2024 World’s Fair of Money
More than 1,200 dealers and world mints (including the U.S. Mint) will be attending the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in Rosemont, Ill., Aug. 6-10, where attendees will have the opportunity to find the next treasure for their collections. Browse world coins, U.S. coins, ancient coins, bullion, paper currency, tokens, medals and more on the bourse floor.
Show-goers will also have the chance to attend informative presentations from notable speakers sharing their numismatic expertise, social events and club meetings. George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Ben Franklin reenactors also will be in attendance to take photos and share history.
Exhibits
Multi-million-dollar exhibits of historic numismatic treasures, some on public display together for the first time, will be among the show highlights.
A 1794 Flowing Hair dollar, insured for $15 million, will be on display at the American Numismatic Association’s 2024 World’s Fair of Money Aug. 6-10 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Ill.
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“The finest known 1794 Flowing Hair dollar, believed by many experts to be the first silver dollar struck by the young United States Mint, will be displayed for perhaps the last time for years to come,” said Kim Kiick, ANA executive director. “Insured for $15 million, it is going into a private collection after the convention.”
The 1794 dollar, as well as a rare gold 1861 Paquet Reverse double eagle, and the most complete collection of Red Seal National Bank Notes, all with serial number one, will be part of a $30 million display courtesy of Ian Russell of GreatCollections, the ANA’s Official Auctioneer.
Visitors can also see for the first time another portion of the extensive Tyrant Collection, described as the most valuable rare collection in private hands. California collector Dan O’Dowd, in conjunction with Goldberg Coins and Collectibles of Los Angeles, will have a $5 million “Tyrants of the Nile” exhibit of more than 350 superb-quality Egyptian rare coins dating back 2,300 years. It will include coins depicting the ancient world’s most famous queen, the legendary Cleopatra VII.
A coin depicting Cleopatra and many other rare Egyptian coins will be on display as part of the “Tyrants of the Nile” exhibit.
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Selected pieces from the ANA Edward C. Rochette Money Museum will be on display, including ancient coins of Parthia and the McDermott-Bebee 1913 Liberty Head nickel. The Museum Showcase will also feature Florida collector Ron Firman’s Mint Red 1943 bronze Lincoln cent and a 1944 cent mistakenly struck on a zinc-coated steel planchet from the previous year.
The only remaining complete 16-piece proof set of 1868 aluminum die trial coins can be viewed as part of the Black Cat Collection.
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“There will also be two sets of United States Pattern Coins from the Black Cat Collection, including the only remaining complete 16-coin 1868 aluminum die trial proof set,” said Doug Mudd, ANA Museum curator. “There also is a complete six-coin copper and silver proof set of the 1882 Liberty Head Shield Earring patterns in 25-cent, 50-cent and $1 denominations. Those important pattern coins are courtesy of Legend Numismatics of Lincroft, N.J., and the anonymous owner of the Black Cat Collection.”
The unique Experimental Finish 1910 Saint-Gaudens double eagle discovered in 2006, and one of the two known Satin Finish proof 1921 Saint-Gaudens double eagles, will be displayed together for only the second time. The coins are being loaned to the ANA by Brian Hendelson, president of Classic Coin Company of Bridgewater, N.J.
“Paper money collectors will want to see the display of Bank of the United States bank notes from a recent donation by longtime ANA advocates John and Nancy Wilson of Florida,” said Mudd. “The exhibit also will include checks signed by President Andrew Jackson and Winfield ‘Old Fuss and Feathers’ Scott, a former commanding general of the United States Army and the 1852 presidential nominee of the Whig Party.”
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, Calif. 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.
Displayed for the first time anywhere, attendees can see an 1879 Flowing Hair $4 “Stella” as part of the finest set of $4 denomination gold coins in the PCGS Set Registry.®
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The grades are 1879 Coiled Hair PCGS PR-65+ CAM CAC with a mintage of only 20; 1879 Flowing Hair PCGS PR-67 CAM CAC, mintage 425; 1880 Coiled Hair PCGS PR-65+ CAM CAC, mintage 10; and 1880 Flowing Hair PCGS PR-66 CAM CAC, mintage 35.
“The 2024 ANA convention may be the only opportunity for collectors, dealers, and the general public to see these superb-quality, rare coins together,” said Silvano DiGenova, Tangible Investments founder and president.
Coin of the Year Ceremony
The Coin of the Year awards will hold its 2024 ceremony, honoring the best of the best 2023-dated coins, Aug. 8 in conjunction with the World’s Fair of Money. The event is free and open to the public.
The Coin of the Year (COTY) program, a competition that recognizes outstanding coin designs worldwide, will hold its award ceremony at 11 a.m. on Aug. 8.
“We are excited to be partnering with the American Numismatic Association for a second year to celebrate the best of the best through our Coin of the Year program,” said Maggie Pahl, editorial director of Numismatic News and COTY co-coordinator.
Winners in 10 categories of competition and the ultimate Coin of the Year winner will be announced. The event is free and open to the public.
The 2024 Coin of the Year program is sponsored by the World’s Fair of Money and the Journal of East Asian Numismatics.
Money Talks Presentations
Money Talks provide members a forum in which to share their views and research with fellow hobbyists. The numismatic lectures are presented each year at ANA conventions and are free to attend.
Presentations are 30 to 45 minutes each, including questions from the audience. They are scheduled on the hour. Programs will be offered Aug. 8-9.
Show Details
Show hours are 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 7-9 and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10.
Admission is $10 per day or $25 for a weekly pass. It is free for ANA members and children under 12. Admission is free for everyone on Saturday, Aug. 10. A valid photo I.D. is required for adults age 18 and up.
It will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Ill.
For complete show details, visit WorldsFairOfMoney.com or call the ANA at (800) 367-9723.
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