Last Updated 10 December 2023

The deadline for submitting exhibits for the January convention has past. If you would like to exhibit for Summer FUN 2024 you can contact: Bob Russell at FUNExhibits@Gmail.com.



Class A: U.S. Coins

Featuring:

  • A-1 "THE PANAMA-PACIFIC COMMEMORATIVE COIN SET"
  • In 1915, San Francisco, California hosted the Panama-Pacific Exposition, a world's fair. The official reasons for the celebration were the opening of the Panama Canal and the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean by Vasco de Balboa. Unofficially the fair showcased the recovery of the City of San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake and fires which had devastated the area. This exhibit provides a brief history of the fair and construction of the Panama Canal. It also covers a side story when President Theodore Roosevelt met Victor D. Brenner to pose for a medal that was awarded to the workers who built the canal. During their conversations, the idea for the Lincoln Cent was born.

  • A-2 "THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE"
  • The "Thank You for Your Service" exhibit is an educational showcase to present the history of the tribute of the United States Mint to the men and women of the U.S. Military. It is a two part exhibit. The first part is a chronological timeline of commemorative coins dedicated to the various military units, individuals, and battles of the wars and conflicts of the United States, from the Revolutionary War to the War on Terrism. The second part is a presentation of bronze medals produced by the United States Mint. Thes medals also honor various individuals, missions, associated military units, Native American Tribes, and those groups of allied military personnel by saying "Thank You for Your Service."

  • A-3 "THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES MINT"
  • A look at the past, Present, and future of the U.S. Mint.

  • A-4 "MAKING THE GRADE - THE 1900-O MORGAN DOLLAR GRADING SET"
  • A collection of 1900-O Morgan dollars from PO-1 to MS-66. The set is used as a numismatic reference set to help determine grade.

  • A-5 "THE HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT TWO CENT PIECE 1864-1872"
  • This highly rated Registry Set has many rare dates and varieties including numerous rare patterns. Learn the significance of this coin to the United States.

    Class B: Paper Money

  • Featuring:
  • B-1 "FELINE SPECIES PAPER MONEY TYPE SET"
  • This exhibit shows all the species and some minor types within species of felines, both great and small cats, portrayed on paper money of countries around the world.

  • B-2 "ENGRAVED BY PAUL REVERE"
  • Paul Revere, the famous patriot, immortalized by his midnight ride, was also a silversmith, and... engraver. His engravings, frequently political in nature, were published leading up to and during the American Revolution. Few know that he was also commissioned to create engravings for several colonial notes during this critical time in American History. This exhibit will examine three of his designs used on Massachusetts colonial currency during 1775-1778.

  • B-3 "GEORGIA'S RECONSTRUCTION BONDS"
  • These are small bonds with small denominations of $5, $10, $20, and $50 that were issued or were supposed to be issued by the State of Georgia during the reconstruction period after the Civil War. These bonds are extremely rare as they were redeemed by Georgia into the 1900's.

  • B-4 "MY FAVORITE AUTOGRAPHS ON BANKNOTES"
  • A selection of autographs from famous personalities throughout the years.

  • B-5 "THE HISTORY OF THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY $2 NOTE"
  • Since 1977, the tradition of Clemson University students and alumni stamping the iconic tiger paw on $2 notes and using them at away games has woven a unique narrative into the fabric of Clemson pride. This display showcases the emblematic tiger paw $2 note, delving into the history of the modern $2 note while exploring the deep-rooted traditions and rich history surrounding the Clemson University $2 note. This exhibition invites viewers to connect with the stories embedded in these currency symbols, symbolizing a vibrant blend of school spirit, tradition, and community engagement that has endured for decades.

    Class C: Medal, Orders, Decorations and Tokens

  • Featuring:
  • C-1 "TOKENS OF WISCONSIN'S GOODMAN LUMBER COMPANY"
  • Displaying the tokens made for the Goodman Lumber Company's store and their use in this Wisconsin logging town.

  • C-2 "THE NAVAJO NATION SERVICE MEDAL"
  • A display of this scarce medal, established in 1982, including award bars, with photos of award recipients.

  • C-3 "UNITED STATES SPACE PROGRAM MEDALLIONS AND COMMEMORATIVES"
  • Embark on a mesmerizing journey that transcends the earthly boundaries, as each coin, medallion, and exonumia becomes a portal to pivotal moments in the annals of space exploration. From the historic Apollo moon landings to the groundbreaking Space Shuttle missions and beyond, these numismatic treasures encaspilate the indomitable spirit of human ambition reaching for the cosmos. Marvel at the artistry encapsulated in each piece, where masterful craftsmanship intertwines with the grandeur of space exploration. These medallions are not merely tokens of history but intricate works of art, reflecting the evolution of design and the delicate balance between precision and creativity that characterizes the American space odyssey.

  • C-4 "SHELL'S MR. PRESIDENT COIN GAME - TOKENS"
  • Step back in time to 1968 with our captivating numismatic exhibit featuring the Shell Oil Company's "Mr. President" promotional contest. Launched during the fervor of the 1968 Presidential race between former Vice-President Richard M. Nixon and the incumbent Vice-OPresident Hubert Humphrey, this innovative promotion tapped into the public's fascination with the political climate of the era. Customers eagerly participated in the contest by collecting free "coins" distributed with each visit to their local Shell Service Station. The exhibit delves into the challenge of collecting these elusive pieces, exploring the scarcity of surviving "instant winners", and "key coins" due to the strategic limitations imposed by Shell during the contest. The intricacies of these numismatic treasures unfold, providing a captivating glimpse into the convergence of art, history, and prize-worthy pursuit.

  • C-5 "SEALING THE DEAL: E PLURIBUS UNUM"
  • Medas, tokens, and decorations with the image of the Great Seal of the United States of America.

    Class D: Foreign Coins

  • Featuring:
  • D-1 "ISRAEL'S TWO-DECADE LONG ROAD TO STANDARDIZED GOLD COINAGE"
  • This exhibit contains one example by type and finish of each Israel gold coin minted before the denominations and weights were standardized in 1981, accompanied by an original and original English-language brochure.

  • D-2 'A DETAILED STUDY OF THE BRITISH 1826 SOVEREIGN"
  • A detailed study of the 1826 George IV Sovereign.

  • D-3 'BEAUTY AND MYTH: THE MODERN CHINESE UNICORN SERIES"
  • The modern Chinese unicorn series was created during 1994-1997. The union of the majestic western-style unicorn on the obverse with the formidable eastern-style unicorn on the reverse creates a unique and highly collectible series. The relatively short-lived unicorn series, often overshadowed by the more popular modern Chinese panda series, is well worth collecting. This exhibit will examine examples from each year of the modern Chinese unicorn series.

  • D-4 'GREAT BRITAIN'S LAST DECIMAL ISSUE'
  • The 1971 changeover of money from the pound sterling and pence to the decimal coinage.

  • D-5 "BULLION FROM AROUND THE WORLD"
  • This exhibit takes a look at sovereign one ounce bullion coins from around the world.

  • D-6 "THE 25 YEARS OF THE AUSTRIAN 25 EURO NIOBIUM COIN"
  • Displaying the amazing designs and history of the Austrian Mints Niobium series. Celebrating 25 years in which they have received coin of the year recognition with numerous wins.

    Class E: Errors

    Featuring:

  • E-1 "MANKILLER, THE DEATH OF A DIE"
  • This exhibit will cover die progression on some intresting error coins.

  • E-2 "A SELECTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATEHOOD QUARTER ERRORS"
  • This exhibit features a selection of error coins that were produced during the minting of the South Carolina Statehood Quarters in the year 2000. While the exhibit, by no means, includes all possible types of errors that could have been produced during that period, it does represent a substantial number of the types of Statehood Quarter errors that were produced by the United States Mint. Each error coin in this exhibit has been encapsulated by either the PCGS, NGC, or ANACS grading services to validate its authenticity. Below each coin is a brief explanation as to how the error was produced during the minting process.

  • E-3 "BANK OF CHATTANOOGA CIVIL WAR ERROR NOTE TYPES"
  • I found, and purchased, every Bank of Chattanooga Civil War error note I found in the past 27 years. I now have nineteen notes. This exhibit displays one of each of the nine types of the Bank of Chattanooga Civil War errors. The Union states currency during the Civil War had very few error notes because the northern banknote companies inspected the notes and destroyed all the error notes they found. There were multiple northern banknote companies and were chosen based on the quality of their notes. The confederate states have very few banknote companies in the south so their highest priority was to print many notes to support the war. As a result, there were many error notes issued.

  • E-4 "MY DIME CLAD LAYER ERRORS"
  • In this exhibit we will look at how clad dimes are created and what errors can happen that involve the clad layers. These are my clad dime layer errors.

  • E-5 "A SELECTION OF ANCIENT MINTING ERROR"
  • This exhibit shows some Greek, Roman, and Byzantine errors with a brockage, off center, double strike, etc.

  • E-6 "MINT MADE MISTAKES"
  • The purpose of this exhibit is to showcase various error coins from the U.S. Mint.

    Class F: Miscellaneous

    Featuring:

  • F-1 "ENGRAVED COINS OF THE BA'AL SHEM TOV AMULET"
  • This exhibit displays & translates a well known amulet to protect newborns & their mothers attributed to Ba'al Shem Tov. It includes many coins engraved with designs & inscriptions found on the amulet.

  • F-2 "MUSEUM OF ATOMIC ENERGY - THE NEUTRON IRRADIATED DIME"
  • This exhibit tells the story of the radioactive dime made as a souvenir.

  • F-3 "MEN IN CURRENCY: 125 YEARS OF TREASURY SECRETARIES"
  • This exhibit features 40 intaglio engravings of the first 125 years of Secretary's of the Treasury. When the Bureau of Engraving and Printing was created during the Civil War in 1862 to produce national currency, their talented engravers were tasked with producing images on steel that would stop counterfeiting. In the following years the BEP engravers etched hundreds of portraits of presidents, congressmen, cabinet secretaries, and people of note. This special accumulation of images predates photography, photo engraving, and computer graphics and is a great accumulation of American art.

  • F-4 "TO TEACH IN SCHOOLS - GEORGIA TRAINING SCRIP"
  • Scrip used in schools was first issued in the 1850's as business schools and colleges sprang up across the United States. They were establ;ished to answer the need for an educated workforce. The students learned the tasks of check writing, counting large quantities of cash and entering the results in ledgers by actually doing the tasks. The schools produced their own cash or used a generic piece in their community. Collectively we call this money college currency.

  • F-5 "GOT SOME PIN MONEY"
  • Before tape and staples, straight pins were used to repair torn notes. This exhibit takes a look at the fascinating history behind pinned notes of colonial America.

  • F-6 "PHOENIX RISING: NUMISMATIC IMPRESSIONS OF A LEGEND"
  • On exhibit are numismatic depictions of the mythical bird and the city that shares its name.

  • F-7 "NEVER FORGET: A NUMISMATIC TRIBUTE TO 9-11 FIRST RESPONDERS"
  • On September 11th, 2001, a harrowing act of terrorism unfolded, as assailants attacked and devastated the World Trade Center in New York City, caused significant damage to the Pentagon, and tragically downed United Flight 93 in Pennsylvania. This display stands as a poignant tribute to the courageous first responders who selflessly sacrificed their lives to rescue others during the heinous attacks. The collection honors the families affected by the events of that fateful day and features commemoratives that poignantly depict the various organizations and location pivotal in responding to and supporting those impacted by these tragic events. This exhibition serves as a solemn reflection on the resilience, unity, and profound humanity that emerged in the face of unprecedented adversity.

  • F-8 "DETECTING COUNTERFEITS THE OLD FASHIONED WAY"
  • A retrospective on the devices used to detect counterfeit in the 1800s and early 1900s.

  • F-9 "1989 - 2023 BEP FUN SHOW CARDS"
  • A display of BEP souvenir cards issued at the FUN show convention.

    Group G: One Case Exhibit

  • Featuring:
  • G-1 "THE LION MONUMENT AT TEL HAI"
  • This exhibit describes the Tel Hai Lion monument, its significance to modern Israel, and the medals portraying the monument. Several varieties of the medals are shown and described.

  • G-2 "TOKEN FOR AN ICE WORM COCKTAIL IN ALASKA"
  • Tokens used to get a free Ice Worm Cocktail at the Portage Glacier Lodge. The tokens had S/Ns on most of them. The exhibit shown the rare S/N 1 and sterling silver token S/N 1.

  • G-3 "HISTORY OF CERTIFIED ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION (CAC)"
  • The history of the Green Bean standard.

  • G-4 "FRACTIONAL CURRENCY, THE SMALLEST BILLS"
  • This exhibit has a short history on fractional currency and included why they were made.

  • G-5 "PARTS OF A COIN PRESS USED TO STRIKE COINS"
  • This exhibit looks at the parts of a coin press used to strike a coin.

  • G-6 "BROOKS COUNTY SCRIP"
  • Brooks County was created December 11, 1858 with 492 miles taken from Lowndes and Thomas Counties. Quitman in South Georgia is the county seat. The county was named in honor of Preston Smith Brooks (1819-1857). In a quote published by The Quitman Banner that "on authority of Judge Beaty, Ordinary of Brooks County a considerable sum of money will soon be issued and put afloat among the people. The necessity for this policy is the heavy indebtedness of the county. We see no reason why it should not be as current as greenbacks. It will be based upon a surer foundation than greenbacks, for the U.S. Government is bankrupt and Brooks County is not".

  • G-7 "U.S.C.G BARQUE EAGLE "AMERICA'S TALLSHIP"
  • In this captivating medallion exhibit, each exquisite piece serves as a tribute to the illustrious United States Coast Guard Barque Eagle, a sailing icon known for its majestic stature and rich naval legacy. The gleaming medallions on display encapsulate the spirit of this proud vessel, depicting scenes of maritime mastery, courageous seafarers, and the enduring commitment to safeguarding the nation's maritime interests. As you explore this exhibit, feel the winds of history and the salt spray of the open sea, honoring the timeless legacy of the U.S.C.G. Barque Eagle, a symbol of American maritime prowess and resilience.

    Class H: Young Numismatists

  • Featuring:
  • H-1 "THE BEGINNINGS OF HOBO NICKELS"
  • This exhibit will show how a hobo nickel is carved, the history of hobo nickels, and what they are.

  • H-2 "LARGE CENTS"
  • This exhibit is about the history literature of large cents.

  • H-3 "WEST POINT QUARTERS"
  • West Point Quarters were released into circulation. This exhibit displays and describes them.

  • H-4 "ANIMALS ON SILVER COINS"
  • This exhibit displays beautiful silver coins with exciting and exotic animals on them.

  • H-5 "MAGNETIC COINS"
  • Some coins are magnetic. Some are not magnetic. This exhibit will show how to find magnetic coins.

  • H-6 "AWESOME AUSSIE ANIMALS ON COINS"
  • This exhibit will celebrate some of the unique and interesting animals pictured on Australian coins.

  • H-7 "UNITED STATES ONE DOLLAR COINS"
  • A look at U.S. dollar coins throughout U.S. history; past, present, and future.

  • H-8 "THE LIFE OF KENNEDY"
  • I want to take the viewer through the life of John F. Kennedy through my display of coins. I have several coins that will be accompanied with cards containing important events in his life.

  • H-9 "THE GREAT QUEEN ELIZABETH"
  • This exhibit displays different shaped coins that chronical Queen Elizabeth's life. Included are cards with descriptions to accompany the coins.

    Group I: FUN Member Clubs

  • Featuring:
  • I-1 "CREATING THE MADISON COUNTY COIN CLUB 10TH ANNIVERSARY/100TH MEETING THREE MEDAL COIN SET"
  • This exhibit shows the original drawings and discusses how the three-medal set was created in 2011.

  • I-2 "CENTRAL FLORIDA COINS CLUB: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE YEARS"
  • This exhibit showcases the Central Florida Coin Club throughout the years.

  • I-3 "THE ELONGATED COLLECTORS"
  • This exhibit provides information about the Elongated Collectors, what we consider to be the funnest club in numismatics!"

    Group J Non-Competitive

  • Featuring:
  • J-1 "WORLD COIN MAP COLLAGE, OR COIN ART"
  • A unique collage of US proof commemorative silver dollars, world coins, and stamp art.

  • J-2 "SCULPTURES OF STEWART BLAY"
  • Stewart Blay was a collector and exhibitor specializing in Lincoln cents and artifacts of our 16th president. Among these items were a "Broadside" poster for the capture of J.W. Booth and various Lincolniana items. The Apr/May '23 issue of Coinage Magazine features the sale of Stewart's Lincoln cent collection and also highlights his sculpture profession. On display are some of his sculptures alluded to in the story.