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 37th 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 3-11, 2009.

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 be held in two locations, the Park Avenue Suite on the 4th floor, as well as 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 as well as multiple auction sessions cataloged and conducted by a number of the leading numismatic houses in the world, including: Heritage Galleries and Auctioneers; Gemini, Ltd., a joint venture of Harlan J. Berk Ltd. and Freeman and Sear; Classical Numismatic Group; The New York Sale, a joint venture of Baldwin’s Auctions, Ltd;  M&M Numismatics; F.R. Kuenker and Dmitry Markov; La Galerie Numismatique and  Ponterio and Associates, Inc.  Joining this incomparable lineup of numismatic auction houses for the first time in 2009 will be a joint venture consisting of Germany’s Numismatik Lanz and Italy’s Numismatica Bernardi, S.R.L. In addition, the well known numismatic literature dealer George Frederick Kolbe will conduct a sale in his speciality area. Also joining the NYINC auction lineup for the first time in 2009 will be Vienna, Austria’s Auktionhaus H.D. Rauch GMBH. In all, 14 different dealers, either singly or in collaborative efforts, will be contributing their expertise and numismatic drawing power to our auction presentations in 2009. No other numismatic convention can equal the incomparable scope and breadth of the NYINC auctions, presentations that quite literally attract dealers and collectors from throughout the world.

Auction lot viewing will open on Saturday, January 3. Auctions sessions will be held Sunday, January 4 through Sunday, January 11. The bourse area will open from 2PM-7PM on Thursday, January 8 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.

The NYINC bourse area regular public hours will be:

Friday, January 9	10AM-7PM
Saturday, January 10	10AM-7PM
Sunday, January 11	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.

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.

Features of the NYINC

• 100 Dealer all world and ancient numismatics bourse area
• Educational programs
• Special Young Numismatist Program
• Club and society meetings
• Classical Numismatic Group auction
• Heritage Galleries and Auctioneers auction
• Classical Numismatic Group auction
• Baldwin’s Ltd./M&M Numismatics/Dmitry Markov/F.R. Kuenker auction
• Ponterio and Associates auction
• Gemini, LLC auction
• La Galerie Numismatique Auction
• Numismatik Lanz/Numismatica Bernardi S.R.L. auction
• George Frederick Kolbe Numismatic Literature Auction
• Auktionhaus H.D. Rauch GMBH Auction
• Discounted room rates at the Waldorf Astoria
• Convenient to the Times Square theater district
• Convenient to midtown restaurant locations
• Free samples copies of numismatic publications for attendees
• Numerous booth holders from outside the United States

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Bourse Area Hours

The 100 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:

Participating Booth Holders

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.

For a map of the bourse areas showing dealer booth numbers, please click here.

Our Schedule

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.

Convention Contacts

Convention Chairman Kevin Foley P.O. Box 370650 Milwaukee, WI 53237 Phone: (414) 421-3484 FAX: (414) 423-0343 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

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. Specify rate code “NYN.” Especially favorable rates of $267 or $295 are available to NYINC attendees, depending on the size and location of lodgings selected. Please note that after the room block expires on December 1, 2008 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.

Future NYINC Convention Dates

The New York International Numismatic Convention is scheduled during the following years at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

How to Learn More About World and Ancient Numismatics

There are a number of publications catering to numismatists with an interest in world and ancient numismatics. Among these are:

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: Canada - CA$39.50 yr.; U.S. - US$39.50 yr.; Overseas - CA$155.00 yr. - Call (905) 646-7744, Ext. 236 for Debbie Rice - Subscription Services
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 - $30 yr.; Canada - $36 yr.; Overseas - $48 yr.
World Coin News 700 East State Street Iola, WI 54990 Editor: David C. Harper Phone: (715) 445-2214 FAX: (715) 445-4087 E-mail: harperd@krause.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 for information about longer terms.

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

FEDEX

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.

United States Postal Service Locations

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.

Office Depot - Office, Business and Mailing Supplies - Copies and Printing

For additional information about Office Depot locations near the Waldorf Astoria NYINC site (zip code 10022), please visit their website: www.officedepot.com.

Staples - Office, Business and Mailing Supplies - Copies and Printing

For additional information about other Staples facilities near the Waldorf Astoria NYINC site (zip code 10022), visit the Staples website: www.staples.com.

Kinko's - Copies and Printing

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.

Drugstores:

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 .

Tickets for Broadway Musicals:

For information about Broadway musicals and plays visit the New York City tourism website: www.nycvisit.com . Half price tickets for same day performances are available at the Theater Development Fund “tkts” booth at Times Square, easily recognizable with a white facade and large red “tkts” lettering. For additional information about the Theater Development Fund and the half price tickets program visit the website www.tdf.org/tkts/tips. Tickets for many prominent musicals are generally available through the “tkts” booth.