Illinois Numismatic Association
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| Abbreviation | ILNA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1959 |
| Founder | Peoria Coin Club |
| Founded at | Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette |
| Type | Numismatic |
| Members | 374 |
| Website | ilnaclub.org |
The Illinois Numismatic Association or ILNA is a numismatic state organization located in the U.S. state of Illinois since 1959. Despite having no permanent headquarters, the main mailing address is located in Arlington Heights.
History
The formation of the association first came to be during a meeting at the Peoria Coin Club Show in the Hotel Marriott Pere Marquette in September, 1959.[1] The association has a total of 28 local club members (lists 23) from across Illinois as of November, 2025. Prior shows have been held in Peoria, Chicago, Centralia, Mattoon, Springfield, LaSalle, Joliet, Moline, and Tinley Park.
The ILNA Coin Digest is published by the association four times a year. All four 1998 digests were entered into a national competition for numismatic publications hosted by the American Numismatic Association. On April 14, 1999 it was announced that the ILNA placed 2nd. That same year the ILNA website was chosen to be the site for the official unveiling of the Susan B. Anthony dollar.[2]
The ILNA shows were regularly held at the Tinley Park Convention Center in Tinley Park since the early 2000s, along with the Greater Chicago Coin & Currency Show. In September 17–19, 2009, the ILNA celebrated their 50th anniversary. That same year the United States Mint began minting the Lincoln Bicentennial cents, so in response the event was largely Abraham Lincoln themed. The convention hosted 220 dealer tables and 1,687 attendees.[3] With even Tinley Park's then mayor Ed Zabrocki and a Lincoln impersonator cutting the ceremonial ribbon.[4]
Starting September, 2026 ILNA shows will be held at the Countryside Banquets & Conference Center in Countryside.[5]
ILNA Club Members
| Club Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Central Illinois Numismatic Association | Springfield |
| Champaign-Urbana Coin and Currency Club | Urbana |
| Chicago Coin Club | Chicago |
| Corn Belt Coin Club | Normal |
| Dixon Coin Club | Dixon |
| Dupo Coin Club | Dupo |
| Elgin Coin Club | Elgin |
| Fairfield Coin Club | Fairfield |
| Hillsboro Hiltop Coin Club | Hillsboro |
| Hillside Coin Club | Hillside |
| Indian Hill Coin Club | Round Lake Park |
| Lake County Coin Club | Gurnee |
| Mattoon Coin Club | Mattoon |
| McHenry County Coin Club | Crystal Lake |
| Mid-State Coin and Antique Club | Clinton |
| Mundelein Coin Club | Mundelein |
| Oak Forest Numismatic Society | Tinley Park |
| Quad-City Coin Club | Moline |
| Railsplitter Coin Club | Lincoln |
| Rockford Area Coin Club | Machesney Park |
| Tazewell Numismatic Society | Pekin |
| Western Illinois Coin Club | Galesburg |
| Will County Coin Club | Plainfield |
References
- ↑ "ILNA Past and Present". Illinois Numismatic Association (ILNA). Illinois Numismatic Association. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
- ↑ "About ILNA". Illinois Numismatic Association (ILNA). Illinois Numismatic Association. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
- ↑ "ILNA begins 2010 show planning". Numismatic News. Dec 1, 2009. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
- ↑ Jim Paicz (October 1, 2009). "ILNA Coin Digest". Internet Archive. Illinois Numismatic Association. p. 15. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ↑ "2026 Convention in Countryside". Illinois Numismatic Association (ILNA). 2026. Retrieved January 18, 2026.