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Convention Medal for The 2020 World’s Fair of Money Now Available

August 7, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association has begun sales of what would have been the 2020 World’s Fair of Money convention medal and collectables. As readers know, the convention itself was suspended then later cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The convention was scheduled to take place August 4-7 in Pittsburgh. Each year, the ANA produces a series of convention medals and other collectables that attendees at the World’s Fair of Money can purchase to remember …

World’s Fair of Money for 2020 Officially Cancelled

July 17, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced that it has officially cancelled the 2020 World’s Fair of Money, adding its name to a laundry list of shows and conventions that have been cancelled due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions in an effort to fight the virus. The Board of Governors had previously indicated that the show was suspended as they continued to look for alternative dates, working with the city of Pittsburgh and …

Pittsburgh 2020 PNG Day Is Canceled

June 18, 2020 by Clinton

The knock-on effect of the suspension of this year’s World’s Fair of Money is that it has also cancelled a PNG event. The Professional Numismatic Guild traditionally holds a PNG day at the event but with the overall Fair now suspended, PNG has decided to call time on the event. PNG Day was scheduled to take place on Monday, August 3rd at the convention in Pittsburgh. Here is the full Press Release from PNG. (Pittsburgh, …

2020 World’s Fair of Money Suspended

June 18, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing the suspension of the 2020 World’s Fair of Money. The show was originally scheduled for August 4-8, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, specifically the number of people that can be at an indoor gathering, the Association decided to suspend this year’s fair until further notice. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) announced today the suspension of the 2020 World’s …

ANA World’s Fair of Money Planning Continues

May 26, 2020 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced that it is continuing to plan on holding the 2020 World’s Fair of Money. Admitting that the situation is fluid, the ANA is working both with the State of Pennsylvania, the City of Pittsburgh, and the David L. Lawrence Convention Center regarding the summer convention. To that end, the bourse will be more spread out this year versus previous years while modifications to meeting rooms and even hosting …

ANA School of Numismatics to Offer Coin Grading Seminar in Pittsburgh

April 28, 2020 by Clinton

The following Press Release was issued by the American Numismatic Association, ANA, announcing that an educational course in coin grading will be offered as part of the World’s Fair of Money activities. The two-day seminar for Intermediate U.S. Coin Grading will be held August 2-3, 2020 at the Westin near the David L. Lawrence Convention Center where the Fair takes place. Cost is $250 for ANA members. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is offering an educational course …

ANA Asks for Money Talks Speakers for The World’s Fair of Money

April 9, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA). It is an appeal for speakers for the Money Talks presentation at the 2020 World’s Fair of Money. The event is scheduled to take place August 4-8, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. American Numismatic Association (ANA) members are encouraged to share their ideas and research with fellow hobbyists by delivering a Money Talks presentation at the 2020 World’s Fair of Money® in Pittsburgh, Aug. 4-8 at …