The American Numismatic Association Bebee Collection of paper money, one of the finest collections of United States paper money ever assembled, is available to view in an exciting new online image gallery. The collection, consisting of more than 800 notes, was donated to the ANA by Aubrey and Adeline Bebee in 1988.

To view the Bebee Collection online gallery, go to www.money.org (select “Visit the Money Museum,” then select “The ANA Bebee Collection of U.S. Paper Money/View the Collection”) or go to www.ana-museum.org. Additional educational information, including introductions explaining the cross-referenced components of the notes, will be added in the coming months.

The gallery is the work of longtime ANA members John Nebel and Susie Nulty. The collection was scanned seven years ago using the highest quality scanner, enabling minute details to be shown. The original files have been reduced to a practical size for web viewing, but small details are shown in high resolution through pop-up windows.

The notes are cross-referenced by portraits, Friedberg numbers, date, denomination, territory or state, and vignettes. There are special sections for error notes and outstanding specimens, and an introduction by Arthur L. Friedberg, renowned paper money expert and author of A Guide to United States Paper Money.

“It’s rewarding to work on such an interesting and worthwhile project,” said Nulty. “John and I tried to design a site that is easy to navigate and includes several cross-referencing options. Our hope is that fellow ANA members enjoy the gallery and it becomes a great research tool for anyone interested in U.S. paper money.”

Aubrey (ANA Life Member 110) and Adeline (Life Member 4570) Bebee were among the most prominent numismatic collectors of the 20th century, and were ardent supporters of the ANA. Aubrey began assembling his world-class collection of U.S. paper money in 1941. The Bebees also donated an 1804 dollar (Idler/Bebee specimen) and 1913 Liberty Head nickel (McDermott/Bebee specimen) to the ANA Edward C. Rochette Money Museum, along with several other prominent pieces. The Beebes received the Farran Zerbe Memorial Award in 1988 and the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1992; Aubrey received the Medal of Merit in 1968. Aubrey Bebee passed away in 1992 and Adeline passed away in 1998.

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COLORADO SPRINGS – The American Numismatic Association Board of Governors has approved a balanced operating budget for the 2010 fiscal year (November 1, 2009 to October 31, 2010), signaling the continued financial turnaround in fiscal performance for the Association.

This marks the second consecutive balanced budget submitted to the Board and the third straight fiscal year in which the Association has achieved its projected operating costs, not including certain legal expenses. The previous budget was approved by the Board in March 2009 for the April 1 – March 31 fiscal year; the Board has since changed the fiscal year to begin November 1, to better reflect the Association’s annual operational cycle.

The approved budget, announced during the Board’s October 13 open session in Colorado Springs, proposes $5,159,499 in revenues and expenses of $5,128,453 with a net income of $31,046. This figure includes a $235,000 revenue transfer from investments that will be used to cover anticipated costs of legal services, expenses and settlements.

“The ANA’s Board of Governors, executive team and staff have worked tirelessly to strengthen the Association’s financial position in the past two years,” said ANA Executive Director Larry Shepherd. “We have made remarkable progress while refocusing the ANA’s mission on improving members’ services and benefits, expanding educational opportunities and enhancing the quality and functionality of our annual conventions.”

Shepherd noted that members are now offered two tiers of membership with new benefits for subscription discounts to print and digital numismatic publications. Beginning later this month, several new benefit options will be offered for major medical, dental, disability, longterm care, life, auto and homeowners insurance. Last year’s Summer Seminar featured several new courses and instructors while giving students more scheduling choices.
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At this two-day seminar, you can learn the basics of numismatic photography, under the instruction of a distinguished museum curator.

The American Numismatic Association’s Florence Schook School of Numismatics is coming to New Hampshire Oct. 24–25. “Fundamentals of Digital Photography” is offered in conjunction with the New Hampshire Coin and Currency Expo in Manchester.

This two-day seminar is instructed by Douglas Mudd, curator of the ANA’s Edward C. Rochette Money Museum. Learn the basics of numismatic photography, from shooting the image to preparing it for the Web, presentations or publication, using Adobe Photoshop. Students should be prepared to bring their own “macro-capable” cameras and several coins they would like to photograph. Although not required, students are also encouraged to bring their own laptops and software.

“Fundamentals of Digital Photography” will be held each day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuition is $294 for members of the ANA and the New England Numismatic Association (NENA), and $394 for non-members. ANA Basic Membership (www.money.org) is $28; NENA Membership (www.nenacoin.org) is $12.50.

To register, call 719-482-9850 or register online at www.money.org (select “School of Numismatics” from the “Numismatic Events” dropdown menu). Register early — the seminar is limited to 10 students.

The New Hampshire Coin and Currency Expo will be held Oct. 23–25 at the Radisson Hotel Manchester, 700 Elm Street, Manchester, N.H. For more details on the expo, visit www.nhcoinexpo.com
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