Meet the Coin and Banknote Experts at The Long Beach Expo

Have you ever watched Antiques Roadshow, the famous public television series showcasing people who bring their vintage collectibles before experts to find out more about their classic treasures and learn what they’re worth? If so, you’ve probably wondered what it would be like to meet a collectibles expert and find out more about one of your favorite collectibles – and maybe even discover what it's worth.

Wonder no more… You can enjoy a similar experience when you visit the Long Beach Expo, the popular West Coast collectibles show that draws thousands of collectors to Long Beach, California, three times a year. That’s where PCGS holds its ever-popular Meet the Expert sessions. PCGS experts in coins, banknotes, and more will be there to help you unlock the mysteries behind some of your most treasured numismatic collectibles.

No, you won’t necessarily be appearing on television as dozens of spectators look on from the background, their mouths agape in awe or pursed in curiosity (as is so often the case on Antiques Roadshow). PCGS Meet the Expert sessions are comparatively low-key in nature. These popular events are safe, secure, and you certainly won’t need to share your story before any television cameras!

But what you will be able to do is meet one-on-one with some of the most respected subject-area experts in the numismatic world, asking them questions about one or two of your treasures. You may not walk away finding out you’re tens of thousands of dollars richer (though you may). But you will have the rare opportunity to pick the brains of renowned numismatic experts who will educate you about some of the coins, banknotes, and other collectibles you're most curious about – and you may be shocked at what you learn.

Of course, you’ve got to be at the Long Beach Expo to participate in this awesome opportunity. You can find out more about when PCGS Meet the Expert sessions will take place there. But be sure you get there early before the lines get too long!