IPMS 2020 Virtual Convention!

We have decided to offer an opportunity to share some time with fellow banknote and currency collectors in a VIRTUAL setting since a physical event with worldwide attendees is not right for all of us as we remain concerned for the health and well being of all. We will be offering Zoom meetings all day Friday, June 12, from 9 am - 6 pm.

The Zoom schedule is:

Friday, June 12:

9 AM - Colin Blyth: "Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) - Expert Authentication, Grading & More"

10 AM - Stane Straus: Polymer Notes

11 AM - Neil Shafer and Joel Shafer: Interview about early days of IPMS

12 PM - Joseph Boling : The Chesire Faker Redux

1 PM - Ray and Steve Feller: "Money of Japanese Internment Camps in the US"

2 PM - Jonathan Callaway: “Ireland's Paper Currency 1919 to 1929”

3 PM - James Downey: "Divining Order from Chaos: The German Currency Situation as Seen Through the Eyes of the Advancing Allied Armies"

4 PM - Pierre Fricke: Collecting Confederate Currency

5 PM - Lyn Knight: Little Known History about inventions affecting why NBN were cut so irregular with demonstration

Zoom is free to use - go to zoom.us to set up a free account. At the time the talk you're interested in is supposed to start, go to the meeting room and log in using the following information:

MEETING ID : 646 731 8755

Password : IPMS2020

Zoom Etiquette:

Please leave your mic on "MUTE" during the presentation. There will be time for questions at the end. Please type your question in the "chat" box to the right of your screen. If you have a comment, type "STACK" in the chat box and the host will acknowledge you to speak.

Auction:

Lyn Knight Currency Auctions will be hosting LIVE ONLINE auctions Thursday and Friday, June 11-12. Here is the schedule:

Session One - World Paper Money - Thursday, June 11 @ 10 am

Session Two - US Currency - Friday, June 12 @ 7 pm

All lots are available for viewing and bidding at www.lynknight.com

IPMS 2020 Postponed Indefinitely

Dear Friends, We have determined that we are forced to cancel the 44th annual IPMS show scheduled for June 10-13 in Kansas City, Missouri at the Sheraton Crown Center Hotel and Convention Center. We are providing written notification to the hotel today, April 16th, so our room block will be cancelled, and cancellations of rooms can begin. The Sheraton has been working well with us during this tricky time, but they understand that no one much wants to get on a flight or be subject to quarantine before leaving or arrival. Let's stay close to home and remain safe and healthy. We are currently working on the auction catalogs (online only) and other events and offerings we can do through our online platforms. Our next US currency and National banknotes auction is online now and closing live on April 20th at 2 PM CST. This sale contains a wide variety of over 800 lots. May will offer at least 2 different auctions, both US and World. In June we will be offering a wide variety of banknotes, checks, stocks, bonds, currency, polymer, tyvek. Everything imaginable from unusual to really valuable. We are currently processing payments and sending shipments worldwide, but we can or will hold packages that we feel would be better held in Kansas just a little bit longer. Let's be safe not sorry. I have not given up on the possibility for holding an event later in 2020, but we are working on a 2021 date in Las Vegas within our early summer time frame. We are saddened by the cancellation, but we have a renewal spirit for 2021 IMPS.

- Lyn Knight

-Doug Davis

-Joel Shafer

Dates of the 2020 International Paper Money Show:

Wednesday, June 10 - Saturday, June 13 (see full schedule at left)

Location:

Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center: 2345 McGee St., KCMO, 64108 - 816-841-1000

Click here for discounted room reservations.

Click here for a map/driving direction.

DEALERS:

Click here for a bourse application for 2020.

Unloading directions: access is at north end of property corner on 22nd between Gillham and Mcgee street.

The International Paper Money Show

This year, for the 44th time, the IPMS will continue its history of bringing the world of Paper Money and Banknotes as part of the fabric of currency since the beginning of time.

I have said for years if you want to talk paper money you need to come to the IPMS. This show is dedicated to currency, which by its definition is “a system of money in general use in a particular country”. Currency is a generally accepted form of money, including coins and paper notes, which is issued by a country and circulated within an economy. Used as a medium of exchange for good sand services, it is the basis for trade.

This event has non-stop action for those who collect, investigate, buy, sell, and trade currencies of the world, but primarily made of paper, polymer, tyvek, seal skin, wood, plastic and to a more limited extent, gold, silver, copper, platinum, and materials used in trade.

Our convention space is located within the Sheraton Hotel perfectly positioned inside the Crown Center Complex. The famous HALL family had built the Complex as the corporate headquarters for Hallmark Cards. Obviously there is a difference between designing greeting cards and designing banknotes. However, we feel both require a major amount of talent and artistry and will provide a strong sense of camaraderie for the event.

The Crown Center complex offers an all inclusive shopping and entertainment venue, complete with live theatre, casual and fine dining, mixed with a wide array of educational and nightlife experiences. So much to do day or night and it’s all within walking distance through a a series of climate controlled glass walkways.

While in Kansas City you will have an opportunity to check out one of the most amazing collections of paper money the Midwest has to offer. Kansas City is the home of the Tenth Federal Reserve Bank Headquarters. At their money museum you can see a display of the 1928 $100,000 Gold Certificate serial #2. That’s not all! They also possess some ultra rare large size Gold Certificates as well. It is a high quality museum that is open to the public free of charge. The Money Museum is a short ride or a good walk from our venue.

Make the most of your trip! Other attractions abound, go to www.visitkc.com for even more entertainment suggestions.

Welcome to Kansas City! We understand that sometimes your children do not have quite the stamina for the paper money show that adults do so here are a few entertainment options, within walking distance from the show, for the kids (adults like these places too):



Lego Discovery Center

Science City

Aquarium

Auction by : Lyn Knight Auctions

Auction Sessions:

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Lot Viewing:

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All lots available for viewing and bidding at: www.lynknight.com

Free Educational Speakers Series - 2019 :

Each year, specialists from around the globe meet at the IPMS to present brand new research in the field of paper money. There is no charge for admission for this series. Here is last year's line up:

Joseph Boling - WW I Resulted in Many Emergency Paper Money Issues—and the Counterfeiters Followed Right Along - Friday 10 am

Nick Bruyer - The First U.S. Demand Note (It's not what you think!) - Saturday 1pm

Terry Bryan - What Happened to all those Obsolete Notes?—Adventures with Canceling Hammers - Friday 3pm

Robert Calderman - Introduction to Small Size U. S. Currency Collecting - Friday 1 pm

Steve Carr - First Names on Kansas National Bank Notes - Friday 11 am

Mark Drengson - Launch of the SPMC National/Obsolete Bank Note History Project - Saturday 2 pm

Ray and Steve Feller - Money of Neutral Nations in World War II - Saturday 11 am

Pierre Fricke - A tales from each side of the Civil War: United States Demand Notes and Mysterious CSA Fantasy Issues - Saturday 12 pm

Peter Huntoon - Nuclear Silver: When Treasury collided with Physics - Friday 12 pm

Roger Urce - Japanese Puppet Banks in China - Friday 2 pm

Jamie Yakes - Small-Size 12-Subject Changeover Pairs - Saturday 10 am









Nearby entertainment :

Not sure where to go for a night on the town? Check out the KC Restaurant Guide website for a list of nearby locations for drinks and dining. (Nearby locations will include the Downtown and KC Power & Light areas.)





Memories of IPMS Past: