You will be amazed and often awed by the various flowers, plants, trees, etc. which have appeared on world coinage by this presentation. The botanical tour will open with ancients; then proceed to plants depicted on many countries' coins today. 

The numismatic highlight of the talk features a dazzling display of countries which issued "colorized" coins: in gold, silver, and regular circulation issues. Canada, in 2004, was the first country to do so with a colorized quarter: "A Poppy Remembrance Coin," honoring fallen soldiers in world wars.

An ANA Past President and professional educator of 38 years, Walt Ostromecki is a prolific hobby collector, writer, speaker, and youth-family involvement activities educator. He has received numerous top numismatic honors/awards including ANA's highest, the Farran Zerbe in 2020 and Numismatic News Ambassador Award in 1988.

You will be amazed and often awed by the various flowers, plants, trees, etc. which have appeared on world coinage by this presentation. The botanical tour will open with ancients; then proceed to plants depicted on many countries' coins today.

The numismatic highlight of the talk features a dazzling display of countries which issued 'colorized' coins: in gold, silver, and regular circulation issues. Canada, in 2004, was the first country to do so with a colorized quarter: 'A Poppy Remembrance Coin' honoring fallen soldiers in world wars.

An ANA past president and professional educator of 38 years, Walt Ostromecki is a prolific hobby collector, writer, speaker, and youth-family involvement activities educator. He has received numerous top numismatic honors/awards including ANA's highest, the Farran Zerbe in 2020 and Numismatic News Ambassador Award in 1988.

This presentation will help you learn what Fugio Cents were, how they came about and the story behind the creation and use of them in circulation. We will review the government and private mint officials involved. You will also learn how to collect, and about the current market.

Pierre Fricke's numismatic journey began in 1969 when his grandmother gifted him a box of old coins, sparking a lifelong fascination. By 1973, he was an advanced collector of early American large cents, alter expanding his interests to include bust half dollars. Inspired by his Louisiana roots dating back to the 1700s, Pierre delved into Confederate fiscal paper, leading to acclaimed publications like Collecting Confederate Paper Money. With over 50 years of collecting and 20 years as a dealer, Pierre is a respected figure in the numismatic community, known for his expertise, integrity, and dedication. He holds esteemed positions in various numismatic organizations and continues to contribute significantly to the field.

This presentation will explore the U.S. Mint's role at the Columbian Exposition of 1893, including the coinage and medals produced for the World's Fair, and how its numismatic legacy continues to resonate today.

Robert Penn, a third-generation antique dealer, began his numismatic journey in California during the 1990s. His service in the Air Force took him around the world, allowing him to build a unique collection of exonumia. He is a researcher and specialist in Columbiana and exonumia and has participated in the ANA Collector Competitive Exhibits. Robert is also a proud member of The Medal Collectors of America and a life member of the American Numismatic Association. He is the author of Striking History: The U.S. Mint at the Chicago World's Fair. 

This talk will use coins, tokens, and medals from the speaker’s collection to tell the story of the Suez Canal from 1859 until the current times.

Gamal Amer, Ph. D., is a trained engineer. He has collected coins, bank notes, and medals from an early age. His collecting interests range from all things numismatics to Pennsylvania Dutch folk art. He is a board member of several clubs including the Medal Collectors of America and the Pewter Collectors Club of America. Currently, his numismatic collecting focus is on Maritime medals of the War of 1812, Philadelphia-related numismatics, and Egyptian banknotes. He has published several articles on numismatic subjects including; Egyptian History through Islamic Coins, A Short Story of a Portrait Medal of J-F Champollion: An Example of Egyptian Revival Art Deco, and The Four Dimensions of a Commemorative Medal: The Unveiling of the Washington Memorial in Philadelphia.