The IAPN Book Prize

Since 1982, in order to encourage the publication of books of scientific and general interest,
the International Association of Professional Numismatists (IAPN) has awarded an annual honorary prize for a numismatic work published the previous year. During the annual IAPN General Assembly, members hold a vote to select a winner from among the many titles submitted to the competition.

The IAPN Book Prize consists of a medal, a diploma and a monetary award of
CHF 1,000 (Swiss Francs). Prize winners are formally presented with their awards
during future IAPN gatherings.

Books suitable for the prize must be submitted to the Chairman of the Publication Committee at least 90-days before the General Assembly of the Association convenes.

Submission Requirements for the next IAPN Book Prize:
– All books must have a 2026 imprint.
– All nominations to be sent by email to the Chairman of the Publication Committee by Friday, 29 January 2027.
– The deadline for submissions of physical books to the Chairman is Friday, 19 February 2027.

2026

Here are the results of the IAPN 2026 Book Prize, decided by vote of the membership at its 75th General Assembly in Rome on Sunday 24 May. This year 27 books were entered for the Prize, 4 from Asia, 16 from Europe and 7 from North America.

The clear winner, with 92 points, was Stefano Bertuzzi, for his 3-volume magnum opus, Corpus Numismatum Omnium Romanorum Pontificum: Pio IX nelle medaglie, nelle croci capitolari e nella faleristica [Corpus Numismatum Omnium Romanorum Pontificum: Pius IX in medals, capitular crosses and phaleristics], published by Edizioni D’Andrea in Rome.

In second place, with 41 points, was Daniel Sedwick, for Arce’s Doubloons: A die study of the Colombian gold cob coinage of assayer Arce in the name of Charles II, 1692-1714, published by Sedwick & Associates, Winter Park, FL.

In third place, with 39 points, was Sir Mark Jones, for William Wyon, published by Spink in London.

Signor Bertuzzi, an architect by profession living in Rome, received the applause of delegates at the General Assembly’s gala dinner. He will be presented with his Prize, CHF 1,000, a named medal and a diploma, at a ceremony to be held in Rome later this year.

Previous IAPN Book Prize Winners and their publications are listed below.