Who Is Mike Fuljenz?
Mike Fuljenz, brings over forty years of experience and expertise to any gold or numismatic related conversation. Fuljenz's extensive knowledge of gold and rare coins is only surpassed by his commitment to educating consumers on all aspects of buying and selling gold. Known by many numismatists, 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-seven (37) NLG Awards, including four (4) awards in Investment "Book of the Year" categories, fourteen (14) total awards for his investment and collectibles newsletters. Most recently, in August 2011, Mike added two awards to his career total when he received his 5th overall "Best Dealer Publication" award for his newsletter, and his second straight "Best Non-Commercial Video" award. In 2010, Mike received a personally unprecedented five (5) total NLG awards, including his fourth "Best Dealer Publication" and fourth "Investment Book of the Year" Award, as well as his first ever "Best Non-Commercial Video" and "Best Writer" award for his writing in the NLG's own newsletter. 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. He is also a past recipient of the prestigious American Numismatic Association's Presidential Service Award for his long-running professional service to the numismatic industry. Additionally, he has previously served as the committee chairman of ANACS the grading and authentication service of the American Numismatic Association.
In 2011, Fuljenz received a "Best Investigative Radio Report" award and a "2nd Place Radio Talk Show" award from the Press Club of Southeast Texas.
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.
Awards
- 2011-08, '04 Numismatic Literary Guild [NLG] Best Dealer Publication
- 2011 NLG Best Non-Commercial Video "How To Include Gold Coins In Your Portfolio," for Money Show of the Southwest, December 2010, Education Seminar
- 2011 Press Club of Southeast Texas - Best Investigative Radio Report
- 2011 Press Club of Southeast Texas - 2nd Place Radio Talk Show
- 2010 NLG Best Writer NLG Newsletter
- 2010 NLG Best Non-Commercial Video Gold Coin Market Today for Money Show of the Southwest, 2009 Education Seminar
- 2010 NLG Best Radio Report Warning: Beware Of Hotel Coin Buyers
- 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"
- 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
- 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
- 2010 NLG Investment Book of the Year Award: Indian Gold Coins of the 20th Century
- 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: Type III Double Eagles 1877-1907
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Numismatic Offices Held
- 2011 Board Member - Gold & Silver PAC
- 1995-Present 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-Present Diocese of Beaumont Catholic School Board
- 2007-Present National Rifle Association Business Alliance
- 2009 McNeese State University Hall of Honor
- 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 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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Media Appearances
- New York Times
- USA Today
- Bloomberg TV
- NRA News
- CNBC's Smart Money
- Fox Business
- CBS MoneyWatch
- SmartMoney (The Wall Street Journal)
- Kiplinger's
- Newsmax
- WOR Radio's Smart Money
- Smart Money with Ken and Daria Dolan (Cable TV)
- Brian Sussman Show KFSO
- KLVI Radio, Beaumont, Texas (2010 NLG Award-Winning Radio Show)
- WWL Radio New Orleans
- KWHY Channel 22 in Los Angeles
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Contributor
- A Consumer Guide to U.S. Coin Investment by the GSA and U.S. Post Office
- 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
- United States Mint
- Fox Business
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Education
- 1977 Graduate University Southwestern Louisiana Cum Laude (Chemistry/Biology)
- 1968 Graduate Louisiana Governor's Program for Gifted Children
Better Business Bureau accredited since 2002.
Member: ICTA
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What Other Experts Are Saying
"No one else I can recall has ever won in so many diverse [NLG] categories over the years."
Ed Reiter
Executive Director, Numismatic Literary Guild
New York Times Former Columnist
"The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation salutes Mike Fuljenz and Universal Coin & Bullion for all they do to support our men and women in uniform who defend our freedoms."
Nicholas Kehoe
President, Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation / Lieutenant General USAF (Ret)
"Count me among Mike Fuljenz's numerous admirers. His strong leadership, input and support of the American Numismatic Association were instrumental in formulating ANA's coin grading and authentication policies, which is a testament to his commitment to the industry. He is a leader in the coin industry."
Robert Leuver
Former Director, Bureau of Engraving & Printing,
Former Executive Director, American Numismatic Association(ANA)
"Mike Fuljenz has been a member in good standing of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) since 1980. Mike has taught seminars for ANA almost every year since 1982 on advanced coin grading, detection of counterfeit coins, and our "super course" on gold, silver and commemorative coins. He is simply a terrific teacher."
James Taylor
Former Director, Educational Services, ANA
"Mike Fuljenz is the nation's #1 coin and bullion expert. No one knows physical precious metals better."
Franklin S.
Editor, The Moneychanger
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