Stack’s Bowers Galleries Announces 2026 Professional Numismatist Program

Costa Mesa, CA – Throughout their more than 90-year history in numismatics, Stack’s Bowers Galleries has maintained an unparalleled team of experts at the core of its business. Today, the firm’s roster of professionals is world-renowned across all areas of numismatics and widely regarded as among the very best in the field. This year’s Professional Numismatist Program (PNP) offers students with an interest in numismatics the opportunity to learn directly from these distinguished professionals by participating in the 2026 session, scheduled for July 25–31, 2026. The program’s mission statement: To provide practical tools and build professional connections for the next generation of young adult numismatists.

The 2026 session will be led by Jason Carter and joined by distinguished industry leaders, including Greg Roberts, John Kraljevich, John Pack, Kyle Ponterio, and Peter Treglia, among others.

Participants will engage in comprehensive instruction covering:

The Professional Numismatist Program is fully funded by Stack’s Bowers Galleries. All expenses—including travel, lodging, meals, beverages, and entertainment—will be covered for accepted applicants. The program will be held at Griffin Studios, located within the company’s global headquarters in Costa Mesa. This setting offers students the opportunity to experience the best of Southern California’s diverse recreational and cultural environment. For exceptional participants, paid positions and internship opportunities may be available immediately after completing the program.

"The PNP program is an incredible experience that offers meaningful insight into the professional numismatic field through leading experts and hands-on experience, from grading coins to understanding the auction process itself. Everyone involved was incredibly kind, eager to help, and shared a genuine passion for numismatics. The program’s customizable courses allow students to explore interests across the full spectrum of numismatics. I can confidently say I have grown considerably as a numismatist and developed a deeper passion for coin photography as a result. I feel very fortunate to have had this opportunity and cannot recommend it highly enough to prospective applicants." P.N.P. graduate K.W.

“PNP offered a wide variety of numismatic courses. I especially enjoyed the world grading course, which also provided valuable insight into the different minting processes of coins around the globe. My grading skills for both U.S. and world coins improved significantly.” P.N.P. graduate E.P.

If you have ever considered making your hobby your profession, this is the perfect opportunity to observe and acquire the skills necessary to succeed in this exciting field.

Applications must be submitted by May 1, 2026. For more information and to apply, click here.

About Stack's Bowers Galleries

Stack's Bowers Galleries conducts live, internet, and specialized auctions of rare U.S. and world coins and currency and ancient coins, as well as direct sales through retail and wholesale channels. The company's 90+ year legacy includes the cataloging and sale of many of the most valuable United States coin and currency collections to ever cross an auction block — The D. Brent Pogue Collection, The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, The Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection, The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, The Joel R. Anderson Collection, The Norweb Collection, The Cardinal Collection, The Sydney F. Martin Collection and The Battle Born Collection — to name just a few.

World coin and currency collections include The Pinnacle Collection, The Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection of World Gold Coins, The Kroisos Collection, The Alicia and Sidney Belzberg Collection, The Salton Collection, The Wa She Wong Collection, the Augustana Collection of gold rarities from across western Europe, the Richard Margolis Collection of world coins and medals, The Thos. H. Law Collection and the ongoing sales of the most valuable world coin cabinet– the L. E. Bruun Collection.

The company is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, with galleries in New York, Boston, Miami, and Philadelphia. Offices are also located in New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Sacramento, Virginia, Copenhagen, Hong Kong, Paris, and Vancouver. Stack's Bowers Galleries hosts an annual Global Showcase in August featuring United States coins and currency, Ancient coins and World coins and currency in its Costa Mesa auction gallery. They are also the Official Auctioneer for several important numismatic events, including the New York International Numismatic Convention, the Whitman Spring, Summer, and Winter Expos, the Spring and Fall Hong Kong shows, and the Maastricht Paper Money shows.