Guide to the ANA and the 2024 World’s Fair of Money® Show

What is the American Numismatic Association (ANA)? 

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1891 by Dr. George F. Heath. With a mission to promote and educate about collecting and studying coins, paper money, and related items, the ANA has grown into a pivotal institution in the numismatic community. The association's goals are to foster knowledge, stimulate interest, and provide resources that enhance the hobby of coin collecting. The ANA's influence extends globally, making it a significant part of numismatic culture.

2024 ANA World’s Fair of Money Show Pandas 

World's Fair of Money Show Pandas from China have designs that combine elements of the famous coin show with Panda designs. Show Pandas are typically issued with limited mintages and often sell out quickly when first released. 

Officially licensed and struck for the 133rd ANA World's Fair of Money, the 2024 Show Panda Medals feature the Chicago theater on their reverse, and the same design as the 1991 Show Panda, on their obverse. 1991 was the first year the ANA show was held in Chicago after the debut of the China Panda series. If that's not enough, 2024 marks the first time ANY Show Panda has been struck with an incuse strike on both sides of the Proof, which means the design is sunk into the surface of the medal rather than on top of it! 

You can purchase the Show Pandas at the World’s Fair of Money to get the best selection early, or if you cannot attend this year, you can purchase directly from GovMint after the show ends.

Fairmont Collection Reserve+

GovMint will bring a select assortment of the historic Fairmont Reserve+ Collection to the ANA's World Fair of Money show in 2024! The Fairmont Reserve+ Collection is a special subset of the Fairmont Collection that only includes the highest quality coins with incredible luster and exceptional beauty. Each vintage gold coin in this collection qualified for the coveted "+" designation from Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), which indicates they have exceptional eye appeal and rank in the top 30% of their respective grades. 

Free Spirits American Plains Bison Coins 

The American Plains Bison, the first release in the Free Spirits series from the Mesa Grande Sovereign Nation, symbolizes sacredness, life, great strength, abundance, and stability. In addition to having a poignant, quintessentially American theme, the beautiful and majestic obverse design was crafted by an award-winning American Liberty coin designer, Beth Zaiken! 

Along with one-ounce silver Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) versions of this stunning design, you can also secure two-ounce silver, five-ounce silver, and one-ounce gold Proof coins that combine Super Incuse AND Ultra High Relief strike elements on the Bison side! Order now or call 1-800-510-6468 to learn more. 

Light of Liberty Susan Taylor Design 

The Light of Liberty coin trilogy features renditions of Lady Liberty, the iconic figure, as designed by some of the world's most renowned modern-day coin designers.

Here, you can secure the first release in the trilogy designed by numismatic legend Susan Taylor, the retired Royal Canadian Mint Senior Engraver and recipient of the 2023 Coin of the Year (COTY) Lifetime Achievement Award. Her take on Liberty, reminiscent of Adolph Weinman's classic "Walking Liberty" design, depicts Lady Liberty with a torch and American Flag in the background. On the obverse, you'll find a Flying Eagle design created by another numismatic legend, John Mercanti, the retired 12th Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint and prolific coin designer in his own right.

History’s Greatest Firearms Series: M1 Carbine, M16, and AK-47 Rifle-Shaped Coins 

Firearms played an undeniable role in American military history, so it only makes sense that classic rifles from notable historical periods like WWII are highly sought-after collectibles. Thanks to the brand-new, GovMint exclusive coin series, History's Greatest Firearms, you can add famous rifles to your collection in legal-tender coin form!

The first release in this dynamic series honors the famous M1 Carbine Rifle, a weapon that helped the United States and its Allies win World War II. The second release pays tribute to the AK-47, the most widely-manufactured rifle in the world thanks to its relatively simple components that make it affordable and easy to assemble. Meanwhile, the most recent release, the third in the series, honors the iconic M16 Rifle, which was deployed in jungle warfare during the Vietnam War.

Dragon & Phoenix Antiqued Window Medal with Rotating Planchet 

In 2024, the Year of the Dragon, you can enrich your collection with a dynamic limited-edition "window" medal celebrating the 35th anniversary of the original 1989 China Dragon & Phoenix coin. 

This innovative medal features an intricate design of a dragon and phoenix suspended in the air with auspicious clouds and the pearl of wisdom between them. But what really makes this a showstopper is that the planchet rotates to reveal—and obscure—an actual gold-plated pearl through a window on the reverse. You can't help but marvel at the modern numismatic technology that reveals the pearl of wisdom through the window as it turns!

Germania Mint Americana Bald Eagle Silver Cast Bars

The red, white, and blue stars and stripes of the United States flag are beacons that shine brightly around the world.  These iconic symbols of American pride and strength, the Flag and the Bald Eagle appear together on stunning cast silver bars from the renowned Germania Mint.  

Co-branded by the Germania Mint and GovMint, these patriotic silver bars mark the first time the Germania Mint has ever co-branded a product with another partner! And you can only get them here at GovMint as well as via our marketing partners.