 Chicago International
Coin Fair
Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare, 544 North
River Road , Rosemont, Illinois 60018.
Welcome to the 35th Annual Chicago International Coin Fair – April 22-25, 2010
About Our Event Site – How to Find Us
The 35th Annual Chicago International Coin Fair will be held in Rosemont, Illinois, a Northwest suburb of Chicago located adjacent to O’Hare Airport. Our headquarters hotel and site of all CICF events is the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare, 5440 North River Road, Rosemont, Illinois 60018. Complimentary courtesy van pickup service is provided to and from the Holiday Inn from the shuttle bus center at O’Hare Airport. Directional signage in the airport baggage claim area will direct you to the shuttle bus center.
To obtain a map with directions from your location to the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare please visit one of the following websites: www.mapquest.com or www.switchboard.com. For general Rosemont tourist and restaurant information please access the Rosemont Convention and Visitors Bureau website: www.rosemont.com.
About Our Event
The Chicago International Coin Fair is one of the most popular conventions in the United States serving the interests of collectors and dealers of world coins and paper money as well as ancient coins, antiquities and allied collectibles. It features a major auction of world and ancient numismatic rarities cataloged and conducted by Ponterio & Associates of San Diego, California, a 75 booth bourse area featuring leading dealers in the field from 30 states and several foreign countries, as well as club meetings and educational programs.
Bourse Area Hours
The 75 booth bourse area, a central feature of the Chicago International Coin Fair, will operate during the following hours:
• Thursday, April 22, 2010
2PM-6PM
Professional Preview - $50 Registration Fee
• Friday, April 23, 2010
10AM-6PM Booth holders at 9AM
• Saturday, April 24, 2010
10AM-6PM Booth holders at 9AM
• Sunday, April 25, 2010
10AM-1PM Booth holders at 9AM
Admission during the Friday-Sunday public hours is $5 for a three day pass valid for the duration of the CICF. Children 16 and under are admitted free. Admission is free on Sunday.
Special Features of the Chicago International Coin Fair:
• 75 booth all world, ancient and antiquities bourse area
• Auction of world and ancient numismatic rarities by Ponterio & Associates
• Free sample copies of Krause Publications hobby related products
• Club meetings
• Educational programs
• Discounted room rates at the Crowne Plaza
• Fine dining restaurants located nearby
• Convenient to O’Hare Airport with complimentary hotel shuttle van service
 Auction Information
The official Chicago International Coin Fair auction sale is cataloged and conducted by:
Ponterio and Associates - a division of Bowers and Merena
18061 Fitch
Irvine, CA 92614
Phone: (800) 458-4646
FAX: (949) 253-4091
E-mail:rponterio@bowersandmerena.com
Website:www.bowersandmerena.com
Ponterio & Associates - a division of Bowers and Merenais one of the leading names in the world and ancient numismatic specialty areas. Their auctions feature a wide range of material in all price ranges appealing to collectors of world and ancient numismatic items. The firm has been the official auction house of the CICF since 1990 and its sales attract an international base of attendees. Richard Ponterio, President of the firm, is a member of the Professional Numismatists Guild, the International Association of Professional Numismatists and the Professional Currency Dealers Association. He also serves on the Board of Governors of the PNG, the Executive Committee of the IAPN and is President of the New York International Numismatic Convention.
For additional information, including details about consigning to the Chicago International Coin Fair auction and to view catalogs and prices realized online, visit its website: www.bowersandmerena.com.
 Dealer Booth Space at CICF
The cost of dealer booth space at the Chicago International Coin Fair ranges from $575.00 to $1,325.00 depending on booth size and configuration. In keeping with the overall focus of the CICF, dealers participating should have inventories of a primarily world or ancient numismatic material or antiquities.
Hotel Accommodations
The Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare is the host hotel and site of all Chicago International Coin Fair events, including the bourse, Ponterio & Associates auction, as well as club meetings and educational programs. Please call the hotel at (888) 233-9527 and ask for the special $112 Chicago International Coin Fair rate.
Convention Contact - Scott Tappa scott.tappa@fwmedia.com
More About World Coin News
Published by Krause Publications, 700 East State Street, Iola, WI 54990, World Coin News is the leading hobby publication serving the needs of the world and ancient collecting fraternity. It contains dealer advertising as well as news about auctions and other articles of interest to collectors.
Other Services of Interest to CICF Attendees:
Area Restaurants
Carlucci
611 North River Road
Rosemont, IL
(847) 518-0990
www.carluccirestaurant.com
A well known Northern Italian restaurant popular with both local residents and
visitors. Within one mile of the CICF.
Gibson’s Steakhouse
5464 North River Road
Rosemont, IL
(847) 928-9900
www.gibsonssteaskhouse.com
Located in the DoubleTree Hotel, next doorto the Crowne Plaza. A fine dining steakhouse known for large portions.
Gino’s East
9751 West Higgins Road
Rosemont, IL
(847) 292-2600
Casual dining with an emphasis on pizza.Within one mile of the CICF .
Le Francais
269 South Milwaukee Av
Wheeling, IL
(847) 699-3538
A 25 minute drive from the CICF. Fine dining with a French accent.
Morton’s of Chicago/Rosemont
9525 West Bryn Mawr Av
Rosemont, IL
(847) 678-5155
www.mortons.com/chicago
A well known Chicago fine dining steakhousefamed for large portions and quality food. Within one half mile of the CICF.
Pine Grove Restaurant
6580 North Mannheim Road
Rosemont, IL
(847) 298-5110
A family style restaurant known for good foodand friendly service at reasonable prices. Within two miles of the CICF.
Rosewood
9421 West Higgins Road
Rosemont, IL
(847) 696-9494
www.rosewoodrestaurant.com
Fine dining at a reasonable price. Within one mile of the CICF.
 For additional Rosemont area restaurants and additional information about other visitor related services please access the Rosemont Convention and Visitors Bureau website: www.rosemont.com.
Thank you for your interest in the
Chicago International Coin Fair!
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