As an NSDR board member I have the pleasure of announcing a Young Numismatist (YN) essay competition for early 2024. Essays must be written solely by the YN who has not reached his 19th birthday by March 1, 2024 and can cover any aspect of United States silver dollars. Essay length should be from 300 to 500 words and must be received by the NSDR by March 1, 2024.

Winners of the competition will be announced March 17, 2024. The first place winner will be awarded a scholarship for one week attendance at the ANA Summer Seminar to include airfare. Second and third place will receive a US Savings Bond for $500 and $250 respectively.

A typed double-spaced essay should be sent to:

Mike Faraone/NSDR
PO Box 752132
Las Vegas, NV 89136

For more information on the National Silver Dollar Round Table, see:
https://www.nsdr.net/