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CLUBS
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American Numismatic Association
www.money.org
The ANA is a non-profit, educational organization chartered
by Congress and is dedicated to the collection and study of coins,
paper money, tokens and medals. It was created for the benefit of
its members and the numismatic community. With about 28,000 members,
the ANA is the largest numismatic organization of its kind in the
world.
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American Numismatic Society
www.amnumsoc.org
Since 1858 the ANS has been dedicated to advancing the study and
appreciation of coins, medals and related objects of all cultures
as historical and artistic documents. It maintains a numismatic
collection and library by supporting scholarly research and publications,
and by sponsoring educational and interpretive programs for diverse
audiences.
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California State Numismatic Association
www.coinmall.com/CSNA/
California State Numismatic Association is a state-wide organization
dedicated to the promotion of serious Numismatic studies, endeavoring
to bring to the collecting fraternity special items of interest
and fundamental information. CSNA sponsors semi-annual Conventions
and coin shows.
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Central States Nusmatic Society
www.centralstates.info
The Central States Numismatic Society, founded in 1939, is one of
the larger numismatic organizations in the United States with membership
fluctuating around 2,000. CSNS, as it is known informally, operates
in a 13-state Midwestern region but membership is open to residents
of all states and foreign countries. CSNS sponsors two conventions
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Florida United Numismatists
www.funtopics.org
FUN is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education and enrichment
of the numismatic hobby, especially in Florida. FUN has grown since
its beginnings in 1955 to become one of the largest regional organizations
in the United States serving the hobby. Their membership is international. |
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Industry Council for Tangible Assets
www.ictaonline.org
ICTA is the national trade association representing the rare coin,
precious metals, and tangible assets industry in Washington, D.C.
since 1983. |
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Maryland State Numismatic Association
www.money.org/club_msna.html
MSNA is the state organization for clubs and collectors in Maryland.
Each year MSNA sponsor's a major coin show and an educational forum.
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MINTS
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing
www.bep.treas.gov
The BEP is the largest producer of security documents in the United
States. The BEP produces over 9 billion Federal Reserve notes each
year. These notes are produced at facilities in Washington, D.C.
and Ft. Worth, Texas. In addition, the BEP produces over 20 billion
postage stamps. They have been the largest suppler of postage stamps
to the U.S. Postal Service for over 100 years. They also produce
miscellaneous security documents for other government agencies.
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The U.S. Mint
www.usmint.gov
Created by Congress on April 2, 1792, the United States Mint is the
world's largest manufacturer of coins, medals, and coin-based consumer
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