Frequently Asked QuestionsFor F.U.N. Convention
Frequently Asked Questions
Convention Information
The Florida United Numismatists is host to the nation's largest coin show held annually at the beginning of January. Summer FUN is held each year in July. Over 15,000 collectors and dealers from around the U.S. and the world converge on the sunshine state to participate in these exciting numismatic events. We would love to see you there!
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Yes! there are plenty of Coins Tales From The Bourse Floor!
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FUN Show Conventions In January
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
Click the link below to view all our postings related to the FUN Show in January. ALL postings linked to or about the January show can be found within these informative blog entries. Choose the thread (i.e. post topic) with the most recent date to learn about the upcoming show. Here
Mark Your Calendars
59th Annual FUN Convention: January 9-12, 2014 - OCCC West Building, Hall WE, Orlando, Florida
60th Annual FUN Convention: January 8-11, 2015 - OCCC West Building, Hall WD, Orlando, Florida
61st Annual FUN Convention: January 7-10, 2016 - Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida
62nd Annual FUN Convention: January 5-8, 2017 - Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida
63rd Annual FUN Convention: January 4-7, 2018 - Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida
Summer FUN Conventions
Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
West Building
Facing Peabody Orlando Hotel
Simply click the link below to view our Summer FUN "tag" section. ALL postings linked to or about Summer FUN can be found there. Choose the thread (i.e. post topic) with the most recent date to learn more about the current Summer FUN show. Here
8th Annual Summer FUN Convention: July 10-12, 2014 - OCCC West Building, Hall WE1, Orlando, Florida
9th Annual Summer FUN Convention: July 9-11, 2015 - OCCC West Building, Hall WA2, Orlando, Florida
Dealer Information
Bourse Floor Applications
All Dealers are required to download and return a Bourse Application. You can find the applications on our parent site FUN Topics
Bourse Application for Summer FUN 2014 Here
Bourse Application for January 2014: Here
Early Bird Badges
Early Bird Entrance Badge Information
Hotel Information
The closest hotels in terms of walking distance are the ROSEN CENTRE, THE PEABODY, HILTON ORLANDO, ROSEN PLAZA, ROSEN INN, HAMPTON INN AND THE HOLIDAY INN CASTLE.
Source: F.U.N. Hotel Reservations
Educational Exhibits and Seminars
Whether you're a "new" exhibitor, an "old pro," or anywhere in between, the FUN convention is the place for your exhibit!
Our parent site houses applications to exhibit. You can download a PDF on FUN Topics
Exhibiting At FUN In January
Exhibiting At Summer FUN Shows
Exhibit Awards
Exhibit Rarities
Driving Directions
You will find a link to download a PDF on our parent site
Directions To The FUN Show At Orange County Convention Center
Directions To Summer At Orange County Convention Center
The Florida United Numismatists Young Numismatists (YN) Program has developed into one of the best in the country. The purpose of the YN program is to nurture those children through young adults in the hobby of numismatics.
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The YN program is scheduled for Saturday morning. Each attendee must be a FUN YN member. YN dues are $5.00 per year and must be paid before they are allowed to attend the program. Sign in begins at 9 A.M. Bring a friend and be ready for lots of FUN.
Take a look at some of the past Young Numismatists Events that happened at the FUN Show. We have pictures and more here
And don't miss out on our FOTO FUN! Galleries
Participation Requirements
Before the Clinic . . . Scouts must complete the following requirements:
1.Read the "Coin Collecting" Merit Badge Book. At the Clinic, we will review all of the requirements. Collect at least five (5) different state quarters.
2. Collect and bring a set of U.S. coins currently in circulation. This set must include a one cent piece, a nickel, a dime, a quarter, half dollar and dollar coin. The dates do not have to be the same. At least one coin from the Philadelphia and Denver Mints must be represented in the set.
3. Collect and bring a date set of U.S. coin. The set can be of any one denomination (1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cents or 25 cents) and must include one (1) coin of every year, from the year the Scout was born through 2010. Any mint is acceptable. All coins must be of the same denomination.
At the Clinic
At the Clinic . . .
There is no cost for this program. Everyone will learn about collecting U.S. coins, get great free material, and take home cool prizes. Bring only the coins required for the merit badge-leave the rest of your collection at home! Scouts will complete all other requirements during the Clinic. Adult leaders are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Attention Scout Leaders!
Scout Leaders . . .
Please provide Scouts with signed Merit Badge Cards and ask them to complete all personal information (name, address, etc). Tell them to bring note pads, pencils and their completed type and date sets of coins. Remind Scouts to wear their uniforms. Scout Leaders should provide a copy of this flyer to Scouts planning to attend the clinic so they can study the requirements.
Pre-Registration
Pre-registration . . .
To pre-register, please provide Scout(s)' name(s) and Troop number to Tony Bonaro you may e-mail t.bonaro@xorail.com
Take a look at some of the Merit Badge Program entries on fun_forums to learn more about this educational offering. There are plenty of photographs and news in the following blog entries Here
Every FUN Convention offers Free Educational Seminars. You can view the most current educational seminar listing by clicking Here
We Hope To See You At The FUN Show!
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Mark Your Calendars
Be sure to mark your calendar and come see us at the FUN Show!
59th Annual FUN Convention: January 9-12, 2014
Orange County Convention Center West Building Hall WE, Orlando, Florida
8th Annual Summer FUN Convention: July 10-12, 2014
Orange County Convention Center West Building, Hall WE1, Orlando, Florida
60th Annual FUN Convention: January 8-11, 2015
Orange County Convention West Building, Hall WD, Orlando, Florida
9th Annual Summer FUN Convention: July 9-11, 2015
Orange County Convention West Building, Hall WA2, Orlando, Florida
61st Annual FUN Convention: January 7-10, 2016 Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida
62nd Annual FUN Convention: January 5-8, 2017 Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida
63rd Annual FUN Convention: January 4-7, 2018 Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida
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