2016 ANA Young Numismatist Literary Award winners revealed

Each year, the American Numismatic Association recognizes young writers through the Young Numismatist Literary Awards.

Awards of up to $1,000 are given in three age groups named after Whitman Publishing authors and longtime hobby leaders Bill Fivaz (entrants aged 8–12); Q. David Bowers (ages 13–17); and Kenneth Bressett (ages 18–22).

First-place winners receive a $500 cash prize and a $500 voucher to build a personal library of numismatic books from Whitman Publishing, which funds the awards. Second place receives a certificate and a book voucher for $200. Third place receives a certificate and a $100 book voucher.

“Numismatics is a rich field for anyone interested in research and writing, uncovering long-forgotten facts, diving into history, studying art and science, solving mysteries, and exploring the world,” said Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker. “Today’s young writers might be the next generation of numismatic authors, and we’re pleased to encourage them.”

FIVAZ AWARD (ages 8–12)

  • 1st place: Kelly Barker, of Delaware, for “That’s Odd”, a reflection on half cents, two-cent pieces, and other odd coin denominations.
  • 2nd place: Alexander Mous, of Washington, for “Progressive Times in Japan”, a study of Japanese money in the era of the samurai.
  • 3rd place: Kellen Hoard, of Washington, for “5 Steps to Encourage Children to Become Numismatists”, a formula for adding more young collectors to the hobby’s ranks.

BOWERS AWARD (ages 13–17)

  • 1st place: Benjamin Mous, of Washington, for “The Tale of Two Islands”, an illustrated comparison of the coinages of Lundy and Jersey.
  • 2nd place: Calvin Pineda, of Idaho, for “Joseph A. Bailly: The Mint’s Mystery Man”, a biography of an obscure and unsung U.S. Mint coin designer.
  • 3rd place: Kenny Sammut, of Pennsylvania, for “U.S. Minted Coins: Not Just for Americans”, a look at coins produced by the U.S. Mint for other countries.

BRESSETT AWARD (ages 18–22)

  • 1st place: Daniel Williams, of Georgia, for “America’s Little Brother”, a study of the coins, in particular patterns, of Liberia, and their American influences.
  • 2nd place: Thomas Walker, of Georgia, for “The Oft-Misunderstood Ant-Nose Coinage of Ancient China”, an exploration of these ancient coins and their types.
  • There was no 3rd place entry.

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