FUN Coin Convention
Tampa, Florida
January 6-9, 2011

$10 Indian Gold Sells for More Than $2 Million at FUN
Heritage Auction Galleries Platinum Night Sales offers some of the most valuable coins to be sold at auction. Watch as Lot 5238, the 1907 $10 Satin PR67, sets a record price in a room full of bidders at the FUN Coin Convention in Tampa. [4:42]

Bob Hurst, President, Florida United Numismatists
Bob Hurst has been elected president of FUN for two consecutive terms. After four years he is stepping down and talks about his accomplishments and future plans. [1:47]

Cindy Wibker, Convention Coordinator, Florida United Numismatists
Cindy Wibker describes what was involved in being in Tampa for the 56th annual FUN Coin Convention as well as other challenges faced. [2:14]

Greg Rohan, President, Heritage Auctions
Greg Rohan announces a collaborative effort between the Smithsonian Institute and Heritage Auction Galleries. An auction is planned where funds from the sale will be used to promote numismatics and the Smithsonian's coin collection. [4:32]

Brent Glass, Director, National Museum of American History
Brent Glass is director of the division at the Smithsonian Institute that oversees the museum's United States coin collection. He discusses the collection and the efforts to promote it as well as all of numismatics. [3:00]

Jeff Garrett, Owner, Mid-American Coin
Jeff is a prominent coin dealer, author and former PNG president. He is responsible for many collaborative projects with the Smithsonian Institute and the coin collection there. He explains how this involvement occurred. [3:12]

Don Willis, President, Professional Coin Grading Service
Don Willis describes what was involved having the 1943 and 1944 Off-Metal Lincoln Cent Display at the FUN Convention. The set is owned by renowned collector Robert Simpson. [3:22]

Lyn Knight, Owner, Memphis International Paper Money Show
Lyn Knight purchased the most well known paper money show in America just over one year ago. He shares what new plans are in the making for the upcoming Memphis convention. [1:56]

David Crenshaw, Manager, Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expositions
David Crenshaw is in charge of organizing and promoting coin conventions all across the country. He talks about upcoming Whitman coin expos and how the economy has affected attendance at these conventions. [1:49]

Tony Bonaro, Young Numismatists, Florida United Numismatists
Tony Bonaro works with Boy Scouts and coin collecting. He was presented a FUN Presidential Award Winner and talks about the role he plays for FUN. [0:55]

Tony Swicer, President-Elect, Florida United Numismatics
Tony Swicer was recently elected president of the FUN collector organization as well as being presented a FUN Presidential Award. He talks about receiving the award and his plans as the new FUN president. [1:19]

Elmer Rhode, collector at FUN Convention
Elmer is a regular coin collector who has traveled to the FUN convention in Tampa. He explains why he has come to the show and shares his views about collecting. [2:15]