Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association
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APRIL 12-14, 2013
Tukwila Community Center |
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It's Over!! We'll see you again next year in Tukwila, May 2-4, 2014.
See: 2013 convention report | 2013 collector exhibit report. Welcome to Tukwila by General Chairman Mike Labosier – Welcome to the 64th annual Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association Spring Convention and Coin Show! The PNNA Spring Convention is the oldest and largest annual coin show in the Pacific Northwest. With 85 dealer tables, you will find national and regional dealers, as well as many of your favorite local dealers, providing a wide selection of numismatic material in all price ranges. Temptations abound at this show! Collectors of U.S. coins will find everything from colonial coppers to gold double eagles and modern commemoratives. Coins of the Greek classical period and Roman coins of the Caesars will be well represented, along with coins of other ancient civilizations. Foreign coin enthusiasts will find dealers specializing in medieval coins, modern world coins, and everything in between. Currency collectors will find everything from colonial paper through the whole range of U.S. currency, as well as fascinating and colorful foreign bank notes. For collectors of exonumia, beautiful and historic medals and interesting tokens will be on display and available for sale. While you’re visiting the coin show, check out the carefully prepared collector exhibits on view Saturday and Sunday. Free numismatic theater presentations are also offered on Saturday. Our highlight this year was to have been a presentation by Jeff Shevlin, Executive Director of the American Numismatic Association (ANA). Jeff was scheduled to speak about the future of the ANA and the Association’s efforts to provide more value to its members. [Note: We regret that Jeff has cancelled his appearance at the Tukwila show. ANA V.P. Walt Ostromecki will fill in for Jeff, with an interesting talk on Dumb Coins.] Also on Saturday, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts can attend clinics to earn their coin collecting merit badge. (Girl Scout clinic by request only - see scouting page.) For the younger crowd, the popular Young Numismatist (YN) Treasure Hunt will run all three days of the show, providing YNs under age 18 with a chance to earn free coins. This program is run by Walter Ostromecki, current Vice President of the ANA and candidate for President in this year’s election. To get started, just stop by the YN table and see Walt. The PNNA is grateful for the hard work of the convention co-host’s volunteers. The King County Coin Club (KCCC) has co-hosted the Spring Convention for many years, and its members contribute greatly to the success of the show. You will find the KCCC and other clubs listed on the PNNA website, along with their meeting locations and times. The local clubs always welcome new members, and joining a club in your area is a great way to meet fellow coin enthusiasts and make new friends. The annual convention brings together many of our members. The PNNA annual meeting on Saturday is open to all, and your comments and suggestions on how the PNNA can best promote our wonderful hobby are most welcome. We’re happy to see you -- enjoy the show! Hotel info – Courtyard Marriott - 16038 West Valley Highway, Tukwila, WA 98188, 425-255-0300. General Chairman: Mike Labosier (link to PNNA officers page). Mike is stepping down after 2013. Bourse Chairman: Scott Loos (link to PNNA officers page). Numismatic Exhibits | Numismatic Theater/Club Meetings | Past spring convention reports |