The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) has announced a scholarship competition to send one deserving Young Numismatist (YN) to the 2010 American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar. This will mark the sixth consecutive year the PNG has provided the scholarship. “All young numismatists between the ages of 13 and 22 are cordially invited to apply for […]
Professional Numismatists Guild Announces PNG Days
The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) has announced the next three dates for PNG Days. These invitation-only events are held in conjunction with major coin shows around the country. Complimentary invitations to attend can be obtained from participating PNG member-dealers or PNG headquarters. The future dates include the first-ever PNG Day and PNG Share the Knowledge […]
Finest Known 1907 Ultra High Relief Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle on Display
The finest known 1907 Ultra High Relief Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle graded PCGS PR69 will be on display at the Santa Clara, California Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo to be conducted November 19 – 22, 2009. The coin will be exhibited courtesy of Certified Assets Management of Wilmington, Delaware during the first three days […]
New Jersey Coin Theft Reward Grows to $159,250
The cash reward offered by the Professional Numismatics Guild has now grown to $159,250 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thief or thieves who recently stole coins from Julian Leidman of Silver Spring, Maryland. The theft occurred on Sunday, October 11, 2009, as Leidman was returning from a coin show in […]
$22,000 Reward for Information on New Jersey Coin Theft
A combined total $22,000 cash reward is being offered by the Professional Numismatists Guild and six individual dealers for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thief or thieves who stole rare coins from long-time PNG member-dealer Julian M. Leidman of Silver Spring, Maryland. The theft occurred on Sunday, October 11, 2009, as […]
Fake and Counterfeit Coin Warning from Hobby Leaders
Leaders of five of the country’s most influential rare coin organizations warn that the public is spending millions of dollars on fake US coins offered in online auctions and elsewhere. This includes Chinese-made counterfeit coins and so-called “replica” coins which may be in violation of federal law. The leaders urge consumers to only purchase genuine […]
PaulMontgomeryOnline.com Launched, New Business Model for Professional Numismatics
Veteran rare coin dealer Paul Montgomery has launched a new website PaulMontgomeryOnline.com to coordinate with his creation of what he describes as “a new business model for professional numismatics.” Paul Montgomery explained, “I call it ‘event-driven’ numismatic services. PMA will offer comprehensive, professional assistance never before offered on a national level and never before offered […]
