Florida United Numismatists (FUN)
FUN is a State of Florida chartered, non-profit organization dedicated to the education and enrichment of numismatics in the state of Florida and beyond. The organization website is http://www.funtopics.com/index.html (link verified 4/2023).
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Counterfeit Detection Insights
Video courtesy of Florida United Numismatists (FUN), from the January 2024 FUN convention. Mr. Jones has become a true expert in many areas of numismatics during his five-plus decades of experience. Counterfeit detection is one of these areas. Mr. Jones will tell the audience how they can improve their detection skills by applying certain techniques that will separate the counterfeits from the genuine items. Learn from one of the best, Mr. William T.Jones!
Barber Coinage: Where it's Been and Where It's Going
Video courtesy of Florida United Numismatists (FUN), from the January 2024 FUN convention. Mr. Frost is the president of the Barber Coin Collectors Society. He's also a frequent speaker on Barber dimes, quarters, and half dollars. Today he'll take a look back in time and a look into the future as he discusses the strong interest in Barber coinage. His look into the future may raise a few eyebrows!
You, Too, Can Overcome Adversity and Enjoy a Happy Life of Coin Collecting
Video courtesy of Florida United Numismatists (FUN), from the January 2024 FUN convention. Mr. Howard, a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, has spent several decades as both a serious collector and a rare coin dealer. Last January the audience sat spellbound as he described how he overcame some not-so-good experiences in his earlier collecting career. Today he will expand on that program by giving some new specific concepts on how collectors can succeed in today's coin market. It will put a smile on your face!
My Top 10 U.S. $10 Gold Dates for FUN and Profit in 2024
Video courtesy of Florida United Numismatists (FUN), from the January 2024 FUN convention. Mr. McDonald has spoken about underrated and possibly underpriced gold coins during the last several January FUN conventions. This time he'll focus on the Liberty $10 gold pieces with low survival rates. Some of these dates will surprise you!
Overview of the So-Called Dollar Market
Video courtesy of Florida United Numismatists (FUN), from the January 2024 FUN convention. Mr. Shevlin is one of America's top experts on the subject of So-Called Dollars. He's even written a new textbook on this fascinating series! Those looking to expand their knowledge of these numismatic beauties are urged to attend this program!
My Top 10 Numismatic Predictions for 2024
Video courtesy of Florida United Numismatists (FUN), from the January 2024 FUN convention. The year 2023 opened with across-the-board plus signs for early dollars. Then Liberty Seated dollars flexed their muscles. Morgan dollars were steady to strong and Peace dollars were mostly quiet (as of late August). Will 2024 see gold coins and dollars soar to higher levels? Or will they come crashing down? Former Numismatic News editor David Harper has the answers as he gives his predictions for the coming year in coins. This blend of information spiced with humor has become a FUN tradition.
46th Annual Silver Dollar Investors Forum
Video courtesy of Florida United Numismatists (FUN), from the January 2024 FUN convention. Mr. Campbell is a former president of FUN and the National Silver Dollar Roundtable. He's also the senior grader for ICG grading service in Tampa. This year Randy will take a slightly different approach. He will list the "top trends that will drive the dollar market in 2024." Specific dates in specific grades will still be mentioned. But the focus will be on the trends causing the price changes. The final trend is guaranteed to "knock your socks off!"
Welcome to a Bigger, Better, Stronger Coin Market
Video courtesy of Florida United Numismatists (FUN), from the January 2024 FUN convention. Mr. Travers, author of The Coin Collectors Survival Manual, and Maurice Rosen, editor of the Rosen Numismatic Advisory, have great news for those who attend their program. The message is, "The coin market is strong and it is headed to higher levels!" Which individuals and organizations are responsible for this market? How is it going to happen? Mr. Travers and Mr. Rosen have the answers as they chart the reasons for this coming boom.
My Top 12 VAMs for 2024
Video courtesy of Florida United Numismatists (FUN), from the January 2024 FUN convention. Mr. Roberts is the director of attributions for ANACS. He also writes a monthly column on VAMs for Coin World. What are his favorites for 2024? Find out in this outstanding program!
Annual VAM Thing
Video courtesy of Florida United Numismatists (FUN), from the January 2024 FUN convention. Again, the January FUN show is the site for this get together of silver dollar variety enthusiasts. Both new collectors and veteran dollar specialists are welcome to attend.
The Many Faces of Seated Liberty
Video courtesy of Florida United Numismatists (FUN), from the January 2024 FUN convention. Mr. Fortin has been a dealer in quality Liberty Seated coinage for several decades. He's also a past president of the Liberty Seated Collectors Club. Today Mr. Fortin will focus on the evolving depiction of Miss Liberty wtihin the Liberty Seated series. It's a "can't miss" program for collectors of Liberty Seated coinage.
Wonderful World Coins
Video courtesy of Florida United Numismatists (FUN), from the January 2024 FUN convention. Mr. Hurst is a well-respected dealer in world coins. He's also the current vice president and the immediate past president of FUN. Today Mr. Hurst will discuss some of his most favorite world coins of all time! If you're not already a huge fan of world coins, you will be by the end of this program!
Coins of the Colonial & Early American Era, Part III
Tom Scopp speaks at the Florida United Numismatists (FUN) summer 2024 convention, held July 11-13, 2024, in Orlando, FL.
Collecting Early American Copper Coins
William T. Jones speaks at the Florida United Numismatists (FUN) summer 2024 convention, held July 11-13, 2024, in Orlando, FL.
10 of My All-Time Favorite Tokens
Cindy Wibker speaks at the Florida United Numismatists (FUN) summer 2024 convention, held July 11-13, 2024, in Orlando, FL.
10 Silver Dollar Dates You Should Buy Right Now
Randy Campbell speaks at the Florida United Numismatists (FUN) summer 2024 convention, held July 11-13, 2024, in Orlando, FL.