Unable to secure a suitable alternative venue, the ANA has officially cancelled the 2020 World's Fair of Money.
-Editor
2020 World's Fair of Money Officially Cancelled
ANA Board of Governors Commits to Pittsburgh for 2023 Show
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) Board of Governors voted on July 14 to
officially cancel the 2020 World's Fair of Money®. The show was originally scheduled
for August 4-8 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; however, COVID-19 restrictions made
continuing with the Pittsburgh event unfeasible, and the Board voted in mid-June to
postpone the event while it considered alternate sites and dates. The July 14 vote
effectively terminated any further research and planning for a replacement location for
the 2020 show given the current coronavirus situation and the inability of the ANA to
assure the safety of its members, dealers, staff and visitors.
The Board did commit to Pittsburgh as the site for the 2023 World's Fair of Money,
recognizing the outstanding planning developed by the local host committee in
preparing for the cancelled 2020 show, provided that comparative contractual
arrangements can be made.
"Although we share the disappointment of collectors and dealers in cancelling the 2020
World's Fair of Money, it is the right decision given the wide range of uncertainties we
currently face," says ANA President Steve Ellsworth. "We're appreciative of our
partners, specifically official convention auctioneers Heritage Auctions and Stack's
Bowers Galleries, for their understanding and support of this decision. In the meantime,
this action enables the ANA staff to refocus its maximum efforts and efficiencies
towards the organization's emergence and growth out of the pandemic crisis."
The American Numismatic Association's convention has only been cancelled twice
before: in 1918 during the flu pandemic and again in 1945 because of World War II.
Although the show itself will not be held, collectors can still attend convention events
online, including Money Talks and the Sundman Lecture Series. These presentations
and lectures are free to attend but registration is required. ANA awards presentations
that were scheduled at the 2020 World's Fair of Money also will be held virtually.
"We look forward to welcoming collectors to the March 11-13 National Money Show® in
Phoenix and to the 2021 World's Fair of Money in Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois, August
10-14," says Ellsworth.
To read the complete press release, see:
2020 World's Fair of Money Officially Cancelled
(https://www.money.org/uploads/Cancellation%20Notice%202020.pdf)
Wayne Homren, Editor
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