South Hills Coin Club to celebrate 65th anniversary
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The South Hills Coin Club will celebrate its 65th anniversary with its annual show next month.
The South Hills Coin Club Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 1 at Crowne Plaza Hotel and Suites Pittsburgh South. The hotel is located at 164 Fort Couch Road, across from South Hills Village.
Dave Burdis, treasurer of South Hills Coin Club, said 40 coin dealers will be on hand.
Attendees are welcome to bring coins if they are interested in selling to the dealers. Vendors will be set up in the event space for people to see what they have to offer.
“Any kind of coin you can imagine would probably be there, but mainly American coins,” Burdis said.
Burdis, of Charleroi, said the club started in 1960 with meetings at Bethel Park Presbyterian Church. For the past decade they have met the second Tuesday of each month at the Bethel Park municipal building.
“We have a subject we discuss every meeting … Usually we talk about a particular coin, or a person that was involved in the hobby over the years,” Burdis said.
About 350 people attended last year’s show, according to Burdis. Both parking and admission are free. There are also hourly door prizes, and a raffle.
“We’re currently selling tickets for a drawing. If your number comes up you win $500,” Burdis said.
More information about the South Hills Coin Club can be found on its website.