Owner Comments:
WORLD ANA MEDAL APPEARANCE/CONDITION:
+2017 Proof Maple Leaf with Special/Unique Denver ANA Privy+
Housed in Black Retro Holder (Only Coin in this Collection as of 03/2023) — Designated “First Releases” by NGC
*An absolutely gorgeous deep cameo example of this historic issue of 2 countries coming together in support of numismatics, the ANA’s World’s Fair of Money, and the host city, Denver, Colorado.*
WORLD ANA MEDAL BACKGROUND:
“Like a botanical illustration etched into 99.99% fine silver, the reverse design by Canadian artist Jesse Koreck features an outstanding amount of detail that capture the natural beauty of two stately floral emblems. On the left, the Rocky Mountain Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea) is depicted in full bloom; this official flower of the state of Colorado is known for large-sized, two-tone flowers that face upwards, as engraved on the reverse. Its slightly curved stem is loosely encircled by the petiole of a sugar maple leaf (Acer saccharum), whose deeply veined lobes and serrated edges are accentuated by the frosted finish against a brilliant background. Beneath the columbine, the micro-engraved privy mark stands as a celebration of the 2017 ANA World’s Fair of Money in Denver, as represented by the American Numismatic Association’s logo and the engraved word “DENVER”. The reverse also features the engraved word “CANADA”, while the obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.” — Credited Source: imaginaire.com
—————
As with the Chinese Denver ANA commemorative coins from the same year that are now included in this collection, I initially was hesitant about pursuing “any” world coins since they were not minted in the U.S. Were they still relevant to the Colorado set? Upon much thought, I decided they absolutely ‘had’ to be included. The primary goal of this set is as follows: ‘To obtain any numismatic specimen minted in and/or having ‘any’ association with the state of Colorado. Further, to teach people about Colorado's rich history, as well as myself, through the tool of numismatic education.’ Not only did the initial Chinese series hit all the marks, adding related issues from other countries allows viewers to see the history behind a foreign series and how it relates to not just an important event in numismatics (The World’s Fair of Money), but also that it took place right here in Denver, Colorado circa 2017. From a historical perspective, it’s absolutely fascinating and exciting being able to include an international commemorative coin from Canada that’s specific to Denver, Colorado. I learned a great deal throughout the process which circles right back to the original goal.
—————
The Certificate of Authenticity Description Reads as Follows:
2017 $5 Fine Silver Coin / ANA World's Fair of Money
“This certificate attests that your 2017 $5 fine silver coin is authorized by the Government of Canada. The coin has been expertly struck by the Royal Canadian Mint and has a limited mintage worldwide.
—
This $5 coin is 99.99% pure silver, with a diameter of 38 millimeters and a nominal metal weight of 31.39 grams. The reverse design is proof finish and features a maple leaf alongside the Colorado State flower, the Rocky Mountain columbine (Aquilegia caerulea). To complete this celebration of the 2017 American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money held in Denver, Colorado, micro-engraved privy mark features the official logo of the American Numismatic Association. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.”
——-
The Bottom of the Original Mint Issued Box States the Following:
“2017 $5 Fine Silver Coin / ANA World’s Fair of Money / (99.99% pure)”
CATALOG NUMBER: N/A
OBVERSE DESIGNER: Susanna Blunt
REVERSE DESIGNER: Jesse Koreck
RARITY: 6,000 (Mintage Number)
(NGC Pop = 64; 64 Finer - NGC Total Pop = 131) [03/2023]
WORLD ANA MEDAL DESCRIPTION:
(Royal Canadian Minted, Proof Strike, .999 Fine Silver, 31.39 grams, 38mm, Round, Reeded Edge)
OBVERSE: Elizabeth II - 2017 - D • G • Regina / (Portrait of Queen Elizabeth) / 5 Dollars
REVERSE: Canada / (Image of Maple Leaf & Columbine) / 9999 - 9999 / (ANA Denver Logo) / Fine Silver 1oz Argent Pur
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
(2017 ANA WORLD’S FAIR OF MONEY BACKGROUND - DENVER, CO):
“The American Numismatic Association ANA - www.money.org World's Fair of Money (WFOM) 126th Convention was held at the Colorado Convention Center, in Denver, CO on August 01 - 5, 2017. The last ANA WFOM held in Denver was in 2006, and that convention had no official auction and was held in the very back of the convention center This event had two, a Heritage Auctions (www.HA.com) and a Stacks-Bowers (www.stacksbowers.com) Auction. Both of these auctions had thousands of lots which realized tens of millions of dollars in sales. The majority of items in all the sales sold for excellent prices. This World’s Fair of Money was held in the front of the convention center on the second floor.
——-
The convention had over 500 bourse tables, which included 21 club tables; eight government agencies (which feature the annual World Mint Passport), the U.S. Mint (with a special set of coins which drew large crowds trying to purchase them) and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing – BEP (with their special drawing for the Spider Press Prints), the U. S. Post Office and FEDEX, a fantastic ANA Museum Showcase, a Kids Zone – Treasure Trivia area, dozens of well-done competitive exhibits (kudos’ to Robert Rhue for winning the Howland Wood Best-in-Show award with his exhibit titled, “The Colored-Seal Notes of Colonial Georgia,”) daily Money-Talks educational programs, an important ANA District Representatives meeting, an author’s table, Coin Collecting 101 classes, a Maynard Sundman/Littleton Coin Co.
——-
Lecture Series, ANA Legacy Series & Reception featuring Barbara Gregory interviewing Tom and Ken Hallenbeck, a Scout Merit Badge Clinic, the official ANA coin and supply dealer Whitman Publishing, the official ANA grading services NGC & PMG, along with many more grading services, numismatic publications – F + W Media - Krause Publications (it is always nice to get the new annual coin show calendar sponsored by Numismatic News and also Amos Press - Coin World, several off-site dinners and meeting by different coin clubs and organizations including PNG, NLG (the NLG Bash – congratulations to Bank Note Reporter and Coins Magazine Editor Robert Van Ryzin for being awarded the NLG CLEMY Award), CONECA, TAMS and others, a well done official program.
——-
ANA official medals and ANACS provided cloth bags for everyone who attended the convention, The Elongated Collector (TEC) rolling machine and area featuring the special elongate made for this convention, and concession stands which were kept very busy. The Friday night ANA Awards Banquet was also very nice and the Silent Auction was very successful. A special thanks to Prominent numismatist Michael "Miles" Standish who had his head shaved by special guest Rick Harrison of Pawn Stars to raise money for the ANA and the Standish Foundation for Child & Family Centered Healthcare, a nonprofit devoted to helping sick children.”
Credited Source: American Numismatic Association (money.org)