Counterfeit Detection of U.S. Coins Seminar
SUNDAY & MONDAY, AUGUST 23-24, 2026
Pittsburgh, PA
In conjunction with the ANA World’s Fair of Money®: August 25-29, 2026 in Pittsburgh
Explore the latest wave of deceptive Chinese-made counterfeits in this hands-on seminar featuring hundreds of real examples and expert instruction on what to look for.
Counterfeit Detection of U.S. Coins Seminar
This class will feature some of the most deceptive Chinese-made counterfeits of United States colonials, coins, tokens, bullion and bars that are currently plaguing the marketplace. The latest wave of counterfeits are deceptive even to experienced collectors and dealers.
Hundreds of recently made examples will be available to examine, along with the ANA’s Counterfeit Detection set of older and highly deceptive fakes. This seminar will teach counterfeit detection of Key Date and Mintmarked coins, U.S. gold coins, and the latest wave of deceptive Chinese-made counterfeits. There will be both digital presentation and extensive hands-on coin examination.
Instructors: Keith Moon, former grader/finalizer for ANACS, NGC, and PCGS, and Brian Silliman, professional numismatist, Brian Silliman Rare Coins, and former NGC grader/conserver and ANA authenticator/conserver.
Location: The Westin Pittsburgh | 1000 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
ANA Member Rate: $300 | Non-Member Price: $400
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CLASS FULL