Denver, Colorado’s World’s Fair of Money was held during the first week of August and featured notable appearances and collections that could make any coin collector pause for a closer look. The following were presented as the event’s principal highlights.
Opening Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The World’s Fair of Money began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony formally opening the event. Collector and author Jeff Garret opened the doors ceremonially and cut the ribbon, marking the start of the 2017 event. Garret was described as having extensive coin knowledge, and he spoke to the eager crowd on that first day.
A Broad Selection of CoinsAt publication,
A fair of this kind depends on letting collectors experience remarkable historic coins firsthand. The event displayed rare coins and currency, ranging from $100,000 bills to a nickel valued at $3 million. Along with what the article called the finest numismatic inventory anywhere, the fair featured lectures and seminars, plus viewing access to objects from the ANA Money Museum and private collections—an opportunity characterized as once in a lifetime.
Krugerrand Day
The second official day of the World’s Fair of Money was Krugerrand Day, marking the 50th anniversary of the Gold Krugerrand and the introduction of the first Silver Krugerrand. These well-known coins were released and exhibited for the event’s longtime collectors. The article said collectors especially valued them for limited production (1,000,000), a 50-year anniversary privy mark, and appealing packaging with a plastic capsule and COA.
Rick Harrison Meet-and-Greet
New members of the coin collecting community may have had their interest sparked by Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison of the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop. Those fans had an opportunity to see Harrison when he appeared on the fair’s third day. Crowds gathered for the one-hour meet-and-greet, where Harrison discussed coins, appraisals, and collecting.
Shave Miles Fundraising Event
Longtime coin-collecting community members likely recognized noted numismatist coins expert Miles Standish, who appeared at the fair. He joined Rick Harrison for the Shave Miles Fundraising Event, during which Harrison shaved Miles’ head to support the nonprofit Standish Foundation for Child and Family Centered Healthcare.
The World’s Fair of Money provided an unusual chance to view one of the world’s largest collections and encounter prominent people in the hobby. At the time of publication, readers were invited to attend the following year to experience it firsthand.
