Younger writers can hone their expertise and submit articles primarily based on a numismatic matter for the possibility to win awards. Submissions for the American Numismatic Affiliation’s (ANA) annual Younger Numismatist Literary Awards competitors are being accepted by means of April 1. The awards have been established to encourage younger collectors who write about numismatics in three age teams, all of whom compete for money awards and numismatic books.
Eligibility for the for 2025 ANA Younger Numismatist Literary Awards
To compete on this 12 months’s competitors, individuals should be ANA members. Submitted articles will concentrate on a numismatic matter of the competitor’s alternative.
- Invoice Fivaz Younger Numismatist Literary Award: Ages 8-12
Article ought to show fundamental information of a numismatic matter. Creativity and authentic conclusions are inspired. Instructed size: 450-900 phrases.
- Q. David Bowers Younger Numismatist Literary Award: Ages 13-17
Article ought to show superior information of a numismatic matter. Logically introduced details and authentic conclusions are inspired. A bibliographic checklist of sources is beneficial, however not required. Instructed size: 900-1,800 phrases.
- Kenneth E. Bressett Younger Numismatist Literary Award: Ages 18-22
Article ought to show in-depth information of a numismatic matter. Logically introduced details and authentic conclusions are required, as is a bibliographic checklist of sources. Inclusion of charts, graphs, tables or different illustrations is inspired. Instructed size: 1,800-3,600 phrases.
Tips for Submissions
When submitting articles:
- Present ANA member quantity, class of submission and speak to data (e-mail, cellphone quantity and handle) on the primary web page.
- Embrace creator’s identify and award class within the file identify.
- Submissions are accepted in Microsoft Phrase or PDF format solely.
- As much as three submissions per creator are allowed.
- Submissions beforehand printed in The Numismatist or on the Studying Room is not going to be accepted.
Article submissions will likely be evaluated by a panel of judges that features well-known numismatists and authors Invoice Fivaz, Mitch Sanders, and Kenneth Bressett.
Award Construction
The next prizes will likely be awarded in every of the age classes:
- First Place: Certificates and $500 money prize, plus a $500 voucher to assist construct a private library of numismatic books produced by Whitman Publishing (worldwide winners will likely be required to pay e book delivery prices).
- Second Place: Certificates, plus a $200 e book voucher from Whitman Publishing.
- Third Place: Certificates, plus a $100 e book voucher from Whitman Publishing.
Accomplished entries ought to be emailed to [email protected].
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