The 100th anniversary of National Coin Week,
April 21-27, 2024,
emphasizes "money is history you can hold in your hands"
COLORADO
SPRINGS, Colo., April 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Every coin, every piece of paper
money in your pocket, wallet, or purse has a story to tell about
history, and the stories will be celebrated by collectors
nationwide during the 100th anniversary of National Coin Week
(NationalCoinWeek.org), April 21-27,
2024. You might also find something valuable in pocket
change.
Some dealers and collectors will be
deliberately placing into circulation older coins with collector
value.
"To encourage everyone to closely look at their money, during
National Coin Week some dealers and collectors around the country
will be deliberately placing into circulation older coins with
collector value. Check your change. In addition to appreciating the
significance of the coins' designs, you might find something
valuable," said Kim Kiick, American
Numismatic Association (money.org) executive director.
Based in Colorado Springs,
Colorado, the nonprofit association has sponsored National
Coin Week each year since 1924.
"Designs on U.S. coins and paper money commemorate notable
people, events, accomplishments, and shared principles. This year's
theme, 'A Hobby for a Changing World – 100 Years and Counting,'
focuses on how coinage and money have evolved and changed to
embrace varying cultural values from early civilization to today,"
explained Thomas J. Uram of
Pennsylvania, president of the
American Numismatic Association.
"Money is history you can hold in your hands. Each coin and
banknote ever produced has a story to tell, from the first ancient
coins struck 2,600 years ago to coins and currency made today
around the world," explained Uram. "There's no coin shortage or
cashless society during National Coin Week."
Over the centuries, the designs, denominations and metallic
content of coins can reveal a great deal about civilizations, past
and present, such as famous and not-so-famous political and
historical figures, important events, and landmarks.
Learn how to find collectible coins in spare change by
downloading a free copy of the Association's "Treasures in Your
Pocket" illustrated e-booklet at
info.money.org/treasures-in-your-pocket.
Observed every third week of April, National Coin Week was
established a century ago to attract the general public to the
enjoyable hobby of coin collecting. For additional information,
visit NationalCoinWeek.org.
Founded in 1891, the nonprofit American Numismatic Association
is the largest community of coin collectors in the world. For more
information about the association and collecting, call 719-632-2646
or visit money.org.
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