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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 …

ANA World’s Fair of Money Opens Today in Chicago

August 10, 2021 by Clinton

After a year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) will open the doors of the 2021 World’s Fair of Money today in Chicago. The event opens at 10:00 AM Central at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. ANA Members can access the bourse 30 minutes prior to the general public. Admission for ANA Members is free while the general public will pay $10 to access the event …

Chicago World’s Fair of Money® Gets the Green Light

May 7, 2021 by Clinton

After multiple rumors indicating that this year’s World’s Fair of Money in Chicago was to be cancelled, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) has put them to rest. The Association confirmed that the event, which will be held in Rosemont, Illinois just outside of Chicago, is going ahead as normal after the venue announced that it is resuming trade shows and events. Coin collectors can breathe a sigh of relief. The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center …

Money Talks Speakers Wanted for Chicago World’s Fair of Money

April 8, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) encouraging members of the Association to consider becoming a Money Talks presenter at the 2021 World’s Fair of Money. This year, the World’s Fair of Money will be held from August 10-14, 2021 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois. American Numismatic Association (ANA) members are encouraged to share their ideas and research with fellow hobbyists …

American Numismatic Association to Host “Dealer Day” Prior to Chicago World’s Fair of Money

March 9, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing a Dealer Day will take place prior to the start of the World’s Fair of Money in August. The day set aside for dealers will take place on Monday, August 9, 20201 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The American Numismatic Association (money.org) will conduct its first-ever “Dealer Day” on Monday, August 9, in the Chicago suburb of …

See A Rare 1854-S Half Eagle at The World’s Fair of Money

July 25, 2019July 12, 2019 by Clinton

If you plan on making your way to the World’s Fair of Money in Chicago next month, a visit to the Museum Showcase (booth #1829) will be well worth your time. There you will see an ultra rare 1854-S Half Eagle on display. Only 268 of these were ever struck by the San Francisco Mint and now, there are only three of these known to exist. This particular coin sold an eye watering $2,160,000 at …

ANA Legacy Series to Host Red Book Editors

July 26, 2019July 10, 2019 by Clinton

At the upcoming World’s Fair of Money event in Chicago, the American Numismatic Association will be hosting their annual ANA Legacy interview series. The event will be held on Thursday, August 15, at 5 p.m. in room 44 at the World’s Fair of Money. This year, the interviewees are a real treat and if you are going to be at the show, and are an ANA member, you should definitely stop to see. The guests …

World’s Fair of Money is August 13-17 in Chicago

September 30, 2019May 9, 2019 by Clinton

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has announced that their annual World’s Fair of Money will take place August 13-17, 2019 in the Chicago, Illinois suburb of Rosemont. The event is one of the largest numismatic events in the world and brings in collectors and dealers from around the world. As a bonus to ANA members, admission into the event will be allowed 30 minutes prior to opening to the public. This gives ANA members time …