Learn about Chinese counterfeits, paper money grading in Denver
The American Numismatic Association will offer a pair of
informative, useful two-day courses for collectors at the Spring
National Money Show, May 10-12 at the Colorado Convention Center in
Denver. One class helps collectors recognize Chinese counterfeits
of popular U.S. Coins, and the other teaches paper money collectors
how to grade their collections.
Facing the Chinese Counterfeiting Threat
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, May 8-9
Where: Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
Noted counterfeit expert Dr. Gregory Dubay discusses one of the
most pressing issues in modern numismatics. Counterfeit coins and
slabs made in China are pouring into the U.S. marketplace in
unprecedented numbers. Access to Western technology means that the
counterfeiters are able to produce high-quality fakes. It is not
against Chinese laws to make and sell counterfeit coins dated prior
to 1949.
In this two-day seminar, Dubay shows students how to protect
themselves by becoming smart online consumers. He also teaches
students how to spot counterfeits and to use simple, inexpensive
tools to authenticate their coins.
Grading U.S. Paper Money
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, May 8-9
Where: Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
Instructor Glen Jorde, a past Professional Currency Dealers
Association president, leads this hands-on seminar that focuses on
introductory and intermediate grading skills across a number of
popular paper money areas. There also will be opportunity for group
discussion and one-on-one instruction. Students are encouraged to
bring up to 10 of their own notes for grading, as well as a
magnifying loupe.
Each course costs $198 for ANA members and $298 for non-members.
ANA life members receive a $25 discount on each class.
If you have any questions about these courses or wish to register,
please contact Susan McMillan at 719-482-9850 or by email at
mcmillan@money.org. To register online, go to
www.nationalmoneyshow.com and select "Education and Family
Activities."
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.