Russell Rulau
{{Short description|American numismatic}}
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| name = Russell Rulau
| image = Rulau.jpeg
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| caption = Russell Rulau
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| birth_date = {{Birth date|1926|9|21}}
| birth_place = Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
| death_date = {{death date and age|2012|11|12|1926|9|21}}
| death_place = Iola, Wisconsin, U.S.
| nationality = American
| other_names =
| occupation = Numismatist, author
| years_active = 1962-2012
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Russell Alphonse Rulau (September 21, 1926 – November 12, 2012{{cite web|url=http://www.voiefuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1816255&fh_id=12037|title=Obituary For: Russell Alphonse Rulau|accessdate=20 November 2012}}) 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.{{cite web |title=United States Mint Coins Win Coveted Coin of the Year Awards |url=https://www.usmint.gov/news/press-releases/20040826-united-states-mint-coins-win-coveted-coin-of-the-year-awards |website=usmint.gov |publisher=United States Mint |accessdate=26 February 2020}} Rulau coined the term "exonumia" in 1960.{{cite web|title=TAMS Frequently Asked Questions|url=http://www.tokenandmedal.org/page1/page1.html|publisher=Token and Medal Society|accessdate=4 July 2015}}
Literary career
While working for Amos Press, Rulau edited publications such as Coin World and Numismatic Scrapbook. He was also responsible for creating World Coins Magazine.{{cite web |last1=Harper |first1=Dave |title=Rulau happy to go where hobby led |url=https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/rulau-happy-to-go-where-hobby-led |website=numismaticnews.com |publisher=Active Interest Media |accessdate=26 February 2020}}
He later worked for Krause Publications, and contributed to the editing of the World Coin News and Bank Note Reporter. He has also written several numismatic books, including How to Order Foreign Coins, Modern World Mint Marks, World Mint Marks, Hard Times Tokens, Early American Tokens, U.S. Merchant Tokens 1845-1860, U.S. Trade Tokens 1866-1889, Tokens of the Gay Nineties and Latin American Tokens.{{cite web |title=Four inducted into ANA Numismatic Hall of Fame |url=https://www.money.org/ana-blog/Four-inducted-into-ANA-Numismatic-Hall-of-Fame |website=money.org |publisher=American Numismatic Association |accessdate=26 February 2020}} From 1985-88, he also served as the North American representative for the Pobjoy Mint.{{cite web |last1=Homren |first1=Wayne |title=RUSSELL RULAU 1926-2012 |url=https://www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v15n48a07.html |website=coinbooks.org |publisher=NThe Numismatic Bibliomania Society (NBS) |access-date=8 June 2024}}
Numismatic honors
In addition to the American Numismatic Association, Rulau was a member of various other numismatic groups. These include the American Numismatic Society, Royal Numismatic Society, the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association.{{cite web |title=Four inducted into ANA Numismatic Hall of Fame |url=https://www.money.org/ana-blog/Four-inducted-into-ANA-Numismatic-Hall-of-Fame |website=money.org |publisher=American Numismatic Association |accessdate=26 February 2020}} He was a founding member of the Token and Medal Society in 1960.{{cite web |last1=Hyder |first1=William D. |title=Reinvigorate your collecting passion by checking out TAMS |url=https://www.coinworld.com/news/us-coins/reinvigorate-your-collecting-passion-by-checking-out-tams.html |website=coinworld.com |publisher=Amos Media Company |access-date=8 June 2024}}
He is also a recipient of the Numismatic Literary Guild's coveted Clemy Award, and several awards from the American Numismatic Association. These awards include the Glenn Smedley Memorial Award, Lifetime Achievement Award and Medal of Merit.{{cite web |title=Four inducted into ANA Numismatic Hall of Fame |url=https://www.money.org/ana-blog/Four-inducted-into-ANA-Numismatic-Hall-of-Fame |website=money.org |publisher=American Numismatic Association |accessdate=26 February 2020}}
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