Acknowledgements Foreword
Administering Your Collection Record Keeping Caring for Your Collection Safeguarding Your Collection
Estate Planning Include Your Family in Your Plans Division of Assets Tax Options for Estate Planning
Evaluating Your Collection Third Party Authentication and Grading of Coins Having Your Collection Appraised
Disposing of Your Collection Selling Your Collection Through Outright Sale Selling Your Collection Through an Agent Selling Your Collection at Auction Etiquette & Tips
Appendices Numismatic Fraternal Organizations Insurance Companies Offering Collectible & Numismatic Coverage Third Party Grading Services Selected Publications for Collectors HA.com Resources → About the Authors

APPENDIX A

NUMISMATIC FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Numismatic Association (ANA)
818 North Cascade Avenue Colorado Springs , CO 80903
OFFICE: 1-719-632-2646
FAX: 1-719-634-4085
E-mail: ana@money.org
Web site: money.org

The American Numismatic Association is the country's largest collector organization for coins and related items. Formed in 1891, the ANA offers educational programs, an authentication service (no grading), and a monthly magazine, Numismatist . Its Colorado Springs headquarters features a first-rate museum and library that are available to members and non-members alike. The ANA offers renowned summer seminars on a number of numismatic subjects and holds two conventions annually. These shows offer 250 to 500 bourse tables and significant auctions. The annual convention auction (held in July or August) is frequently the best grossing auction sale of the year.

Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG)
3950 Concordia Lane
Fallbrook , CA 92028
OFFICE: 1-760-728-1300
FAX: 1-760-728-8507
E-mail: info@pngdealers.com
Web site: pngdealers.com

The Professional Numismatists Guild is the preeminent dealer group in the coin industry. Formed in 1955 with the motto, "Knowledge, Integrity, Responsibility," the PNG accepts members only after stringent background and financial investigations, and a vote of the entire membership. Members agree to uphold a strict code of ethics and to resolve any complaints against them through binding PNG arbitration. Lists of PNG dealers are available from the organization.

American Numismatic Society (ANS)
140 William Street
New York, NY 10038
OFFICE: 212-234-3130
FAX: 1-212-234-3381
E-mail: info@amnumsoc.org
Web site: amnumsoc.org

The American Numismatic Society was founded in 1858, and is dedicated to the serious study of numismatic items. To that end, they have an extensive research library and world-class collections, and provide members and visiting scholars with a broad selection of publications, topical meetings and symposia, fellowships and grants, honors and awards, and various educational projects. Membership information can be obtained at their website or by telephone. The ANS hopes to be moved into their new location during 2004, so call for latest information regarding location and visiting hours.