this blog covers all periods of coinage from a personal and entertaining point of view.
This blog provides commentary on the most recent news and releases from the United States Mint.
Special Interest
Ancient Coins Collectors Guild
The ACCG is a nonprofit society devoted to the preservation, study and display of ancient coins.
Carson City Coin Collectors of America
This coin club focuses on the Carson City Mint and the coins it produced; the site contains a blog, articles and a discussion board about this Nevada mint.
The ultimate resource for collectors of copper coins, especially helpful for those who collect Lincoln cent die varieties.
The Liberty Nickel Collector Society
An online club for collectors of Liberty Nickels, including articles and an online guide.
A comprehensive and informative website covering Susan B. Anthony, Sacagawea, Presidential and Native American dollar coins.
This website records archaeological objects found in England and Wales by the general public. Learn about fascinating coin discoveries made by people doing regular activities from gardening and walking to using metal detectors.
Databases
Roman Provincial Coinage Online
An online database of over 13,000 ancient Roman coin types with over 9,000 images, searchable by mints, provinces, emperors, metals, magistrates and iconography.
Search or browse online from the museum's excellent collection of coins and medals.
Covering western currency; browse or search the collection by country, period, and material or take one of their virtual Coin Tours.
This site forms a database of ancient and world coins that have come up for sale at major numismatic auctions.
This online numismatic library includes numismatic works including auction sale catalogs, periodicals, reference books, and archival material.
Regional Clubs
Blue Ridge Numismatic Association
The BRNA began as a regional coin club in the South and has hosted the BRNA Annual Convention for over 50 years; it also publishes the BRNA Journal, available free online.
California State Numismatic Association
The CSNA organizes local clubs and meetings as well as conventions, coin shows, and numerous other events for California collectors.
Central States Numismatic Society
Founded in 1939, the CSNS caters to 13 Midwestern states but is open to anyone wishing to join.
Host to one of the country's largest coin shows, FUN has been serving Florida collectors since 1955.
Maryland State Numismatic Association
Bringing Maryland collectors together since 1972, the MSNA represents member clubs throughout the state.
Here's where you'll find links to additional numismatic organizations, publications, clubs and more to continue your exploration into coin collecting.
General Numismatic
American Numismatic Association (ANA)
The ANA is a nonprofit organization committed to the encouragement and education of coin and paper money collectors. Find information on ANA coin shows, local collecting clubs and seminars, and explore their virtual money museum.
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
The ANS is the country's foremost museum and research institution dedicated to the study of coins, currency, medals and tokens. Located in New York City, its collections contain almost 800,000 coins, photos of which are available on their website.
The Numismatic Bibliomania Society
The NBS is a nonprofit organization promoting the enjoyment and collecting of numismatic literature.
The Royal Canadian Numismatic Association
The national numismatic organization of Canada, the RCNA is one of the world's largest numismatic societies and is committed to the encouragement and education of collectors of Canadian currency.
Legendary Coins & Currency
An interactive site from the Smithsonian Institute that explores coin "firsts," legendary coins, and particularly beautiful coins. A great way to learn about coin history in an easy and attractive format.
Numismaster.com
Founded by Krause Publications (publisher of Numismatic News), this website offers an easy way to manage your coin or paper money collection. Includes access to their extensive database based on the industry standard, Standard Catalog of World Coins, as well as market trend and auction prices analyses.
Publications
An online encyclopedia of U.S. and World coins with open contribution.
Devoted entirely to rare coin and currency news, this site also contains the largest online numismatic video library.
Published weekly, this magazine is one of the most widely read among collectors of coins and paper money. The website contains useful reference information as well as a free newsletter.
One of the leading publishers of books on coins and paper money, their online bookstore is an invaluable resource for finding the best books on the hobby.
A news website dedicated to the latest errors from the United States Mint and others.
This website offers weekly updates on market trends and U.S. coins and paper money news. The organization publishes several magazines including World Coin News and Banknote Reporter, and is one of the number one collectors' sources for up-to-date information.
Coin & Paper Money Production Facilities
Created by Congress in 1792, the U.S. Mint is a self-funded agency that produces and distributes all United States coins. With six facilities in Philadelphia, West Point, Fort Knox, Denver, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., the mint produces between 11-20 billion coins each year.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
The BEP prints all Federal Reserve Notes for the nation's central bank. Founded in 1862, it became the sole producer of all United States currency in 1877 and operates from facilities in Fort Worth, Texas and Washington, D.C.
Located in South Wales, the mint produces coins and medals for an average of 60 countries around the globe.
Canada began minting its own coins in 1908 and today the mint produces over 1Â billion coins each year.
The Perth Mint in Western Australia served as a branch of Britain's Royal Mint from 1899-1970, and now produces legal tender Proof, numismatic and commemorative coins in silver, gold and platinum for Australia and other countries.
Blogs and Social Networks
An informative blog on issues related to the management of "cultural property," including ancient coins.
Written by a collector of 20th-century coins, this blog covers all periods of coinage from a personal and entertaining point of view.
This blog provides commentary on the most recent news and releases from the United States Mint.
Special Interest
Ancient Coins Collectors Guild
The ACCG is a nonprofit society devoted to the preservation, study and display of ancient coins.
Carson City Coin Collectors of America
This coin club focuses on the Carson City Mint and the coins it produced; the site contains a blog, articles and a discussion board about this Nevada mint.
The ultimate resource for collectors of copper coins, especially helpful for those who collect Lincoln cent die varieties.
The Liberty Nickel Collector Society
An online club for collectors of Liberty Nickels, including articles and an online guide.
A comprehensive and informative website covering Susan B. Anthony, Sacagawea, Presidential and Native American dollar coins.
This website records archaeological objects found in England and Wales by the general public. Learn about fascinating coin discoveries made by people doing regular activities from gardening and walking to using metal detectors.
Databases
Roman Provincial Coinage Online
An online database of over 13,000 ancient Roman coin types with over 9,000 images, searchable by mints, provinces, emperors, metals, magistrates and iconography.
Search or browse online from the museum's excellent collection of coins and medals.
Covering western currency; browse or search the collection by country, period, and material or take one of their virtual Coin Tours.
This site forms a database of ancient and world coins that have come up for sale at major numismatic auctions.
This online numismatic library includes numismatic works including auction sale catalogs, periodicals, reference books, and archival material.
Regional Clubs
Blue Ridge Numismatic Association
The BRNA began as a regional coin club in the South and has hosted the BRNA Annual Convention for over 50 years; it also publishes the BRNA Journal, available free online.
California State Numismatic Association
The CSNA organizes local clubs and meetings as well as conventions, coin shows, and numerous other events for California collectors.
Central States Numismatic Society
Founded in 1939, the CSNS caters to 13 Midwestern states but is open to anyone wishing to join.
Host to one of the country's largest coin shows, FUN has been serving Florida collectors since 1955.
Maryland State Numismatic Association
Bringing Maryland collectors together since 1972, the MSNA represents member clubs throughout the state.
