Russell Rulau

Russell Rulau
Russell Rulau
Born(1926-09-21)September 21, 1926
DiedNovember 12, 2012(2012-11-12) (aged 86)
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Numismatist, author
Years active1962-2012

Russell Alphonse Rulau (September 21, 1926 – November 12, 2012[1]) was an American numismatist. He was involved in coin collecting for over 60 years. From his earliest days as a casual collector, Rulau contributed to numismatics as a writer, editor and club organizer. His interest in world coins led him to create the "Coin of the Year" award. The award is presented annually by Krause Publications' World Coin News.[2] Rulau coined the term "exonumia" in 1960.[3]

  1. ^ "Obituary For: Russell Alphonse Rulau". Retrieved 20 November 2012.
  2. ^ "United States Mint Coins Win Coveted Coin of the Year Awards". usmint.gov. United States Mint. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  3. ^ "TAMS Frequently Asked Questions". Token and Medal Society. Retrieved 4 July 2015.