ANA Convention - San Francisco, California - July 27-31, 2005

Several PNNA members attended the American Numismatic Association's 114th Anniversary Convention in San Francisco, had a good time, enjoyed the exhibits, participated in important meetings, and maybe even made some new acquisitions!  The convention was successful, highlighted by a number of special exhibits as shown below, however public attendance and bourse activity were reportedly a bit less than the ANA and the dealers expected.

The following photos show some of the activities associated with the convention.  Photography by Eric Holcomb.

ANA Membership / Club Representative's Program / Awards
Left - Outgoing Club Rep Program National Coordinators Scott and Lisa Loos receive an award from
ANA Executive Director Chris Cipoletti (right).
Center - Recognition of ANA 40-year individual members, including Norm Mikat from Tacoma, WA
(purple shirt, 4th counting from the right).
Right - Glen Smedley Award winners Jim Majoros, Robert (Bob) Fritsch and Richard Jozefiak (right).

The Location
Left - View from the Moscone West Convention Center in San Francisco.
Right - View of exhibit area on the 2nd floor of the convention center. This area contained the collector exhibits,
the special featured exhibits (see below), the BEP and various world mints, and the ANA booth.

Special Exhibits
Left - Legends of the Granite Lady exhibit of 1870-S coins including the unique $3 gold piece.
Center - The Brasher Doubloon: America's First Gold Coin.
Right - Golden Gate Collection 1855-S coins (quarter, half dollar and $3 gold).