Unique Gold Rush Coin in World's Fair of Money Auction A one-of-a-kind 1854 Gold Rush era coin is one of the highlights in the official auction of the World's Fair of Money in Los Angeles by Bowers and Merena Auctions, August 5 - 9, 2009.
Highlights of the bank note section of the auction include a 1928 $5,000 Federal Reserve Note (Fr. 2220-F), graded PMG Very Fine-30, and an 1870 $100 Gold National Bank Note, San Francisco Charter #1741, The First National Gold Bank (Fr. 1162), graded PMG Fine 12 Net.
Pre-auction bids are welcome at www.BowersandMerena.com; by e-mail at auction@BowersandMerena.com; by phone at (800) 458-4646 in the U.S. and 1-949-253-0916 outside the U.S.; by fax at 1-949-253-4091; and by postal mail addressed to Bowers and Merena, Los Angeles ANA 2009, 18061 Fitch, Irvine, CA 92614.
Interested bidders are also encouraged to view lots and bid in-person at the live auction in Los Angeles in August, or live online through the Bowers and Merena web site where a complete auction and lot viewing schedule is available.
The ANA World's Fair of Money, August 5 - 9, 2009 in the Los Angeles Convention Center West Hall A, features more than 1,000 dealers, a Museum Showcase with a special exhibit of national treasures from the Smithsonian Institution, mints from around the world and a variety of educational programs and family activities. For more information, visit www.WorldsFairofMoney.com.
