Five of the finest known surviving examples of early silver coins hand-struck in Colonial America and today worth a combined value of approximately $1 million will be displayed at the Santa Clara Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo.

The U.S. Treasury Department will have a $1 billion public exhibit and many of the world’s most famous and valuable rare coins will be displayed in Atlanta for the first time during the National Money Show™ in the Cobb Galleria Centre, Halls C & D, 2 Galleria Parkway, April 7 – 9, 2006.

Steven L. Contursi dropped the $8.5 million check onto the counter last week before handing it over - just to make sure it wouldn't bounce.

United States Treasurer Anna Escobedo Cabral plans to become involved with coins and paper money during her time as U.S. treasurer. She hopes to reach out to collectors by attending conferences, educational forums, coin shows and other events.

The first gold coin made in the U-S may be truly priceless, but it was recently bought for millions.