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Since its inception in 1977, the International Paper Money Show is
known only as "Memphis" to the fraternity of collectors and dealers
that cherishes this time-honored tradition as the granddaddy of our
hobby. Until 1977, the only show that captured great interest for
currency dealers & collectors was the annual ANA convention, an
expensive event by all standards that was designed by and for coin
collectors. Memphis was different from the start with dealers
bringing special material that would keep collectors excited for weeks
preceding the event well through the end of the summer. The biggest
and the best of all currency collectors have made the trek to Mecca –
I mean Memphis – to share their passion for paper money. It is that
passion and the treasure hunt for notes, educational events, meetings,
SPMC breakfast, bourse floor, auctions, exhibits and camaraderie that
keep collectors coming back.
The bourse was packed at the Rivermont in 1977 and everyone in
attendance can tell you to this day what has made Memphis so special
to them.
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Helen Oswald, Marie Jones, Harry Jones, Art Leister, Vernon Ossie Oswald, Bill Causey
Don Fisher - Currency Unlimited
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