ANA school of numismatics...do you recommend it?

Dennis88

I saw an advertisement in the ANA, and thought it might be interesting. But with a price tag of $400, I was wondering if it would be worth the money and time invested in it. Is it only basic knowledge, or does it go to the same level as the Summer Seminar? (which I hope to follow next year, although I can't get a scholarship because I'm not in College right now) Anyone here has taken it?

Thanks,

Dennis

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STONE

At first I thought you were talking about summer seminar, but apparently not.
I highly recommend summer seminar, but I can't give any recommendations about ANA school of numismatics.

Dennis88

For clarification, this is a course which can be completed at home. It is notably different in that respect.

http://www.money.org/Content/NavigationMenu/ExploretheWorldofMoney/Education/NumismaticDiplomaProgram/default.htm

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LindeDad

I read the description of this as the advanced course or overall degree for the completions of several courses in Numismatics.
You have to attend or complete online several of the summer courses for this, then pass the Comprehensive exam.
If one was considering a career path in the Coin industry it would be beneficial on top of a Degree in Business from a recognized college IMO.

Dennis88

I might be able to attend the summer seminar next year, but am not sure yet. Just looking for some advice on this as well.



Dennis

astrorat

The correspondence courses are of limited value since they are in dire need of updating. However, the information is still good, but some stuff, such as for the grading MS coins and the minting process is outdated.

If you want the information without the high price tag, then check out the same courses from the ANA library for the cost of postage and insurance. You won't get the certificates of completion, but you get the rest of it!

Lane

BillyGoatsGruff

The ANA Summer Session Advanced Grading class is worth every cent.

ProofCents

Its a good first step in to coins

coindeuce

The summer seminar courses are far more beneficial than the online numismatic diploma program will ever be. The interaction with fellow students as well as instructors at the seminar is priceless as compared to reading a syllabus and taking exams without ever having any dialogue.