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Rare Coin Market Soaring But Use Caution, Advises Professional Numismatists Guild Experts

February 9, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the Professional Numismatic Guild (PNG) highlighting the record year in rare coin sales in 2021 but cautions collectors and investors to be vigilant with counterfeits and overpriced products. The rare coin market continues to soar, making buyers a prime target for fraud. The rare coin market in early 2022 continues to soar following a record-breaking marketplace in 2021. However, veteran dealers in the Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) urge …

PNG Now Accepting 2022 Awards Nominations

November 16, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the Professional Numismatic Guild (PNG) announcing that is now accepting nominations for its 2022 awards. Nominations must be submitted by February 15, 2022 with the winners being announced at the 2022 PNG Day banquet on April 27, 2022. The banquet is being held in conjunction with the Central States Numismatic Society convention in Schaumburg, Illinois. The Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) is now accepting nominations for its 2022 awards, …

Save the Date: April 27, 2022 is PNG Day at CSNS Convention

October 25, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the Professional Numismatic Guild announcing that there will be a PNG day at the Central States Numismatics Society’s Convention. The PNG Day is set for April 27, 2022 when the CSNS event is held in Schaumburg, Illinois. The Professional Numismatists Guild will conduct a PNG Day show on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 in conjunction with the annual Central States Numismatic Society convention. The 2022 PNG Day will be open to …

Three Numismatic Groups Admonish Facebook About Ads Offering Counterfeits

September 23, 2021September 20, 2021 by Clinton

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 the letter was sent. The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (www.ACEFonline.org), Numismatic Guaranty Company (www.NGCcoin.com) and the Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) sent their …

PNG Now Accepting 2021 Awards Nominations

April 13, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) announcing that it has opened up nominations for its 2021 awards. The PNG annually awards six distinct awards for PNG members to be recognized for their contributions to numismatics. The Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) 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 …

PNG Expels Member Jason Bradford

April 12, 2021 by Clinton

The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) has issued the following Press Release, announcing the expulsion of member Jason Bradford. Bradford, owner of Legacy Currency Grading, was suspended in July 2019 for actions that were prejudicial to the PNG. Details of those actions were not released then nor were they released today. The PNG simply announced that he had been expelled rather than reinstate his membership or accept his resignation. The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) is a nonprofit trade …

Strong 2020 Rare Coin and Banknote Market Despite Pandemic

January 7, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) outlining the strong 2020 rare coin and banknote market despite the COVID-19 pandemic that disrupted the year. The guild reports that the United States rare coin market saw nearly $369 million from major auctions, up from the $325 million in 2019. It was the year of pandemic-related cancelled coin shows, but 2020 still resulted in one of the strongest U.S. rare coin and paper money …

APMD Reports No Significant “Panic Selling” of Gold

August 19, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the Accredited Precious Metals Dealer group within the Professional Numismatic Guild, reporting that no significant panic selling of gold has been occurring in the rush to buy precious metals over the past several weeks. The buying and subsequent driving up of the spot price of gold has been largely caused by collectors and investors wanting to diversify their portfolios during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it seems that many …

Enjoy 2020 “Gold Rush” Prudently, Advises Accredited Precious Metals Dealers

August 3, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the Accredited Precious Metals Dealers (APMD) and the Professional Numismatic Guild (PNG) warning buyers of precious metals to be cautions and careful to avoid being taken in a multitude of schemes targeting investors and collectors. (Temecula, California) July 31, 2020 – Buyers of physical gold and silver during the 2020 “Gold Rush” should be wary of potential counterfeits in the marketplace, mistaking plated “gold coins” for bullion products, …

U.S. Rare Coin Market Quite Active Despite Pandemic, Reports Professional Numismatists Guild

July 7, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the Professional Numismatists Guild, reporting that rare coin sales and the rare coin market in general has remained strong throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Indeed, multiple record sales have happened in 2020 through a range of auction sites. (Temecula, CA) July 6, 2020 – The market for high-quality, rare United States coins remained active during the first six months of 2020 despite pandemic-related closures of many retail locations and …