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A World’s Fair of Money for the Ages

August 20, 2024 by Clinton

World's Fair of Money - Largest Coin Show in America

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) highlighting the events from last week’s World’s Fair of Money in Chicago. Over 9,000 attendees attended the convention, with 1,349 dealers in attendance. The World’s Fair of Money is held annually by the ANA in various cities throughout the United States. From August 6 to 10, the Chicago suburb of Rosemont became a hot spot for the collector community. Over 9,000 budding and …

American Numismatic Association’s Largest Coin Show, August 6-10 in Chicago

July 24, 2024 by Clinton

Next month, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) will host their largest coin show of the year, August 6-10. Taking place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, the World’s Fair of Money will feature incredible exhibits of rarities, some on public display for the first time.. The convention attracts collectors from all over the United States and features more than 500 dealers on-site to buy and sell rare coins, paper money, gold …

First Display of Finest $4 Stella Gold Set at 2024 ANA Convention

July 9, 2024 by Clinton

The finest set of “Stella” $4 denomination gold coins in the PCGS Set Registry® will be displayed for the first time anywhere by Tangible Investments of Laguna Beach, California (www.TangibleInvestmentsInc.com) at the American Numismatic Association 2024 Chicago World’s Fair of Money (www.WorldsFairofMoney.com). The registry lists the historic, low-mintage pattern coins as the current finest set with a weighted grade point average of 66.75, and each of the four coins has cameo quality. “Of all the …

Rare Proof Double Eagles Make Encore Return To ANA World’s Fair of Money

July 9, 2024 by Clinton

1910 Experimental Finish and 1921 Satin Finish Saints

Described by researchers as “one of the most important recent discoveries in 20th century American numismatics,” the finer of the two known 1921 Satin Finish Proof Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles along with the unique Experimental Finish Proof 1910 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle will make only their third public appearance together. Insured for $10 million, they will be a featured exhibit in the Museum Showcase area (booth 434) at the American Numismatic Association 2024 Chicago World’s Fair of …

Numismatic Role Models Celebration Events at World’s Fair of Money in Chicago

July 1, 2024 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is recognizing leading role models in the numismatic community that have exhibited an influential, and positive presence. The Outstanding Adult Advisor and Outstanding District Representative will be awarded during the Chicago World’s Fair of Money Member Awards and Donor Celebration, Thursday, Aug. 8 from 3-4:30 p.m. in room 25/26 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The ANA Dealer of the Year will be awarded at the convention’s 133rd Anniversary Awards Banquet, Friday, Aug. 9 from 7-10 …

Impressive Numismatic Treasures at ANA 2024 Chicago World’s Fair of Money

June 18, 2024 by Clinton

Multi-million-dollar exhibits of historic numismatic treasures, some on public display together for the first time, will be among the many highlights of the American Numismatic Association’s – ANA 2024 Chicago World’s Fair of Money® (WorldsFairofMoney.com) in Rosemont, Illinois, August 6-10. ANA members are encouraged to pre-register for the show to skip the registration line. Pre-registration ends July 12. “The finest known 1794 Flowing Hair dollar, believed by many experts to be the first silver dollar struck …

Tyrant Collection Exhibit at ANA 2024 Chicago World’s Fair of Money

June 4, 2024 by Clinton

Historic rare coins of Egypt from the unparalleled Tyrant Collection (www.TheTyrantCollection.com) will be publicly displayed together for the first time at the American Numismatic Association Chicago World’s Fair of Money® (www.WorldsFairofMoney.com), August 6-10, 2024. The exhibit entitled Tyrants of the Nile includes coins of the ancient world’s most famous queen, the legendary Cleopatra VII. Tyrants of the Nile will be the latest multi-million-dollar exhibition in a multi-year series of different educational displays revealing portions of …

Present Numismatic Knowledge During the Chicago World’s Fair of Money

March 25, 2024 by Clinton

Submissions are being accepted for the Sundman Lecture Symposium, taking place during the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) Chicago (Rosemont) World’s Fair of Money, August 6-10. The theme this year is “A Century of Change; 1924 to 2024,” which focuses on how money, its appearance, subject matter and the numismatic hobby has changed over the last 100 years. A century ago, the numismatic hobby was very different; how collectors acquired coins was limited to face-to-face or …

NGC Announces 2023 ANA Grading Contest Winners

August 16, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a press release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing the winners of its coin grading contest. The contest was held last week at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh. Thirty of 150 contestants took home prizes in the grading contest hosted by Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®) at the 2023 ANA World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There were the same number of participants as the previous …

United States Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson to Participate in the American Numismatic Association’s 2023 World’s Fair of Money

August 3, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a press release from the United States Mint, announcing that Mint Director Ventris Gibson will participate in the opening ceremonies for the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money. The World’s Fair of Money starts next week in Pittsburgh. United States Mint (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 David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort …