Michael Ray Fuljenz

Media, Publishing & Service Awards Numismatic Book Awards Offices Held Public Service & Philanthropy Professional Instructor & Speaker Notable Consulting Major Media Appearances

Recognition In Numismatic Industry Contributor Consumer Protection Assistance Education About 1st American Reserve What Other Experts Are Saying

Who Is Mike Fuljenz?

Our Chief Numismatic Consultant, Mike Fuljenz, brings over forty years of experience and expertise to any gold or numismatic related conversation. Fuljenz's extensive knowledge of the gold and rare coin numismatics is only surpassed by his commitment to educating consumers on all aspects of buying and selling gold. Known by many for his colorful stories and his playful personality, Mike adds charm and wit to any topic of conversation.

A published author of four rare coin books, Fuljenz has a long-running history of numismatic awards and recognition from his peers. In 1986, Mike won his first Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) award for his writing. To date, he has received a total thirty (30) NLG Awards, including three Investment Book of the Year Awards, and twelve (12) total awards for his investment and collectibles newsletters. In 2009, Mike received his 3rd NLG "Best Dealer Publication" award for the information featured in his brand new, comprehensive Gold Guide. His genuine understanding of and commitment to the gold and rare coin markets makes Mike Fuljenz one of today's most reliable and reputable financial experts.

From 1982-1998, he taught classes for the American Numismatic Association on counterfeit detection, coin grading, gold and commemorative coinage. In 1996, he also received the prestigious American Numismatic Association's Presidential Service Award for his long-running professional service to the numismatic industry. He also previously served as the committee chairman of the grading service for the American Numismatic Association.

Even a cursory view of his deeply experienced career resume shows undeniably that he is an expert's expert when the subject is United States rare coins.

Media, Publishing & Industry Service Awards

• 2009  NLG Best Television Report Fox 4 "King of the Road Show with Jim King"
• 2009  NLG Best Website Article "2009 Ultra-High Relief Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle"
• 2009,'08,'04  NLG Best Dealer Publication Award
• 2008  Money Show of the Southwest Service Award
• 2006-2008  NLG Extraordinary Merit Award for Newsletter
• 2002  NLG Best Website Article Award: “Why All Your Gold Coins Should Be Certified”
• 1997-2002  NLG Extraordinary Merit Award for Newsletter
• 1997-2000  NLG Television Reporter of the Year — CNBC-TV’s Money Talk
• 1995-1996  American Numismatic Association's Presidential Service Award
• 1995-1998  NLG Radio Reporter of the Year — WOR Radio’s Smart Money
• 1994  NLG Television Reporter of the Year — CNBC’s Smart Money
• 1993  NLG Television Reporter of the Year — KWHY, Los Angeles
• 1992  NLG Television Reporter of the Year — CNBC’s Smart Money
• 1986  Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) Magazine Columnist of the Year — The Numismatist

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Numismatic Book Awards

• 2002  NLG Investment Book of the Year Award Type II Double Eagles: 1866-1876
• 2001  NLG Investment Book of the Year Extraordinary Merit Award: Collector’s Guide to Indian Head Quarter Eagles
• 2000  NLG Investment Book of the Year Award for Type III Double Eagles 1877-1907

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Offices Held

• 1995-2010  Board Member - Industry Counsel for Tangible Assets (ICTA)
• 1987-1989  Chairman American Numismatic Association Certification Service
• 1983  Vice President U.S. Commemorative Society
• 1974  Chairman Louisiana Numismatic Association State Convention
• 1972-1975  President Southwest Louisiana Coin Club

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Public Service & Philanthropy

• 2007-2010   Diocese of Beaumont Catholic School Board
• 2009-2010   Eddie Eagle GunSafe TM Education Program
• 2007-2010   National Rifle Association
• 2007  St. Thomas Aquinas Award for Outstanding Support of Catholic Schools
• 2007  Lamar University Three T Man Award
• 1999-2000  President, Beaumont Little Dribblers
• 1997-2000  Board West End Little League and Coach
• 1996-2002  Board Little Dribblers and Coach
• 1996-2004  Soccer Coach
• 1996  Board West End YMCA of Beaumont

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Professional Instructor & Key Speaker Presentations

• Instructor:  From 1982-1998 taught 5-day seminars on gold and silver coinage for the American Numismatic Association in Colorado Springs
• Speaker: 1999-2009 Greater Houston Money Show
• Speaker: Middle Atlantic Numismatic Association in Philadelphia (1984)
• Speaker: Garden State Numismatic Convention in New Jersey (1984)
• Speaker: Greater New York Numismatic Convention Author's Symposium (1985)

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Notable Consulting

• 1991-2000  Smart Money with Ken and Daria Dolan on WOR Radio & Premier Network
• 1995  U.S. Mint (Alexandria, Virginia Eagle Distribution Symposium)
• 1994  Phillips Publications  (Ken and Daria Dolan's “Straight Talk”)
• 1992-1997  Weiss Research (Silver & Gold Report)
• 1990  U.S. Post Office (Consumer's Guide)

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Major Media Appearances

• Bloomberg TV
• Brian Sussman Show KFSO
• NRA News
• CNBC's Smart Money
• KWHY Channel 22 in Los Angeles
• New York Times
• Smart Money with Ken and Daria Dolan (Cable TV)
• WWL Radio New Orleans
• WOR Radio's Smart Money
• USA Today
• Monthly Show on KLVI Radio in Beaumont, Texas (1995-2010)

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Recognition In Numismatic Industry

• Silver & Gold Report
• Taipan Financial
• Straight Talk on Your Money (Ken and Daria Dolan)
• American Survival Guide
• Robert Leuver — Former Director Bureau of Engraving & Printing
  Former Executive Director, American Numismatic Association
• Franklin Sanders — Editor, The Moneychanger

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Contributor

• A Consumer Guide to U.S. Coin Investment
• CoinAge Magazine
• Coin Dealer Newsletter
• Houston Post
• Insider's Guide to U.S. Coin Values (Gold Coin Price Coordinator)
• The Red Book for Coins
• The Blue Book for Coins
• Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. Coins
• U.S. Commemoratives by Q. David Bowers
• Silver Dollar Encyclopedia
• The Numismatist (Magazine of the American Numismatic Association '1982-1990)

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Consumer Protection Assistance

• CNBC's Steals and Deals
• Silver & Gold Report
• Attorney General Illinois
• Dateline
• U.S. Postal Service
• Federal Trade Commission
• Better Business Bureau

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Education

• 1977  Graduate University Southwestern Louisiana Cum Laude (Chemistry/Biology)
• 1968  Graduate Louisiana Governor's Program for Gifted Children

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About 1st American Reserve

Whether investor or collector, 1st American Reserve provides leading edge acquisition strategies for the gold and rare coin markets, along with award-winning numismatic materials and comprehensive coin consultation services. 1st American Reserve specializes in rare United States coins, gold, silver and platinum bullion coins and IRA diversification strategies to clients nationwide and is Better Business Bureau accredited.

For more information about 1st American Reserve, contact us today.

Better Business Bureau accredited since 2002.

Memberships: ICTA and others

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