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  • Results of Annual Writers’ Competition for 2012

    Results of Annual Writers’ Competition for 2012

    BOOKS BOOK OF THE YEAR – The work having the greatest potential impact on numismatics:Encyclopedia of the Commemorative Coins of the United States, by Anthony J. Swiatek BEST SPECIALIZED BOOKU.S. Coins: American Numismatist, by Paul HollisWorld Coins: A Guide Book of Canadian Coins and Tokens, 1st Edition, by James A. HaxbyU.S. Paper Money: History…

  • Results of Annual Writers’ Competition for 2011

    Results of Annual Writers’ Competition for 2011

    BOOKS BOOK OF THE YEAR – The work having the greatest potential impact on numismatics:The Secret History of the First U.S. Mint, by Joel J. Orosz and Leonard D. Augsburger BEST SPECIALIZED BOOKU.S. Coins: The Silver Coins of Massachusetts, by Christopher J. SalmonWorld Coins: Standard Catalog of German Coins, 1501–Present, 3rd Edition, by Douglas…

  • Results of Annual Writers’ Competition for 2010

    Results of Annual Writers’ Competition for 2010

    BOOKS BOOK OF THE YEAR – The work having the greatest potential impact on numismatics:Whitman Encyclopedia of U.S. Paper Money, by Q. David Bowers BEST SPECIALIZED BOOKUnited States Coins: The Washington Pattern Coinage of Peter Getz, by George FuldWorld Coins: Curious Currency, by Robert D. Leonard Jr.U.S. Paper Money: The Paper Republic, by James…

  • Results of Annual Writers’ Competition for 2009

    Results of Annual Writers’ Competition for 2009

    BOOKS BOOK OF THE YEAR – The work having the greatest potential impact on numismatics:Abraham Lincoln: The Image of His Greatness, by Fred Reed BEST SPECIALIZED BOOKUnited States Coins: Whitman Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins, by Q. David BowersWorld Coins: (Tie) World’s Greatest Mint Errors, by Mike Byers, and Collecting Ancient Greek…

  • Results of Annual Writers’ Competition for 2008

    Results of Annual Writers’ Competition for 2008

    BOOKS BOOK OF THE YEAR – The work having the greatest potential impact on numismatics:Renaissance of American Coinage, 1909–1915, by Roger W. Burdette BEST SPECIALIZED BOOK• United States Coins: The Smithsonian Guide to Coin Collecting, by David L. Ganz• World Coins: 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, by Harlan J. Berk• U.S. Paper Money: A Guide…

  • Results of Annual Writers’ Competition for 2007

    Results of Annual Writers’ Competition for 2007

    BOOKS BOOK OF THE YEAR – The work having the greatest potential impact on numismatics:Renaissance of American Coinage, 1905–1908, by Roger W. Burdette BEST SPECIALIZED BOOK• United States Coins: Early U.S. Gold Coin Varieties, by John W. Dannreuther and Harry W. Bass Jr.• World Coins: Money of the World: Coins That Made History, by…

  • Results of Annual Writers’ Competition for 2006

    Results of Annual Writers’ Competition for 2006

    BOOKS BOOK OF THE YEAR – The work having the greatest potential impact on numismatics:(Tie) Renaissance of American Coinage, 1916–1921, by Roger W. Burdette and The Coin Collector’s Survival Manual, Fifth Edition, by Scott A. Travers BEST SPECIALIZED BOOKUnited States Coins: Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins, 1795–1933, by Jeff Garrett and Ron GuthWorld Coins:…

  • Results of Annual Writers’ Competition for 2005

    Results of Annual Writers’ Competition for 2005

    BOOKS BOOK OF THE YEARIllegal Tender, by David Tripp BEST SPECIALIZED BOOKUnited States Coins: A Guide Book of United States Type Coins, by Q. David BowersWorld Coins: Cobs, Pieces of Eight and Treasure Coins, by Sewall MenzelU.S. Paper Money: A Guide Book of United States Paper Money, by Arthur L. and Ira S. FriedbergWorld…

  • Results of Annual Writers’ Competition for 2004

    Results of Annual Writers’ Competition for 2004

    BOOKS BOOK OF THE YEARThe Mint on Carson Street, by Rusty Goe BEST SPECIALIZED BOOKUnited States Coins: United States Pattern Coins, Experimental and Trial Pieces, edited by Q. David Bowers; pricing coordinated by Robert L. HughesWorld Coins: Numismatic Forgery, by Charles M. LarsonU.S. Paper Money: Standard Catalog of U.S. Paper Money, 22nd Edition, by…

  • Results of Annual Writers’ Competition for 2003

    Results of Annual Writers’ Competition for 2003

    BOOKS BOOK OF THE YEAR100 Greatest U.S. Coins, by Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth BEST SPECIALIZED BOOKUnited States Coins: The New York Times Guide to Coin Collecting, by Ed ReiterWorld Coins: Nicaragua – Its Coins, Paper Money, Medals, Tokens, by Luis Humberto FloresU.S. Paper Money: American History as Seen Through Currency, by Dr. Edward…