Mike Veissid, Director, London Coin Fair
Interviewer: David Lisot
Mike recently became the director of the Fair and talks about the history of the show. He explains from where the dealers come and how the Internet has affected the market. He also discusses how he wants to improve this longtime London numismatic gathering.
Length: 2:20
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Copyright © November, 2011
London Coin Fair
Bloomsbury, England
November 19, 2011
The London Coin Fair has been held for more than 30 years in the London area and currently takes place three times a year. The convention is a gathering for coin, medal, token, and paper money collectors and dealers with an interest in items from the past. Several factors have taken place recently affecting the coin hobby in London including a change of ownership of the London Coin Fair as well as major swings in the local economy.