LONG BEACH EXPO Welcome to the
Welcome to the Long Beach Expo! We are grateful to have you here for our February 2025 convention. This show isn’t like any other expo on the West Coast, dating back to 1964. Not only is it the oldest collectibles show on the Pacific Seaboard, but it’s also one of the biggest in the western United States. The show has drawn generations of collectors for decades, and we were touched to see so many folks turn out to celebrate our 60th Diamond Anniversary jubilee. What a way to celebrate this beloved Southern California tradition!
You will have the chance to buy, sell, and trade with hundreds of dealers serving thousands of dedicated collectors just like you. The bourse floor is packed with vendors catering to all kinds of collectibles hobbies, including coins, banknotes, sports cards, Funko Pops, stamps, and so much more. There’s something for virtually everyone here, whether you’re just starting off your collectibles journey, are a seasoned collector looking to expand on your collection, or are looking for a new direction in your hobby altogether.
Heritage Auctions will be hosting a lot viewing on the bourse floor at Booth 429. The U.S. Mint also makes a rare West Coast appearance at the Long Beach Expo. Head over to Booth 570 to purchase freshly minted coins and then take them directly to Professional Coin Grading Service, which will be receiving submissions at Booth 405. Sports collectors, we’ve got you covered, too, with Professional Sports Authenticator at Booth 1059. Have questions about your coins, banknotes, and
sports memorabilia? Our Meet the Expert sessions give you the unique opportunity to talk face to face with coin authority Steve Feltner, banknote grader Philip Thomas, and Memory Lane sports expert Dan Wulkan. Be sure to, yes, “Meet the Experts,” at Booth 908!
Young attendees are sure to enjoy our ever-popular Kids’ Treasure Hunt on Saturday! Fun trivia and free prizes await these exploring landlubbers. Just stop by the Information Booth for more details on this fun-filled activity that may just lead to a fun photo opportunity with a pirate or two. We also have exciting giveaways for adults, with drawings every day for valuable coins, banknotes, and sports memorabilia – just make sure you’re present to claim your prize at 2:00 p.m. daily! This will be our only show for 2025, and we are so thankful to our attendees and dealers for being here. So, please say hello if you see us out on the bourse floor. Everyone on the Long Beach Expo team would love to meet you! Most of all, we want you to enjoy this special event where you can foster friendships, build collections, and make special memories to last a lifetime.
With appreciation,
Stephanie Sabin, PCGS President Samantha Dark, PCGS Director of Events
Tuesday, February 18
11:00 a.m.
Security Room opens – Hyatt Regency Bayside
Boardroom Ground Floor
Wednesday, February 19 (Dealer Day)
10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 20
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00. a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
9:15 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Dealer Registration / Photo ID opens in Hall C lobby
Security Room Closes
Bourse opens for exhibitor setup
Heritage Auctions – Lot Viewing – Hall C Booth (429)
Bourse opens for Early Entry dealers
Bourse floor closes – exhibitors must exit the bourse
Dealer Registration / Photo ID Opens in Hall C Lobby
Bourse opens to Exhibitors and Early Entry dealers
Heritage Auctions – Lot Viewing – Hall C Booth (429)
Public Registration opens in Hall C lobby (Map)
Bourse opens to the public
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Meet the Coin Expert – Steve Feltner, PCGS Grader and Numismatic Expert, will answer questions at the Meet the Expert Booth (908)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Friday, February 21
7:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
Meet the Sports Expert – Dan Wulkan with Memory Lane at the Meet the Expert Booth (908)
PCGS Coin & Currency Giveaway – All attendees welcome to enter (MUST be present to win)
Sports Collectible Giveaway – All attendees welcome to enter (MUST be present to win)
Public Registration closes
Bourse closes to the public; begin one-way traffic –no new admittance on the bourse floor
Bourse floor closes – everyone must exit the bourse
Christian Coin Dealers meeting – Room Seaside 5A
Dealer Registration / Photo ID opens in Hall C lobby
Early American Coppers Club meeting – Room Seaside 5A
Bourse opens to Exhibitors and Early Entry dealers
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.. Heritage Auctions – Lot Viewing – Booth (429)
9:15 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
Public Registration opens in Hall C lobby (Map)
Bourse opens to the public
Meet the Coin Expert – Steve Feltner, PCGS Grader and Numismatic Expert, will answer questions at the Meet the Expert Booth (908)
Meet the Sports Expert – Dan Wulkan with Memory Lane at the Meet the Expert Booth (908)
PCGS Coin & Currency Giveaway – All attendees welcome to enter (MUST be present to win)
Sports Collectible Giveaway – All attendees welcome to enter (MUST be present to win)
Friday, February 21 Continued
5:15 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 22
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
Public Registration closes
Bourse closes to the public; begin one-way traffic –no new admittance on the bourse floor
Bourse floor closes – everyone must exit the bourse
Numismatic Association of Southern California (NASC) Board Meeting – Room Seaside 5A
Dealer Registration / Photo ID opens in Hall C lobby
Bourse opens to Exhibitors and Early Entry dealers
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Heritage Auctions – Lot Viewing – Booth (429)
9:15 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Public Registration opens in Hall C lobby (Map)
Bourse opens to the public
Free Kids’ Treasure Hunt – Begin at Information Booth! – Courtesy of Expos Unlimited
Meet the Banknote Expert – Philip Thomas, PCGS Banknote Grading Manager, will answer questions at the Meet the Expert Booth (908)
Long Beach Coin Club seminar and meeting – Room Seaside 5A
Meet the Sports Expert – Dan Wulkan with Memory Lane at the Meet the Expert Booth (908)
PCGS Coin & Currency Giveaway – All attendees welcome to enter (MUST be present to win)
Sports Collectible Giveaway – All attendees welcome to enter (MUST be present to win)
Public Registration closes
Bourse closes to the public; begin one-way traffic –no new admittance on the bourse floor
Show closes – public must vacate the bourse
Bourse floor closes – exhibitors must vacate
Sunday, February 23 - CLOSED
Important Note: For various reasons, some exhibitors choose not to attend the show on Saturday. If you are interested in seeing a particular dealer, grading service, etc., PLEASE verify their attendance by contacting them directly PRIOR to the show. Exhibitor attendance is best on Thursday and Friday. Admission is good for all 3 days of the show. KINDLY NOTE: One-way traffic starts 30 minutes prior to the bourse floor closing each day. No new admittance to the bourse floor is allowed in the last 30 minutes. Come early and stay all day!
2025 First Amendment to the United States Constitution
Platinum Proof Coin - Right To Petition
Celebrate the Freedoms of the First Amendment. The 2025 American Eagle platinum proof coin is the last and final coin in the United States Mint platinum coin series. Based on the freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, this year’s coin celebrates the right to petition. Available in 99.95 percent platinum proof, this final coin is the perfect addition to your collection – don’t miss your chance to make it yours.
2025 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PLATINUM PROOF COIN - RIGHT TO PETITION
MEET THE EXPERT SESSIONS | Booth #908
Learn more about your coin, banknote, spor ts trading card, and memorabilia collection! This is a free attraction for attendees. Bring in your items (and questions) to get a professional opinion from renowned industr y exper ts. All ages and experience levels are welcome - we love seeing you all!
STEVE FELTNER
PCGS Grader & Numismatic Expert Thursday and Friday 10:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m.
PHILIP THOMAS
PCGS Banknote Specialist & Research Manager Saturday 10:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m.
DAN WULKAN
Memor y Lane Inc.
Sports Expert Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m.
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February 2025 Dealer List & Guide
THE LONG BEACH EXPO KIDS’ TREASURE HUNT
FEBRUARY 2025
O nce you’ve fi l l e d out you r s heet , visit the pirates at B ooth 1039 to pick u p your pr i ze !
Provide your email to get u p dates f rom the Long Beach Exp o
Information Booth, 1002
U.S. Mint, Booth 570
The Penny Lady, Booth 529
Money-Changers, Booth 920
Van Bebber & Har vey, Booth 824
So-Called Dollar Guy, Booth 520
Young Numismatists Activities Corner, Booth 460
Long Beach Stamp Club, Booth 453
6.
Long Beach Coin Club, Booth 457
7.
Armando Del Rosa, Booth 629
14. PCGS, Booth 405
Mike Kittle Rare Coins, Booth 636
Ken Byrd Coin & Currency, Booth 554
Blockchain Mint, Booth 443
THE LONG BEACH EXPO KIDS’ TREASURE HUNT
FEBRUARY 2025
1. What year was the first Long Beach Expo held?
a. 1955
b. 1964
c. 1973
d. 1982
2. When did the United States Mint o cially begin operations?
1. 1776
2. 1789
3. 1792
4. 1804
3. Which one-cent coins did James B. Longacre design?
a. Flying Eagle Cent and Indian Cent
b. Indian Cent and Lincoln Cent
c. Flying Eagle Cent and Lincoln Cent
d. Flying Eagle Cent, Indian Cent, and Lincoln Cent
4. When was the first circulating copper-nickel clad Kennedy Half Dollar struck?
a. 1965
b. 1968
c. 1969
d. 1971
5. When was the rare and famous 1804 Draped Bust Dollar actually first struck?
a. 1803-1804
b. 1804-1805
c. 1834-1835
d. 1904-1905
6. When was the earliest o cial, circulating U.S. coin to bear the “S” mintmark from the San Francisco Mint struck?
a. 1838
b. 1848
c. 1854
d. 1870
7. Approximately how many coins does the U.S. Mint strike in a given year?
a. 10 billion
b. 100 billion
c. 1 trillion
d. 10 trillion
8. How wide is a traditional United States silver dollar from the late 19th or early 20th centuries?
a. 26.5 millimeters
b. 38.1 millimeters
c. 42.6 millimeters
d. 48.1 millimeters
9. What was the first state to be honored on a 1999 50 State Quarter?
a. Massachusetts
b. New York
c. Delaware
d. New Jersey
10. What was the last decade when you could still buy a new first-class postage stamp for just a quarter?
a. 1970s
b. 1980s
c. 1990s
d. 2000s
11. What coin hammered for nearly $19 million in 2021 to achieve the highest price ever realized for a single coin at a public auction?
a. 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent
b. 1913 Liberty Nickel
c. 1804 Draped Bust Dollar
d. 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
12. Who was the first historical woman to appear on o cial U.S. paper currency?
a. Martha Washington
b. Susan B. Anthony
c. Harriet Tubman
d. Eleanor Roosevelt
13. What is the nickname of the 25 BTC (Bitcoin) physical bitcoin that was graded by Professional Coin Grading Service as MS67 and sold for nearly $1.7 million in 2021?
a. Mama Cas
b. Dada Cas
c. Baby Cas
d. Big Cas
14. What year did PCGS grade its first coin?
a. 1986
b. 1987
c. 1988
d. 1989
