THE 2017 DENVER ANA WORLD’S FAIR OF MONEY

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V20 2017 INDEX E-SYLUM ARCHIVE

The E-Sylum: Volume 20, Number 28, July 9, 2017, Article 18

I've made my travel plans and will be at this year's American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money in Denver. It will be a busy few days, but I hope to see and meet many E-Sylum readers there. Look for me at NBS and Newman Numismatic Portal events, as well as the bourse floor and various ANA events. Here's a list of major show events and registration information. Don't miss the registration deadlines - they're coming up fast! -Editor

Make plans to enjoy social events at the 2017 World’s Fair of Money in Denver, Colo. After strolling the bourse, mix and mingle with fellow collectors from around the country at the following ANA social and networking events.

Show hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 1; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 2-4; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5. ANA members can enter the show 30 minutes before the public. Admission is $8 for adults; ANA members and children 12 and under are always free. Last admission is 30 minutes prior to closing.

Legacy Series

When — Tuesday, August 1, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Where — Room 502 in the Colorado Convention Center

Join the ANA as we celebrate the contributions of Colorado father-son coin dealers, Ken and Tom Hallenbeck of Hallenbeck Coin Gallery. Learn about their personal interests and how the two men have shaped the Colorado Springs numismatic landscape.

The ticket price of $50 includes hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and the Legacy Series interview. Registration closes July 18; tickets will not be available for purchase at the show.

Sundman Luncheon
When — Wednesday, August 2, from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. Where — Room 504 in the Colorado Convention Center

This year marks the 100th anniversary of United States involvement in "The War to End All Wars," World War I. With that in mind, the 2017 Sundman Luncheon celebrates “Trenches to Treaties: The Numismatic Legacy of World War I.”

Guests who attend the luncheon, priced at $15 per person, enjoy the following presentations:

ANA Member and Donor Reception

When — Thursday, August 3, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Where — Room 406 in the Colorado Convention Center

The always-popular ANA Member and Donor Reception recognizes 25- and 60-year members, lead donors, Dealer Booster of the Year, John and Nancy Wilson Member Booster Award, Century Club inductees, and service awards. This is a great event for members to meet new friends and catch up with old acquaintances. There is no cost to attend.

ANA Banquet and Silent Auction
When — Friday, August 4, from 7 to 10 p.m.
Where — Grand Ballroom in the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel

The fellowship gala of the year, the annual ANA Banquet includes a cocktail hour for mixing and mingling, a three-course dinner, presentation of ANA awards, and recognition of 50-year members. Tickets are priced at $115. A Silent Auction during the banquet raises funds to underwrite full and partial scholarships to the ANA’s Summer Seminar. Banquet registration closes July 18. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the show.

Golden day at the ANA

When — Sunday, August 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where — ANA Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the ANA’s headquarters dedication, the Association is opening its doors and inviting members to tour its center of operations in downtown Colorado Springs on Sunday, Aug. 6, immediately after the Denver World’s Fair of Money.

Round-trip shuttles from the Sheraton (host hotel) depart at 9 a.m. (with departure from Colorado Springs at 2 p.m.) and 10 a.m. (with Colorado Springs departure at 3 p.m.). The cost for transportation is $30 per person; attendance at the celebration is free, although registration for transportation is required by July 18.

I highly recommend this event for all ANA members - what a great way to visit headquarters, meet with officers and staff, and see the museum and library in person! -Editor

Shave Miles Event

Prominent numismatist Michael “Miles” Standish will have his head shaved in public at the Denver World’s Fair of Money. The hair-raising act will raise money for the ANA and the nonprofit Standish Foundation for Child & Family Centered Healthcare.

The “Shave Miles” event will begin 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, at Booth 97, located next to the ANA Business and Messaging Center in Hall F of the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Donations to the Standish Foundation can be made here.

Chet Krause Silent Auction

Former ANA Governor Clifford Mishler, a long-time business colleague and friend of the late Chet Krause — founder of Krause Publications, will conduct a silent auction of Chet's memorabilia with all proceeds being donated to the ANA. “Like many of us, Chet Krause returned from conventions with an assortment of numismatic souvenirs,” says Clifford. “As interesting and meaningful as these items were, most were of modest value. As this assortment did not merit commercial cataloging and auction sale, I thought it would be fun to offer the items for sale under a silent auction format on the floor of the bourse of the 2017 Denver World’s Fair of Money, with the proceeds earmarked to benefit ANA’s educational purposes.”

Items to be displayed and sold include ANA medals, badges and related collectibles, with many of the pieces bearing Chet’s name. View the items and place bids at booth 244 and 246.