Numismatic Crime Information Center Archives

Coin Dealers Targeted by Organized Crime Groups Following Coin Show Attendance

September 9, 2024 by Clinton

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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 …

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

January 23, 2024 by Clinton

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 …

Crime Blotter – Multiple Coins Stolen in Cross-Country Shipment

September 21, 2022 by Clinton

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 York to California. When the package arrived, the recipient noted that the package had been opened and re-sealed with clear tape. There are the coins that are now reported lost or stolen: 2017 …

Crime Blotter – Coins Stolen From Cross Country Shipment

July 21, 2022 by Clinton

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 …

NCIC Reminds Collectors & Dealers to Be Aware of Their Surroundings

July 14, 2022 by Clinton

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 …

NCIC Seeks Help in Finding Missing Shield Nickel

June 27, 2022 by Clinton

The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) is asking for help in locating a rare Shield Nickel. The coin has been reported lost or stolen after being shipped via the United States Postal Service (USPS) from Reno, Nevada to Milton, Washington. The last scanning of the package by the Postal Service occurred in Tacoma, Washington. Specifically, the package contained a rare 1874 Double Die Obverse Shield Nickel FS-102. It was graded by PCGS at AU-53 and …

Crime Blotter: Missing Package in Fresno with Multiple Platinum Eagles

January 26, 2022 by Clinton

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 …

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

January 10, 2022 by Clinton

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 …

NCIC Expects Numismatic Crime Trends to Continue in 2022

January 3, 2022 by Clinton

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 …

Crime Blotter: A Big Recovery & Two More Thefts

November 24, 2021 by Clinton

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 …