1. Whitman Expo looks to match last years record attendance 

The Whitman Coin Expo is now open to the public at the Baltimore Convention Center. The show is in a different area of the convention center than in previous years, as it moves to the F and G hallways. The show will open at 10 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. on Sunday. More info regarding schedules and pricing can be found here. 

Below are some previous Coin World articles that will assist in previewing the show: 

• BEP and US Mint to share booth at Whitman Baltimore Expo
• Latest edition of the 'Red Book' available March 26 at the Whitman Expo in Baltimore 
• Spring Whitman Baltimore Expo draws record attendance

Expo events include:

• Three seperate auctions on Friday throughout the day.
• 'Early bird' sessions for serious collectors will be available on Friday and Saturday starting at 9 a.m. More info on the 'Early Bird' sessions can be found here. 
• Maryland Token and Medal Society meetings for locals dealers and collectors. 

2. Tons of gold 

Book value of gold held by the U.S. Treasury is up to $11 billion. Read more here.

3. Silver sandblaster

A Casino owner altered surfaces of the coins at this establishment. Find out why. 

4. Precious metals pricing

Kitco.com listed the following prices per ounce at 9:14 a.m. ET Friday:

• Gold: $1,200.00
• Silver: $17.09

5. Yesterday's most-read post

Limited-edition BEP America's Founding Fathers 2015 Currency Set on sale April 2.

6. Something social