The American Numismatic Association (ANA) or American Numismatic Association’s Money Museum is an organization founded in 1891 by Dr. George Francis Heath. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, it was formed to advance the knowledge of numismatics (the study of specie) along educational, historical, and scientific lines, as well as to enhance interest in the hobby.
The ANA has more than 24,000 individual members who receive many benefits, such as discounts, access to website features, and the monthly journal The Numismatist. The ANA’s Colorado Springs headquarters houses its administrative offices, library, and money museum.
Its also main galleries are the Harry W Bass Collection, the History of Money, and a third gallery is reserved for rotating exhibits about money in history, art and much more. The Harry W Bass Collection covers experimental coins, gold coins of the United States, and paper money. The History of Money explores the evolution of money, and how modern currency came to be.
Visitors interested to find out more about the minting process can visit the Mini Mint, where once a month museum staffers are there to show visitors how coins are minted and even producing commemorative coins to be taken home.
Families with children can also participate in classes and activities at the Money Museum Kids Zone which are free for children 12 and under – their parents can visit the museum for free while the kids learn more about history, geography, trade, art, world cultures and more.
According to americanheritage.com; en.wikipedia. Source of photos: internet
