United States Mint‘s Acting Director Kristie McNally will take center stage in Oklahoma City for this year’s annual American Numismatic Association (ANA) World’s Fair of Money.
In addition to cutting the ribbon, she will be manning the Mint’s booth on the bourse floor and giving a presentation to young collectors during the show’s youth programming slot.
The best part? Three limited edition products, from a proof to a gold coin and even a medal. Keep reading to learn more about the collector’s dream at the World’s Fair of Money.
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The 2025 Limited Release Coins
The Mint will be offering three new numismatic products in limited quantities at the World’s Fair of Money.
These include a 2025 Laser Engraved American Eagle one-ounce silver proof, a 2025 American Liberty one-ounce high-relief gold coin, and a 2025 American Liberty silver medal. These products can be bought at the booth during the fair, or can be researched on the Mint’s website.
They go hand in hand with other educational activities at the Mint booth, including a youth “Treasure Trivia” game.
Quantity of Each Coin
Each coin will have a different mintage cap.
The laser-engraved American Eagle proof will be struck at West Point and released around August 20th, featuring a mintage cap of roughly one hundred thousand pieces.
The high-relief gold coin will also be struck at West Point, but will be released on August 21st with just twelve thousand coins minted.
Finally, the silver medal, minted in Philadelphia, will have a mintage cap in the tens of thousands.
Collectors and dealers have been debating these numbers and how they will affect the eventual value of high-quality graded pieces. Grading services have already outlined submission guidance with buyers who want to send newly purchased pieces for certification.
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When is the World’s Fair of Money?
The ANA World’s Fair of Money will take place from August 19th through August 23rd at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Along with the limited release, there will be plenty of other activities to explore. These include dealer bourses, museum showcases, lectures, and youth programming.
While there will be a fee for the first few days, the final day will offer free public admission.
The Mint also noted some products, such as the coins above, only being sold in limited quantities, which should drive up the overall attendance for the event.
The Collector’s Interest in Coins
Collectors have always been interested in coins, but this particular World’s Fair of Money event should draw a large number. This is mainly due to the scarcity and mint marks, which can increase aftermarket activity and value over time.
Coins struck at West Point (bearing a W mint mark instead of the often-seen P or D) and limited high-relief gold issues often attract great attention from investors and specialists. For this event, two coins will have the signature W, and one will be a high-relief gold coin.
Buyers who are interested in the coins will have to pay attention to release windows if they want certain certification labels or access to their favored collectible before it sells out.
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Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting out in the world of coins, the event will be a mix of buying, selling, educational events, and community outreach.
Those who aim to obtain one of the limited edition products should expect limited quantities and consult with grading and certification specialists if submitting coins shortly after purchase.
