Bring gold, rare coins to Elgin show
The International Coin Collectors Association's show will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, to Friday, March 25, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 495 Airport Road, Elgin. For details, call (217) 241-3170
Have you ever wondered what those old silver coins in your coffee can were worth? Now is the time to begin your hunt because the International Coin Collectors Association is coming to Elgin in search of rare coins.
The ICCA has recently uncovered some rare coins that could be hiding in a closet or attic near you. An 1894-S Barber dime sold for $1.9 million in 2007. A gold coin collection uncovered in a small town in North Carolina was worth $120,000.
During this event, collectors are hoping to see items such as coins and paper currency issued prior to 1965, as well as gold items, including class rings, mismatched earrings, broken necklaces, gold coins and bullion.