The following is a Press Release from the United States Mint announcing that Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson will be in attendance at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money. Director Gibson will be part of the official ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the event today at 12:30 PM Eastern. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the Mint Director too.
United States Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson will participate in the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money® at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont (Chicago), IL 60018. The ribbon cutting will occur on Tuesday, August 16, at 12:30 p.m. (EST), and attendees will have an opportunity to meet with Director Gibson while visiting the Mint booth at Hall F – Booth 1925. The Fair runs from August 16–20, 2022.
The Mint will have the newly released 2022 American Women’s Quarters™ featuring Nina Otero-Warren available in the coin machine at its booth throughout the ANA week. Quarters honoring Maya Angelou, Dr. Sally Ride, and Wilma Mankiller will also be available at the booth for even exchange. The American Liberty Silver Medal (22DB) will go on sale August 18th, and will be available at the show.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to:
- Speak with United States Mint employees.
- Obtain free education resources for educators.
- Gather information on Mint’s Kids Site, engage in educational activities, learn about Mint programs and operations, and gain an understanding of the link between coins and American history and culture.
- Participate in the “Treasure Trivia” game, where children visit specific locations on the bourse floor to answer trivia questions designed to instill an appreciation for numismatics.
- View a display of the upcoming American Women’s Quarters™ Ornaments.
- View a display of the special limited edition 2021 American Eagle at Dusk and at Dawn 35th Anniversary Gold and Silver One-Ounce Coins scheduled to be auctioned on September 1.
- Get help downloading the MyUSMint mobile application.
A wide variety of Mint products will be available for purchase over the counter, including the Presidential Silver Medals; 2022 Proof and Silver Proof Sets; and the 2022 Commemorative Coins honoring Negro Leagues Baseball and the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor.
All products are available for purchase via the Mint’s online catalog at catalog.usmint.gov/ or by calling 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing and speech impaired customers with TTY equipment may order by calling 1-888-321-MINT (6468). Additional information about coins and collecting can be found on the Mint’s website, USMint.gov.
About the United States Mint
Congress created the United States Mint in 1792, and the Mint became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873. As the Nation’s sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage, the Mint is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The Mint also produces numismatic products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; silver and bronze medals; and silver and gold bullion coins. Its numismatic programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to taxpayers.