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Writing for The California Numismatist...

 

 

Are you a budding author, or perhaps a more
experienced essayist? Then read on…

 

Manuscripts

Articles should be relevant to coin collecting or coin club experiences. The author is responsible for all statements made. Manuscripts are accepted with the understanding that they are unrestricted from publication (for example: someone else holds a copyright). Please indicate whether the material is original or has been previously published. While digital files are preferred, typed copy is also acceptable. Text should be typed with only one space after periods. The author’s name, address and phone number must appear on the first page or on an accompanying cover letter or email. Suggested minimum article length is two double-spaced typewritten pages. Very long articles may be published as a series. The California Numismatist reserves the right to edit all items for format or content. Materials (articles, illustrations, graphs, drawings, etc.) should be sent to Greg Burns, The California Numismatist, P.O. Box 1181, Claremont, CA 91711-1181. Digital material may be sent by email to: GBurns *at* calnumismatist.com (replace *at* with @).

 Images

Legends or captions for hard copy illustrations should be clearly marked, either on the reverse of the illustration or on a separate piece of paper with a number that corresponds to each illustration. Photographs should not be attached or glued to the manuscript. If the author lacks photographic equipment, material may be sent to The California Numismatist for reproduction with prior arrangements. The preferred format for digital files is JPG, though other formats are also acceptable (TIF, GIF, etc.). Acceptable media includes email (see previous paragraph), 3 1/2” floppy, and CD. Please apply final cropping and any necessary digital alterations prior to sending the file. 

Author’s Biography

Authors should submit a brief biography (150 words or less) that includes pertinent information, such as place of birth, professional background, hobby interests and affiliations, and numismatic awards and accomplishments.

 Source Citations

Authors are requested to cite sources used in the preparation of their articles as follows:

Bowers, Q. David. Adventures with Rare Coins. Los Angeles: Bowers & Ruddy Galleries, 1979, pp.29-32.
Loperfield, John C. “Airborne Particluates: The Silent Nemesis.”
The Numismatist, 96 (April 1983), pp. 706-09.

 Annual Awards

Each contributor to The California Numismatist is eligible for consideration for prestigious literary awards. These awards are conferred annually and are accompanied by the eternal gratitude of the editor.

 Deadlines for material submission:

Deadline... Publication Mailing...
February 15 March 15
May 15 June 15
August 15 September 15
November 15 December 15

 

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