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What Are Your Old Coins, Currency, & Gold Jewelry Worth?
2026-10-14 18:30:00 2026-10-14 19:30:00 America/Chicago What Are Your Old Coins, Currency, & Gold Jewelry Worth? Curious what your old coins, currency, or gold and silver jewelry may be worth? Learn from a lifelong collector and enjoy a free appraisal after the presentation. Please register. Main Library - Elgin Room

Wednesday, October 14
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Elgin Room

Curious what your old coins, currency, or gold and silver jewelry may be worth? Learn from a lifelong collector and enjoy a free appraisal after the presentation. Please register.

Have you ever wondered what your old coins, paper currency, or gold and silver jewelry might be worth?

Join lifelong coin collector, retired educator, and member of the American Numismatic Association, Dave Ekstrom, for an engaging presentation on coin collecting, the history of U.S. coinage, and the factors that determine the value of coins, currency, gold, and silver.

Following the presentation, attendees are invited to bring coins, paper currency, and gold or silver items for a complimentary appraisal. To ensure everyone has an opportunity to participate, appraisals will be limited to approximately three minutes per person.

Please register.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Hybrid | Adult Programs |

TAGS: | Public Programs |

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