Summer F.U.N. 2012
Summer F.U.N. 2012
Admission is Free! Get ready for the Summer F.U.N. We had an increase in foot traffic to the FUN show in January. We hope that trend continues for our Summer show. Let's break some attendance records everyone!
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6th Annual Summer FUN Convention
Florida United Numismatists, Inc., is hosting the 6th Annual Summer FUN Convention in Orlando Florida
When July 12 - 14 2012
Where The convention will be held at the Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive West Concourse in Hall D2. This location is across I-Drive from the new facility in which the January FUN Convention is held.
Orange County Convention Center
West Concourse /West Building
9800 International Drive, Hall D2
Orlando, Florida 32819
Numismatic dealers from around the country will converge at the Orange County Convention Center to buy, sell and appraise coins, paper currency, tokens, medals and other items. Make sure to mark your calendar for this great event.
Hours Of Operation The convention opens to the public at 10:00 A.M., July 12th and will run through 5:30 P.M. July 14th.
Driving Directions can be found on our parent site FUN Topics Here
Need hotel accommodations? Visit Hotel Information
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A View of the convention floor and message center
Convention Hours
Convention Hours
Thursday July 12th 10 am to 6:30 pm
Friday July 13th 10 am to 6:30 pm
Saturday July 14th 10 am to 5:30 pm
With gas prices climbing higher and higher you might consider carpooling to this years Summer F.U.N. Show. Better yet, Get On The Bus And Leave The Driving To Us someone else.
Are numerous members of your coin club considering attending the FUN show? If there are at least 25 or more club members willing to participate, F.U.N. will contribute up to $1000 towards the bus charter or $25.00 a person - whichever is less.
Please contact Cindy Wibker by letter or email. Deadline is June 1st 2012 for Summer FUN Bus financial assistance check to see if your club meets the requirements for assistance.
See our latest blog posting and Get On The FUN Bus!
C'mon Everyone! All the cool kids are doing it!
Get On The Bus!
Schedule Of Events
The Schedule of events will be posted as we get closer to the show and finalize everything. So please, keep checking back. :D
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Dealer Information
Dealers Get Your Bourse Application And read The TERMS, CONDITIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS
Dealer Pre-Registration Information will be posted shortly
Early Bird Badge
If you do not have a table at the F.U.N. show and would like entry into the convention hall during most dealer hours, you may do so by purchasing an "early bird badge."
Please see FUN Topics for more details here
The 2012 Summer FUN Dealer Directory find out where everyone is on the bourse floor.
2012 Summer FUN
Educational Programs
Free To The Public! @ Summer F.U.N.
Take advantage of the free Educational Seminars that are being offered during Summer F.U.N. 2011. Take a look, we hope to see you there.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SUMMER FUN 2012
Thursday, July 12th
1:00 PM - “Scams, Rip-offs and Raw Deals to Avoid, an Update,” by Tony Swicer. The bad guys are still out there looking to separate collectors from their hard-earned cash. FUN President Tony Swicer will tell those in the audience how to avoid the bad deals in this highly informative program.
2:30 PM - “The Wonderful World of World Coin Collecting,” by Bob Hurst. Interest in collecting world coins continues to rise. Former FUN President Bob Hurst, a leading expert in foreign coins, will tell those in attendance how to get the most out of their world coin collecting experience!
Friday, July 13th
1:00 PM - “5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Avoid Buying Counterfeit Coins and 5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Grading Skills,” by Randy Campbell, NLG. Mr. Campbell, a former FUN President, is the senior grader for I.C.G. Grading Service of Tampa, Florida. His presentation will include specific tips relating to counterfeit detection and improving your grading skills. Time permitting, a question and answer session will follow this program.
2:30 PM - “Exciting News About a New Error-Variety Internet Website,” by B.J. Neff, NLG. FUN board member B.J. Neff is a recognized authority on error/variety coinage. He has helped the development and creation of a new information clearinghouse that’s available to all collectors. Mr. Neff’s program will also feature five amazing error/variety coins he’s sure you will enjoy.
Saturday, July 14
11:00 AM - “Bust Half Dollars, A Collector’s Dream,” by Tom Palmer. Former FUN board member Tom Palmer is a long-term collector and researcher of the Bust Half Dollar series. Over the decades, he has assembled a vast amount of knowledge and insight concerning this highly popular series. He has also assembled an impressive high grade collection. His “insider’s analysis” is a must for those who collect Bust Half Dollars.
Learn more in this dedicated post 2012 Summer F.U.N. Educational Programs
Exhibiting At Summer FUN
Whether you're a "new" exhibitor, an "old pro," or anywhere in between, the FUN convention is the place for your exhibit!
Every numismatist has something to show off. For anyone who intends to exhibit in the future or would just like to "show off" some of their stuff Summer FUN is the venue for you and now is the time to start planning.
Now is the time to get in some practice before competitive exhibiting at the January 2013 FUN show. If you have numismatic related material and it has an educational value then we need and request your presence at Summer FUN 2012.
FUN will provide a dedicated exhibit area, display case and security for the exhibits. As an exhibitor you simply bring your material and set up a display. For a single subject display you can have up to seven cases. If you have more than one subject you can have more than one display.
Summer FUN exhibiting is informal and non-competitive. There is no requirement to get all the details such as completeness, accuracy, balance or eye appeal perfect. It is time to gain experience and give your exhibit a "tune-up" in preparation for the FUN 2013 show happening in Orlando. There are numerous experienced exhibitors, even a few ANA certified judges, at Summer FUN who are always ready to give pointers on how to make your exhibit a better one.
Bob Russell FUN Exhibits
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Mr. Bob Russell took some time out from overseeing the exhibit process of Summer FUN to talk to FUN Convention TV. Learn how YOU can exhibit at Summer FUN!
Please visit FUN’s official Website to learn more about the exhibiting process. The deadline is approaching
Please click the links to obtain the following documents:
Exhibit Application
Rules For Exhibiting
Classification Of Exhibits
The Judges Rating Sheet
CLASSIFICATIONS OF EXHIBITS
CLASSIFICATIONS OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit Categories
* 1. U.S. Coins
* 2. Paper Money (U.S. and Foreign)
* 3. Medals, Orders, Decorations and Tokens
* 4. Foreign Coins
* 5. Errors
* 6. Miscellaneous
* 7. Young Numismatists
* 8. Member Clubs
View our previous exhibit postings
Click Exhibiting At Summer FUN 2012 for news on exhibiting at Summer FUN, Photos of exhibits displayed at the FUN show in January, Exhibit awards, video and more.
Coin & Currency Exhibits & Award Winners 2009 -2011 Summer FUN Convention
Young Numismatist Program
9:00 AM-9:30 AM Registration for Young Numismatist (YN) program begins.
For YN’s ages 5 to 18. YN’s must be FUN members, and dues are $5 annually.
9:30AM-Noon Young Numismatist program.
Learn more about the 2012 Summer F.U.N. Young Numismatists Meeting
Did you attend a Y/N meeting at a previous FUN Show? Perhaps you are featured in some of our photographs. Wander over and view the photographs of previous meetings
2012 Young Numismatists Meeting At January FUN Show
Young Numismatists (YN) Program
Community Outreach Boy Scout & Girl Scout Coin Collecting Merit Badge Clinic
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Florida United Numismatists presents a Coin Collecting Merit Badge Clinic
When Saturday, Saturday July 14th 2012
1:00 PM-1:30 PM Registration for Girl Scout/Boy Scout Coin Collecting merit badge program. Check-in begins at 1:00 p.m. Class to start at 1:30 p.m.
Scouts must meet certain requirements to attend. Learn more about this program here
If you attended one of our Merit Badge Seminars in the past you may be featured in our photo galleries or in a previous posting. Please feel free to review past blog posts on this topic to view photos.
Boy Scout Merit Badge Photos 2007 thru 2011 Summer FUN
2012 Boy Scout & Girl Scout Coin Collecting Merit Badge Clinic Featuring Photos From 2011 Summer FUN Show
FUN! For The Whole Family!
Lincoln Wants YOU At The FUN Show!
Grab the kids and come to Summer F.U.N. where you can meet Mr. Lincoln.
Learn how to Meet Lincoln At 2012 Summer FUN!
What You Missed In January
Check out Donna Moon's
post here to read all the articles written about the FUN Show, view photos, video and more!
Take a look at some of the things you missed if you did not attend the FUN Convention in January. Simply click the links below to view our previous blog postings on the topic of your choice.
2012 FUN Convention
Ray Dillard Of Dillard Elongated Coins
Adam Leech Talks About His Documentary A Nickel And A Nail
F.U.N. President Tony Swicer's Report for the 2012 FUN CONVENTION
The FUN Show Welcomes Mr. Michael Bean & The Spider Press
Complete Set of Carson City Coinage Previewed At 2012 FUN Show
Heritage President Greg Rohan Shares His Personal View Of The Dr. Steven Duckor Collection Auctioned At The 2012 FUN Convention
Video Highlights for January 2012 U.S. Coins (1166) & Currency (3516) Auctions
2012 January 3-8 US Coins And Platinum Night FUN Signature Auction
A Look At Heritage Coin Auctions At Various FUN Conventions
PCGS Hosts Collectors Club Grading Contest at 2012 FUN
NGC Exhibited Spectacular Rarities at 2012 FUN Show in January
Dealer Listing ~Who, What & Where~
57th Annual FUN Convention
(F)antastic (U)nusual (N)umismatic Tell Us What You Have AT YOUR Booth!
I was disappointed that dealers didn't comment and tell us about the numismatic treasures at their booth. :( Let's try and change that for Summer FUN!
2012 FUN Convention Lost and Found
Exhibit Judges’ Certification Course Offered @ The 2012 FUN Convention
2011 Summer FUN Highlights
It's a blast from the past! Did you attend Summer FUN last year? Perhaps you are featured in our 2011 Summer FUN Photo Gallery. You should pop over there and check it out!
FUN Convention TV talked to a lot of people at Summer FUN and took a lot of photographs. So please take a moment to view the previous postings that feature 2011 Summer FUN!
Educational Seminars
Coin Grading At The FUN Show ~Talk To A Professional Coin Grader.
An Overview of the Morgan Dollar
Fun Convention TV spoke to Florida United Numismatists (FUN) board member Mr. Tom Palmer about his educational seminar An Overview of the Morgan Dollar Series. The U.S. Morgan Dollar is one of the most widely collected coins in American numismatics. Tom's Morgan Dollar program was well received by collectors, investors and dealers alike during the FREE educational seminar offerings at the 2011 Summer FUN show.
Exhibiting At FUN! Bob Russell walks us through exhibiting at Summer FUN! Exhibit award photographs from FUN 2009 to Summer FUN 2011.
A Look Back At Our Friend Dennis Boggs As Mr. Abraham Lincoln
F.U.N. President's Report for 2011 Summer FUN
2011 Summer FUN Review By Vice President Donna Moon
F.U.N. Show Chairman's Public Registration Report
Interview With Larry Lee Of Coin And Bullion Reserves.
FUN Convention TV found Mr. Larry Lee of Coin & Bullion Reserves at the 2011 Summer Fun Convention. Business on the bourse floor was brisk all day. However, Mr. Lee graciously made time in his schedule to talk with us and offer some advice to novice numismatic collectors, bullion enthusiast and precious metals investors. The topics within this interview varied from detecting counterfeit coins, the dangers of buying gold & silver bullion, the best bullion product for beginning investors to determining how much money one should spend or invest in gold & silver bullion. We hope you find this interview helpful and informative.
Katie Carves A Coin The Original HoBo Nickel Society had their club booth at Summer FUN! They are always an energetic, happy group. Rollie was letting children buff and carve coins. Be sure to watch "Katie Carves A Coin" and then bring your young numismatist to visit Rollie and the Hobo gang at Summer FUN!
Setting Up For Summer FUN 2011 Photo Review
Helpful Articles
Consumer Awareness
Coin Show Etiquette & Helpful Hints
Twenty Four Ways To Improve Your Coin Club
Helpful Ideas For Coin Club Programs
New 2012 Summer FUN Offerings
Check Out These Previous Posts On The 2012 FUN Show
Summer F.U.N. 2012 Schedule Of Event
2012 Summer FUN Dealer List
2012 Summer F.U.N. Educational Programs
Exhibiting At Summer FUN 2012
Community Outreach
2012 Boy Scout & Girl Scout Coin Collecting Merit Badge Clinic
2012 Summer F.U.N. Young Numismatists Meeting
Heritage Summer FUN Signature U.S. Coin Auction #1172
Meet Lincoln At 2012 Summer FUN!
2011 Summer FUN Convention Photo Gallery
F.U.N. Makes The List Of Best Secured Coin Show
Planning On Attending Summer FUN?
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Mark Your Calendars
Be sure to mark your calendar and come see us at the FUN Show!
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