Submissions for the American Numismatic Association’s annual Young Numismatist Literary Awards competition are being accepted through April 1. The awards were established to encourage young writers in three age groups, all of whom will compete for cash awards and numismatic books. Article submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges that includes Bill Fivaz, Mitch Sanders and Kenneth Bressett.
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.
- The article should display basic knowledge of a numismatic topic for the Bill Fivaz Young Numismatist Literary Award (ages 8-12). Creativity and original conclusions are encouraged. Suggested length is 450-900 words.
- The article should display advanced knowledge of a numismatic topic for the Q. David Bowers Young Numismatist Literary Award (ages 13-17). Logically presented facts and original conclusions are encouraged. A bibliographic list of sources is recommended but not required. Suggested length is 900-1,800 words.
- The article should display in-depth knowledge of a numismatic topic for the Kenneth E. Bressett Young Numismatist Literary Award (ages 18-22). 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 is 1,800-3,600 words.
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