National Money Show a Treasure Trove of Activity for Collectors
Sold-out bourse, family activities, world-class exhibits, auction to wow visitors
The American Numismatic Association's Fall National Money
Show will showcase some of the world's most valuable and historic
numismatic items, 500 of the hobby's best dealers, a world-class
auction by Heritage Auctions and a wide variety of educational
programs and family activities from Oct. 18-20 in Dallas.
The show at the Dallas Convention Center is open to
the public from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 18-19 and 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Oct. 20, with ticket sales ending 30 minutes
before closing. Admission is free for ANA members and
$6 for non-members. Children ages 12 and under are admitted
free.
"We've sold out the floor in Dallas, and we're looking at making
room for more booths," said ANA Executive Director Jeff Shevlin.
"With precious metals prices high, we expect a lot of excitement
and activity from collectors and the public. Our collaboration with
Heritage Auctions in their own back yard will result in excellent
attendance at the show."
The ANA's Museum Showcase (booth 527) will wow visitors with
high-value pieces from the ANA Edward C. Rochette Money Museum and
private collections, some with a distinct Texas flavor. Selections
from the Harry W. Bass Jr. Collection, including the only complete
set of $3 gold pieces, will be publicly displayed in Dallas for the
first time.
Other highlights include the 1792 Silver Center cent, the 1793
Ameri Chain cent and the 1885 Proof Trade Dollar, courtesy of Bob
R. Simpson; a display of famous error coins, featuring a 1943
"copper" Lincoln cent, courtesy of Robert Campbell; and 1892 and
1893 Columbian Exposition half dollars presented to President
Kennedy while he was a U.S. senator from Massachusetts, courtesy of
William Shamhart, Christine Monk and John Kraljevich.
Treasures from the ANA's collection include a 1792 half disme,
the Idler/Bebee specimen 1804 dollar, the Walton specimen 1913
Liberty Head nickel, error notes from the Bebee collection and a
selection of Texas paper money.
The ever-popular Collector Exhibits area gives ANA members the
opportunity to share their collections and research with fellow
hobbyists. Several dozen competitive and noncompetitive exhibits
will be displayed this year on a wide range of topics.
Many of the more than 500 numismatic dealers attending the show
will provide free, informal appraisals for visitors who bring in
their old coins and paper money.
Heritage Auctions is the official auction company for the
convention. For a complete schedule of lot viewings or for more
information on the auction, go to www.HA.com.
"Coin Collecting 101," an informal 30-minute presentation for
hobby newcomers, will be held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 18-19 in
Hall D. Want to learn more? Take the free course "Coin Collecting
Basics" with ANA Numismatic Educator Rod Gillis from 11 a.m. to 1
p.m. Oct. 20.
Gillis and ANA Governor Mike Ellis will present the two-day
seminar, "Fundamentals of Grading U.S. Coins," from Oct. 16-17. The
seminar will cover many topics and emphasize the fundamental
principles of grading circulated and mint state U.S. coins,
including the history and evolution of grading standards, analysis
of a coin's focal points, technical and market grading, how to
determine initial signs of wear and evaluating surface marks,
strike, luster and eye appeal. The course costs $198 for ANA
members or $298 for non-members. To enroll, call 719-482-9850 or go
to www.NationalMoneyShow.com
.
The ANA will offer Boy Scout Coin Collecting Merit Badge and Girl
Scout Fun with Money Patch workshops on Oct. 20 (registration
required). Registration information can be found at www.NationalMoneyShow.com
.
Money Talks, held Oct. 19-20, lets ANA members discuss their
research and ideas in a lecture format. Topics include ancient
coins to World War II currency to Texas numismatic history.
Kids Zone and Treasure Trivia (booth 537) provide children and
families with a variety of activities and chances to collect cool
prizes.
At the ANA Area (booth 537), visitors can find out more about ANA
membership, educational opportunities and watch videos about the
ANA and coverage of the show itself. ANA members can start a
library account, check out books on site and see special items from
the library's archives. Visitors can spin the prize wheel and enter
for the chance to win 30 seconds in the Cash Cube.
Tony Hales is the event's general chairman. The Texas Numismatic
Association and the Dallas Coin Club are the show's host clubs. The
Fort Worth Coin Club, Northeast Tarrant Coin Club, Collin County
Coin Club, Mid Cities Coin Club, Richardson Coin Club and
Numismatics International are honorary host clubs. For more
information on the show, call 719-482-9849 or go to
www.NationalMoneyShow.com.
The American Numismatic Association is a congressionally chartered
nonprofit educational organization dedicated to encouraging people
to study and collect money and related items. The ANA helps its
28,000 members and the public discover and explore the world of
money through its vast array of education and outreach programs, as
well as its museum, library, publications, conventions and
seminars. For more information, call 719-632-2646 or go to
www.money.org.