ANA World’s Fair of Money Philadelphia 2012 Opening Ceremony – Video

Jeff Shevlin, ANA Executive Director

New Executive Director for the American Numismatic Association opens the annual World’s Fair of Money held this year in Philadelphia.

He introduces ANA President Tom Hallenbeck who shares some remarks and hands out some awards to volunteers.

Deputy Mint Director Richard A. Peterson speaks as well as other ANA dignitaries.
Video: 16:50

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American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money

The country’s premier coin show and convention, is held every summer at cities around the country. This year the show was hosted in Philadelphia, PA. The convention features spectacular educational programs and events, and the most stunning collections of early American rarities ever assembled for the ANA’s signature Museum Showcase.

The bourse, which is always sold out, includes the finest rare coin and currency dealers in the world, with special sections for U.S., world and ancient coins as well as paper money. The Mint Promenade will features representatives of world mints from five continents along with collector exhibits.

For more information about the ANA or any of its conventions, visit www.money.org and/or visit the Coin and Paper Money Shows section on Coinweek for the latest information, news stories and calendar of upcoming shows.

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