COVID-19 Archives

ANA Issues Notification of COVID Exposure for World’s Fair of Money Attendees & Dealers

August 19, 2021 by Clinton

2021 Chicago World's Fair of Money Banner (Image Courtesy of The American Numismatic Association)

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has issued the following notification for attendees and dealers of the World’s Fair of Money last week in Chicago. The notification warns of COVID exposure and that several dealers from the event have tested positive for COVID-19. The COVID exposure notification comes just a week after the show wrapped up in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont and general feedback was positive. The ANA notes that it took measures to prevent …

The Planchet: The ANS in the Time of COVID

March 25, 2021 by Clinton

The Planchet Podcast by The American Numismatic Society

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has released the second episode of the second season of its outstanding podcast, The Planchet. This particular episode is focused on the Society itself and how it coped and functioned as the COVID pandemic became all-to-real and effectively shut down on-site operations. Indeed, this episode is the first that the Society has been able to record in person. Season 2, Episode 2 does something never before attempted in exactly one …

Long Beach Coin Expo Cancels June Event

March 22, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the Long Beach Expo, announcing that its June event has been cancelled. The expo was set to take place from June 17-19 but will not take place out of an “abundance of caution” due to the COVID-19 pandemic that continues. The show is just the latest in a long list of coin shows, conventions, and expositions that have been cancelled over the past 12 months. Those cancellations include …

Phoenix 2021 National Money Show Officially Cancelled

December 18, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release sent to the Numismatic press from the American Numismatic Association (ANA). The Association has announced that the 2021 National Money show, slated to be held in Phoenix, Arizona March 11-13, 2021, has been cancelled due to concerns with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The board voted 7-2 to cancel the event with concerns about safety to members, dealers, staff and visitors as the United States continues to struggle with the …

Mint Changes Shipping Options for Signature-Required Shipments

December 15, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has changed their shipping options for signature-required shipments starting this month. In an email to the Numismatic press, the Mint announced that it was removing the option for signature-required shipments and will stop paying for the service all together with carriers. As the email explains, which can be found below, many carriers like UPS, FedEx, and the USPS have adopted a “knock and verify” policy for signature required packages. The Mint …

February Long Beach Expo Cancelled

December 15, 2020 by Clinton

The February Long Beach Expo has joined the growing list of coin shows and conventions that have been cancelled in early 2021. The event, originally scheduled for February 4-6, at the Long Beach Convention Center has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to the continued restrictions in placed in California to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Here is the announcement from the LBE on the cancellation, emphasizing that no business will be conducted during the …

2021 Florida United Numismatists Convention Cancelled

December 14, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from PCGS announcing that the 2021 Florida United Numismatists (FUN) convention has been cancelled. The cancellation of the event that was slated for January 7-10, 2021 is a direct result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with cases in the United States continuing to climb unabated. The cancellation of the 2021 FUN convention is the latest in what has been a nearly year-long string of coin shows and conventions being …

World’s Money Fair in Berlin Goes Virtual Due to COVID-19

November 2, 2020 by Clinton

The World’s Money Fair set to take place January 29-31, 2021 in Berlin has been cancelled as an in-person event. Instead, organizers will move it to a virtual show that will allow vendors to have virtual booths to sell their Numismatic products. The move comes as a direct result of the ongoing and now surging COVID-19 pandemic in Europe. While not explicitly stated in the update from the organizers, it is likely they could not …

NYINC Cancels 2021 Convention Due to COVID-19

September 28, 2020 by Clinton

The New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC) has announced the cancellation of their 2021 Convention. The convention was originally scheduled to be held in January 2021 at the Grand Hyatt in New York City. However, the board at NYINC has decided to cancel the event due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and uncertainty surrounding its impact on events early next year. Due to issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 49th Annual New York International …

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 …