FUN 2019 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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1 Last Updated December 7, 2018 FUN 2019 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Monday, January 7 10:00AM-7:00PM Heritage Auction Lot Viewing. Room W :00 Noon Security room opens. Security is open 24 hours a day until closing at noon next Monday, January 14. Room W202ABC. 7:00 PM Heritage Auction Lot Viewing closes. Tuesday, January 8 8:00AM-7:00PM Heritage Auction Lot Viewing. Room W :00-5:00 PM Dealer pre-registration and photo ID open. Lobby in lower level 1, below exhibit hall 5:00 PM Dealer pre-registration closes. 7:00 PM Heritage Auction Lot Viewing closes. Wednesday, January 9 8:00AM-7:00PM Heritage Auction Lot Viewing. Room W203. 9:00AM-7:30PM 10:00AM-12:30PM Dealer/Exhibitor registration. Lobby in lower level 1, below exhibit hall Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) Anti-Counterfeiting seminar. PNG members only. Advance registration required. Room W303C. 12:30-2:00 PM Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) membership meeting and luncheon. This is a private event. Room W304CD. 2:00 PM Security begins in bourse area. Halls 2:00-8:00 PM Dealer set-up. Exhibitors may place exhibits. Early Bird badge holders admitted. Closed to the public. Halls 5:00 PM Heritage US Currency Auction, Session 1. Room W204C. 6:00 PM Heritage US Coin Auction, Session 1. Room W204A. 7:00 PM Heritage Auction Lot Viewing closes. 7:30 PM Dealer/Exhibitor registration closes. 8:00 PM Bourse/exhibit areas closed. Area secured.

2 Thursday, January 10 8:00AM-6:00PM Dealer registration. Lobby in lower level 1, below exhibit hall WA1 & WA2. 8:00AM-7:00PM Heritage Auction Lot Viewing. Room W203. 8:30AM-7:00PM 9:00AM-1:00PM 9:00AM-6:30PM Bourse & exhibit areas open to authorized persons and EARLY BIRD badge holders. Halls Exhibitors may place educational exhibits. Halls Public registration begins. Lobby in lower level 1, below exhibit hall 10:00 AM Official ribbon cutting at entrance to 2019 FUN Convention. Halls WA1 & WA2. 10:00AM-1:00PM Heritage Auction Lot settlement and pick-up. Room W :15 AM 64th Annual FUN Convention opens to the public. Halls 10:30 AM Heritage World Currency Auction, Session 1. Room W204C. 10:30AM-Noon ANA Exhibit Judges Familiarization and Certification Program Part 1, by Brett Irick, ANA Judge Certifier and ANA Assistant Chief Judge. This class is required for those who aspire to become an ANA exhibit judge or add an additional exhibit class to their judging certification. It is also recommended for exhibitors who want to gain insight into the ANA exhibit judging process that is used throughout the U.S. This is a free seminar open to everyone. Room W303C. 11:30 AM Educational Seminar. "HOW TO GET AND KEEP KIDS INTERESTED IN COIN COLLECTING," by Abbie Zechman. Ms. Zechman, who attends high school in Florida, has been an avid coin collector for the last several years. She's also attended the A.N.A.'s Summer Seminar on two occasions. She has developed some specific ideas concerning the best ways to attract young people to the hobby we all love. Those who truly care about the future of our hobby will be inspired by Abbie's fresh concepts and ideas! Room W304A. Noon Drawing at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing booth for a special 12:30 PM Educational Seminar. "UPDATE ON THE ANTI-COUNTERFEITING TASK FORCE," by Beth Deisher, Director of the Task Force. Former COIN WORLD editor Beth Deisher is a leader in the fight against the problem of counterfeiting. Today, two years after the founding of the Task Force, she will give an update on the progress that has been made and the big challenges that still exist. Room W304A. 1:00 PM Exhibits are in place and exhibit judging may begin. Halls 1:00 PM Heritage Auction Lot settlement and pick-up closes.

3 1:00 PM Heritage Signature US Coin Auction, Session 2. Room W204A. 1:30 PM Educational Seminar. "CHERRY PICKING UNDERRATED LOW- POPULATION DATES IN THE U.S. $10 LIBERTY SERIES," by Robert McDonald. Veteran Florida collector and dealer Robert McDonald has pursued underrated dates in the $10 Liberty series for many years. Have declines in gold bullion prices made these items even more attractive? Which dates are the true "sleepers?" And what's the best way to acquire them? Robert McDonald has the answers in this eye-opening program that's a MUST for gold coin collectors! Room W304A. 2:30 PM Educational Seminar. "AN OVERVIEW OF THE BARBER QUARTER SERIES," by John Frost. Mr. Frost is the President of the Barber Coin Collectors Society and a recognized expert on Barber coinage. His program will focus on the things collectors need to know (grading, pricing, rarity, etc.), and some of the things collectors should, but possibly don't, know about this very popular series. Time permitting, Mr. Frost will take a few questions from his audience. Room W304A. 3:30 PM Educational Seminar. "WILL THE REAL MISS LIBERTY PLEASE STAND UP?" by Ray Herz. Who was the mystery woman who was the model for both of St. Gauden's gold coins and the Walking Liberty Half Dollar? And how was this mystery finally solved? Jacksonville researcher Ray Herz has uncovered the truth and will share it with those in attendance during this highly entertaining presentation. Room W304A. 4:00 PM Drawing at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing booth for a special 4:30 PM Educational Seminar. THE ASTONISHING SECRET OF THE 1838-O HALF DOLLAR, by Kin Carmody. Savannah, Georgia based Kin Carmody has thoroughly researched the production of the very rare O half dollar. His presentation will include new evidence uncovered in the physical analysis of THE CINDERELLA COIN which has led him to some new conclusions that will turn all previous theories UPSIDE DOWN. He will close his program with what he calls the most astonishing discovery of all! Don t miss this program. Room W304A. 6:00 PM Heritage US Coin Auction, Session 3. Platinum Night. Room W204A. 6:00 PM Heritage US Currency Auction, Session 2. Room W204C. 6:00 PM Dealer registration closes. 6:30 PM Bourse/exhibit areas closed to the public. One-way traffic begins. 6:30 PM Public registration closes. 7:00 PM Heritage Auction Lot Viewing closes. 7:00 PM Bourse/exhibit areas closed. Area secured.

4 Friday, January 11 7:30-8:30 AM Seminar with updates on numismatic crime issues by Doug Davis, founder and president of Numismatic Crime Information Center. Doug will discuss reporting crimes to law enforcement (the barriers), influx of Roma gangs, USPS crimes, ebay crimes and counterfeits. Open to all dealers with a valid FUN photo ID badge and DEALER ribbon for this show. Inside the bourse area, Halls 7:30-8:30 AM Fellowship of Christian Coin Dealers. Non-denominational Christian worship service. Public welcome. Room W303B. 8:00AM-6:00PM Dealer registration resumes. Lobby in lower level 1, below exhibit hall. 8:00AM-6:00PM Heritage Auction Lot Viewing. Room W203. 8:00-9:30 AM Numismatic Ambassadors breakfast. Private event by invitation only. Room W304E. 8:00-9:30 AM Society of Paper Money Collectors (SPMC) educational speaker series. Speaker is Robert Moon and his topic is A Beginner s Guide to Collecting National Bank Notes. This presentation features a brief history of paper money in the United States, a high-level overview of the origin and history of National Bank Notes, ways to collect them and some suggestions on the pitfalls to avoid. Everyone is welcome. Room W304F. 8:30AM-7:00PM Bourse/exhibit areas open to authorized persons and EARLY BIRD badge holders. Halls 8:30-9:30 AM SCOTUS Wayfair Decision: What You Don t Know Can Hurt You by ICTA Executive Director Jimmy Hayes. Dealers, collectors and investors are encouraged to attend this important update on the SCOTUS Wayfair decision. Room W304A. 8:30-10:00 AM Society of Silver Dollar Collectors board meeting. Room W303C. 8:30-9:45 AM John Reich Collectors Society meeting. Guest speaker is David Finkelstein and his topic is John Vaughan s April 1798 Petition to Congress for Financial Relief Because the Mint Melted his Silver Bullion Deposits to an Illegal 90% Silver Standard. Room W303A. 9:00AM-6:30PM Public registration resumes. Lobby in lower level 1, below exhibit hall 9:00 AM Heritage Signature US Coin Auction, Session 4. Room W204A. 9:00-10:00 AM Liberty Seated Collectors Club meeting. Room W303B. 9:30-11:00 AM Society of Paper Money Collectors (SPMC) educational speaker series. Speaker is Robert Calderman and his topic is Introduction to Small Size Currency Collecting. With the most growth potential in all of numismatics, tremendous opportunity awaits in Small Size! Everyone is welcome. Room W304F.

5 9:45-11:00 AM Bust Half Nut Club meeting. Room W303A. 10:00 AM Show opens to public. Halls 10:00AM-1:00PM Heritage Auction Lot settlement and pick-up. Room W :00AM-Noon 11:00AM-12:30PM Currency Club of Long Island (CCLI) meeting. Room W303B. Society of Paper Money Collectors (SPMC) educational speaker series. Speaker is Wendell Wolka, and his topic is The Fall of New Orleans and Its Aftermath. This is the story behind the fall of the city in April 1862 and that event s impact on Civil War era New Orleans scrip issues and on their forced redemption in 1862 by both civil and military authorities. Everyone is welcome. Room W304F. 11:15 AM Educational Seminar. "THE ECONOMICS OF LIBERTY SEATED COINAGE," by Len Augsberger. Mr. Augsberger is the current Vice President of the Liberty Seated Collectors Club and a recognized expert on this highly popular series. Today he will trace the economic circumstances that impacted the production of this series throughout its long and glorious history. This presentation is a MUST for Seated Liberty enthusiasts. Room W304A. Noon Drawing at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing booth for a special 12:15 PM Educational Seminar. "BIG PROFIT OR LOSS? MY TOP 10 PREDICTIONS FOR 2019," by David Harper. Each year NUMISMATIC NEWS editor David Harper gives his predictions for the coming year. Will he forecast big profits or big losses? Attendees will be informed, entertained, and surprised by his exciting predictions for the coming numismatic year. DON'T miss it! Room W304A. 12:30-2:00 PM Society of Paper Money Collectors (SPMC) educational speaker series. Speaker is Pierre Fricke and his topic is Counterfeit Confederate Money Made in the Union. The fascinating history of counterfeit Confederate notes that were made in the Union during the Civil War, either as souvenirs or counterfeits designed to disrupt the Southern economy, will be revealed. Everyone is welcome. Room W304F. 1:00 PM Heritage Signature US Coin Auction, Session 5. Room W204A. 1:00 PM Heritage US Currency Auction, Session 3. Room W204C. 1:00 PM Heritage Auction Lot settlement and pick-up closes. 1:00-4:00 PM Sunken Treasure Coin and Book Society meeting. Room W303A.

6 1:15 PM Educational Seminar. "HOW TO PROTECT YOUR COINS AND YOURSELF FROM DANGER," by Scott Travers, NLG, and Maurice Rosen, NLG. The speakers are respected numismatic consumer advocates and prolific numismatic authors who have thrilled FUN Convention audiences for over two decades. Today, they'll discuss protection for YOU and YOUR COIN COLLECTION during these turbulent times in which we live. Expect standing-room-only crowds for this vital presentation! Room W304A. 1:30-3:00 PM Flying Eagle & Indian Cent (Fly-In Club) meeting. Charmy Harker is the guest speaker and her topic is My Collection of Exonumatic Coins. Everyone is welcome. Room W303B. 2:45 PM Educational Seminar. "MY TOP DOZEN VAMS FOR 2019," by John Roberts. Mr. Roberts is the director of attributions for ANACS grading service. He also writes a monthly column on VAMS in COIN WORLD. What are his favorite VAMS for 2019? Find out in this outstanding educational program. Room W304A. 3:00-4:30 PM Barber Coin Collectors Society meeting. Room W304F. 3:00-4:30 PM Love Token Society meeting. Room W303B. 3:45 PM Educational Seminar. "ANNUAL VAM THING," by the Society of Silver Dollar Collectors. Again, the FUN Convention is the site for this meeting of silver dollar variety enthusiasts. Information on recent discoveries, and their approximate values, will be among the many topics covered in this informative meeting that's open to new collectors and veterans alike. Room W304A. 4:00 PM Drawing at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing booth for a special 6:00 PM Dealer registration closes. 6:00 PM Heritage Signature US Coin Auction, Session 6. Room W204A. 6:00 PM Heritage US Currency Auction, Session 4. Platinum Night. Room W204C. 6:00 PM Heritage Auction Lot Viewing closes. 6:30 PM Bourse/exhibit areas closed to the public. Begin one-way traffic. 6:30 PM Public registration closes. 7:00 PM Bourse/exhibit areas closed. Area secured. 8:00 PM Heritage US Currency Auction, Session 5. Room W204C. Saturday, January 12 8:00-9:00 AM Women In Numismatics (WIN) board meeting. Room W304A.

7 8:00AM-Noon Heritage Auction Lot Viewing. Room W203. 8:00-9:30 AM Blue Ridge Numismatic Association (BRNA) board meeting. Room W303C. 8:30-9:30 AM ANA District Representatives meeting. Room W303A. 8:30-10:00 AM Society of Paper Money Collectors (SPMC) meeting. Guest speaker is Benny Bolin and his topic is Solving the Civil War Small Change Crisis with Fractional Currency, Encased Postage Stamps, Merchant Scrip and Tokens. Room W303B. 8:30AM-5:00PM 8:30AM-6:00 PM 9:00AM-5:00PM Dealer registration resumes. Lobby in lower level 1, below exhibit hall Bourse/exhibit areas open to authorized persons and EARLY BIRD badge holders. Halls Public registration resumes. Lobby in lower level 1, below exhibit hall 9:00-10:00 AM Women In Numismatics (WIN) general meeting. Guest speaker is Jim Zylstra and his topic is Bride-Price in Primitive Money. Everyone welcome. Room W304A. 9:00-10:00 AM Early American Coppers (EAC) meeting. Room W204A. 9:00-10:00 AM Original Hobo Nickel Society (OHNS) board meeting. Room W304F. 9:00-9:30AM 9:30-11:30AM 10:00AM-5:30PM Registration for Young Numismatist (YN) program. YNs ages 5-18 are welcome. YNs must be FUN members. Dues are $5 annually and may be paid at the door. Room W304CD. Young Numismatist (YN) program. For YNs ages 5 to 18. YNs must be FUN members and dues are $5 annually. Room W304CD. Show opens to the public. Halls 10:00AM-1:00PM Heritage Auction Lot settlement and pick-up. Room W :00AM-3:00PM Original Hobo Nickel Society (OHNS) general meeting and auction. Room W304F. 10:30-11:00 AM Cuban Numismatic Association (CNA) board meeting. Room W303B. 11:00AM- Noon 11:00AM-Noon Cuban Numismatic Association (CNA) general meeting. Room W303B. International Banknote Society (IBNS) meeting. Room W303A.

8 11:15 AM Educational Seminar. "WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE ERROR COIN MARKET?" by Fred Weinberg. Mr. Weinberg, a consultant to many of the leading grading and authenticating services, is considered to be America's leading expert on error coinage. Best of all, he readily shares his vast knowledge on errors with his fellow numismatists. If you enjoy errors, or if you want to learn MORE ABOUT ERRORS, THIS is the program for you! Room W304A. 12:00 Noon Heritage Auction Lot Viewing closes. Noon Noon-1:00 PM Noon-1:30 PM Drawing at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing booth for a special Military Payment Certificates (MPC) Minifest. Room W303A. FUN Member Club Get Together & Discussion moderated by FUN Club Liaison Tony Swicer. By invitation only. Room W304E. 12:15 PM Educational Seminar. "41st ANNUAL SILVER DOLLAR INVESTOR'S PROGRAM," by Randy Campbell, NLG. Mr. Campbell is the current President of FUN and a former President of the National Silver Dollar Roundtable. He's also the senior grader/authenticator for ICG grading service in Tampa. Today he will list a group of specific dates in the Seated, Trade, and Morgan Dollar series that he believes are particularly undervalued at current price levels. Don't miss this intriguing program that's loaded with facts and figures. Room W304A. 12:30-1:00PM Registration for Boy Scout/Girl Scout Coin Collecting Merit Badge program. Room W304CD. 1:00 PM Heritage Auction Lot Settlement and Pick-up closes. 1:00-4:00 PM Girl Scout/Boy Scout Coin Collecting Merit Badge program. Room W304CD. 1:00-4:00 PM International Association of Silver Art Collectors (IASAC) meeting. Room W303B. 1:15 PM Educational Seminar. "EXPLORING LIBERTY SEATED HALF DOLLARS," by Gerry Fortin. Mr. Fortin is the President of the Liberty Seated Collectors Club and a highly respected expert in the Seated Half series. Today he'll discuss not only the scarce and rare dates but also some of the more common issues, too. His tips on grading and pricing are not to be missed! Room W304A. 2:00-3:30 PM Souvenir Card Collectors Society (SCCS) meeting. Presentation, A Look at Some of the Great European Engravers. Everyone welcome. Room W303A. 2:15 PM Educational Seminar. "IN GOD WE TRUST: HOW IT CAME INTO BEING," by Bob Korver. Mr. Korver, former auction director for Auctions By Bowers & Merena and, later, for Heritage Numismatic Auctions, will trace the historical development of our national motto as it pertains to U. S. coinage. It's a perfect match of numismatics and history! Room W304A.

9 3:15 PM Educational Seminar. "UPDATED INTRODUCTION TO VARIETY COLLECTING," by Dr. David Close. Audiences at the three prior January FUN Conventions were thrilled by Dr. Close's programs on variety collecting. However, Dr. Close believes his new updated program, loaded with new information, may be his best ever on this subject. THIS is the program variety collectors have been waiting for! Room W304A. 4:00 PM Drawing at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing booth for a special 4:00-4:30 PM Exhibitor and judges reception. Room W304E. 4:30-5:30 PM Exhibit awards presentation. Room W304E. 5:00 PM Dealer registration and public registration close. 5:30 PM Bourse/exhibit areas closed to the public. Begin one-way traffic. 6:00 PM Bourse/exhibit areas closed. Area secured. Sunday, January 13 8:30AM-4:00PM 9:00AM Bourse/exhibit areas open to authorized persons and EARLY BIRD badge holders. Halls Public and dealer registration resume. Lobby in lower level 1, below exhibit hall 9:00-10:00 AM Florida United Numismatists (FUN) Annual Membership meeting. Room W304A. 10:00AM-3:00PM Noon Noon-1:00 PM Bourse/exhibit areas open to the public. Halls Drawing at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing booth for a special ANA Exhibit Judges Familiarization and Certification Program Part 2, by Brett Irick. Graded apprentice judging sheets are returned to the students, results reviewed, questions answered and judge certifications will be announced. Room W303C. 3:00 PM All areas closed to the public. Exhibits removed. 4:00 PM All areas must be vacated. Monday, January 14 12:00 Noon Security room closes. Room W202ABC.