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PNG Honors Paul Nugget With 2019 Abe Kosoff Founders Award
(Rosemont, Illinois) August 12, 2019 – The Professional Numismatists Guild has honored Paul Nugget of…
Richard Weaver Selected As New PNG President
(Rosemont, Illinois) August 12, 2019 – Officers of the Professional Numismatists Guild have selected Richard…
How To Find Reputable Coin Dealers And The Value Of Your Numismatic Collectibles
(Temecula, California) – Have you ever wondered what an old coin or bank note might…
Recent News & Articles
Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation Joins Forces with CrimeDex
The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (www.ACEF online.org) has been granted membership into CrimeDex, the world’s largest criminal investigation network composed of more than 4,000 law enforcement agencies, financial institutions and criminal…
Don’t Be Rushed In New Gold Rush: Make Wise Choices, Veteran Bullion Dealers Caution
Investors wanting to enter the gold and silver markets or add to existing portfolios should be wary of potential counterfeits, plated “gold coins” or overpaying for any purchases. This advice…
PNG Urges “Preserve the Past” and Offers to Assist Victims of Coin Doctoring
As part of its on-going efforts to combat “coin doctoring,” the Professional Numismatists Guild is urging dealers and collectors to respect the heritage and historical significance of all coinage to preserve…
Former Police Chief Doug Davis Named Anti-Counterfeiting Director of the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation
Current Director Beth Deisher will step down in September after successful anti-counterfeiting work (Rosemont, Illinois) August 13, 2019 – Doug Davis, founder of the Numismatic Crime Information Center (www.NumismaticCrimes.org) and…
PNG Suspends Member Jason Bradford
(Temecula, California) July 19, 2019 – The Professional Numismatists Guild suspended the membership of Jason Bradford on July 18, 2019 for conduct prejudicial to the PNG, including violation of the Code…
Skog gets 30 months for selling counterfeit coins
Minnesota coin dealer Barry Ron Skog, 68, was sentenced July 9th to 30 months in federal prison for carrying out a counterfeit coin fraud scheme in multiple states. In addition,…
Gold Price Jump Has Potential for Gold-Selling Scams, Experts Caution
(Temecula, California) June 26, 2019 – With the recent, rapid jump in the price of gold, investors should beware of scam artists trying to lure them with urgent claims of…
Collectors Invited to 2019 PNG Day Show
Visitors get early advantage to buy and sell prior to the annual ANA World’s Fair of Money The Professional Numismatists Guild will conduct its 2019 PNG Day show (www.pngdealers.org/png-events) on Monday,…
Princeton-bound teen wins 2019 PNG YN Scholarship
Young Connecticut numismatist will attend a six-day session of theANA Summer Seminar The Professional Numismatists Guild 2019 Young Numismatist Scholarship has been awarded to Christian Hartch, 18, of Greenwich, Connecticut.…
PNG Clarifies Bylaws & Code of Ethics Language Regarding Counterfeits
Recently adopted anti-counterfeiting language in the Bylaws of the Professional Numismatists Guild has been revised to clarify the organization’s commitment to fighting against modern fakes entering the marketplace. PNG leaders…