Numismatic Literary Guild

The Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization composed of editors, authors, writers, bloggers and content producers who cover news and feature stories about all forms of money, medals and tokens as collectibles.

Recent Award Winners

  • 2026 NLG Contest Announcement and Call For Entries

    2026 NLG Awards Rules & Submission Info Below you will find the entry information, categories and deadlines for the 2026 Numismatic Literary Guild’s (NLG) annual contest for numismatic writers, bloggers, authors, editors, podcasters and other content creators who are current NLG members. With the exception of the category for “Best Numismatic News or Feature Article…

  • Numismatic Writers, Content Creators, Authors and Designers Honored at 2025 Numismatic Literary Guild Awards

    Each year, the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG), founded in 1968, hosts its annual awards competition, held in conjunction with the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money. This year’s event, dating back decades, was held in Oklahoma City and dozens of the top numismatic talent came together to receive honors for their respective entries in…

  • 2024 Numismatic Literary Guild Award Winners

    David W. Lange Memorial Book of the YearAmerica’s Golden Age: Private & Pioneer Gold Coins of the United States 1786–1862Donald H. Kagin & David J. McCarthy Best Book: U.S. CoinsAmerica’s Golden Age: Private & Pioneer Gold Coins of the United States 1786–1862Donald H. Kagin & David J. McCarthy Best Book: World CoinsFive Guineas and Five…

  • 2023 Numismatic Literary Guild Award Winners

    David W. Lange Memorial Book of the YearEagle Poised on a Bank of Clouds: The United States Silver Dollars of 1795–1798Harry A. Salyards Best Specialized Books U.S. CoinsUnited States Proof Coins, Volume 2: NickelJohn W. Dannreuther World Coins2 Euro Coin CatalogLeuchtturm Editorial Staff U.S. Paper MoneyComprehensive Catalog of Military Payment CertificatesFred Schwan World Paper MoneyForging…

  • 2022 Numismatic Literary Guild Award Winners

    1. Best Specialized Books United States or Related CoinsA Guide Book of Quarter Eagle Gold Coins – Q. David Bowers Ancient and Medieval CoinsBible Lore and the Eternal Flame: A Numismatic, Historical & Archaeological Trip Through Biblical Times – Kenneth Bressett World CoinsSiege Coins of the World 1453–1902 – Lawrence C. Korchnak, PhD Paper MoneyNo…

  • Results of Annual Writers’ Competition for 2020

    Len Augsburger and Joel Orosz Selected As 2020 Numismatic Literary Guild Clemy Winners August 18, 2020 — Respected researchers and award-winning numismatic authors Len Augsburger and Joel Orosz have received yet another prestigious award. They have been selected as the joint 2020 recipients of The Clemy, the highest honor given by the Numismatic Literary Guild…