Bill Fivaz
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Bill Fivaz | |
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| Born | February 26, 1934 Fulton, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Numismatist, author |
| Years active | 1950-present |
| Notable work | The Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties |
Bill Fivaz (born February 26, 1934 in Fulton, New York)[1] is an American numismatist and author.
Career
Fivaz has written over a dozen books focused on numismatics/coin collecting, and is best known as the co-author of The Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties, first published in 1990 and subsequently re-issued six times.[2] He was named 2001 "Numismatist of the Year" by the American Numismatic Association, and served as an Association governor from 1985-89. Fivaz is the recipient of the ANA's highest honor, the Farran Zerbe Memorial Award (1995), is a two-time Medal of Merit honoree (1984 and 1989), and a two-time M. Vernon Sheldon Memorial Audio/Visual Award recipient. In 1981 he was named ANA Outstanding Adult Advisor.[3]
In 2021, Fivaz was named one of Coin World's Most Influential People in Numismatics (1960-2020).[4]
References
- ^ Fivaz, Bill (2004). Helpful Hints For Enjoying Coin Collecting. Savannah, Georgia: DX Marketing.
- ^ "Die Variety Photographs Welcomed for New Cherrypickers' Guide, Sixth Edition, Volume II". coinbooks.org. The Numismatic Bibliomania Society (NBS). Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ "ANA announces Bill Fivaz 2001 Numismatist of the Year". money.org. American Numismatic Association. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ Coin World: Celebrating 60-The Most Influential People in Numosmatics 1960-2020. Amos Media (Coin World). 2021. p. 54.
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