MSNS FALL 2025 CONVENTION SPEAKERS

11:00 a.m. Meeting room Tim Coleman, speaker
The History of Canadian Coinage

This presentation will focus on how trade & acquiring goods evolved as European Explorers arrived in Northern America. The changes that occurred as non-indigenous people from various countries influenced coinage as the developing provinces came together forming a country.

2:00 p.m. Meeting room Bianca Bart, speaker
U.S. Paper Money Errors: Understanding + Identifying Genuine vs. Altered Examples

Are you fascinated by the strange and unusual? Ever wonder how our paper money is printed—or how things go hilariously wrong inside the Bureau of Engraving and Printing? Join U.S. paper money expert and professional numismatist Bianca Bart of Executive Currency for an engaging, interactive presentation all about genuine U.S. paper money errors—and how to spot the real ones vs. man-made fakes. Whether you're a curious beginner, seasoned collector, young numismatist, or just love a good money mystery, this event is for you! 

Bianca is the co-author of the brand-new 5th edition of United States Paper Money Errors (released Aug. 2025) and a 2025 Coin World "100 Most Influential People in Numismatics" honoree. She brings big energy and even bigger knowledge to this hands-on session—plus a fun quiz, prizes, and a chance to win a signed copy of her latest book! Join Bianca Bart and other error enthusiasts on Friday, Nov. 14 at 2pm.

4:00 p.m. Meeting room
Mich-TAMS annual meeting

Join fellow Mich-TAMS old and new members for their annual meeting (celebrating 60 years of existence) where several important items are to be discussed, including a new name for the newly organized group of both Mich-TAMS and Paper Money Collectors of Michigan members.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Meeting Room
YN Luncheon and Auction

Join our Young Numismatist staff as they educate, feed (pizza of course) and host an auction for all kids and their families! Plan to be suitably surprised at how much you will learn while having fun!

2:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Meeting Room
Mark Wieclaw- Time Travel through Numismatics

Join Mark Wieclaw, an officer of the Chicago Coin Club and a great speaker from the state of Illinois, as he shares the story of the first coin ever made 7th century BC, and then continues to talk about interesting or historical coins, tokens, and medals through the 21st century

3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Meeting room
Mark Benvenuto – How To Create An Art Medal Easily

Join U of Detroit-Mercy chemistry professor (and a member of the MSNS board) Mark Benvenuto as he demonstrates how to create an art medal using a process he uses with his students! Mark will share the process with all attendees and then give you all handouts and show you some sample medals!

For more information on the show, see:
https://michigancoinclub.org/

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