What's green, gold and silver? The National Money Show in Portland, Oregon
There aren't many places you'll find more than $1 billion in a single room, especially not during the recession.
One safe bet: this weekend's National Money Show at the Oregon Convention Center.
You can see very old, very famous coins -- including the penny flipped in 1845 to determine Portland's name. Meet hundreds of collectors, who give informal appraisals. And learn about the hosts -- the American Numismatic Association, a group devoted, naturally, to the study of money.
The rock stars of the show might be the U.S. Department of Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
Christopher Madden, lead engraver, is taking a break from President Barack Obama's official engraved portrait to show off the . . .
Full story at: Link
One safe bet: this weekend's National Money Show at the Oregon Convention Center.
You can see very old, very famous coins -- including the penny flipped in 1845 to determine Portland's name. Meet hundreds of collectors, who give informal appraisals. And learn about the hosts -- the American Numismatic Association, a group devoted, naturally, to the study of money.
The rock stars of the show might be the U.S. Department of Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
Christopher Madden, lead engraver, is taking a break from President Barack Obama's official engraved portrait to show off the . . .
Full story at: Link
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