Interesting coin fairs over the coming weekends
People often ask me: Which coin fair should I visit? Which is the best coin fair? I have a standard answer to this question: there is no such thing as the best coin fair. There is only the coin fair that suits me best. Tell me what you’re looking for, and I’ll tell you which coin fair you should visit.
To make your decision a little easier, we’ve put together a list of six key coin fairs, all of which are well worth a visit. We’ll explain which coin fair is best suited to which type of collector.
Support your local coin fair!
But there’s one thing I’d like to emphasise right from the start: above all, support your local coin fair(s), even if they may be a little smaller than others. The smaller selection is offset by the chance to get to know your local coin dealers and other collectors. People with whom you can engage in exchange even after the event are important for every collector. So make the most of the chance to get to know them.
At the same time, by attending and making purchases at this coin fair, you’ll be helping to nurture the next generation of collectors. How does that work? Well, local coin fairs are a wonderful introduction for people interested in coins. These events wouldn’t exist if you didn’t keep them going by attending and buying.
Venezia XI Expo Mercato Numismatica
Italy, in particular, has a long-standing tradition of local events, designed and organised by their hosts with great enthusiasm and a significant investment of time. In Italy, you’ll often find that exciting mix of lectures and sales events. For instance, my neighbour at the stand in Munich raved enthusiastically about the Venezia XI Expo Mercato Numismatica. This event will take place on 24 October 2026 at the Novotel in Mestre, Via Alfredo Ceccherini 31. Under the patronage of the City of Venice and the Italian Coin Dealers’ Association, collectors from across northern Italy will be responding to this invitation to spend the day, between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm, either finding a new coin at the bourse or attending one of the five high-calibre coin lectures.
Who should visit the Venezia XI Expo Mercato Numismatica?
Have you been wanting to return to Venice for ages? Do you speak a little Italian and are you interested in the numismatic and economic history of this fine city? Do you even collect coins from Northern Italy? Then the Venezia XI Expo Mercato Numismatica is just the thing for you!
Money Fever! The Zurich Coin Fair
One day later, on 25 October 2026, the Zurich Coin Fair will take place in Zurich under the banner ‘Money Fever’ – a classic event that has marked the highlight of the numismatic year in Switzerland for more than half a century. Unfortunately, due to complicated customs regulations, hardly any dealers from foreign countries now find their way into the hall, which is bathed in natural light. However, all the big names in Swiss numismatics are sure to be there.
The venue is ideal and central, at the Marriott Hotel Zurich, Neumühlequai 42, 8006 Zurich – easier to reach by train than by car (especially as parking in the city centre is not only expensive but you also need to arrive in good time for admission). The coin fair is open from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.
Who should visit the Zurich Coin Fair?
Virtually all Swiss dealers will be in attendance. Nowhere else is the selection of Swiss coins greater! Several internationally renowned auction houses specialising in ancient coins will also be present, offering pieces from their stock. It is therefore well worth a visit for those who collect ancient coins too. There are also specialists in banknotes, share certificates and investment gold. The Zurich Coin Fair is a manageable, extremely diverse event that attracts many loyal visitors.
Surprise Package: Munich Show
From 23 to 25 October 2026, the Munich Show will feature a numismatic section for the first time. Please note! The 24th and 25th October are reserved for collectors. To buy a ticket for 23 October, you must be a coin dealer. The Munich Show has attracted a great deal of interest in the run-up to the event, as it is Europe’s largest event in the field of minerals, fossils and gemstones, attracting up to 50,000 visitors. They don’t do things by halves here – they go all out. So if you’re curious – and perhaps even have a bit of an interest in minerals – then you really must come along. A number of coin dealers, both large and small, have completed their registrations as exhibitors. They’re looking forward to welcoming visitors. What sort of stock have they brought with them? It’s a bit of a mixed bag. The first event is always a bit of a trial run; dealers and the public need to find their feet first. But there’s certainly going to be plenty to see, and a wide variety of items. First of all, there’s the special exhibition organised by the event organisers in the Numismatics Hall. It focuses on Ludwig II, but from a quite different perspective. Did you know that the Bavarian ‘Fairy-Tale King’ was passionate about photography? You’ll see quite a few photographs from the Wittelsbach collection. What’s more, you’ll even be able to handle coins and medals from the Hohenzollern collection! Künker will be bringing items from the upcoming eLive Premium Auction ‘Imperial Collection Part 2’ for preview. You can find out which dealers are coming to the Munich Show in our CoinsWeekly special on the Munich Show. Because yes, we’ve decided to attend this event in 2026.
Who should visit the Munich Show?
The Munich Show does not yet have its own distinct numismatic profile. However, it is well known that the organisers themselves are dealers who are well-informed and understand what collectors need and want.
With the Munich Show, they have created a public fair aimed at the whole family. So if you’re a family man and perhaps even interested not only in coins but also a bit in minerals, fossils and photography, then pack your family into the car and come along! Great entertainment is guaranteed!
Another classic: the Karlsruhe Coin Show
On 8 November from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm, the Karlsruhe Coin Show will take place in the Schwarzwaldhalle at the Karlsruhe Congress Centre. Things have gone a bit quiet around this event. It focuses more on face-to-face interaction than on digital contact, but that’s precisely what makes a coin fair fine. Traditionally, coin dealers from southern Germany meet here with their French colleagues.
Who should visit the Karlsruhe Coin Show?
If you’re interested in German and/or French coins, then this is the event for you.
The Berlin Numismata is back!
On 14 and 15 November 2026, the Berlin Numismata is finally back – long awaited by many dealers and collectors. Elena and Manfred Zellner have brought the digital side of Numismata into the modern age whilst retaining the traditional strengths of this renowned fair. This is where dealers meet experienced coin collectors who know quite exactly what they want to buy. The main sponsor of Numismata is Heritage Auctions Europe.
Who should visit the Berlin Numismata?
If all you want to do is buy coins, buy coins and buy even more coins, then Numismata is the very best place for you. Here you’ll find dealers with extensive stock who will offer exactly what you’re looking for. For die-hard and experienced coin collectors, Numismata is an excellent venue.
The festive Sberatel
Let’s round off our brief and incomplete overview of some interesting coin fairs with Sberatel, which takes place three times a year in Prague. This year’s Christmas event is taking place from 20 to 21 November at the Hotel Olympik in Prague. Sberatel is one of the most successful fairs in Central Europe. It caters not only to numismatics but to several collecting fields at once. Alongside numismatics, collectors will find stamps, minerals, postcards, antiques and much more. Collectors love it. They flock by the hundreds, even thousands, to the halls of Sberatel.
Who should visit Sberatel?
Well, let’s be honest, only someone who doesn’t live in the Czech Republic would ask that. For Czech collectors, the question isn’t whether they’ll go to Sberatel, but how often a year. So if you’re interested in the coins and medals of the Habsburg Empire and its successor states, then Prague is the place for you. Contemporary coins are also on offer. This was just a tiny selection of the autumn programme of coin fairs and coin shows. I’ve limited myself to Germany and its neighbouring countries. And now it’s up to you to decide where you’d like to go. Remember: collecting is most fun when you do it together.
Text and images: Ursula Kampmann
