Review: 2023 World’s Fair of Money
The American Numismatic Association’s 2023 World’s Fair of Money, held Aug. 8-12, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., is in the books. By all accounts, it was a successful event for dealers, mints and attendees.
More than $100 million of historic rare coins and currency were on display, including hundreds of historic English coins in the 300-coin Tyrants of the Thames 2.0 exhibit, as well as a 1927-D Saint-Gaudens $20 gold coin from the Elite Collection. Attendees were also able to view the statue Victory designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, using the same model as he did for the double eagle gold coins. The statue is valued at $1.1 million.
Collectors lined up at the United States Mint’s booth to purchase gold and silver American Liberty medals, and raffle drawings were held for the chance to purchase 2023 uncirculated silver Peace dollars struck by U.S. Mint Director Ventris Gibson.
On Aug. 11, the ANA held its 132nd Anniversary Awards Banquet, where the new president, Thomas Uram, and the new board of governors were inducted. The highest ANA awards were also bestowed, including the Award for Distinguished Serviced, named after Chester L. Krause, founder of Numismatic News. This year’s recipient was Mike Fuljenz.
Numismatic News Market Analyst Richard Giedroyc attended the show and reported a strong start to the post-summer market.
“The collecting season that will likely run throughout the balance of the year was kicked off by a strong American Numismatic Association convention,” he said. “More than 1,200 dealers had tables. The greatest challenge was to find inventory to re-sell. Bourse inventory appeared to be heavy on common date $20 double eagles, but it should be understood that some outstanding rarities were present and changed hands as well.”
For more show highlights and information, visit WorldsFairOfMoney.com.
View the below gallery for photos of the event.
