Coin Dealers Targeted by Organized Crime Groups Following Coin Show Attendance

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The following is a press release from the Numismatic Crime Information Center, detailing information that coin dealers have been targeted by organized crime following their attendance at coin shows. Coin dealers across the nation have become the latest victims of organized crime, facing targeted attacks following their attendance at coin shows. Considering the recent criminal activity within the past ninety days, the Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) is issuing a warning to coin show dealers …

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NCBA Contributes $5,000 to NCIC to Combat Escalating Numismatic Crime

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The following is a Press Release from the National Coin & Bullion Association (NCBA), announcing a contribution of $5,000 to the Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC), in recognition of the Center’s fight against numismatic-related crimes. The National Coin & Bullion Association (NCBA) has made a substantial contribution of $5,000 to the Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC), in recognition of the center’s pivotal role in combating the rising tide of numismatic crime across the nation. Numismatic …

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Crime Blotter – Coins Stolen From Cross Country Shipment

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The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) has posted a bulletin on some coins that were removed from a cross country shipment. The coins, all PCGS or NGC graded, were apparently removed while in transit. The package was shipped via USPS cross country from New Jersey to Torrance, California. When the package arrived, the recipient noted that the package had been opened and four coins were removed. There are the coins that are now reported lost …

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NCIC Reminds Collectors & Dealers to Be Aware of Their Surroundings

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The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) has reported on an incident in Atlanta involving a coin dealer. It is a reminder that when collectors and dealers are making their way to and from coin shows and events to be aware of their surroundings. The incident involved a dealer who attending a recent, monthly coin show in Atlanta. As the dealer was loading his car, he observed that he was being watched. The dealer then started …

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Crime Blotter: Missing Package in Fresno with Multiple Platinum Eagles

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The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) is asking for the public, collectors, and dealers help in locating a missing package in California. The package contained multiple PCGS graded platinum eagles and NGC graded platinum eagles coins and has been missing since last week. The package in question was shipped via USPS from Fresno, California to Palos Verde, California. However, the last scan of the package shows that it is still in Fresno with no additional …

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Crime Blotter: NGC & PCGS Graded Coins Missing in British Columbia

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The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police are asking for collectors, dealers, and the public assistances in a recent crime. The crime occurred in Richmond, British Columbia and involves several NGC and PCGS graded coins. This is an ongoing investigation according to NCIC. Here is a list of the coins involved in this crime along with their certification numbers from NGC: C1855 Prussia Baptism Medal NGC MS64 3479125-004 1904 $20 NGC …

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NCIC Expects Numismatic Crime Trends to Continue in 2022

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The following is a Press Release from the Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC). It highlights the challenges that numismatic related crimes presented last year and the non-profit expect the trend of brazen thefts to continue. The release also points out some of the successes that the organization has had in the past year, in large part to the numismatic community sharing information about stolen coins and reporting those incidents. Coin buyers, collectors, dealers and other …

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Crime Blotter: A Big Recovery & Two More Thefts

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The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) has had a busy couple of weeks with multiple coin thefts in a variety of situations. Fortunately, for one of these, a recovery of a recent missing package but it was tempered by the report of yet two more thefts. First, the good news. Last week it was reported here on USCoinNews that a package from California with 19 high value coins was either stolen or lost. That package …

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Crime Blotter: Missing Package from California with 19 High Value Coins

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The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) is asking for the public, collectors, and dealers help in locating a package that contained 19 high value coins. The package was shipped from California with its last scan happening in Indianapolis according to NCIC and FedEx. The high value coins cover a swath of some of the most precious and sought after coins. In the list are no less than five Morgan Dollars, two St. Gaudens Double Eagles, …

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Crime Blotter: Package Containing American Liberty Coins Missing

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The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) is asking for the public, collectors, and dealers help in locating four American Liberty coins. The coins were in a package going from New York to California and has been reported lost or stolen. The package contained four 2019-W American Liberty coins. These coins were part of the West Mint Hoard and all four were graded by Numismatic Guaranty Company. All were graded SP-70 Ultra Cameo and are valued …

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