Kronos Expo - Numismatic and Philatelic Collecting
The Campania hub for historical collecting, from numismatics to philately
About Kronos Expo
Time turned into a collection
The name says it all: Kronos, from the Greek word for «time», captures the soul of this event in Castellammare di Stabia, in the heart of the Naples province, where coins, stamps, and banknotes are transformed into authentic time capsules. Every piece on display tells a story, bridging the past and present, and speaking to both passionate collectors and professionals seeking the perfect rarity.
Organized by the ANFC - Numismatic, Philatelic and Collecting Association, presided over by Attilio Maglio, Kronos Expo has quickly established itself as a benchmark for quality collecting in Campania. The format is that of an intimate salon: two curated days where Italy's most important exhibitors showcase the best of their collections.
What to find at the fair
The exhibition covers a wide range of historical and documentary collecting:
- Numismatics: ancient, modern, and collectible coins, medals, selected for rarity and condition.
- Philately: stamps, postal history, postal stationery, and selected documents.
- Paper Money: Italian and foreign banknotes.
- General Collecting: postcards, books, phone cards, fountain pens, vintage watches, vintage jewelry.
- Collector's Tools: catalogs, preservation materials, and accessories.
An event between culture and trade
Kronos Expo is more than just buying and selling: alongside the professional stands, there is space for cultural insights, with scholars and industry experts in attendance. The goal stated by the ANFC is to enhance historical and documentary heritage, restoring dignity and cultural prestige to the memories preserved in every collectible item.
The event takes place in two annual appointments: a winter edition and a spring-summer Summer Edition, accompanying collectors throughout the year. Admission is always free, and the venues provide ample guarded parking, a significant benefit for those arriving from out of town.
Castellammare di Stabia, between Vesuvius and Faito
Just a stone's throw from the motorway exit, overlooking the Gulf of Naples and dominated by Mount Faito, Castellammare di Stabia offers the ideal setting for a weekend that combines the passion for collecting with the discovery of one of Campania's most evocative territories. Kronos Expo is an opportunity for expert collectors, the curious, and families to connect with a fascinating world made of history, art, and memory.
Kronos Expo — edition 2026
In 2026, Kronos Expo doubles its appointments in Castellammare di Stabia, confirming the growth of the event promoted by the ANFC. The year opens with the winter edition on February 13 and 14 at the Hotel dei Congressi and continues with the Summer Edition on May 29 and 30 in the Villa Gran Bruro event hall. Two weekends dedicated to numismatics, philately, paper money, and historical collecting, with professional exhibitors from all over Italy and the support of Delcampe.net as an official sponsor.
Programme Kronos Expo 2026
Winter Edition — February 13-14, 2026
Venue: Hotel dei Congressi, Viale Puglia 45, Castellammare di Stabia.
- Friday, February 13: 9:00 AM — 7:00 PM (non-stop)
- Saturday, February 14: 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Exhibition featuring the most important professional Italian dealers: coins, banknotes, stamps, postal history, books, postcards, and collectibles. Among the cultural guests, Dr. Nicolò Giaquinta, a specialist in Italian paper money. Free entry, two guarded parking areas, and on-site pizzeria service for lunch and dinner.
Summer Edition — May 29-30, 2026
Venue: Villa Gran Bruro (event hall), Via Vecchie Fontanelle 23, Castellammare di Stabia.
- Friday, May 29: 9:00 AM — 7:00 PM (non-stop)
- Saturday, May 30: 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Three large thematic areas: numismatics and philately (coins, medals, stamps), collector's tools (catalogs, preservation material, accessories), and collectibles (vintage jewelry, fountain pens, vintage watches). Free entry and free reserved parking inside the facility.
Highlights Kronos Expo 2026
- Double 2026 appointment: winter edition in February and Summer Edition in May.
- The most important professional dealers in Italian collecting.
- Presence of Dr. Nicolò Giaquinta, specialist in Italian paper money, at the February edition.
- Delcampe.net official sponsor of the Summer Edition.
- Free entry and parking at both editions.
Prices Kronos Expo 2026
Practical information — Kronos Expo
How to get there
Castellammare di Stabia is easily accessible by car from the A3 Naples-Salerno motorway (Castellammare di Stabia or Gragnano exit), just minutes from the exhibition venues. By train, the city is served by the Circumvesuviana (Naples-Sorrento line) and the Castellammare di Stabia station.
Venues
The editions are held at the Hotel dei Congressi (Viale Puglia 45) and, for the Summer Edition, at the Villa Gran Bruro event hall (Via Vecchie Fontanelle 23).
Admission and services
Free admission. Ample guarded and video-monitored parking is available for visitors; during the winter edition, a catering service with an on-site pizzeria is active.
Contacts
ANFC - Numismatic, Philatelic and Collecting Association. Phone and WhatsApp: +39 349 812 5912 (Attilio Maglio).
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Where does it take place — Kronos Expo
Hotel dei Congressi
Viale Puglia 45, 80053 Castellammare di Stabia