Whitman Spring Coin Expo 2026 Ignites Baltimore

 Rare Coin Market Surges Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary

Baltimore will take center stage in the numismatic world this March. And momentum in the rare coin market continues to build.

Whitman Spring Coin Expo Returns to Baltimore, March 5–7, 2026

Whitman Expos will host its Spring Coin Expo at the Baltimore Convention Center, Halls F & G, in downtown Baltimore, Maryland.

Recognized as one of North America’s leading coin and collectibles conventions, the Whitman Spring Coin Expo draws collectors, dealers, and investors from across the United States. For three days, attendees will buy, sell, trade, and study rare coins, paper money, and related collectibles.

Admission remains free to the public with a government-issued photo ID. As a result, the event continues to attract seasoned numismatists, families, and first-time collectors alike.

More than 200 independent dealers will fill the bourse floor. Visitors can expect material that ranges from affordable collector coins to high-end rarities.

Strong Market Momentum Drives 2026 Expo

Mike Pfeiffer, Chief Operating Officer of Whitman Brands, points to powerful energy in today’s hobby.

“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,” Pfeiffer said. “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.”

Demand for scarce U.S. coins and historic currency continues to attract both traditional collectors and new market participants. Consequently, major regional expos such as Baltimore play an increasingly important role in price discovery and market transparency.

Expo Highlights: Dealers, Auctions, Grading, and Family Activities

The 2026 Spring Expo delivers a full slate of educational and commercial activity.

Highlights include:

• Over 200 independent dealers
• On-site coin grading services
• Greysheet® market pricing resources
• Books and supplies from Northern Illinois Coin and Stamp, Inc.
• Coin club meetings
• WEconnect social media engagement
• Concessions including lunch, snacks, and coffee

In addition, children ages 6–12 can participate in kid-friendly activities, including coloring stations, a coin grab, and goody bags.

Serious buyers may purchase Early Bird admission for $100, which provides earlier access to the bourse floor.

Stack’s Bowers Galleries Brings Showcase Auction to Baltimore

Stack’s Bowers Galleries will display lots from its upcoming Spring 2026 Showcase Auction Series, a cornerstone event on the numismatic calendar.

The firm, widely recognized as America’s oldest rare coin auctioneer and dealer, will present U.S. coins spanning early American issues through modern rarities. The sale also includes important numismatic Americana and specialized currency sessions featuring:

• Colonial notes
• Obsolete banknotes
• Error notes
• Confederate currency
• Historic paper money issues

Featured consignments include the Widmer Family Collection and the Admirals Cove Collection, both highlighted during Rarities Night.

Notably, the sale reflects the hobby’s expanding scope. Physical cryptocurrency and other crossover collectibles will appear alongside traditional numismatic material. That diversity underscores the sustained strength of today’s rare coin and currency marketplace.

Auction Lot Viewing Schedule

Tuesday, March 3 – Friday, March 6: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

America’s 250th Anniversary Coinage Takes the Spotlight

The year 2026 marks 250 years since the founding of the United States.

Under the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020, the United States Mint has introduced one-year-only circulating designs to commemorate the milestone. Each denomination, from the dime through the half dollar, features new designs that celebrate America’s founding ideals, historic milestones, and vision for the future.

Whitman will showcase its U.S. 250th Anniversary Collection of  at the Expo ahead of their public release on March 15, 2026.

Mega Red X Debuts in Deluxe Tenth Edition

Mega Red: A Guide Book of United States Coins Deluxe Tenth Edition returns in a fully expanded tenth edition.

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 covers the full spectrum of American coinage. Coverage includes:

• Colonial issues
• Early federal coinage
• Classic gold and silver
• Modern mint programs
• Bullion and commemoratives

As the supersized companion to the Official Red Book®, the volume provides expanded pricing, more varieties, deeper research, market analysis, and specialized essays. A major feature explores more than 130 years of $5 Half Eagle gold coins struck from 1795 to 1929.

A limited run of 500 numbered hardcover editions will be available. Authors Feigenbaum and Garrett will sign copies on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET at Whitman Brands Booth #649.

Show Hours, Early Bird Access, and Public Admission

The Expo will take place in Halls F & G of the Baltimore Convention Center.

Attendees should enter via the Otterbein Lobby, Pratt Street Lobby West, or the Hilton skywalk and follow signage to the show floor.

Dealer Hours

• Wednesday, March 4: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Thursday, March 5: 8:00 a.m. entry
• Friday, March 6: 8:00 a.m. entry
• Saturday, March 7: 8:00 a.m. entry

Early Bird Admission ($100)

• Thursday, March 5: 10:00 a.m. entry
• Friday, March 6: 9:00 a.m. entry
• Saturday, March 7: 9:00 a.m. entry

Public Hours (Free with Government-Issued Photo ID)

• Thursday, March 5: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Friday, March 6: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, March 7: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For additional details and the full event schedule, visit Whitman’s official Expo website.