Whitman Brings the Numismatic Community to Baltimore for its Premier Spring Coin Expo, March 5–7, 2026

Three-Day Expo Brings Together Dealers, Collectors, and Investors Amid Strong Demand for Rare Coins and Paper Money

Published on February 27, 2026

Whitman Expos retuns to the Baltimore Convention Center for 3 days of of buying, selling, trading, and discovery. Image courtesy: Whitman Brands.

Whitman Expos^TM announces the return of its Spring Coin Expo, taking place March 5–7, 2026, at the Baltimore Convention Center Halls F & G in Downtown Baltimore. Recognized as one of the leading coin and collectibles expos in North America, the Whitman Spring Coin Expo consistently draws collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts from across the country for three exciting days of buying, selling, trading, and discovery.

Open to the public with free admission (photo ID required), the Expo offers a safe and welcoming environment for seasoned collectors, families, and newcomers alike. From valuable rarities to everyday treasures, visitors will explore an unparalleled selection of coins, paper money, and collectibles guided by independent dealers and numismatic experts.

Show Highlights

Over 200 Independent Dealers
Early Bird Access for $100
Kid’s Activities for ages 6-12 (Coloring, Coin grab, and Goody bags)
Stack’s Bowers Galleries Auction Lot Viewing
On-site coin grading
Greysheet®
Mega Red X Author Signing
Books & Supplies by Northern Illinois Coin and Stamp, Inc.
Coin Club Meetings
WEconnect Social Media
Concessions (Lunch, Snacks, Coffee)

“We’re excited to bring the Whitman Spring Expo back to Baltimore and to be part of such a passionate numismatic community,” said Mike Pfeiffer, Chief Operating Officer of Whitman Brands. “There’s strong momentum across the hobby — from robust demand for rare coins and paper money to the excitement surrounding major Stack’s Bowers Galleries auction lots and the upcoming United States 250th Anniversary coinage. The energy in the market is real, and we’re proud to create a place where collectors, dealers, and investors can come together and be part of it.”

The show’s “Kids Nook” area proviess children with interactive activities, from treasure chest grabs to album building to coin-themed crafts, fostering curiosity and excitement about the world of collecting. Image courtesy: Whitman Brands.

Celebrating the United States 250^th Anniversary

2026 marks a major milestone in American history: 250 years since the founding of the United States. As a tribute, the U.S. Mint released a historic series of circulating coins featuring one-year-only designs, authorized by the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020. Each denomination—from the dime through the half dollar—features new designs celebrating the nation's founding ideals, historic moments throughout our history, and an inspiration for the future. Whitman will showcase it’s U.S. 250^th Anniversary Collection of albums and folders at the Expo ahead of the public release on March 15, 2026.

*Whitman will showcase it’s U.S. 250^th Anniversary Collection of albums and folders ahead of the public release on March 15, 2026.*

All-New Mega Red X Debuts at the Expo

Mega Red: A Guide Book of United States Coins Deluxe Tenth Edition is back in a bold, fully expanded tenth edition—bringing collectors and dealers the most comprehensive, up-to-date U.S. coin catalog available. Building on the scholarship of R.S. Yeoman, Q. David Bowers, and Kenneth Bressett, and further strengthened by John Feigenbaum and Jeff Garrett, Mega Red X spans the full breadth of American coinage—from colonial issues and early federal series to classic gold and silver to modern mint programs, bullion, and commemoratives. As the deluxe, supersized companion to the Official Red Book®, the catalog delivers more coins, more varieties, more pricing, and deeper research than the regular edition, including market analysis, engaging essays, and an in-depth special feature on 130+ years of $5 Half Eagle gold coins (1795–1929).

A limited quantity of the 500 numbered hardcover editions will be available for signature by authors Feigenbaum and Garrett on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET at Whitman Brands Booth #649.

With 18,000+ coin and collectible related listings, over 1,000 pages of authoritative content market values powered by Greysheet®, and new scholarship, Mega Red X is poised to set a new standard in numismatic reference. Image courtesy: Whitman Brands. Paperback (left) and limited edition hardcover (right).

Spring 2026 Showcase Auction Highlights

Stack’s Bowers Galleries, America’s oldest rare coin auctioneer and dealer, will display lots from their upcoming Spring Showcase series—a major draw in the numismatic calendar, featuring multiple live auction sessions that highlight some of the most desirable material on the market. The Spring 2026 Showcase Auction includes U.S. coins spanning early American issues to modern rarities, important numismatic Americana, and specialized currency sessions showcasing colonial and obsolete notes, errors, Confederate issues, and other historic paper money. Marquee offerings include standout consignments such as the Widmer Family Collection and the Admirals Cove Collection presented during Rarities Night. The sale also reflects the evolving breadth of the hobby, with diverse categories such as physical crypocurrency that appeal to both traditional numismatists and newer market participants, reinforcing the strong demand and momentum currently driving the rare coin and currency marketplace.

Show Hours and Admission

The Spring Expo will be held in Halls F & G of the Baltimore Convention Center. Early birds and general public are encouraged to arrive early for a new registration experience, enter the Convention Center via the Otterbein Lobby, Pratt Street Lobby West, or the Hilton skywalk, and follow applicable signage to Halls F & G.