The American Numismatic Association’s School of Numismatics is coming to the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Atlanta Expo from Oct. 11-13. The ANA will offer two courses of great value and interest to collectors: Fundamentals of Grading Paper Money and Coin Care, Conservation and Preservation Methods.

During Fundamentals of Grading Paper Money, instructor Wendell A. Wolka will equip students with the tools and techniques needed to discover issues and flaws on and beneath the surface of U.S. currency. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11.

During Coin Care, Conservation and Preservation Methods, instructor Brian Silliman will show students the right way to conserve and preserve a coin collection and keep it safe from accidental, environmental and human harm. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 13.

Each course costs $145 for ANA members or $165 for non-members. Register online by visiting www.money.org or call 719-482-9826 or 719-482-9857.

Every year, Whitman Coin and Collectibles presents four conventions a year, including a bourse, educational seminars by numismatic experts and exhibits. The Atlanta Expo’s exhibits will include Augustus Humbert’s personal example of the 1854 Kellogg & Co. $20 gold piece – the finest known Territorial gold coin.
The American Numismatic Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and encouraging people to study and collect money and related items. With nearly 32,000 members, the Association serves the academic community, collectors and the general public with an interest in numismatics.

The ANA helps all people discover and explore the world of money through its vast array of programs including its education and outreach, museum, library, publications, conventions and seminars. For more information about the ANA, call 719-632-2646 or visit www.money.org.