PR: Mark Hotz Commended as Outstanding Adult Advisor

American Numismatic Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 2, 2003

CONTACT: Stephen Bobbitt
Telephone: 719-632-2646 x113
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MARK HOTZ COMMENDED AS
OUTSTANDING ADULT ADVISOR

Each year, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) recognizes with
its Outstanding Adult Advisor Award a member whose work in encouraging and
assisting young numismatists (YNs) is particularly noteworthy. At the
ANA's 2003 Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Mark Hotz of
Brooklandville, Maryland, was honored as this year's recipient.
As a youngster, Hotz tired of "collecting a lot of the same coins and
sticking them in books." Studying ancient Roman coins at age 10 propelled
his passion for history. "To me, the whole idea of numismatics was, and
still is, the 'history in your hands' part. I settled into paper money in
the last nine years because it's an area not many people know about."
While Hotz continues to enjoy ancient coins, he notes that "just when you
think you have something rare, some guy with a metal detector digs up
9,000 of them in Bulgaria."
Hotz, a former ANA Young Numismatist of the Year, is a seasoned
chaperone at the Association's Summer Seminars. He also instructs seminar
classes in his specialty--National Bank notes. Many a young collector has
benefitted from his counsel and leadership.
In presenting this Outstanding Adult Advisor Award to Mark Hotz, the
American Numismatic Association expresses the sincere appreciation of its
members for his service.