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Meet America's Gold Expert®, Dr. Mike Fuljenz 

Known as America's Gold Expert ,® 1st American Reserve® President, Dr. Michael Fuljenz has won more than 60 prestigious national and regional awards for his consumer education and protection work in rare coins and precious metals.

His books, media appearances and newsletters about gold and rare coins have won Best of the Year awards from the Numismatic Literary Guild and the Press Club of Southeast Texas, and he received the NLG's coveted top honor in 2013, "The Clemy Award." Dr. Mike Fuljenz is a frequent expert guest on local and national business and personal finance programs, such as Fox Business Network and CNBC, and has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger's, Los Angeles Times and other broadcast, print and online news media.

A respected community leader in his hometown of Beaumont, Texas, Fuljenz is a Past President of the Diocese of Beaumont Catholic School Board and received the Catholic Charities Humanitarian Award. He has served with distinction as a consultant to the Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Postal Service, General Services Administration, United States Mint and Royal Canadian Mint, and is on the Boards of Directors of Crime Stoppers of Beaumont, the influential Industry Council For Tangible Assets and the Numismatic Literary Guild.

Numismatic Offices Held

  • 2015-2013     Board Member, Numismatic Literary Guild [NLG]
  • 2015-2011     Board Member, Gold & Silver Political Action Committee PAC
  • 2015-1995     Board Member, Industry Council for Tangible Assets
  • 1993               Member, American Numismatic Association Audio Visual Committee
  • 1989-1987     Chairman, American Numismatic Association Certification Service
  • 1983               Vice President, U.S. Commemorative Society
  • 1974               Chairman, Louisiana Numismatic Association State Convention
  • 1974-1971     President, Southwest Louisiana Coin Club

Industry Service Awards

  • 2016     ICTA Al Kreuzer Memorial Award Medal for "Outstanding contributions in the efforts to combat counterfeit coins and currency"
  • 2016     PNG Sol Kaplan Award
  • 2016     NLG "Ribbit" Award
  • 2015     Numismatic Crime Information Center Service Award
  • 2014     American Numismatic Association Medal of Merit
  • 2014     Professional Numismatists Guild Significant Contribution Award
  • 2013     NLG Top Award & Highest Honor "The Clemy"
  • 2013     American Numismatic Association's Glenn Smedley Memorial Award
  • 2008     Money Show of the Southwest Service Award
  • 1996     American Numismatic Association's Presidential Service Award

Numismatic Book Awards

  • 2015     NLG Book of the Year Award: Type Three Double Eagles 1877 – 1907, 2nd Edition
  • 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

Numismatic Contributor Awards

  • 2016     NLG Best Article Non-Numismatic Publication "Treasury Moves to Redesign $10 Bill, Add Portait of an American Woman" in The Examiner, Southeast Texas
  • 2014     Press Club of Southeast Texas Third Place Best Guest Column:
                "Cheerleaders and Currency Can Show Their Trust In God" in Beaumont Enterprise
  • 2013     NLG James L. Miller Memorial Award Best Overall Article of the Year: "The Ultimate Saint"
  • 2010     NLG Best Writer: NLG Newsletter
  • 1986     NLG Magazine Columnist of the Year

Internet & Website Awards

  • 2014-2012     Press Club of Southeast Texas 1st Place Best Electronic Newsletter: The Dr. Mike Fuljenz Metals Market Report
  • 2014-2012     NLG Best Website Article: "In God We Trust: The Story Of Our National Motto"
  • 2014-2012     NLG Best Website Article: "2009 Ultra-High Relief Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle"
  • 2014-2012     NLG Best Website Article: "Why All Your Gold Coins Should Be Certified"

Newsletter & Publication Awards

  • 2016             

    Press Club of Southeast Texas 1st Place Best Guest Column: The Examiner, "Treasury Moves to Redesign $10 Bill, Add Portrait of an American Woman"

  • 2014, 2012-2008, 2004     NLG Best Dealer Publication
  • 2014              Press Club of Southeast Texas Best Electronic Newsletter
  • 2014              Press Club of Southeast Texas Best News Release:
                        "Gold Expert Dr. Mike Fuljenz Assists Police Agencies on Numismatic Crimes"
  • 2012              Press Club of Southeast Texas 1st Place Excellence in the Media
                        Brochure Category: Personal Gold Guide
  • 2008-2006    NLG Best Investment Newsletter Extraordinary Merit Award
  • 2002-1997      NLG Best Investment Newsletter Extraordinary Merit Award

Radio Awards

  • 2016-2014     NLG Best Radio Report: "The Coin Show" on KLVI 560
  • 2015               Press Club of Southeast Texas Best Radio Show: KLVI 560
  • 2013               NLG Best Radio Report: "Hotel Coin Buyers Out of Business" on KLVI 560
  • 2012               NLG Best Radio Report: "Hotel Coin Buyers: Still A Major Problem" on KLVI 560
  • 2011               Press Club of Southeast Texas Best Investigative Radio Report: KLVI 560
  • 2011               Press Club of Southeast Texas 2nd Place Radio Talk Show: KLVI 560
  • 2010               NLG Best Radio Report: "Warning: Beware Of Hotel Coin Buyers" on KLVI 560
  • 1998-1995     NLG Radio Reporter of the Year: WOR Radio’s Smart Money

Television Awards

  • 2015-2013      NLG Best Television Report: "The Coin and Precious Metals Report" on KBTV Fox 4
  • 2012               NLG Best Television Report: NRA’s Guns and Gold on the Sportsman Channel
  • 2009               NLG Best Television Report: King of the Road Show with Jim King on KBTV Fox 4
  • 2000-1997      NLG Best Television Report: CNBC’s Money Talk
  • 1994               NLG Best Television Report: CNBC’s Smart Money
  • 1993               NLG Best Television Report: KWHY, Los Angeles
  • 1992               NLG Best Television Report: CNBC's Smart Money

Video Awards

  • 2014     NLG Best Non-Commercial Video: "More Advice for Coin Collectors"
                for Money Show of the Southwest, 2013 Education Seminar
  • 2013     NLG Extraordinary Merit Award Non-Commercial Video: "Advice for Coin Collectors"
                for Money Show of the Southwest, 2012 Education Seminar
  • 2012     NLG Best Non-Commercial Video: "Gold and Consumer Protection"
                for Money Show of the Southwest, 2011 Education Seminar
  • 2012     NLG Best Commercial Video: "Gold Coin & Bullion Market Today"
  • 2011     NLG Best Non-Commercial Video: "How To Include Gold Coins In Your Portfolio"
                for Money Show of the Southwest, 2010 Education Seminar
  • 2010     NLG Best Non-Commercial Video: "Gold Coin Market Today"
                for Money Show of the Southwest, 2009 Education Seminar

Professional Presentations

  • 2015-1999     Speaker, The Money Show of the Southwest
  • 2015               Speaker, Chicago Numismatic Crime Information Center Law Enforcement Educational Seminar
  • 2014               Speaker, Texas Crime Stoppers Convention
  • 2014               Speaker, Beaumont Save Our Children Banquet
  • 2014               Speaker, Orlando Numismatic Crime Information Center Law Enforcement Educational Seminar
  • 2014-1999      Speaker, The Money Show of the Southwest
  • 2012               Speaker, Dallas Numismatic Crime Information Center Educational Seminar
  • 2010               Keynote Speaker, Beaumont Salvation Army Banquet
  • 2003 & 1992  Speaker, Florida United Numismatists Convention
  • 1998-1982    Instructor, American Numismatic Association
  • 1985               Speaker, Greater New York Numismatic Convention Author's Symposium
  • 1984               Speaker, Middle Atlantic Numismatic Association in Philadelphia
  • 1984               Speaker, Garden State Numismatic Convention in New Jersey

Notable Consulting

  • 2014               Smithsonia'’s National Museum of National History (Value of Money Exhibit)
  • 2012               Expert Consultant to the Royal Canadian Mint on the Antelope $5 Coin Design
  • 2000-1991      Smart Money with Ken and Daria Dolan on WOR Radio & Premier Network
  • 1997-1992      Weiss Research Silver & Gold Report
  • 1995               U.S. Mint Alexandria, Virginia Eagle Distribution Symposium
  • 1994               Phillips Publications Ken and Daria Dolan's Straight Talk
  • 1990               U.S. Postal Service & General Services Administration Consumer's Guide

Media Appearances

  • The Wall Street Journal
  • New York Times
  • USA Today
  • Bloomberg TV
  • NRA News
  • AMAC.us (Money Columnist)
  • MoneyNews.com (Insider Columnist)
  • Forbes
  • NASDAQ.com
  • Maxim
  • NBC News
  • CNBC's Smart Money
  • Fox Business Network
  • CBS MoneyWatch
  • KFDM-TV Channel 6 Crime Stoppers
  • SmartMoney, The Personal Finance Magazine of The Wall Street Journal
  • Kiplinger's
  • Newsmax
  • Los Angeles Times
  • VIP Magazine of Southeast Texas
  • WOR Radio's Smart Money
  • The Brian Sussman Show, KSFO Radio
  • Smart Money with Ken and Daria Dolan (Cable TV)
  • KLVI Radio, Beaumont, Texas
  • WWL Radio New Orleans
  • KWHY Channel 22 in Los Angeles
  • KBTV FOX 4
  • The Examiner
  • Beaumont Business Journal
  • Beaumont Enterprise
  • cnsnews.com

Contributor

  • A Consumer Guide to U.S. Coin Investment by the GSA and U.S. Postal Service
  • COINage Magazine
  • Coin Dealer Newsletter
  • Numismatic News (Former Columnist)
  • Houston Post (Former Columnist)
  • Insider's Guide to U.S. Coin Values (Gold Coin Price Coordinator)
  • The Official Red Book for Coins
  • The Official 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 (Former Columnist)

Consumer Protection Assistance

  • Texas State Legislature
  • KFDM-TV Channel 6 Crime Stoppers
  • Numismatic Crime Information Center
  • NBC News
  • CNBC's Steals and Deals
  • Silver & Gold Report
  • Attorney General Illinois
  • Dateline
  • U.S. Postal Service Consumer's Guide
  • Federal Trade Commission
  • Fox Business Network
  • Better Business Bureau
  • Los Angeles Times
  • CBS Inside Edition
  • The Examiner

Public Service & Philanthropy

  • 2015                Beaumont Independent School District Award for Reading Programs Support
  • 2017-20015              Sponsor Smithsonian’s National Museum of National History
  • 2017-2013      Board of Beaumont Crime Stoppers
  • 2017-2011      State Bar of Texas Advertising Review Committee
  • 2017-2010      Julie Rogers "Gift of Life" Program
  • 2017-2009      The Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Education Program
  • 2017-2007      National Rifle Association Business Alliance
  • 2017-2007      Diocese of Beaumont Catholic School Board
  • 2017-2000      Meals on Wheels
  • 2014                Save Our Children Banquet Top Award
  • 2013                Catholic Charities Humanitarian Award
  • 2012-2010      President, Diocese of Beaumont Catholic School Board
  • 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
  • 2004-1996      Soccer Coach, BYSC and Spindletop Select
  • 2002-1996      Board Member, Little Dribblers and Coach
  • 2000-1999      President, Beaumont Little Dribblers
  • 2000-1997      Board Member, West End Little League, Coach & Co-Chief Umpire
  • 1996                Board Member, West End YMCA of Beaumont

Education

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