Young writers can hone their skills and submit articles based on a numismatic topic for the chance to win awards. Submissions for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) annual Young Numismatist Literary Awards competition are being accepted through April 1. The awards were established to encourage young collectors who write about numismatics in three age groups, all of whom compete for cash awards and numismatic books.
Eligibility for the for 2025 ANA Young Numismatist Literary Awards
To compete in this year’s competition, participants must be ANA members. Submitted articles will focus on a numismatic topic of the competitor’s choice.
- Bill Fivaz Young Numismatist Literary Award: Ages 8-12
Article should display basic knowledge of a numismatic topic. Creativity and original conclusions are encouraged. Suggested length: 450-900 words.
- Q. David Bowers Young Numismatist Literary Award: Ages 13-17
Article should display advanced knowledge of a numismatic topic. Logically presented facts and original conclusions are encouraged. A bibliographic list of sources is recommended, but not required. Suggested length: 900-1,800 words.
- Kenneth E. Bressett Young Numismatist Literary Award: Ages 18-22
Article should display in-depth knowledge of a numismatic topic. Logically presented facts and original conclusions are required, as is a bibliographic list of sources. Inclusion of charts, graphs, tables or other illustrations is encouraged. Suggested length: 1,800-3,600 words.
Guidelines for Submissions
When submitting articles:
- Provide ANA member number, category of submission and contact information (email, phone number and address) on the first page.
- Include author’s name and award category in the file name.
- Submissions are accepted in Microsoft Word or PDF format only.
- Up to three submissions per author are allowed.
- Submissions previously published in The Numismatist or on the Reading Room will not be accepted.
Article submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges that includes well-known numismatists and authors Bill Fivaz, Mitch Sanders, and Kenneth Bressett.
Award Structure
The following prizes will be awarded in each of the age categories:
- First Place: Certificate and $500 cash prize, plus a $500 voucher to help build a personal library of numismatic books produced by Whitman Publishing (international winners will be required to pay book shipping costs).
- Second Place: Certificate, plus a $200 book voucher from Whitman Publishing.
- Third Place: Certificate, plus a $100 book voucher from Whitman Publishing.
Completed entries should be emailed to [email protected].
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