The PNNA reference section is a collection of useful numismatic information written by various PNNA members, as well as links to some outside sources of information.

The PNNA board has not reviewed, approved or endorsed this information. You are advised to always obtain two or more opinions (and bids, if applicable) before taking action such as buying and selling coins when a significant amount of money is involved.

How to submit material for this section 
The PNNA memorabilia catalog!  (includes recent PNNA wooden nickels)

Introductions to Numismatics:
See Joseph Boling's introduction to numismatics class notes below.

Ancient Coins:
Ancient Numismatics / More Ancient Coin Stories

United States Coins:
United States Colonials - A Picture Gallery 
The 1883/2 Shield Nickel by Howard Spindel (PDF file from Numismatist magazine)
Also see Howard's Shield Nickel Site

Tokens and Medals:
Token & Medal Page

Information from PNNA Webmaster/Past President Eric Holcomb:
Coin Buying and Selling
Coin Grading and Cleaning
Collecting vs. Investing
Coin Shows

Information from ANA press releases:
Coin Collection Insurance
Coin Conservation Service
ANA Mediation Process

Information from PNNA Secretary/Treasurer Joseph Boling:
Introduction to numismatics class notes

Information from PNNA Past President Tom Sheehan:
Coin preservation and disposition
Coin investing (out of date, but still worth reading)

Reports on completed educational seminars and events:
Counterfeit Detection Seminar (March 1999)

Speakers and Programs:
PNNA Speakers List

Miscellaneous Articles and Reports:
Numismatic Remembrance of National Tragedies
Willamette Coin Club original articles by club members
Who were the original Nor'westers?

PNNA Member Web Site Links
Outside Information Sources