Krause Publications Sets 2010 Numismatic Event Lineup

2009-11-04 05:31:49 - Krause Publications, a leading publisher of coin and paper money periodicals, books and online products, has set its lineup of numismatics events for 2010.

IOLA, Wis. (Nov. 3, 2009) –

The 16th annual Chicago Paper Money Expo is set for March 18-21, and will feature an auction from Lyn Knight Currency Auctions. A professional preview will be held from 2-6 p.m. Thursday, March 18, followed by two days of 10 a.m.-6 p.m. bourse hours and standard $5 admission. Bourse hours Sunday are 10 a.m.-1

p.m., with free admission.

The 35th annual Chicago International Coin Fair is set for April 22-25, and will feature an auction from Ponterio & Associates, a division of Bowers and Merena. A professional preview will be held from 2-6 p.m. Thursday, March 18, followed by two days of 10 a.m.-6 p.m. bourse hours and standard $5 admission. Bourse hours Sunday are 10 a.m.-1 p.m., with free admission.

The MidAmerica Coin Expo, originally set for July 15-18 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center, has been suspended for 2010.

“We are very excited about CPMX and CICF heading into 2010,” said KP numismatics publisher Scott Tappa. “Paper money and world coins remain popular, growing niches of the numismatic hobby, and our events are among the best around at serving those enthusiasts. We look forward to spending two weeks in Chicago meeting with the collectors, dealers, auction houses and clubs that make this hobby great.”

For more information on exhibiting or attending CPMX and CICF, visit www.cpmxshow.com or www.cicfshow.com. Information regarding exhibiting at the 2010 events will be distributed in coming weeks to companies that have not already reserved table space. To reserve a room at the Crowne Plaza for either event, call (888) 233-9527 and mention either Chicago Paper Money 2010 or Chicago Coin Show 2010 to receive discounted room rates.

About Krause Publications
Krause Publications, based in Iola, Wis., is the world's largest publisher of leisure-time periodicals and books on collectibles, sewing and quilting, hunting, and construction. Chet Krause, a long-time collector of coins, published the first issue of Numismatic News on Oct. 13, 1952, with nearly 1,000 readers. Today, Krause Publications, owned by F+W Media, offers more than 40 periodicals, 10 hobby shows, 750 reference and how-to books, and web properties such as NumisMaster.com, the online coin price database. F+W Media, an ABRY Partners, LLC company, also operates book clubs, conferences, trade shows, interactive media and education programs.