Sculptor-Engraver Receives ANA Award For Excellence

United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Receives ANA Award for Excellence in Medallic Sculpture

WASHINGTON - The United States Mint announced today that Sculptor-Engraver Jim Licaretz has been named the recipient of the 2008 Numismatic Art Award for Excellence in Medallic Sculpture (NAAEMS). The award, conferred by the American Numismatic Association ( ANA), will be presented to Mr. Licaretz on August 2, 2008, at the ANA World's Fair of Money® in Baltimore.

"We are pleased the panel of judges recognized Jim's body of work," said United States Mint Director Ed Moy. "Jim's artistry is helping the United States Mint achieve a new level of design excellence."

Mr. Licaretz's works are included in numerous private collections, as well as the British Museum; the Royal Coin Cabinet; the National Museum of Economy, Stockholm, Sweden; the American Numismatic Society; and the Smithsonian Institution. His recent works for the United States Mint include the reverse design of the 2008 Bald Eagle Proof Silver Dollar Coin and the obverse design of the Andrew Jackson Presidential $1 Coin.

"To be honored with the American Numismatic Association's award is quite a welcome surprise," said Mr. Licaretz. "There is a great responsibility in giving form to one's experience of life. Medallic sculpture is a unique way of recording and sharing these experiences."

Mr. Licaretz was employed as a United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver from 1986 to 1989, and returned to the agency as a Medallic Sculptor in 2006. He also was a sculptor at Franklin Porcelain and the Franklin Mint in Pennsylvania, a master sculptor at Mattel, Inc. in California, and manager of the Sculpting Department at Artistic Solutions in California. In addition, he served as a faculty member at the Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia; Otis School of Art and Design, Los Angeles; and the Academy of Art College, San Francisco

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