August 10-14, 2021
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center - Hall A | Rosemont (Chicago), IL
View the never-before-seen $100 million exhibit of U.S. type coins from The Tyrant Collection, including the fabled King of Siam proof set. Buy, sell and trade with hundreds of coin dealers, explore auction lots showcasing amazing rarities, and attend lectures and presentations from noted numismatists. Find out what your old coins may be worth!
SHOW HOURS
Tuesday 1-6 pm; Wednesday-Friday 10 am-6 pm
Saturday 10 am-4 pm (FREE Admission Saturday!)
Admission is $10 for the public; FREE for ANA members and children under 12.
ANA members may enter 30 minutes prior to the public. Last admission is 30 minutes prior to closing.
QUICK LINKS
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Official Show Guide
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News & Updates
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Lodging Information
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Plan Your Trip
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Become a Convention Patron
It’s easy to become a Patron of the Chicago World's Fair of Money. Show your support and be part of the adventure!
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2021 Convention Medal
This year's medal features the skyline of Chicago and the Navy Pier's Centennial Wheel, with Rosemont's iconic symbol gracing the year 2021. Pre-order yours today!
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The Tyrant Collection Display
See $100 Million exhibit of U.S. type coins from The Tyrant Collection. This never-before-seen exhibit will showcase hundreds of superb condition coins, including the famous King of Siam proof set.
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1933 Double Eagle Display
The 1933 Double Eagle previously owned by King Farouk of Egypt will be publicly exhibited Tuesday through Friday, August 10-13. This will be the historic gold coin's first public display anywhere since it was sold at auction in early June for a record-breaking $18,872,250.
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Ship of Gold Bell Display
The 268-pound bell from the fabled “Ship of Gold,” the SS Central America that sank in 1857, will be publicly displayed along with some of the recovered California Gold Rush treasure.
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Auction Lot Viewing
View auction lots from Stack's Bowers Galleries and Heritage Auctions — official auctioneers of the 2021 World's Fair of Money.
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Schedule at a Glance
Find times and locations for club meetings, presentations and lectures, special events and much more.
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Things to Do in Rosemont
Visit rosemont.com to explore local activities and attractions, discover dining options, and to learn more about the city of Rosemont.
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130th Anniversary Banquet
Along with ANA Awards presentations and Hall of Fame Inductions, the 130th annual banquet will include the installation of the 2021-2023 ANA Board of Governors.
Friday, August 13, 2021; 7-10PM
Hyatt Regency O'Hare Hotel, Rosemont Ballroom
Member & Awards Celebration
A special event to celebrate membership anniversary milestones and honor service award winners, literary award winners, and Young Numismatist of the Year. All members are welcome.
Thursday, August 12, 2021; 3-4:30PM
DESCC Room 25/26
Sundman Luncheon
Maynard Sundman/Littleton Coin Co. Lecture Series exclusive symposium and luncheon.
Wednesday, August 11, 2021; 12:15PM
DESCC Room 23
Facebook Livestream Events
The ANA will livestream select activities and events at this year's World's Fair of Money to the ANA Facebook page . Join us at facebook.com/numismatics at the scheduled dates and times to join the fun!
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Exhibit Awards Reception
ANA exhibitors receive honors for the very best displays of numismatic research at this celebratory event.
Saturday, August 14, 2021; 1:30-3PM
DESCC Room 25/26, Second Level
Great American Stamp Show
Attendees of the World's Fair of Money are invited to stop by Hall G of the convention center to check out the Great American Stamp Show (August 12-15). Explore more than 800 frames of stamp and postal history exhibits! Click "Learn More" below to find further information at stamps.org.
LEARN MORELearning Opportunities
Sundman Lecture Series
Presentations throughout the day on the theme "Big, Bold and Beautiful - Coins that have stood out over the ages."
Wednesday, August 11, 2021; 10AM-4PM
DESCC, Room 6
Money Talks
Learn from fellow numismatists, collectors and ANA members about their passions and latest research. Free and open to the public.
Thursday & Friday, August 12-13, 2021
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Coin Collecting Basics
This free workshop addresses consumer awareness, proper storage, handling, preservation and more.
Saturday, August 14, 2021; 12-2PM
DESCC, Room 24
Treasure Trivia
Children ages 3-17 can learn about numismatics with this interactive activity as they tour the bourse floor.
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Young Collectors Corner
Young collectors between the ages of 5-17 can explore the wonderful world of coin collecting through this introductory course. Registration required.
Saturday, August 14, 2021; 9-11AM
DESCC Room 6
LEARN MOREDealer Resources
ANA Dealer Day
Join fellow ANA dealers for the first-ever “Dealer Day” to preview and trade the best inventory available immediately prior to the World’s Fair of Money.
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ANA Dealer Resources
Find information on upcoming events, exclusive ANA dealer resources and more.
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Interactive Floor Map
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Dealer Bourse Application
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Safety Measures
We will have 16 ft. aisles instead of 10 ft. aisles to encourage social distancing.
We will provide 4oz. bottles of hand sanitizer for each company that has a booth.
We will have sneeze guards at the primary ANA areas – Admissions, Dealer Registration, and Treasure Trivia.
We will have disposable masks available for those who do not have masks.
We will follow CDC guidelines and local guidelines. If masks are not mandated, the ANA will recommend attendees wear masks.
Convenient airport testing information can be found here: https://www.flychicago.com/business/media/coronavirus/Pages/ordtest.aspx
Alternate testing sites, if needed, can be found at https://
PLEASE NOTE: The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is recommending (but not mandating) that unvaccinated show attendees coming from states on the “Orange” list obtain a negative COVID test result no more than 72 hours prior to arrival in Chicago. View the list of states and other City of Chicago travel advisories here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid-19/home/emergency-travel-order.html
Show Photography and Videography Policy
All programs and events sponsored by the American Numismatic Association (ANA) at the World’s Fair of Money are the exclusive property of the Association. No one is permitted to record or reproduce such events, orally or visually, by digital recording, videotape recording, audio cassette recording, or by any other means for commercial purposes without the express consent of the ANA. No exhibit, performance or event presented at a World's Fair of Money shall be photographed, videotaped, broadcast or recorded for commercial use or sale without the express consent of the ANA. This rule does not prohibit videotaping or other visual or oral recordings by an exhibitor at an ANA show made entirely within the booth space leased by that exhibitor.
Private, non-commercial photography and videography for personal use by visitors, exhibitors and vendors/dealers will be permitted in some areas of the convention hall and meeting rooms with the permission of those being photographed or videoed and/or permission of the dealer or exhibitor whose items are the subjects of the photo or video.
Disclaimer
The ANA does not sell or otherwise share it's membership list with any third party. Ignore emails offering to sell you our convention attendee list. Also ignore emails from third parties offering to book your hotel. These are scams.