News and Events

Check below for all the latest news and local numismatic events. Member clubs are encouraged to let us now about your special events (coin shows, special guest speakers at meetings, or other such events that you would invite the public to). Please email your event information to gsnainfo@gmail.com.

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NUMISMATIC CRIME INFORMATION CENTER INVITES CLUBS AND THEIR MEMBERS TO JOIN
The Numismatic Crime Information Center is a national and international resource for the education, prevention and investigation of crimes related to coins, paper money and other numismatic related items. NCIC currently provides free e-mail crime alerts and newsletters that include valuable news and information related to numismatic crime. Coin Clubs and their members are urged to sign up for free e-mail crime alerts by visiting www.Numismaticcrimes.org.
The e-mail crime alerts and newsletters are only one of many strategic initiatives provided to the numismatic community and law enforcement by NCIC. Your participation puts more eyes and ears on the street and assists NCIC in “Targeting Numismatic Crime Around the World”.
The Numismatic Crime Information Center is a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization that works with collectors, dealers, victims and law enforcement during the investigation of a numismatic crime. For more information about NCIC contact Doug Davis at 817-723-7231 or visit www.Numismaticcrimes.org.

2019 AWARD WINNERS
On May 18, 2019, the GSNA presented it’s annual awards at the annual convention in somerset, NJ. The Trenton Coin Club was honored as the 2019 Club of the Year. Matthew Thompson of the Ocean County Coin Club was honored as the Young Numismatist of the Year. Congratulations to Matthew and the Trenton Coin Club for the well-deserved awards!
In addition, The Larry Gentile Award was presented posthumously to Dave Bailey, accepted by his wife Fran. Not only was Dave a wealth of numismatic knowledge, he was always willing to share. He gave presentations at clubs all over the tri-state area and wrote countless articles for newsletters and journals. His YN programs were always popular, and provided years of service to the clubs he was a member of. Dave served as President of numerous clubs over the years (including the GSNA). His friendship and contributions to numismatics will be sorely missed.
For more information on the history of the GSNA and to view past award winners, click here

2018 AWARD WINNERS
The GSNA presented it’s annual awards for Numismatist of the Year and Club of the Year on May19th at the annual convention. Lou Lavalle was honored as the Numismatist of the Year, while the Ocean County Coin Club was honored as the 2018 Club of the Year. Congratulations to Lou and the Ocean County Coin Club for the well-deserved awards!
In addition, The Larry Gentile Award was presented to John Frost and Carl Feldman. As representatives for the Barber Coin Collectors Society and Liberty Seated Collectors Club, John and Carl have provided our members and guests numerous educational presentations over the years. Last but not least, Tom Hyland was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award, for his many years of hard work and dedication to the GSNA. As Convention Chairman, Tom has given so much of his time and energy to making our annual convention a success. His contributions to the GSNA over the years will be hard to replace as he “retires” from his position.
For more information on the history of the GSNA and to view past award winners, click here

2017 AWARD WINNERS
The GSNA presented it’s annual awards for Numismatist of the Year and Club of the Year on May 20th at the annual convention. Michael McKeever was honored as the Numismatist of the Year, while the Watchung Hills Coin Club was honored as the 2017 Club of the Year. Congratulations to Michael and the Watchung Hills Coin Club for the well-deserved awards! For more information on the history of the GSNA and to view past award winners, click here

2016 AWARD WINNERS
The GSNA presented it’s annual awards for Numismatist of the Year and Club of the Year on May 13th at the annual convention. Mal and Joanne Heckman were honored as the Numismatists of the Year, while the Northern Valley Coin Club was honored as the 2016 Club of the Year. Anyone who has been to our conventions over the years is sure to recognize Mal and Joanne as the smiling faces that greet everyone at the check-in table. Their service to the GSNA and many other numismatic organizations is known to all involved in the hobby. Although they were unable to attend this years’ convention, it was our pleasure to recognize them! Congratulations to Mal, Joanne and the Northern Valley Coin Club for the well-deserved awards! For more information on the history of the GSNA and to view past award winners, click here

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2016 club of the year award being presented to the Northern Valley Coin Club by GSNA President Dave Bailey

2015 AWARD WINNERS
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2015 Numismatist of the Year winner Jeff Burke receives his award from GSNA President Dave Bailey and NJNJ editor/membership chairperson Fran Cackowski2014 winners

2015 club of the year award being presented to the New Jersey Numismatic Society (NJNS) by GSNA President Dave Bailey

The GSNA presented it’s annual awards for Numismatist of the Year and Club of the year on May 16th at the annual convention. Jeff Burke was honored as the Numismatist of the Year and the New Jersey Numismatic Society was presented the club of the year award. Congratulations to both Jeff and the NJNS for the well-deserved awards! For more information on the history of the GSNA and to view past award winners, click here

2014 AWARD WINNERS
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2014 winners, from left to right, YN Cedric Derecho, Ocean County Coin Club President Dennis Berube,
and Numismatist of the Year Ray Williams, along with GSNA President Dave Bailey

At the Annual meeting on Saturday May 17, the GSNA presented awards for Numismatist of the Year, Club of the year and Young Numismatist of the year at the annual convention. Ray Williams, who needs no introduction among those that collect Early US Coppers, was awarded the Numismatist of the Year. Ray has a longtime member of several NJ and national clubs, and had served as GSNA Vice President in the past. The Ocean County Coin Club was presented the club of the year award for their continuing efforts in promoting the hobby, even while facing many obstacles in the aftermath of Hurrican Sandy. Cedric Derecho, a YN member from Ocean County was awarded the Young Numismatist of the year. Congratulations to everyone for the well-deserved awards! For more information on the history of the GSNA and to view past award winners, click here

2013 AWARD WINNERS
The GSNA presented awards for Numismatist of the Year, and Club of the year at the annual convention on May 18, 2013. Greg Heim, a longtime fixture in NJ numismatics and author of the newly revised Half Cent Quickfinder was awarded the Numismatist of the Year. The Roxbury Coin Club was presented the club of the year award. For more information on the history of the GSNA and to view past award winners, click here

GSNA TECHNOLOGY GRANTS FOR MEMBER CLUBS
The Garden State Numismatic Association, ANA Life Club #17, founded in 1975, has established a Technology Grant Program for member clubs. The grants of up to $400, are awarded to reimburse member clubs which have purchased cameras and related electronic equipment for club use. These cameras are normally used to project enlarged  images of coins, currency and medals onto large screens for easy viewing and discussion by members at club meetings. Since we are all getting older, and our eyes getting weaker, this has been much appreciated. To date, grants have been awarded to the Atlantic City Coin Club, Hackettstown Coin Club, Northern Valley Coin Club, Roxbury Coin Club and Watchung Hills Coin Club.

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October 21, 2017
Ocean County Coin Club Annual Show
Ocean Firehouse Firehouse
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
9:30AM-4PM
Click here for additional details and directions

November 9-12, 2017
Whitman Baltimore Winter Coin Expo
Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, MD
See expo.whitman.com/baltimore-winter-expo for additional details and directions


Member clubs are encouraged to let us now about your special events (coin shows, special guest speakers at meetings, or other such events that you would invite the public to). Please email your event information to gsnainfo@gmail.com.

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2012 AWARD WINNERS
The GSNA presented awards for Numismatist of the Year, Club of the year and Young Numismatist of the Year at the annual convention on May 19, 2012. Jim Majorors was awarded the Numismatist of the Year, and was also presented the Larry Gentile award for lifetime achievement and service to the NJ numismatic community. Mike Mastellone was awarded YN of the year and the Watchung Hills Coin Club was presented the club of the year award. For more information on the history of the GSNA and to view past award winners, click here

GSNA TECHNOLOGY GRANTS FOR MEMBER CLUBS
The Garden State Numismatic Association, ANA Life Club #17, founded in 1975, has established a Technology Grant Program for member clubs. The grants of up to $400, are awarded to reimburse member clubs which have purchased cameras and related electronic equipment for club use. These cameras are normally used to project enlarged  images of coins, currency and medals onto large screens for easy viewing and discussion by members at club meetings. Since we are all getting older, and our eyes getting weaker, this has been much appreciated. To date, grants have been awarded to the Atlantic City Coin Club, Hackettstown Coin Club, Northern Valley Coin Club, Roxbury Coin Club and Watchung Hills Coin Club.