ANA World's Fair 2011 pics

If you weren't able to go but would like a rough idea what it was like to go, here's some pics I took from the event.


So you drive by the convention center and take a right to drive into a rather large parking garage. Luckily, it wasn't hard to park on a lower level if you got there early. You had to take a ticket from the machine, go park, then walk about a football field to get into a small building at the end. There they had a machine to take your ticket and your $13. It spit the ticket out as paid, and you continue on. I chose to take the elevator up to the skywalk which was very nice. Here's a couple pics of it leading to the building.





As you can see, it was well air conditioned. lol And a pretty good walk to get over to the convention center.

Here's a view of the front of the place. Beautiful building and landscaping with many fountains. Including a large fountain under the overhang where people drove in. This was a classy place.

 

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When you come off the skywalk, this is the first area you see. Probably 20 to 25 ft ceilings and huge halls. This upstairs area is where the seminars and presentations were held.





Eventually you finally get to an escalator that takes you down to the first floor and the registration area here. They had about 6 or 7 people manning registration so it was a breeze to get in.



Then you walked in under the Worlds fair banner in that last pic and here's the view that was in front of you:

Left:


Center:


Right:

 

Here's a couple more shots showing the vast sea of tables that was there:

 

Exhibits:







1913 Liberty Nickel:



1804 dollar:



That's an intercept shield holder.



First and last double eagles produced. The 1933 St. Gaudens:



Currency on display:

 

The US Mint:



Bureau of engraving:





They informed me that these were replicas, but it was still a beautiful display. They looked like the real deal to me, in perfect crisp condition:

 

This (little) area was off to the side. Here they had rows of cases from private collections on display which varied from high grade 2 cent pieces to medals, to old currency and historical items.





Here was about 1/4th of the paper money section:



Wizard coin supply booth. I've ordered a lot from these guys:

 

Great pics so far, thanks for sharing.

 

Here's a brick of gold that Apmex had on display in a case with a hole. You could reach in and pick it up. It was 354 oz, which comes out to be a little over 24 lbs, in a small package. Some people couldn't pick it up. I was able to pick it up but not without great difficulty!






Here is some gold that was on sale at various dealers tables. I asked permission to take pics everywhere I went. Everybody was hesitant and I just had an uncomfortable feeling that it seemed like I was asking a lot. In other words, I was 'graciously' allowed to take a few pics. I honestly don't know what the harm could possibly be in taking a picture of an anonymous case of coins but people were really touchy about it. I probably wouldn't bother doing it again. So I hope you guys enjoy these.

**The following pics represent about 1% of the gold that was there.**

This is 2 cases out of about 20 this dealer had. One was full of rare, high grade key date $2.5 classic heads. These two were just loaded with stacks of gold:



These next 3 photos is about 50% of what one dealer's booth had available:

 

The following was a display from a private collection from NY. The owner was not there. But these 4 pattern coins are supposed to be the actual first coins of the US, before the first cents came out. This display of 4 coins had it's own booth, and it's own full time, armed security guard sitting behind it. I thought some here would enjoy seeing these. I did.











The reverse of the 1000 unit:



What a privilidge to see these. Thanks to the owner where ever you are.

 

If anyone else has pics they would like to add to this thread, go right ahead. I left the subject line open for anyone. I haven't taken pics of what I got yet. I'll probably do that later in another thread.

 

Wow, i'd love to be scrooge mcduck and swim in that gold, haha.

Great shots of the Novas, couldnt fathom the value on those things.

 

..... Alright! You guys ARE still alive out there!

 

Great post, I like it.

 

great shots! wish there was a coin show like that in the northern new england area. im very envious of those of you that get the chance to see all that eye candy!!

 

Dont feel bad, I feel the same with some threads I start. When you see 56 views and 1 reply its pretty discouraging to even wanna share, which this board is suppose to be about :/

 

I'm glad you got to go & shared the pics with us. :yes:

 

ANA was HOT

hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot

 

Yes, they are. Thanks, Vess !

The ANA in Boston 2010 was hot. There's nothing like the ANA. Baltimore, Long Beach, Houston, Philly, FUN... all great shows. But nothing beats ANA.

Let the good times roll, baby !!!

 

Great pics Vess, it is like I was there yesterday

I especially liked the Nova Constallatio Display.

 

Nice pics, I didn't take any when I was there Thursday. Now that you posted yours I'll always be able to come back to this thread and refresh my memories. Thanks for posting them.