Welcome to the New York International Numismatic Convention
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About Our Event – How to Find Us
The New York International Numismatic Convention is the United States’ most prestigious numismatic event targeting the needs of the world and ancient numismatic communities. The 41st Annual NYINC will be held at fabled Waldorf Astoria Hotel, located at 301 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022, between 49th and 50th Streets. Our dates will be January 5, 2013 - January 14, 2013, with bourse activities taking place Thursday-Sunday, January 10-13, 2013.
The NYINC will feature a bourse area consisting of 100 of the leading specialists in world and ancient numismatics and will be held on the 18th floor meeting room level of the Waldorf Astoria. The auction sessions will also be held in the Norse Suite, on the 18th floor.
Please consult the Schedule of Events for each specific auction to determine its location. Our event will also include a full range of educational programs and meetings. Our multiple auction sessions are cataloged and conducted by a number of the leading numismatic houses in the world, including: Heritage; Gemini Numismatic Auctions, LLC; Freeman and Sear; Classical Numismatic Group; The New York Sale, a joint venture of Baldwin's Auctions, Ltd; M&M Numismatics and Dmitry Markov; Stack's-Bowers-Ponterio. In addition Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers will conduct a specialty sale focused on numismatic literature. Bibliophiles eagerly await the the Kolbe & Fanning literary sale held in conjunction with the New York International Numismatic Convention.
Each year in all 11 different auction houses, either singly or in collaborative efforts, will be contributing their expertise and numismatic drawing power to our auction presentations in 2013, which will take place over a span of nine consecutive days. No other numismatic convention can equal the incomparable scope and breadth of the NYINC auctions, presentations that require literally attact dealers and collectors from throughout the world, making New York City the numismatic capital of the world during our event.
Auction lot viewing will open on Saturday, January 5, 2013. Auction sessions will be held Sunday January 6, 2013 through Monday, January 14, 2013. The bourse are will open from 2PM-7PM on Thursday, January 10 for the Professional Preview. For a $100 registration fee, payable on site, Professional Preview attendees will have access to the bourse area prior to the regular public admission hours to the bourse. The Professional Preview is open to both collectors and dealers without booths.
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The NYINC bourse area regular public hours will be:
| Friday, January 11 | 10AM-7PM |
| Saturday, January 12 | 10AM-7PM |
| Sunday, January 13 | 10AM-3PM |
Public admission is $10 for a three day pass valid throughout the event. Children 16 and under with an adult are admitted free of charge. A $5 admission discount coupon valid Friday-Sunday may be printed by clicking here.
To obtain a map with directions from your location to the Waldorf Astoria and/or the New York City area immediately adjacent to the Waldorf please visit one of the following websites: www.mapquest.com or www.switchboard.com.
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For general New York City tourist information please visit the website of the New York City Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, www.nycvisit.com. This site contains a myriad of information and links to other websites about different tourism related activities, including restaurants, museums and Broadway musicals. It is recommended to assist in making plans for your visit to New York City.
- 115 Dealers all world and ancient numismatic boiurse ares
- Educational programs
- Special Young Numismatists Program
- Club and society meetings
- Heritage auction
- Classical Numismatic Group auction
- Baldwin's Ltd./M&M Numismatics/Dmitry Markov uction
- Stack's-Bowers-PonterioPonterio Auction
- Gemini Numismatic Auctions, LLC auction
- Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Literature Auction
- Freeman and Sear Auction
- Discounted room rates at the Waldorf Astoria
- Convenient to the Times Square theater district
- Convenient to midtown restaurant locations
- Free sample copies of numismatic publications for attendees
- Numerous booth holders from outside the United States
The 115 dealer bourse area will be held in four separate rooms of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on the 18th floor meeting room level. The Starlight Roof, Palm Room, Gramercy Suite and the Metropolitan Suite. Hours will be:
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| Thursday, January 10 | 2PM-7PM (Professional Preview - $100 Registration) |
| Friday, January 11 | 10AM-7PM (Booth holders at 9AM) |
| Saturday, January 12 | 10AM-7PM (Booth holders at 9AM) |
| Sunday, January 13 |
10AM-3PM (Booth holders at 9AM) |
Registration at the NYINC is $10 for a three day pass valid during all public hours Friday through Sunday. Admission is free of charge to children 16 and under accompanied by an adult. To view and print a discount coupon valid for $5 off the regular public admission please click here.
Participating Booth Holders
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For a roster of dealers who have reserved booth space at the NYINC, please click here. Revisit our site as we approach the convention dates to see if your favorite dealer will have a booth at the NYINC.
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For a map of the bourse areas showing dealer booth numbers, please click here.
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Our Schedule
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For a complete schedule of events and functions held as part of the New York International Numismatic Convention, please click here. As the dates of the NYINC draw closer please revisit our site to check for the addition of new and exciting programs and meetings where you will be able to learn about different aspects of world and ancient numismatics.
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The NYINC features multiple auction sessions cataloged and conducted by the leading numismatic houses listed below. Buyers of world and ancient numismatic items eagerly await these auction sales each year and they are a highlight of commercial numismatic activity within the world and ancient collecting fraternities. For information about how to obtain their catalogs or to consign your collection for sale to the numismatic community in conjunction with the New York International Numismatic Convention please consult the contact information given below:
| Heritage Auction – Sunday and Monday, January 6-7: | ||||||
| Attn: Warren Tucker or Chris Bierrenbach Heritage Galleries and Auctioneers 3500 Maple Avenue – 17th Floor Dallas, TX 75219 |
Phone: (800) US COINS Warren Tucker (214) 409-1287 Chris Bierrenbach: (214) 409-1661 FAX: (214) 520-6968 E-mail: warren@ha.com chrisb@ha.com Website: www.ha.com |
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| Classical Numismatic Group Auction – Tuesday and Wednesday, January 8-9: | ||||||
| Attn: Victor England Classical Numismatic Group P.O. Box 479 Lancaster, PA 17608 |
Phone: (717) 390-9194 FAX: (717) 390-9978 E-mail: cng@cngcoins.com Website: www.cngcoins.com |
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| Freeman and Sear Auction – Tuesday, January 8: | ||||||
| Attn: Rob Freeman Freeman and Sear P.O. Box 641352 Los Angeles, CA 90064-6352 |
Phone: (310) 450-9755 FAX: (310) 450-8865 E-mail: info@freemanandsear.com Website: www.freemanandsear.com |
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| Baldwin’s/M&M Numismatics/Dmirty Markov Auction – Wednesday and Thursday, January 9-10: | ||||||
| Attn: Edward Baldwin A.H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd. 11 Adelphi Terrace London WC2N 6BJ ENGLAND |
Phone (011) 44 207 930 6879 Fax (011) 44 207 930 9450 E-mail: coins@baldwin.sh Website: www.baldwin.sh Edward Baldwin - Chairman edward@baldwin.co.uk Seth Freeman - Director, Tokens and Banknotes seth@baldwin.co.uk Steve Hill - Director, English Hammered and Milled Coins steve@baldwin.co.uk Dimitri Loulakakis - Director, English, European and Latin American Coins, Modern Greek Coins dimitri@baldwin.co.uk Graham Byfield - Ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins and Commemorative Medals graham@baldwin.co.uk Paul Hill - Ancient Greek, Roman and and Byzantine Coins paul@baldwin.co.uk |
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| Dmitry Markov P. O. Box 950 New York, NY 10272 |
Phone (718) 332-4248 Fax (718) 332-8676 E-mail: markov@banet.net Website: www.russian-coins.net |
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| Attn: Hans Voegtli Munzen und Medaillen, AG Postfach 3647 CH-4002 Basel SWITZERLAND |
Phone: (011) 41 61 272 75 44 FAX: (011) 41 61 272 75 14 |
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| Attn: Lucien Birkler M&M Numismatics P.O. Box 65908 Washington, D.C. 20035 |
Phone: (202) 833-3770 FAX: (212) 429-5275 |
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| Joint NYINC auction website: |
Website: www.thenewyorksale.com | |||||
| Stack's-Bowers-Ponterio Auction – Friday and Saturday, January 11-12 and Monday January 14: | ||||||
| Attn: Richard Ponterio Stack's-Bowers-Ponterio Auction 1063 McGaw Ave., Suite 100 Irvine, CA 92614 |
Phone: (949) 253-0916 or 1-800-458-4646 FAX: (949) 253-4091 E-mail: rponterio@stacksbowers.com Web site: www.stacks.com |
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| Attn: Vicken Yegparian Stack's 123 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019 |
Phone: (212) 582-2580 or (800) 566-2580 Fax: (646) 443-5548 E-mail: vickeny@stacks.com Website:www.stacks.com |
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| Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers Numismatic Literature Auction - Saturday, January 12: | ||||||
| Attn: David Fanning Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers 141 West Johnstown Rd Gahana, OH 43230 |
Phone: (614) 414-0855 Fax: (614) 414-0860 E-mail: df@numislit.com or dfanning@columbus.rr.com Website: www.numislit.com |
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| Attn: George Frederick Kolbe Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers 141 West Johnstown Rd Gahana, OH 4323 |
Phone: (909) 338-6527 Fax: (909) 338-6980 E-mail: gfk@numislit.com Website: www.numislit.com |
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| Gemini Numismatic Auctions, LLC Auction – Sunday, January 13: | ||||||
| Attn: Harlan J. Berk Gemini Numismatic Auctions, LLC 31 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60602 |
Phone: (312) 609-0016 FFAX: (312) 609-1305 E-mail: info@harlanjberk.com Website: www.harlanjberk.com |
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| All other NYINC auction sessions will take place in The Norse Suite, located on the 18th Floor of the Waldorf=Astoria. Please consult the Schedule of Events for the specific location of all auction lot viewing activities. |
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Convention Contacts
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Convention Chairman![]() Kevin Foley P.O. Box 370650 Milwaukee, WI 53237 Phone: (414) 807-0116 FAX: (414) 747-9490 E-mail: kfoley2@wi.rr.com |
The Convention Chairman is responsible for the overall operation of the New York International Numismatic Convention, including booth sales and dealer space assignments. He is the primary contact person for inquiries about the NYINC. |
Educational Chairman![]() Kerry Wetterstrom The Celator Magazine P.O. Box 839 Lancaster, PA 17608 Phone: (717) 656-8557 FAX: (717) 656-8557 E-mail: kerry@celator.com Website: www.celator.com |
The Educational Chairman is responsible for the scheduling of speakers and club and society meetings held in association with the New York International Numismatic Convention. Organizations desiring to hold functions in conjunction with the NYINC should contact him. |
Hotel Reservations
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The New York International Numismatic Convention is held at one of New York’s finest and most luxurious hotel properties, the fabled Waldorf Astoria. To reserve accommodations at the Waldorf call (212) 355-3000 and advise the agent you are attending the New York International Numismatic Convention. Ask for group code "NYZ".
Especially favorable rates of $299 or $320 are available to NYINC attendees, depending on the size and location of lodgings selected. Please see below for a more comprehensive listing of room types available under the NYINC room block.
| Deluxe King/Queen | $299 S/D |
| Deluxe Double/Double | $320 S/D |
| Superior King Room | $320 S/D |
| One Bedroom Suite | $379 S/D |
| Waldorf Tower King | $435 S/D |
| Two Bedroom Luxury Suite | $875 S/D |
Please note that after the room block expires on December 1, 2012 and/or after the block is full, higher rates may prevail. Please book early to avoid disappointment.The importance of making reservations early can not be overestimated, as the Waldorf Astoria is typically sold out during most of our dates and alternative accommodations are likely to be available only at considerably higher cost, if at all.
If difficulties are encountered in securing accommodations please contact the Bourse Chairman, Kevin Foley, for assistance. (kfoley2@wi.rr.com)
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Please visit the Waldorf=Astoria website at www.waldorfastoria.com to view images of the hotel online.
Future NYINC Convention Dates
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The New York International Numismatic Convention is scheduled during the following years at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel.
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The dates at left are for the bourse area portion of the NYINC, with the first date listed being for the Thursday Professional Preview. A $100 registration fee applicable for the Professional Preview grants early admission privileges in advance of the Friday opening of the bourse area to the general public. Auction lot viewing begins the previous Saturday, with the first auction session the previous Sunday. Auction sessions conclude on the Monday immediately after the last date listed at left, the final Sunday of bourse area operation |
How to Learn More About World and Ancient Numismatics
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There are a number of publications catering to numismatists with an interest in world and ancient numismatics. Among these are:
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| Canadian Coin News 103 Lakeshore Drive St. Catherines, Ontario CANADA L2N 2T6 Editor: Bret Evans Phone: (905) 646-7744 Ext. 227 FAX: (905) 646-7744 E-mail: bret@trajan.ca Website: www.trajan.ca |
Canadian Coin News is a twice monthly newspaper with news and articles about the world and ancient field with a primary emphasis on Canadian numismatics. Dealer advertising reflects the editorial content. Subscriptions: To Canada - $44.05-$48.24 yr (Canadian funds) Depending on Province of delivery. Please call subscription department for details. To U.S. - $45.05 yr. (U.S. funds) Call (905) 646-7744, Ext. 221 for Subscription Services |
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| The Celator P.O. Box 839 Lancaster, PA 17608 Editor: Kerry Wetterstrom Phone: (717) 656-8557 FAX: (717) 656-8557 E-mail: kerry@celator.com Website: www.celator.com |
The Celator is a monthly journal printed on glossy stock featuring well researched articles focusing primarily on ancient numismatics. It also carries advertising from established dealers in the field. Subscriptions: To U.S. addresses - $36 yr. To Canada - $45 yr. International - $75 yr. (Subscription prices are in U.S. funds. Visa/Mastercard accepted. Checks must be in U.S. funds payable a a U.S. bank) |
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| World Coin News 700 East State Street Iola, WI 54990 Editor: David C. Harper Phone: (715) 445-2214 FAX: (715) 445-4087 E-mail: davidharperd@fwpubs.com Website: www.krause.com |
World Coins News is a monthly newspaper carrying current news about world and ancient numismatics, including coverage of shows. It also includes dealer advertising and contact information and is published by Krause Publications, which also issues an array of numismatic catalogs, including The Standard Catalog of World Coins and The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. Subscriptions: U.S. addresses - $25.99 yr.; To Canada - $41.99 surface (U.S. funds); International - $53.99 surface (U.S. funds). Call toll free: (800) 258-0929 or (715) 445-2214 for information about longer terms. |
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| Coin World 911 Vandemark Road Sidney, OH 45365 Editor: Beth Deisher Phone: (937) 498-0800 Subscriptions: (800) 253-4555 E-mail: cwsubscribe@coinworld.com Website: www.coinworld.com |
Coin World is a weekly newspaper featuring news, articles about a wide range of numismatic subjects, including United States, world coins and paper money, as well as ancient coins and antiquities. It also carries advertising from established dealers in the noted fields. Subscription: To U.S. address - $59.99 yr. To Canad: $137.99 yr. (US funds) International: $194.99 yr. (US funds) |
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Please note that the Saturday schedule of the NYINC includes a number of educational programs and lectures sponsored by numismatic organizations maintaining an interest in various specialty areas of world and/or ancient numismatics. Unless specified otherwise in the NYINC Schedule of Events these meetings are also open to the general public and are an ideal way to make contact with and potentially join one or more of these organizations.
Please consult the convention Schedule of Events for information on the specific content of such programs. You may access the Schedule of Events by clicking here.
Services of Interest to NYINC Attendees
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FEDEX
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For information about area FEDEX services, including maps showing the exact location of the facilities nearest the Waldorf Astoria NYINC site (zip code 10022), visit the FEDEX website: www.fedex.com.
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United States Postal Service Locations
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For additional information about United States Postal Service facilities and services, including maps showing specific locations facilities, please visit the Postal Service website: www.usps.com.
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Staples - Office, Business and Mailing Supplies - Copies and Printing
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For additional information about other Staples facilities near the Waldorf Astoria NYINC site (zip code 10022), visit the Staples website: www.staples.com.
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Kinko's - Copies and Printing
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For information about additional Kinko's outlets near the Waldorf Astoria NYINC site (zip code 10022), including maps, visit their website at www.kinkos.com.
Duane Reade:
For store locations nearest the Waldorf Astoria NYINC site (zip code 10022), visit their website, www.duanereade.com .
Rite Aid:
For store locations nearest the Waldorf Astoria NYINC site (zip code 10022), visit their website, www.riteaid.com .

