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John Feigenbaum Becomes New Executive Director of PNG

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Feigenbaum succeeds retired Professional Numismatists Guild leader Robert Brueggeman   On his first day as the new Executive Director of the nonprofit Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG), business executive and lifelong numismatist John Feigenbaum declared: “I can’t wait to jump in and lend my 45 years of numismatic experience to support and grow this amazing organization […]

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PNG Gives Robert Brueggeman 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award

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The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) has honored Robert Brueggeman, the organization’s soon-to-retire Executive Director, with its 2023 Harvey G. Stack Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is presented to someone who has shown extraordinary devotion to numismatics and significantly contributed to the hobby or profession. “Bob has been PNG’s Executive Director since 1995. Under his guidance […]

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PNG Awards Two YN Summer Seminar Scholarships

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The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) is giving two scholarships this year instead of one so that two young numismatists can attend the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2023 Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “In recognition of the recent passing of long-time PNG member John N. Rowe III, another member-dealer who wants to remain anonymous has […]

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ACEF Reports Fakers Using Same Cert Numbers Multiple Times

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Recent examples of fake “certified” Morgan and Peace dollars have been found with the same certification numbers on the encapsulation inserts, cautions the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF). “Unsuspecting buyers may find that the cert number perfectly matches the coin when they look it up on a legitimate authentication company’s website, but counterfeiters are spewing out […]

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PNG Offers Coin Show Security Tips for Dealers and Collectors

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“The world is becoming less secure and coin shows are increasingly a target for both sophisticated and novice criminals looking to make a quick score,” cautions Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) Executive Director Robert Brueggeman, who also is the founder of Positive Protection, Inc., a nationwide security company. To reduce the odds of becoming a victim, […]

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PNG 2023 YN Scholarship Competition Announced

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For the first time since the COVID pandemic began in 2020, the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will provide a scholarship to a deserving young numismatist (YN) to attend one of the six-day sessions of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “Now that the pandemic has subsided and the ANA is […]

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PNG 2023 YN Scholarship Competition Announced

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For the first time since the COVID pandemic began in 2020, the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will provide a scholarship to a deserving young numismatist (YN) to attend one of the six-day sessions of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “Now that the pandemic has subsided and the ANA is […]

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PNG 2023 YN Scholarship Competition Announced

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For the first time since the COVID pandemic began in 2020, the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will provide a scholarship to a deserving young numismatist (YN) to attend one of the six-day sessions of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “Now that the pandemic has subsided and the ANA is […]

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Fake Gold, Silver Coins on Hundreds of Websites: ACEF

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Investigators discover more than 300 websites selling counterfeit “rare coins” and “precious metal” items, including some advertisers on Walmart.com   A Long Island, New York investor mistakenly thought he could make a quick profit of at least several hundred dollars on an online purchase of coins from a vendor he found advertising at www.Walmart.com. Instead, […]

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Fake Gold, Silver Coins on Hundreds of Websites: ACEF

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Investigators discover more than 300 websites selling counterfeit “rare coins” and “precious metal” items, including some advertisers on Walmart.com   A Long Island, New York investor mistakenly thought he could make a quick profit of at least several hundred dollars on an online purchase of coins from a vendor he found advertising at www.Walmart.com. Instead, […]

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Fake Gold, Silver Coins on Hundreds of Websites: ACEF

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Investigators discover more than 300 websites selling counterfeit “rare coins” and “precious metal” items, including some advertisers on Walmart.com   A Long Island, New York investor mistakenly thought he could make a quick profit of at least several hundred dollars on an online purchase of coins from a vendor he found advertising at www.Walmart.com. Instead, […]

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ACEF Gives Counterfeit Training to Midwest Law Enforcement

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The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) recently conducted an eight-hour class, “Counterfeit Coin and Precious Metals Investigations” to 35 Kansas and Missouri local, state and federal law enforcement investigators. Participants in the ACEF seminar were shown examples of fake numismatic items during the training session held in the Kansas City suburb of Mission, Kansas. “This educational […]

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ACEF Gives Counterfeit Training to Midwest Law Enforcement

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The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) recently conducted an eight-hour class, “Counterfeit Coin and Precious Metals Investigations” to 35 Kansas and Missouri local, state and federal law enforcement investigators. Participants in the ACEF seminar were shown examples of fake numismatic items during the training session held in the Kansas City suburb of Mission, Kansas. “This educational […]

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John Feigenbaum Selected as PNG Executive Director

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Business executive and lifelong numismatist John Feigenbaum has been selected by the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) Board of Directors to become the non-profit organization’s next Executive Director. He will begin a transition period in January with PNG’s long-time Executive Director Robert Brueggeman who will be retiring in 2023 after 28 years. Brueggeman, 78, has been […]

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Save the Date: April 26 is PNG Day at Central States

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Visitors will again get an early advantage for buying and selling prior to the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) convention. The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will conduct its next PNG Day show on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in conjunction with the annual Central States Numismatic Society convention. The 2023 PNG Day will be open to […]

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Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation Warns: Hundreds of Websites Selling Fake Coins

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ACEF warns of fake “precious metal” and “rare coins” offered online, and helps a Texas investor who became an unsuspecting victim   Looking to buy gold and silver, “Oliver”, an investor in Texas, responded to advertisements on Facebook from two companies that touted exceptionally low “introductory offer” prices for silver and gold bullion coins. He […]

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PNG: Wayde Milas Named Professional Numismatists Guild President

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Second-generation numismatist Wayde Milas, President of Rare Coin Company of America (RARCOA) in Willowbrook, Illinois, has been selected as the new President of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) for the 2022-2024 term. Milas’ father, Ed Milas, served as PNG President from 1983 to 1985. “Our respected, long-time PNG Executive Director, Robert Brueggeman, will be retiring […]

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Jack H. Beymer Receives Harvey G. Stack Lifetime Achievement Award

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PNG announced its 2022 awards on April 27, in conjunction with the Central States Convention   The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) has named its annual Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of former PNG President Harvey G. Stack of New York City, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 93. The 2022 recipient […]

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ACEF Concerns Included in Federal Review of Counterfeiting & Piracy Markets

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The sale of counterfeit U.S. coins and precious metals on e-commerce platforms and third-party marketplaces continues to escalate and the number of victims proves to be a highly lucrative and profitable business for counterfeiters. “Unfortunately, victims across the country are falling prey to the unscrupulous marketing tactics, which result in financial losses,” said Doug Davis, […]

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PNG Now Accepting 2022 Awards Nominations

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The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) is now accepting nominations for its 2022 awards, according to PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman. “The PNG publicly recognizes outstanding achievements in the hobby and the profession by honoring deserving recipients with prestigious awards. We cordially welcome and strongly encourage nominations from all collectors and dealers,” said Brueggeman. The award […]

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April 27 is PNG Day at 2022 CSNS Convention

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Visitors will get an early advantage for buying, selling prior to the Central States convention   The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will conduct a PNG Day show on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in conjunction with the annual Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) Convention. The 2022 PNG Day will be open to the public that day […]

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Anatomy of Fraudulent Facebook Pop-Up Ads

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Facebook has become the predominant choice of fraudsters   Online scams related to counterfeit coins and precious metals continue to escalate and a major tool used by fraudsters is the utilization of Facebook pop-up ads to scam unsuspecting victims, according to the non-profit Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF). “ACEF and its working group, the Anti-Counterfeiting Task […]

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Three Numismatic Groups Admonish Facebook About Ads Offering Counterfeits

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Three major numismatic organizations that sent a letter to Facebook executives to complain that the social media platform “has become the predominant choice of some fraudsters” are disappointed with the lack of a response by Facebook and the continuing appearance of pop-up advertisements selling counterfeit coins. No response has been received in the month since […]

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Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation Assists in Seizure of 40,000+ Fakes

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If genuine, the intercepted counterfeits would have a retail value of about $2 million   Representatives of the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) and its Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force (ACTF) on the request of the Secret Service provided on-site numismatic expertise to federal law enforcement agents in the Los Angeles area who seized more than 40,000 fake […]

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Professional Numismatists Guild Now Accepting 2021 Awards Nominations

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The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) is now accepting nominations for its 2021 awards, according to PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman. “The PNG publicly recognizes outstanding achievements in the hobby and the profession by honoring deserving recipients with awards in a half-dozen categories. We cordially welcome and strongly encourage nominations from all collectors and dealers,” said […]

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PNG Expels Member Jason Bradford

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  The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) voted on April 8, 2021, to expel member Jason Bradford for conduct prejudicial to the PNG. Bradford, of Legacy Currency Grading, joined the PNG in 2015 as member #765, and his membership was suspended in July 2019. PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman said that in accordance with PNG Bylaws, […]

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Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation Warns Feds About Online “Coin” Seller

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Promptly acting on a tip from a concerned collector, the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation’s (ACEF) Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force (ACTF) has notified law enforcement agencies and online shopping platform Amazon.com about a seller who is in apparent violation of federal laws involving reproductions of rare coins. The seller using the name SeTing offered nine reproductions of coins […]

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Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation Helps Rid Marketplace of $1+ Million of Fakes in 2020

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Funded only by donations, the nonprofit Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) worked with law enforcement agencies in 2020 to protect collectors, dealers, and the general public by helping remove from the marketplace over $1 million of counterfeit rare coins and precious metals items, according to a year-end update from the foundation. Among the cases, ACEF and […]

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NGC Experts Join Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation Team to Fight Fakes

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Numismatic Guaranty Corporation now ACEF’s official authentication service   Authentication experts from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) are now assisting the nonprofit Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) in the ongoing fight against rare coin and bullion-related fakes in the marketplace. “NGC is now the official authentication service for the foundation and its Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force. ACEF assists […]

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PNG Reappoints NGC, NCS and PMG as Official Grading and Conservation Services

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Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®), Numismatic Conservation Services® (NCS®) and Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG®) are pleased to announce that they have been reappointed as the Official Grading and Conservation Services of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG). PNG is a non-profit organization of numismatic professionals in the United States. Its primary mission is to make the hobby safe for […]

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PNG Now Accepting 2020 Awards Nominations

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The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) is now accepting nominations for its 2020 awards, according to PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman. “Each year the PNG publicly recognizes outstanding achievements in the hobby and the profession by honoring deserving recipients with awards in a half-dozen categories. We cordially welcome and strongly encourage nominations from all collectors and […]

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ACEF Helps Feds Crack Counterfeit Coins Case

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Counterfeit Coins Importer Sentenced to 10½ Years in Prison Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation alerted and assisted investigators in the case A federal court judge in Camden, New Jersey has sentenced admitted counterfeit coins importer, Johnathan A. Kirschner, 35, of Moorestown, New Jersey, to 10½ years in prison. After being alerted by members of the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational […]

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Easily Report Suspected Fakes With Online Help From Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation

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See it? Report it! The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) now provides collectors, dealers, the general public and victims of suspected fraud with a convenient and secure way to report information about counterfeit coins, bars, holders, rounds, mint products, paper money or other suspicious counterfeit related activities. “See it? Report it! If you have information about […]

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PNG 2020 Young Numismatist Scholarship Competition Opens

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YNs have until March 13, 2020 to submit an essay   The annual Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) Young Numismatist (YN) Scholarship Competition has opened. The PNG will provide a scholarship to a deserving YN to attend one session of the 2020 American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 27-July 2 or […]

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Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation Joins Forces with CrimeDex

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The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) has been granted membership into CrimeDex, the world’s largest criminal investigation network composed of more than 4,000 law enforcement agencies, financial institutions and criminal investigators across the United States and around the globe. “The CrimeDex platform allows members to send out alerts, develop leads, and track criminal trends and patterns,” […]

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PNG Offers to Assist Victims of Coin Doctoring

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As part of its on-going efforts to combat “coin doctoring”, the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) is urging dealers and collectors to respect the heritage and historical significance of all coinage to preserve the past as best as possible. PNG also is offering to assist anyone who suspects he or she unwittingly purchased a doctored coin. […]

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PNG suspends member Jason Bradford

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(Temecula, California) July 19, 2019 — The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) suspended the membership of Jason Bradford on July 18, 2019, for conduct prejudicial to the PNG, including violation of the Code of Ethics, according to PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman.
Bradford, of Legacy Currency Grading in Brentwood, Tennessee, joined the PNG in 2015 as member #765

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PNG suspends member Jason Bradford

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(Temecula, California) July 19, 2019 — The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) suspended the membership of Jason Bradford on July 18, 2019, for conduct prejudicial to the PNG, including violation of the Code of Ethics, according to PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman.
Bradford, of Legacy Currency Grading in Brentwood, Tennessee, joined the PNG in 2015 as member #765

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PNG Suspends Member Jason Bradford

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The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) suspended the membership of Jason Bradford on July 18, 2019, for conduct prejudicial to the PNG, including violation of the Code of Ethics, according to PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman. Bradford, of Legacy Currency Grading in Brentwood, Tennessee, joined the PNG in 2015 as member #765. According to Brueggeman, the […]

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Gold Price Jump Increases Potential for Gold-Selling Scams, Experts Caution

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With the recent, rapid jump in the price of gold, investors should beware of scam artists trying to lure them with urgent claims of too-good-to-be-true low prices and quick, guaranteed bullion market profits, cautions leaders of the Accredited Precious Metals Dealer (APMD) program, a division of the nonprofit Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG). “Don’t make a […]

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Collectors Invited to 2019 PNG Day Coin Show

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Visitors get early advantage to buy and sell prior to the annual ANA World’s Fair of Money   The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will conduct its 2019 PNG Day show (www.pngdealers.org/png-events) on Monday, August 12, in Hall F of the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois. It will be […]

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Princeton-Bound Teen Wins 2019 PNG YN Scholarship

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Young Connecticut numismatist will attend a six-day session of the ANA Summer Seminar The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) 2019 Young Numismatist Scholarship has been awarded to Christian Hartch, 18, of Greenwich, Connecticut. The scholarship will pay for him to attend one of the six-day American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar sessions this June. Hartch began […]

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PNG Clarifies Bylaws, Code of Ethics Regarding Counterfeits

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Recently adopted anti-counterfeiting language in the Bylaws of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) has been revised to clarify the organization’s commitment to fighting against modern fakes entering the marketplace. PNG leaders also have now amended anti-counterfeiting language in their Code of Ethics. “A few people mistakenly thought our recent Code of Ethics change meant that […]

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Nominate an Anti-Counterfeiting Crusader for Prestigious Honor

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Do you know someone who has actively helped in the fight against counterfeit coins, banknotes and/or fake third-party encapsulation holders the past year? The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) is seeking nominees for its third annual Alan Kreuzer Memorial Award. “This award is a prestigious honor to recognize the vigorous the vigorous anti-counterfeiting efforts of collectors, […]

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PNG Now Accepting 2019 Awards Nominations

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The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) now is accepting nominations for its 2019 awards, according to PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman and President Barry Stuppler. “Each year the PNG publicly recognizes outstanding achievements in the hobby and the profession by honoring deserving recipients with awards in a half-dozen categories. We cordially welcome and strongly encourage nominations […]

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PNG Opens 2019 Young Numismatist Scholarship Competition

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Young Numismatists have until March 29, 2019 to submit an essay   The annual Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) Young Numismatist (YN) Scholarship Competition has opened. The PNG will provide a scholarship to a deserving YN to attend one session of the 2019 American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 15-20 or […]

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PNG leads fight against counterfeits

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Just how good fakes, Chinese and otherwise, are getting could be seen in a five-case display at the American Numismatic Association convention in August.
When the going gets tough, the Professional Numismatists Guild steps up and gets going.
It has taken over a foundation to fight counterfeits flooding into the United States

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PNG Steps up Fight Against Fakes With Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation

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New nonprofit entity created to accept donations for important 2019 work by Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force The Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force (ACTF) accomplished major victories combatting fakes and educating the public about counterfeits in the marketplace in 2018, according to ACTF Coordinator Beth Deisher. She envisions continued success in 2019 following the recent major reorganization of the […]

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$100,000 given to fight fakes

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A donation of $100,000 to the Professional Numismatists Guild will go entirely to the hobby’s effort to fight fakes.
Half of the money came from Wayde Milas, RARCOA Chief Executive Officer in Willowbrook, Ill.
Half came from Standard Numismatics LLC President Brett Charville

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PNG takes leadership in fight against fakes

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When the going gets tough, the Professional Numismatists Guild steps up and gets going.
It has taken over a foundation to fight counterfeits flooding into the United States.
When the Industry Council For Tangible Assets gave up the Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force, PNG stepped forward to take leadership

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RARCOA and Standard Numismatics Merger Finalized With $100,000 PNG Anti-Counterfeiting Donation

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Rare Coin Company of America, Inc. (RARCOA) of Willowbrook, Illinois and Standard Numismatics LLC of Chicago have completed their previously announced merger. In recognition of finalizing the arrangement, leaders of both firms, RARCOA Chief Executive Officer Wayde Milas and Standard Numismatics President Brett Charville, are each donating $50,000 to the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) to […]

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PNG announces improved dealer’s insurance

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(Temecula, California) May 29, 2018 — The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) has established a new insurance program available for current and new PNG member-dealers.
“The enhanced plan approved by the PNG Board of Directors is with Willis Towers Watson, a global leader in coin, currency and precious metals insurance brokerage,” explained PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman

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Coin Industry News – PNG Announces Improved Dealer’s Coin Insurance

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PNG Coin Insurance Program The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) has established a new coin insurance program available for current and new PNG member-dealers. “The enhanced plan approved by the PNG Board of Directors is with Willis Towers Watson, a global leader in coin, currency and precious metals insurance brokerage,” explained PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman. […]

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Plans Announced for 2018 PNG Day Coin Show

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PNG Day Show Open to the Public… The Professional Numismatists Guild will conduct a one-day public show, Monday, August 13, 2018, in Philadelphia. The first 50 public attendees at the PNG Day show will each receive a certificate good that day for $100 off any retail purchase of $500 or more from a participating Professional […]

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Professional Numismatists Guild Calls for 2018 PNG Award Nominations

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PNG Award Nominations now are being accepted for the 2018 Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) awards, according to PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman and President Barry Stuppler. “Each year the PNG publicly recognizes outstanding achievements in the hobby and the profession by honoring deserving recipients with awards in a half-dozen categories. We cordially welcome and strongly […]

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ICTA Appoints Seven to Non-Profit Foundation Board

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By Industry Council for Tangible Assets …… The Board of Directors of the Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA) has appointed six industry figures to guide the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF), the non-profit organization recently formed to receive contributions to support the work of its Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force. Scott Spitzer [above], chief executive officer of […]

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PNG Announces 2018 Young Numismatist Scholarship Competition

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The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will provide a scholarship to a deserving young numismatist (YN) to attend one of the six-day sessions of the 2018 American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “This is the 14th consecutive year of PNG YN scholarships for the popular, annual ANA educational programs. The PNG scholarship […]

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PNG’s 2018 young numismatist scholarship competition announced

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(Temecula, California) January 31, 2018 — The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will provide a scholarship to a deserving young numismatist (YN) to attend one of the six-day sessions of the 2018 American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
“This is the 14th consecutive year of PNG YN scholarships for the popular, annual ANA educational programs

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PNG member helps FBI nab theft suspects

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All dealers should be cautious about possible long-term ramifications of cashing fraudulent checks
(Temecula, California) December 19, 2017 — A long-time member of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) assisted the Federal Bureau of Investigation in solving a case involving an attempt by suspected thieves to purchase $2 million of gold using a bank check with the forged signature of a deceased New York City woman.
It is a cautionary tale for all dealers about the potential long-term effects of cashing a fraudulent check, even if they first verified the account with the bank

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PNG member helps FBI nab theft suspects

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All dealers should be cautious about possible long-term ramifications of cashing fraudulent checks
(Temecula, California) December 19, 2017 — A long-time member of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) assisted the Federal Bureau of Investigation in solving a case involving an attempt by suspected thieves to purchase $2 million of gold using a bank check with the forged signature of a deceased New York City woman.
It is a cautionary tale for all dealers about the potential long-term effects of cashing a fraudulent check, even if they first verified the account with the bank

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PNG Creates Special 1-Ounce .999 Silver Rounds

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To be offered by participating PNG-accredited precious metals dealers at only a small fraction over their intrinsic silver value The Professional Numismatist Guild’s (PNG) Accredited Precious Metals Dealers program has created special one-ounce .999 fine silver bullion rounds. Participating PNG-APMD dealers will be selling the rounds to collectors and investors at competitive prices lower than […]

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James Earl Jones Coin Collecting Video on New PNG YouTube Channel

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The award-winning educational video Money: History in Your Hands, narrated by acclaimed actor James Earl Jones, now is available for free viewing on the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) YouTube channel. “We currently have more than a dozen videos about rare coins, paper money and precious metals available for complimentary viewing on PNG’s YouTube channel. They […]

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Plans Announced for 2017 PNG-ANA Numismatic Trade Show

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The first 50 public attendees at the 2017 PNG-ANA Numismatic Trade Show in Denver, Colorado, July 31, 2017, will each receive a certificate good for $100 off any purchase of $500 or more from a participating PNG member-dealer at the show. For the convenience of collectors and dealers, the 2017 event jointly conducted by the […]

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PNG Calls For 2017 Hobby Award Nominations

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Nominations now are being accepted for the 2017 Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) awards, according to PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman and President Dana Samuelson. “Each year the PNG publicly recognizes outstanding achievements in the hobby and the profession by honoring deserving recipients with awards in a half dozen categories. We cordially welcome and strongly encourage […]

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Learn to be a Professional Numismatist: PNG Numismatic Education and Intern Program

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If you’ve thought about turning your hobby into a full-time career, the Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) can help. PNG is accepting applications for its next group of young men and women who want to participate in the Promoting Numismatic Growth Internship Program. Since its launch in 2014, the PNG’s internship project has mentored 17 prospective […]

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Be Wary of So-Called “Trump Coins” Cautions Professional Numismatists Guild

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  So-called “Trump coins” are being offered in the marketplace, and they may be delightful souvenirs, but in many cases should not be mistaken for “rare coins,” cautions the Professional Numismatists Guild. In some cases, the items being offered are not even actually coins despite how they’re advertised, according to the PNG. “Buyers today may […]

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PNG 2017 Young Numismatists Scholarship Competition Announced

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The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will provide a scholarship to a deserving young numismatist (YN) to attend one of the six-day sessions of the 2017 American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “This is the 13th consecutive year of PNG YN scholarships for the popular, annual ANA educational programs. The PNG scholarship […]

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Coin Industry News – PNG Accepts Resignation of Member Gary Tancer

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Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) Executive Director Robert Brueggeman has announced that the PNG Board accepted the resignation of member Gary Tancer of Boca Raton, Florida. Brueggeman suspended Tancer last September “for conduct prejudicial to the PNG”. The full PNG Board of Directors ratified the suspension. Tancer has been a member of the PNG since 2007, […]

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CoinWeek News Wire for September 30, 2016

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By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for September 30, 2016 Brain Food 1.) The evolution of money in its many forms In his new book The Curse of Cash, which was released on September 7, the Harvard University economist Kenneth Rogoff argues for the near-total abolition of paper money, on the grounds that technology has […]

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Revamped PNG Website Adds NGC Price Guide

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The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) has revamped its website so that collectors now can conveniently find on one site the current retail values of U.S. coins as well as easily locate knowledgeable, reputable rare coin and banknote dealers. The PNG website also has now been optimized for easy use on mobile devices. The PNG is […]

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Dallas, Pittsburgh to Host ANA National Money Shows

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Selection of the 2018 and 2019 National Money Show host cities was tabled at the October board meeting pending clarification of additional options. The board held a special teleconference meeting on November 20, at which time they voted to select Dallas as the host city for the 2018 National Money Show and Pittsburgh as the […]

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New Jersey Teen Wins 2015 PNG Scholarship

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Christopher Maisano, a 17-year-old New Jersey high school student, has been selected as the winner of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) 2015 Young Numismatist scholarship. The PNG will provide tuition, dorm accommodations, meals and airfare to and from Colorado Springs, Colorado for Maisano to attend one of the week-long sessions of this year’s American Numismatic […]

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PNG, ANA Host Numismatic Trade Show, Gold Coin Giveaway

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The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG), in partners with the American Numismatic Association (ANA), is pleased to announce a Week of Numismatics. Come to Rosemont, Illinois for the 2015 PNG/ANA Numismatic Trade Show, and stay for the World’s Fair of MoneySM. The Trade Show will be held in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, August 8 […]

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Professional Numismatists Guild Calls For 2015 Award Nominations

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(Temecula, California) — Nominations now are being accepted for the 2015 Professional Numismatists Guild awards, according to PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman and President Terry Hanlon. “These annual and eagerly anticipated awards formally recognize achievements in various areas of the hobby and profession. We cordially welcome and strongly encourage nominations from collectors and dealers,” said […]

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Professional Numismatists Guild Announces 2015 Young Numismatist Scholarship Competition

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The Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) will provide a scholarship to a deserving young numismatist (YN) to attend the 2015 American Numismatic Association Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is the 11th consecutive year of PNG YN scholarships for the popular, annual ANA educational programs. “The scholarship will cover airfare, tuition for one of the […]

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Professional Numismatists Guild Announces 2015 Young Numismatist Scholarship Competition

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The Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) will provide a scholarship to a deserving young numismatist (YN) to attend the 2015 American Numismatic Association Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is the 11th consecutive year of PNG YN scholarships for the popular, annual ANA educational programs. “The scholarship will cover airfare, tuition for one of the […]

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