Bill Fivaz
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 |
William F. "Bill" Fivaz (born February 26, 1934)[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 to 1989. 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 1999, Fivaz released Helpful Hints For Enjoying Coin Collecting.[4]
In 2005, he wrote United State Gold Counterfeit Detection Guide, published by Whitman Publishing, to aid collectors in distinguishing between real and fake gold coins.
In November 2020, Fivaz's "World's Worst Type Set", featuring coins graded "Poor-1" and "Fair-2", was auctioned by Stack's Bowers Galleries.[5]
In 2021, Fivaz was named one of Coin World's Most Influential People in Numismatics (1960-2020).[6]
Fivaz was a regional sales manager for Nestle out of its Atlanta offices.[7]
Personal Life
Fivaz is married to Marilyn, and they have two children, Bill and Diane.[8]
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.
- ^ "ENJOYING COIN COLLECTING". coinbooks.org. The Numismatic Bibliomania Society (NBS). Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ "Stack's Bowers Offers Bill Fivaz's World's Worst Type Coin Set". CoinWeek.com. CoinWeek, LLC. 3 November 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ Coin World: Celebrating 60-The Most Influential People in Numosmatics 1960-2020. Amos Media (Coin World). 2021. p. 54.
- ^ Rochette, Ed. "FINDING THE RARE COINS AMONG COMMON DATES". sun-sentinel.com. Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- ^ "Obituary for William R. "Bill" Fivaz". wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom Wages Funeral Services. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
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