NCBA Awards 2026 Scholarships to Kriter and Hafran

Andrew Kriter and Nathaniel Hafran will both attend the immersive, week-long seminar held on the campus of Colorado College in Colorado Springs. The scholarship committee selected these two exceptional young numismatists because of their extraordinary commitment to the study and advancement of numismatics.

Andrew Kriter is an active coin dealer and researcher with a strong focus on Canadian and US numismatics. He operates his own numismatic business through social media, where he has built a dedicated following and strong connections within the Canadian and US collecting communities. Andrew has attended multiple years of Witter Coin U, where he forged meaningful professional relationships and deepened his expertise. His current research and interests explore Canadian coins from 1858 to 1952 and Seated Liberty dollars. He specifically likes to collect lustrous brown Canadian large cents and any Mint State coin with cameo. He has presented on a variety of topics, particularly overrated and underrated Canadian coins, and is working on significant numismatic research with publications forthcoming.

Nathaniel Hafran is a dedicated collector and writer with a passion for early American coinage, particularly Seated Liberty dimes and early copper. He began collecting after receiving a Morgan dollar from a family member, sparking his fascination with holding pieces of history over a century old. Nathaniel has contributed multiple articles to the CSNA publication, covering topics such as die varieties of the 1807 Large Cent, colonial and state coinage beginnings, obsolete United States coinage, and more (with additional work forthcoming), and has delivered educational presentations on numismatics to groups at Cub Scout meetings and a high school Knowledge Fair, sharing his enthusiasm for the hobby and introducing others to coin collecting.

While reviewing applications, the scholarship committee appreciated the depth of both recipients’ engagement with numismatics through collecting, research, dealing, writing, and community outreach. Their dedication shows them to be promising contributors to the future of the field.

Patrick I. Perez, who chaired the scholarship committee, stated, “Andrew and Nathaniel represent the innovative spirit and scholarly drive that will carry numismatics forward. Their research, entrepreneurial efforts, and willingness to educate others make them outstanding choices for this support.”

David Crenshaw, NCBA’s executive director, added, “This scholarship represents a meaningful investment in the longevity and vibrancy of our hobby. By enabling young talents like Andrew and Nathaniel to attend the ANA Summer Seminar, we help cultivate the next generation of knowledgeable collectors, researchers, and leaders.”

The NCBA Young Numismatists Scholarship, open to applicants ages 13 to 22, covers seminar tuition and round-trip airfare. For more information about the ANA Summer Seminar, please visit money.org/summer-seminar.

How to Donate 

Contributors to the YN Scholarship program directly sponsor a young numismatist by covering the costs of their seminar fee and round-trip airfare. Payments are made directly to the American Numismatic Association (ANA), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, allowing contributors to qualify for a tax deduction. This approach enables contributors to make a tangible impact in the life of an aspiring numismatist while also enjoying the benefits of tax-deductible giving.

To apply for future scholarships or learn more, visit ncbassoc.org/yn-scholarship