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 the 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, and 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.

Numismatic Work Experience

1994-2011 President, Universal Coin & Bullion, Ltd.
1992-1994 Vice President — U. S. Coins
1983-1992 Director; Vice President — Blanchard Company
1982-1983 Authenticator and Grader — American Numismatic Association
1978-1982 Blue Chip Coins
1968-1978 Part-time Coin Show Dealer

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 Investors Profit Advisory Newsletter
2002 NLG Best Website Article Award: “Why All Your Gold Coins Should Be Certified”
1997-2002 NLG Extraordinary Merit Award for Investors Profit Advisory Newsletter
1997-2000 NLG Television Reporter of the Year — CNBC-TV’s Money Talk
1995-1998 NLG Radio Reporter of the Year — WOR Radio’s Smart Money
1996 American Numismatic Association's Presidential Service Award
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

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

Numismatic Offices Held

2011-2012 Board Member - Gold & Silver Political Action Committee 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
1972-1975 President Southwest Louisiana Coin Club
1974 Chairman Louisiana Numismatic Association State Convention

Public Service & Philanthropy

2007-Present Diocese of Beaumont Catholic School Board
2007-Present National Rifle Association Business Alliance
2009-2010 Eddie Eagle GunSafe^TM Education Program
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
1996-2004 Soccer Coach
1996-2002 Board Little Dribblers and Coach
1999-2000 President, Beaumont Little Dribblers
1997-2000 Board West End Little League and Coach
1996 Board West End YMCA of Beaumont

Professional Presentations

Speaker: 1999-2011 Greater Houston Money Show
Instructor: From 1982-1998 taught 5-day seminars on gold and silver coinage for the American Numismatic Association in Colorado Springs
Speaker: Greater New York Numismatic Convention Author's Symposium (1985)
Speaker: Middle Atlantic Numismatic Association in Philadelphia (1984)
Speaker: Garden State Numismatic Convention in New Jersey (1984)

Notable Consulting

1991-2000 Smart Money with Ken and Daria Dolan on WOR Radio & Premier Network
1992-1997 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. Post Office (Consumer's Guide)

Media Appearances

New York Times
USA Today
Bloomberg TV
NRA News
AMAC - National Monthly Gold Column
MoneyNews.com - National Monthly Gold Column
CNBC's Smart Money
Fox Business Network
CBS MoneyWatch
SmartMoney (THE WALL STREET JOURNAL)
Kiplinger's
Newsmax
Los Angeles Times
WOR Radio's Smart Money
Smart Money with Ken and Daria Dolan (Cable TV)
KLVI Radio, Beaumont, Texas (2010 NLG Award-Winning Radio Show)
WWL Radio New Orleans
KWHY Channel 22 in Los Angeles

Contributor

A Consumer Guide to U.S. Coin Investment by the GSA and U.S. Postal Service
CoinAge Magazine
Coin Dealer Newsletter
Houston Post (Columnist)
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 (Columnist, Magazine of the American Numismatic Association '1982-1990)

Consumer Protection Assistance

CNBC's Steals and Deals
Silver & Gold Report
Attorney General Illinois
Dateline
U.S. Postal Service (Consumer's Guide)
Federal Trade Commission
United States Mint
Fox Business Network
Better Business Bureau
Los Angeles Times
CBS Inside Edition
The Examiner

Education

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

About Universal Coin & Bullion

Whether investor or collector, Universal Coin & Bullion provides leading edge acquisition strategies for the gold and rare coin markets, along with award-winning numismatic materials and comprehensive coin consultation services. Universal Coin & Bullion 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 Universal Coin & Bullion, contact us today.

Universal Coin & Bullion, Better Business Bureau accredited since 1995.

The Official Bullion & rare Coin Dealer of the NRA

Memberships: PCGS, NGC, ICTA, NRA Business Alliance & others

Texas Telemarketing Registered #2010-0004

Texas Registered Precious Metal Dealer #0100913

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

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