Published: October 05, 2009 12:14 am      

Change coming to downtown

GREENVILLE — Greenville could be the center of activity for numismatists this weekend, as it plays host to the Second Annual Historic Downtown Greenville Coin Show.

The event is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and next Sunday, Oct. 11 in the Landmark on Lee Street, 2920 Lee.

Last year’s show attracted some three dozen dealers 35 dealers from as far away as Memphis and Kansas City, as well as hundreds of coin and currency fans.

There is no admission to the show, which will be open to the public between 2 and 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. next Sunday. Organizers say there will be displays of U.S. and world coins and currency, supplies, tokens, medals and other collectibles. There will also be door prize drawings every hour and a drawing for a $5 gold coin on Sunday.



Those wanting more information can contact Roger or Dianne Gilby at 903-454-9198 or 9030268-2556; can go by The Coin Shop, 2813 Lee Street in Greenville or email coinshoptexas@aol.com.