The ANA is offering two educational courses in conjunction with the 2018 National Money Show in Irving, Texas.

Fundamentals of Grading U.S. Coins and Grading U.S. Paper Money will be offered prior to the 2018 National Money Show, which starts Mar. 8.

Register before Jan. 19, 2018 to receive a $25 early enrollment discount. ANA Life Members receive an additional $40 discount!

GRADING U.S. PAPER MONEY

This hands-on seminar focuses on introductory and intermediate grading skills across a number of popular paper money areas. There also will be opportunity for group discussion and one-on-oneinstruction. Students are encouraged to bring up to 10 of their own notes for grading, as well as a magnifying loupe.

Instructor : Glen Jorde, professional numismatist, Lake Region Coin and Currency; former manager of Paper Money Guaranty (PMG); and past president of the Professional Currency DealersAssociation
Date & Time : 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday-Wednesday, Mar. 6-7, 2018
Tuition: $259 for ANA members. Register by Jan. 19, 2018 for a $25 early enrollment discount. Take another $40 off if you're an ANA Life Member!

FUNDAMENTAL OF GRADING U.S. COINS

Sharpen your grading skills! Knowledge of coin grading not only makes you more confident on the bourse floor, but also adds to your enjoyment of the hobby by helping take the worry out ofnumismatic purchases. Learn how U.S. coins should be graded according to the latest ANA and market standards.

The seminar covers many topics and emphasizes the fundamental principles of grading circulated U.S. coins, including the history and evolution of grading standards, analysis of a coin's focalpoints, technical and market grading, how to determine initial signs of wear and evaluating surface marks, strike, luster and eye appeal.

Instructors : Rod Gillis, ANA education director; and Sam Gelberd, ANA numismatic educator
Date & Time : 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Mar. 6-7, 2018
Tuition : $259 for ANA members. Register by Jan. 19, 2018 for a $25 early enrollment discount. Take another $40 off if you're an ANA Life Member!

To register, see:
Register for National Money Show Seminars (https://www.money.org/NMS-seminars)