Over $100 million in rare coins and currency will be displayed at the Chicago World’s Fair of Money on Tuesday through Saturday, August 16-20, 2022, in Rosemont, Illinois. Highlights include the first Midwest displays of recovered California Gold Rush sunken treasure, George Washington medals, and a miss-made 1943 penny valued at $1 million.

Material on display also includes documents signed by Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and others, a $3 million nickel, and a rare silver dollar insured for $4 million. The exhibit of California Gold Rush artifacts come from the 1857 sinking of the S.S. Central America.

“More than 500 dealers will be buying and selling rare coins, vintage paper money, medals, and tokens in all price ranges as well as gold and silver. Many of the experts will provide free, informal evaluations of the public’s old money,” said Kim Kiick, executive director of the non-profit American Numismatic Association (www.money.org), organizer of the five-day event.

“The public can take photos with costumed Abraham Lincoln and Ben Franklin reenactors and participate in educational seminars, and children can enjoy a treasure trivia game,” Kiick added.

“Money is history you can hold in your hands. Every coin, banknote, medal, or token has a story to tell about people, places, and events,” Dr. Ralph Ross, president of the organization, said. “The World’s Fair of Money is an educational event open to everyone. It is considered the biggest week of the year for coin collectors and anyone interested in the fascinating history of money.”

The Chicago World’s Fair of Money is hosted by the Chicago Coin Club. It will be held in Hall F of the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, in Rosemont, IL.

The event is open on Tuesday from 1 PM to 5:30 PM, Wednesday through Friday at 10 AM to 5:30 PM, and Saturday at 10 AM to 3:30 PM.

Admission on Tuesday through Friday is $10 daily and on Saturday its free.