David L. Ganz, Former ANA President and Lifelong Advocate for Numismatics, Dies at 73

David L. Ganz, a prominent figure in American numismatics and public service, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 20, 2025, at the age of 73, following a long battle with Parkinson’s.

Ganz’s contributions to numismatics were substantial. He served as the president of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) from 1993 to 1995. In 1995, U.S. President Bill Clinton appointed him to the Citizens Commemorative Coin Advisory Committee, where he, along with Rep. Mike Castle, was credited with proposing the 50-State Quarters program.

Ganz also served on the board of the Token and Medal Society from 1981 to 2006 and as its president from 2004 to 2006. He was a Life Fellow of the American Numismatic Society and served on the board of directors for the Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA). In 2009, ICTA awarded him the James U. Blanchard Lifetime Achievement Award.

Since 1965, he has contributed more than 3,000 articles to various publications, many of which focus on numismatic-related topics. Several of these articles have received literary awards.

Beyond his numismatic achievements, Ganz was an accomplished attorney, practicing law in New York and New Jersey.

Ganz is survived by his wife, Kathy, daughters Pamela and Elyse, his grandchildren, and beloved cats Meow-More and Tickety-Boo.

David Ganz’s legacy as a numismatist, public servant, and author leaves an everlasting mark on both his community and the broader field of coin collecting.