2014 Summer F.U.N. Educational Programs
2014 Summer F.U.N. Educational Programs
July 10th to 12th 2014
8th Annual Summer FUN Convention
Come To the FUN Show! Admission is Free!
8th Annual Summer FUN Convention
Florida United Numismatists, Inc., is hosting the 8th Annual FUN Convention in Orlando Florida!
When July 10th - 12th 2014
Where The convention will be held at the Orange County Convention Center West Concourse
Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive, Hall A1, West Concourse
Orlando, FL 32819
Event Location: Hall A1 West Concourse
Hours Of Operation The convention opens to the public at 10:00 A.M. Thursday July 10th and will run through 5:30 P.M. Saturday July 12th, 2014.
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.
Convention Hours
Convention Hours
Thursday July 10, 2014
10 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday July 11, 2014
10 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday July 12, 2014
10 AM - 5:30 PM
2014 Summer F.U.N.
Educational Seminars
This is the current schedule. However, this schedule is subject to change. Make fun_forums your on line destination for current updates on the 2014 Summer FUN Show!
Thursday, July 10, 2014
World Coins; The Ultimate Collecting Experience
1:00 PM “World Coins; The Ultimate Collecting Experience,” by Bob Hurst. Current FUN Vice President Bob Hurst is a prominent dealer in world coins. His program will focus on the best ways to get the most enjoyment out of your foreign coin collecting experience.
The Origins of the 1960 Small Date Lincoln Cents
2:30 PM “The Origins of the 1960 Small Date Lincoln Cents,” by B.J. Neff. The appearance of the small date Lincolns created an absolute sensation! Error and variety specialist B.J. Neff explains how these varieties were created in this fascinating program.
Friday July 11, 2014
One Man’s Junk is Another Man’s Treasure
1:00 AM “One Man’s Junk is Another Man’s Treasure,” by Cindy Wibker. FUNboard member Cindy Wibker’s program will serve as an introduction to exonumia - those tokens, medals and political items that sometimes served as alternatives to government-issued coins and paper money. It promises to be one of the most informative programs you will ever attend!
Silver Dollar Recommendations for Mid-2014
2:30 Noon “Silver Dollar Recommendations for Mid-2014,” by Randy Campbell.The speaker has served on the FUN board since 1979 and has been a professional coin grader since 1989. Today, he turns his attention to those silver dollars he believes have a chance to appreciate in value over the long term.
Saturday July 12, 2014
Abraded Dies and Clashed Dies
11:00 AM “Abraded Dies and Clashed Dies,” by David Elliott. Dr. David Elliott is a long-time error and variety specialist. Today he focuses on coins featuring abraded and/or clashed dies. He’ll tell you how they occur and what they may be worth.
Pedigree and Hoard Coins and Currency
12:30 Noon “Pedigree and Hoard Coins and Currency,” by Rick Bretz. North Florida numismatist and author Rick Bretz specializes in items that once were part of some of America’s greatest collections. The Binion hoad, the Fitzgerald collection and the Cortez collection, among others, are covered in this highly entertaining program.
Please Note
Please note: All speakers, topics and speaking times are subject to change. These 2014 Summer FUN educational programs are free and open to the public. They will be presented in Room TBA of the Orange County Convention Center, outside of Hall A in the West Building. Please check the FUN convention program for any changes and updated information.
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