Armenian Numismatic Society id50
Mailing Address:
8511 Beverly Park Place
Pico Rivera, CA 90660Phone: 562-695-0380
Fax: 562-695-0380
Email: ArmNumSoc@aol.com
Contact: Y. T. Nercessian, Secretary/Editor
Institution Type: Cultural Institution, Historic Site, Library, Monument, Museum, Non-profit Organization, Private Collection, Research Center/Institution
Location of Institution: Southeastern Los Angeles
Archive and Collections
Description: The Armenian Numismatic Society, an educational, non-profit organization, is the only active body in the world concerned with Armenian numismatics. The Society was established on February 27, 1971 as the “Armenian Coin Club.” On June 28, 1972, the name of the organization was changed to the “Armenian Numismatics and Artifact Society.” And by unanimous vote on November 25, 1974, the name of the Armenian Numismatics Society was chosen. The lectures and publications of the Society deal predominantly with Armenian coins, banknotes, medallions, stamps, artifacts, and archaeology.
Regions Covered: Not specified
Type of Materials: Books, Institutional Publications, Memorabilia, Newspapers, Press Clippings, Serials, Yearbooks
Time Periods: 1848-1899, 1900-1920, 1921-1949, 1950-1963, 1964-1980, 1981-Present
Languages: Armenian, English, French, German, Italian
Sectors of the Population Represented in the Collection: Armenian Descent, Education, European Descent, Middle to Upper Income
Access
Year Round Access: No
OnSite Technology: Yes
Workspaces: Yes
Open to the Public: Yes
Public Hours: By appointment only
Reservations not requiredOpen for Research: Yes
Research Hours: By appointment only
Reservations requiredManagement
Catalogue System: Bibliography with topics in alphabetical order.
Digital Format: Note: Bibliography since 1981 is computerized for internal use
Repository/Depository: Yes
Loan To Others: No
Exhibited: No
Makes Purchases: Yes
Formalized Purchases: Yes
Outreach: Mailings, Meetings, Newsletter, Public Lectures & Programs, Publications
Last Updated Date: 2/25/2003
