PNNA Convention

Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association

PNNA Convention

	APRIL 16-18, 2010 PACIFIC NORTHWEST NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION 61st ANNUAL CONVENTION Tukwila Community Center 12424 42nd Ave. So., Tukwila, WA
Photo: 1851 Mexican Republic 1/2 real coin from Zacatecas mint — model for 2010 PNNA token design.

It's Over ... We'll see you again next year!! — See the report
See the convention edition of The Nor'wester online (PDF file)

See: PNNA/WCC fall convention information | ANA convention reports

	85 local, regional and national numismatic dealer booths. See the convention program with dealer list (PDF file) – find your favorite dealer's location on the bourse floor before you arrive at the show!
	Public show hours: Friday Noon - 7:00 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM, Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM.
	Admission $2.00 per day, $5.00 for all three days. Children 12 and under are free.
	"Early Bird" admission (9:00 AM Fri/Sat/Sun) $30.00.
	Convention program/map handed out with paid admission.
	Free sample copies of The Nor'wester available.
	Plenty of free off-street parking. – See the driving directions.
	Located just 10 minutes from SeaTac Airport and 20 minutes from downtown Seattle.
	Oldest and biggest coin show in the Pacific Northwest.
	Educational Numismatic Theater presentations and meetings on Saturday. Note: Formal theater programs were cancelled this year, however there were still some club meetings and informal talks in the exhibit area as listed on the linked page.
	Specially designed "token" available (see above and below).
	Outstanding competitive collector exhibits.
	Young numismatist (YN) treasure hunt. See Young Numismatist (YN) program information.
	Hourly door prizes. Grand prize raffle of gold coin on Sunday afternoon.

Welcome to Tukwila by General Chairman Mike Labosier – Welcome to the 61st annual Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association convention and coin show! This year’s show hours are: Friday April 16 noon until 7:00 p.m, Saturday April 17 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m, Sunday April 18 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The annual PNNA convention is the largest show of its kind in the northwest, bringing together local, regional, and national dealers with a diverse range of numismatic material. In addition, interesting collector exhibits will be available for viewing on Saturday and Sunday. There will be something for everyone, with dealers at the show specializing in U.S. coins, ancients, medieval and world coins, tokens and medals, U.S. and foreign currency, and exonumia. Material in many price ranges will be available, so whether you’re a beginner or a more advanced collector, you are sure to have a great time searching for that special treasure. Speaking of treasure, Young Numismatists (YNs) under age 18 will have a chance to earn free coins by participating in the PNNA YN Treasure Hunt. This very popular program is run by Walt Ostromecki, who currently serves on the American Numismatic Association’s Board of Governors. The Treasure Hunt will take place all three days of the show, starting at about 3:00 p.m. on Friday. To get started, see Walt at the YN table.

Three local clubs are helping with this year’s convention — the King County Coin Club (KCCC), the Olympia Coin Club (OCC) and the Boeing Employees Coin Club (BECC). The KCCC is the local host club, and its members help with show set up, registration desk staffing, and post-show clean-up. The KCCC holds its meetings at the Tukwila Community Center at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of each month. The OCC hosts the dealer hospitality suite, and will keep it well supplied with beverages, snacks and friendly service. The Olympia club meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Lacey Senior Center. The BECC will assist with the YN program. For more information about the BECC, see www.seattlebecc.org. The PNNA very much appreciates the contributions of these clubs to the success of the show. You will find these clubs and others listed on the PNNA website. For camaraderie with fellow numismatists, consider joining a club – they’re lots of fun!

As the convention brings together many of our members, keep in mind that the PNNA Education Committee is always interested to hear of seminar or workshop ideas that would be of particular interest to you. Please contact Scott Loos or any PNNA board member with your suggestions. PNNA sponsored educational sessions will be publicized through The Nor’wester and on the PNNA website as they are scheduled. Last, but not least -- enjoy the show!

Convention Tokens: This year’s souvenir/commemorative piece for the Tukwila convention will be the design of the Mexican Republic “resplandor” (i.e. resplendant design – the radiant Liberty cap aka “cap & rays”) type, and the size of the half real. (See image above.) With the facing eagle obverse (instead of the profile eagle used 1823-25), this type was struck 1825 - 1868, during differing length periods at seven different mints. With the other denominations of the same design, including the eight reales/peso equivalent to the U.S. dollar, these coins circulated in the United States and remained legal tender until 1857. Three-token sets (silver, pewter and copper) will sell for $7.00, with individual coppers selling for $2.00 and individual silvers for $4.00. (There will not be plastic capsules or boxes this time, just coins envelopes or flips.) A limited number of each will be available, with 750 pewter strikes available at the door with paid admission.

Hotel info – Courtyard Marriott - 16038 West Valley Highway, Tukwila, WA 98188, 425-255-0300.

General Chairman: Mike Labosier (link to PNNA officers page)

Bourse Chairman: Scott Loos (link to PNNA officers page)

Numismatic Exhibits | Numismatic Theater/Club Meetings | Past spring convention reports