2026 NUMISMATIC LITERARY GUILD AWARDS

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V29 2026 INDEX E-SYLUM ARCHIVE

The E-Sylum: Volume 29, Number 36, 2026, Article 7

The Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) is a separate organization from ours, the Numismatic Bibliomania Society (NBS). But we share a love of the numismatic hobby and numismatic research and writing in particular. Here are this year's Awards Competition results. Congratulations to all of the winners, many of whom are E-Sylum and NBS regulars. NOTE: Category 38 – Lee Martin Founder's Award - was a tie.

We've added images of some of the books which were announced or reviewed in earlier E-Sylum issues. See the links below for more information about adding these award-winners to your numismatic library.

Founded in 1968, the NLG is a nonprofit organization open to any editors, reporters, authors, writers, catalogers, webmasters, bloggers or producers of audio or video involving all forms of money, medals, tokens and other numismatic collectibles. Information about applying for NLG membership is available online at www.NLGonline.org/membership. -Editor

1 – United States Coins
Michael Moran
When Coins Were King
Whitman Publishing

3 – United States Paper Money
Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg
U.S. Paper Money 9th Edition
Whitman Publishing

4 – World Paper Money
Emilio M. Ortiz
Cuba Specialized Banknote Catalogue 1858-1960
Selvi Artes Graficas

Enjoying Coin Collecting 2nd ed book cover

6 – Numismatic Investments
Bill Fivaz with David Crenshaw
Helpful Hints for Enjoying Coin Collecting 2nd Edition
Metropolitan Coin Club of Atlanta

7 – Numismatic History or Personalities
Jorge A. Proctor
La Historia Monetaria Del Departmento de Panama

8 – U.S. Coins to 1900
Greg Reynolds
Compendium of 19th Century Dimes
CAC Grading.com

9 – U.S. Coins 1901 to Date
Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez
Double Vision
PCGS Insider

10 – World Coins, 700 BC to 1299 AD
Helena Kagan
Thessalian Coinage: Women's Ball-Playing in Classical Greece
ANS Magazine

11 – World Coins, 1300 to 1800
Nour Ammari
The Islamic Collection At The American Numismatic Society
ANS Magazine

12 – World Coins, 1801 to date
Eric Brothers
The British Trade Dollar: Commercial Coin of the Empire
ANS Magazine

13 – U.S. Paper Money
Edwin Lumus
Notable Notes: Series 1928 Changeover Pair & Historic 1776 Colonial Note
PCGS Insider

14 – World Paper Money
Joseph Boling and Fred Schwan
Uncoupled: Paper Money's Odd Couple
Society of Paper Money Collectors

15 – Tokens & Medals
Roger A. Moore
Queen Elizabeth I Cast Lead Tokens Found In Colonial Jamestown
Journal of Early Numismatics

16 – Numismatic Spot News, Marketplace, or Analysis
Jerry Jordan
U.S. Mint Unveils Texas Innovation Dollar
COINage Magazine

17 – Numismatic History or Personalities
David F. Fanning
Early Years of Numismatic Photography 1849-1869
American Journal of Numismatics

18 – Best Numismatic News or Feature Article In a Non-Numismatic Publication
Lianna Spurrier
Untangled: A Die Study Of Keicho Ichibu

19 – Best Column or Article Combining Numismatics & Collectible Cryptocurrency
James McCartney
Crypto COINage: Physical Bitcoins Coins Come Of Age
COINage Magazine

20 – Ed Reiter Memorial Award For Best Column – Numismatic Publications
Greg Reynolds
CAC Collecting Guides: An Ongoing Analytical Series
CAC Collecting Guide

21 – The Maurice M. Gould Memorial Award for Best Column – Non-Numismatic Publications
No entries this year

22 – James L. Miller Memorial Award – Article of the Year
Jake Utz
Don't Mess With Texas: Lone Star State's Trademark Battle over Its Innaugural Bullion Program
Coin World Magazine

23 – Best Investment Newsletter
Dr. Mike Fuljenz
Mike Fuljenz Metals Market Report
The Dr. Mike Fuljenz Metals Market Report

24 – Best Professional Periodical
Scott A. Travers
COINage - Coins of 1916 and 2026 Book of Lists
COINage Magazine

25 – Best Club or Not-for-Profit Periodical
ANA Staff
The Numismatist
The Numismatist

26 – Best U.S. Coins Auction Catalog
Bob Grellman w/ Photography-Design By Lyle Engleson
Fred H. Borchardt's Hall of Fame Collection of 1793-1814 Cents

27 – Best World Coins Auction Catalog
Heritage Auctions
The PEH Family Collection Part III

28 – Best Paper Money (U.S. or World) Auction Catalog
Stack's Bowers Galleries
The Summer 2025 Rarities Night Catalog-The Shores Collection Pt. II and The McLaughlin Collection of Napier-Thompson Notes

29 – Best Exonumia/Americana or Numismatic Literature Auction Catalog
David Fanning
The George F. Kolbe 50th Anniversary Sale

31 – Best Dealer or Industry Website
Heritage Auctions - Michael Weems, Brian Shipman, Ryan Sokol, Jim Halperin and Sam Spigel
HA.Com

33 – Best Numismatic Social Media Account
Stack's Bowers Galleries
Stack's Bowers Galleries Social Media

34 – David Lisot Memorial Video Award
Stephanie Sabin
The James A. Stack, Sr. Collection
PCGS YouTube

35 – Podcast
John Feigenbaum and Jeff Garrett
Greysheet Podcast
Greysheet YouTube

37 – David W. Lange Memorial Book of the Year Award
John West Dannreuther
United States Proof Coins Volume III: Silver
Dannreuther Publishing

38 – Lee Martin Founder's Award – Best All-Around Portfolio
Charles Morgan
Best All-Around Portfolio
Tie

38 – Lee Martin Founder's Award – Best All-Around Portfolio
Greg Reynolds
Best All Around Portfolio
Tie