Russell Rulau | |
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 Russell Rulau | |
| Born | September 21, 1926 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | November 12, 2012 (aged 86) Iola, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Numismatist, author |
| Years active | 1962-2012 |
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]
- ^ "Obituary For: Russell Alphonse Rulau". Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ "United States Mint Coins Win Coveted Coin of the Year Awards". usmint.gov. United States Mint. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ "TAMS Frequently Asked Questions". Token and Medal Society. Retrieved 4 July 2015.