American Numismatic Society

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is a New York City-based organization dedicated to the study of coins, money, medals, tokens, and related objects. Founded in 1858, it is the only American museum devoted exclusively to their preservation and study. Its collection encompasses nearly one million items, including medals and paper money, as well as the world's most comprehensive library of numismatic literature. The current President of the Society, Dr. Ute Wartenberg, served as the Executive Director for two decades and was succeeded in this role by Dr. Gilles Bransbourg.

Not to be confused with American Numismatic Association.

American Numismatic Society
Founded1858 (1858)
TypeMuseum and Research Institute
FocusNumismatics
Location
  • New York City, New York, United States
Coordinates40.7235093°N 74.00644349°W / 40.7235093; -74.00644349
President
Ute Wartenberg
Executive Director
Gilles Bransbourg
AffiliationsAmerican Council of Learned Societies, American Alliance of Museums, International Numismatic Council,
Websitenumismatics.org
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