The Florida United Numismatists is host of the nation's largest coin show, held annually at the beginning of January. Over 15,000 collectors and dealers from around the U.S. and the world converge in the sunny climate for the first bellwether gathering of the year.

Convenience, a great city and a well-deserved reputation as one of America's great coin towns yields expectations that this will be one great convention. Expect more than 1,200 of the world's best coin dealers, great educational programs, family activities and, of course, the ANA's signature feature: The Museum Showcase, with exhibits from the Smithsonian Institution, the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum and private collections.

The event, set for Aug. 10-11, will feature presentations by four nationally recognized authorities in the field: Mark Anderson, president of the Society of Paper Money Collectors; Peter Huntoon, a prolific 40-year researcher and author in the field; Lee Lofthus, an award-winning researcher and author in the field; and Jim Simek, secretary of the Professional Currency Dealers Association.

The speakers will cover a wide range of topics. Anderson will offer observations on the relationship between capital formation needs and note issuance during the National Bank Note Era.