The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is the world’s largest and most popular organization for those who study and appreciate coins. Some 28,000 members belong to the ANA, which began in 1891 and received a Congressional charter in 1912.

There are many benefits to becoming an ANA member, including a subscription to the long-running magazine, The Numismatist, which is available online and in print. Members also receive access to some of the finest numismatic education programs in the United States; direct submission privileges to NGC, NCS, and PMG; use of the extensive Dwight N. Manly Numismatic Library; discounts on coin supplies, services, and numismatic publications; free admission to the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum in Colorado Springs, CO; and direct access to members-only content on Money.org.

The ANA also holds huge conventions around the United States each year, so be sure to attend one if you can.

While the ANA is located in Colorado Springs, CO, the group has a huge online presence, and there are many affiliated clubs around the United States.

There is a simple online form that can be filled out by individuals wishing to join the ANA.

Various levels of ANA membership are available, but to join and receive print editions of The Numismatist, membership rates are the following:

• Adult membership for those ages 18 to 64 is $46 per year
• Young numismatists between the ages of 5 and 17 can join for $26 annually
• Senior membership for individuals 65 and over is $41 each year
• Spouse, domestic partner, and lifetime memberships are available

For more information about joining the ANA, please check out http://www.money.org or use the contact information below:

American Numismatic Association
818 North Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903-3273

General phone number: 800-367-9723
Membership information: 800-514-2646
Local: 719-632-2646
Fax: 719-634-4085
Email: membership@money.org

Founded in 1988, the Anchorage Coin Club promotes numismatics in Alaska. The group meets once a month on the first Wednesday, and several coin shows are hosted each year for the public. The club's seminars have been presided by numismatic luminaries including Bill Fivaz and Ken Bressett.

The Augusta Coin Club is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to sharing and spreading knowledge about numismatics to young and old alike. The club also hosts numerous shows and seminars throughout the region and leads multiple charity efforts to help enrich the community.

For more information about the Augusta Coin Club, please refer to the club's link.

The Buffalo Numismatic Association has been proudly serving coin collectors in the Buffalo, New York, region since 1927 and monthly coin shows and other activities to help promote the hobby.

Please refer to the link for more information about the Buffalo Numismatic Association.

The Central Florida Coin Club is a non-profit organization dating from 1955 and is one of the most active coin clubs in North America.

CFCC holds bi-monthly meetings at the Marks Street Senior Center in downtown Orlando, Florida. It also hosts a spring and fall coin show each year at the Central Florida Fair Grounds as well as occasional picnics and parties.

This historical club is active in the education process of schools and the rest of the community through talks and awareness meetings, promoting the history and enjoyment of numismatic coin collecting, buying and selling.

Members can sign up by mailing the downloadable registration form to:

Central Florida Coin Club
P.O. Box 568061
Orlando, FL 32856-8061

Adult membership is $20 per year and checks must be made payable to CFCC. The form can also be presented at any club meeting, held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. The 90-minute meetings begin promptly at 7:15 PM.

Central Virginia Coin Club was established in 2011 and serves numismatists in the Colonial Heights area as well as those from surrounding communities.

Please refer to the site link for more information.

The Chicago Coin Club was founded in 1919 and is open to all who are interested in the field of numismatics. Membership dues are $20 for adults and $10 for children, and meetings are held in downtown Chicago at the Chicago Bar Association on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:45 PM.

The Clearwater Coin Club was formed in 1939 and has brings together numismatists from throughout northern Pinellas County and other regions of the Tampa Bay Area in Florida. Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month at the American Legion Post at 1760 Turner Street in Clearwater.

Since 1928, the Dallas Coin Club has been proudly serving numismatists throughout west central Texas. Spreading friendship and knowledge through numismatics, the Dallas Coin Club is open to the young and more seasoned and holds meetings on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7 PM.

For more information, please refer to the club's website.

Florida United Numismatists (FUN) was founded in 1955 and serves numismatists throughout all areas of the Sunshine State. The club also hosts the FUN Convention, one of the nation's largest coin events; Heritage Auctions holds an auction during the FUN coin shows.

For more information about FUN, please refer to the club's site.

Founded in 1964, the Metropolitan Coin Club of Atlanta promotes the study of coins, paper money, tokens, and medals. The club, which is open to all numismatists younger and more seasoned alike, has meetings and seminars at 7 PM on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month at the North Dekalb Cultural Arts Center.

To learn more and join the Metropolitan Coin Club, please check out the club's link.