Coin shows are one of the best places to buy, sell, and trade coins, bullion, and currency face to face. Whether you are building a collection, comparing dealer premiums, or selling inherited coins, shows put you in direct contact with specialists.
The United States hosts hundreds of coin shows every year, from national conventions with hundreds of dealer tables to local events in community centers and club halls. This page combines both so you can quickly find the events that match your goals.
Use the interactive map to browse coin show guides by state, then check the national calendar below for major 2026-2027 events.
Click any highlighted state on the map to open its coin show guide. If you are on mobile or using assistive technology, use the text directory directly below.
The major national and regional coin shows currently announced are listed below. Dates are confirmed unless noted otherwise.
Dates: August 25-29, 2026
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA
The largest annual numismatic event in the United States, hosted by the American Numismatic Association. The 2026 show features 400+ dealer tables, major auctions, and educational seminars.
Dates: September 9-11, 2026
Location: Long Beach Convention Center, Hall C, Long Beach, CA
The longest-running collectibles show on the West Coast with coins, currency, stamps, and sports collectibles, plus on-site grading and major auction sessions.
Dates: November 12-14, 2026
Location: Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD
One of the three annual Whitman Coin and Collectibles Expos and a staple East Coast event, featuring strong dealer attendance and Stack's Bowers auction sessions.
Dates: January 2027 (specific dates TBD)
Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
One of the largest coin shows in the country and a kickoff event for the numismatic year. Check the official site for confirmed 2027 dates.
Dates: March 4-6, 2027
Location: Virginia Beach (venue TBD), Virginia Beach, VA
The ANA's spring convention with major dealer attendance, educational programming, and auction sessions.
Dates: March 10-12, 2027
Location: Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, CA
The spring edition of the Long Beach Expo with 400+ dealers, on-site grading submissions, and major auction activity.
Dates: April 22-24, 2027
Location: Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL
A leading Midwest numismatic convention featuring dealer tables, educational programming, and major auction sessions.
Dates: August 10-14, 2027
Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
The 2027 edition of the ANA's flagship show in the Chicago suburbs, with full details announced closer to the event.
A coin show is a marketplace where dealers buy, sell, and trade coins, bullion, paper currency, and related collectibles. Small local shows can have a few dozen tables, while major conventions can fill large halls with hundreds of dealers.
Most events charge a modest admission fee, and many offer discounts for club members or youth. At the show, you can compare inventory across multiple tables, ask grading and authenticity questions, and collect buy offers from several dealers before making a decision.
If this is your first show, bring a short buying list, enough cash for your budget, and a way to quickly check pricing references while you walk the floor.
Coin shows let you inspect products in person, compare multiple dealers in one place, and avoid shipping delays. You can improve your results by checking live market references before attending.
Before a show, review closest-to-spot gold, closest-to-spot silver, and current spot prices. Common show inventory includes American Silver Eagles, American Gold Eagles, and silver bars.
On-site, you can use the gold price per gram calculator and silver coin melt value calculator to compare asking prices against melt value and spot-driven estimates.
For a full list of coin show directories, state numismatic associations, and tips for finding local shows, see our guide to coin show resources and directories.
