Coinfest, one of the country’s largest and most exciting coin shows, will be at the East Greenwich Civic Center in Old Greenwich on Saturday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct. 28. Doors will be open from 10 to 6 on Saturday and 10 to 4 on Sunday.

According to Jon Lerner, event organizer, Coinfest will have something for everyone.

“You could be a serious numismatist or just starting a hobby as a new collector,” Mr. Lerner said. “You’ll be guaranteed fun and learn a lot in the process.”

Mr. Lerner said that there will be well over 100 exhibitors displaying and trading everything from arrow head pennies, to rare coins worth tens of thousands of dollars.

“We expect a very good crowd,” he said. “This will be one of the biggest shows of its type on the East Coast this year, and certainly one of the biggest in product offerings.”

One of the highlights of Coinfest will be the exhibit of an extremely rare 1870-S Half Dime, valued at over $2.5 million. “This is one of the rarest coins on the planet,” Mr. Lerner said. “We’re lucky to have it on display.” Other exhibits include Money of the Civil War; Money in Early America; Spades, Knives and Cash, and History and Romance of Hobo Nickles.

Along with trading and learning, Mr. Lerner said that there will be a number of activities. Free verbal coin appraisals will be offered, along with a treasure hunt, a “Crack the Safe” and win all the gold inside contest, plus speakers discussing a number of coin related subjects.

“We’re even going to have famous magician and sleight-of-hand artist, Dennis Kyriakos, who’s going to wow us incredible feats of prestidigitation,” Mr. Lerner said.
Coin collecting is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the United States, Mr. Lerner said. “It’s fun, exciting and at times can be very profitable. Once you get bitten by the bug, you’ll have it for the rest of your life.”

Admission to Coinfest is free. The first 100 visitors on both Saturday and Sunday will receive free silver dollars. For m ore information, visit Coinhelp.com.