Coin Tales From the Bourse Floor - Anthony Swiatek Of Minerva Coins & Jewelry
Coin Tales From the Bourse Floor
Anthony Swiatek Of Minerva Coins & Jewelry
Anthony Swiatek of Minerva Coins & Jewelry
I met Anthony Swiatek during the 58th Annual F.U.N Convention, six hundred and twelve booths receiving over 15 thousand convention guests during the four-day convention. The bourse floor was humming with conversational noise while dealers happily attended to their fellow collectors and hobbyists. Whenever I dropped by the Minerva Coins & Jewelry booth to request an interview Mr. Swiatek was engaged in conversation with one of the many customers crowding his tables.
When we finally sat down and talked, I was surprised by how kind and generous
Mr. Swiatek was with his time and his critique of his forty years of experience with the F.U.N Organization and its annual Conventions.
He was extremely good humored and fun loving referring to former Vice President Donna Moon as "Moon Over My Miami". As well as singing the praises of Convention Coordinator Cindy Wibker. Anthony is extremely passionate about sharing his time & talents with others. He will be participating in F.U.N's 2014 "Free" Educational Seminars Mr. Swiatek will educate collectors on "How to Collect or Invest Properly in 2014" on Saturday January 11, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.
Mr. Swiatek, a former A.N.A. President, is considered America’s preeminent expert on U.S. Commemorative coinage. He also authors the award-winning Swiatek Numismatic Report. He believes too many collectors collect the wrong coins. Do not miss this informative lecture. Mr. Swiatek will tell you how to collect the right coins for future fun and profit.
Coin Tales From the Bourse Floor
Anthony Swiatek
Click to viewFUN Convention TV spoke with Anthony Swiatek about his long career in Numismatics. We have provided links to his many articles and publications below for your easy reference. During our interview, Mr. Swiatek shares with F.U.N. Convention TV's viewing audience interesting stories, informative facts, and tales about his career in numismatics.
Awards
PNG’s 2012 Robert Friedberg Literary Award. for Encyclopedia of the Commemorative Coins of the United States”
Numismatic Literary Guild’s (NLG) award for Best Investment Book. “Commemorative Coins of the United States”
Numismatic Literary Guild’s Book of the Year Award. for his work (Co-author) of “Encyclopedia of United States Silver and Gold Commemorative Coins 1892-1954.”
2009 Florida United Numismatists Presidential Award
Numismatic Literary Guild’s (NLG) highest award, the Clemy, in 2008.
National Silver Dollar Round Table (NSDR) “Man of the Year” 2002 Man Of The Year Award and “Lifetime Achievement Award” in 2004.
NLG’s literary awards for Best Magazine Article.
Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) awards: the Best Video Program “Future of Commemorative Coins” and Best Regional Club Article.
1995 NLG’s best Spot News on Television for a continuing series involving consumer protection and awareness.
ANA’s Medal of Merit for DEDICATION AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE HOBBY (1990)
1996 ANA Convention Master Numismatist (MN) and Numismatic Mentor (NM) diplomas as well as the Association’s 25 Year Silver Medal. He was also nominated for its highest honor, the Farran
Zerbe Award (which active Board Members are not permitted to receive during their term in office).
ANA’s Century Club award for recruiting 100 new members.ANA’s Presidential Award.
1992 Florida United Numismatics (FUN) A.J. VINCI Excellence in Education Award.
1996 Charles B. Fine Award for Literary Excellence by the Florida United Numismatists.
Krause Publications -the NUMISMATIC AMBASSADOR AWARD.
Best Numismatic Investment Newsletter of the Year for 1983-84, 1984-85, 1987-88 (first place tie), 1991-92 and 1994 for Swiatek Report
Articles
February 9, 2013 Minerva Coins and Jewelry opens on Congress Park in Saratoga Springs
Excerpt From Article The Grand Opening of Minerva Coins & Jewelry opened it's doors Friday afternoon. Owner Anthony and Gloria Swiatek alongside Mayor Scott Johnson and Assemblyman Tony Jordan. A leading authority in his field, he is past president of the 32,000-member American Numismatic Association and was on its board for 10 years. Recently, he authored the 712-page "Encyclopedia of the Commemorative Coins of the United States." He also lectures and is an expert witness for the U.S. Attorney's Office on coin fraud and coin grading.
During the Clinton administration, Swiatek was invited to Washington, D.C., for White House ceremonies to mark the striking of the Sacagawea coin. He also met presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, and gifts from them such as special White House pens, golf balls and matchbooks, are part of his highly prized presidential collectibles.
Handsome display cases feature numerous coins, bills and commemorative articles, including a coin, pin and framed baseball card marking the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's rookie season in the big leagues -- 1947 -- when he broke baseball's color barrier. Most people have never seen a $1,000 bill. Swiatek has one from 1934. Whose picture is on it? President Grover Cleveland, the only U.S. president elected to two non-consecutive terms.
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March 1st 2013 Numismatic News Swiatek opens Minerva Coins
October 2013 Coin World Commemorative resurrection By Beth Deisher
Excerpt From Article George D. Hatie, then president of the American Numismatic Association, and Anthony Swiatek, a commemorative specialist and author, had been invited to testify by Subcommittee Chairman Frank D. Annunzio, Democrat, of Illinois. Both Hatie and Swiatek had done their homework, and they tapped their professional training to deliver sound and persuasive testimony. Hatie was a lawyer. Swiatek, before becoming a professional numismatist, had been a classroom teacher. Both not only backed the Washington commemorative proposal but also built a powerful case for the resumption of commemorative coinage.
August 2012 Numismatic News Congratulations to PNG award winners Anthony Swiatek was the winner of the Robert Friedberg Award for an outstanding book or other literature for Encyclopedia of the Commemorative Coins of the United States.
September 2012 1926 Peace Dollars Offer Collectors a Choice Coins from Three Mints Come in a Variety of Grades, Lusters By Anthony Swiatek
February 2011 MSNA Distinguished Lecturer Series Anthony Swiatek: What Every Collector Should be Aware of before Buying Coins at a Coin Show
November 29, 2011 Numismatic News Numismatic News Educational programs anchor FUN show Anthony Swiatek offers 12 favorite commemoratives
November 21, 2008 Coin News What Are the Perspicacious Ways to Collect and Invest in Coins and Currency?
August 3, 2002 Coin Source Anthony J. Swiatek Receives ANA's 2002 Farran Zerbe Award
Publications
Encyclopedia of the Commemorative Coins of the United States: History, Art, Investment & Collection of America's Memorial Coinage Overview Edited and compiled by the country’s leading coin expert, this reference celebrates America’s rich numismatic history with the most thorough and wide-ranging volume ever compiled on U.S. commemorative coinage. Providing indispensable information for a broad spectrum of readers-from the reference librarian and the hobbyist to the serious collector-it offers not only a history for each coin, but also a detailed analysis of contemporary collecting facts, including quantity in existence and the coin’s current value. Counterfeit and doctored coins, mint errors, and other related collectibles, such as canceled coinage dies, are also discussed.
Encyclopedia of the Commemorative Coins of the United States History, Art, Investment & Collection of America's by Anthony J. Swiatek (May 15, 2012)
The Encyclopedia of United States Silver & Gold Commemorative Coins 1892 to 1954 by Anthony Swiatek and Walter Breen (Nov 1980)
The Walking Liberty Half Dollar by Anthony Swiatek (Jun 1984) This is a reprint from the original version which was first published in 1983. The Walking Liberty Half Dollar book by Anthony Swiatek published in 1983 by the author is the leading expert on the series. The book contains 72 pages, gives value determinations, striking, grading, investing in walkers, proofs, and a year by year detailed analysis of the coins. This book is well illustrated and worth having.
Encyclopedia of United States silver & gold commemorative coins 1892-1989 by Anthony Swiatek (1990)
Commemorative Coins of the United States by Anthony J. Swiatek and William T. Gibbs (Dec 2001)
Commemorative Coins of the United States: Identification and Price Guide by Anthony Swiatek and Brad Reed (1993)
Coin World Guide to U.S. Coins, Prices & Value Trends, 2002 by Anthony Swiatek (Oct 2001)
Encyclopedia of United States Silver & Gold Commemorative Coins 1892 - 1954 by Anthony Swiatek and Walter Breen (1981)
Fifty State Commemorative Quarters 1999-2008 by Anthony J. Swiatek and William T. Gibbs (Dec 2001)
Book Reviews:
February 1, 2013 Book Review: Encyclopedia of the Commemorative Coins of the United States Reviewed by By Dennis Hengeveld
NGC Reviews: Encyclopedia of the Commemorative Coins of the United States
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