Meet America's Gold Expert^®, Mike Fuljenz

Known as America's Gold Expert^®, 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." 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.

Even a quick review of his career resume explains why he is known nationwide as America's Gold Expert^®.

Numismatic Offices Held

• 2018-2013     Board Member, Numismatic Literary Guild [NLG]
• 2018-2011     Board Member, Gold & Silver Political Action Committee PAC
• 2018-1995     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
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Industry Service Awards

• 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
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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
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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
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Radio Awards

• 2018-2014    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
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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 News Release: "Gold Expert 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
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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
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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
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Internet & Website Awards

• 2014­ & 2012     Press Club of Southeast Texas 1st Place Best Electronic Newsletter:
                         The Mike Fuljenz Metals Market Report
• 2012     NLG Best Website Article: "In God We Trust: The Story Of Our National Motto"
• 2009     NLG Best Website Article: "2009 Ultra-High Relief Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle"
• 2002     NLG Best Website Article: “Why All Your Gold Coins Should Be Certified”
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Professional Presentations

• 2015-1999     Speaker, The Money Show of the Southwest
• 2015             Speaker, Chicago Numismatic Crime Information Center Law
  Enforcement Educational Seminar
• 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 (Taught Summer and Money Show
                      seminars on the authentication and grading of gold and silver coinage)
• 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
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Notable Consulting

• 2014             Smithsonian’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
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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
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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)
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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
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Public Service & Philanthropy

• 2017-2015         Beaumont Independent School District Award for Reading Programs
                      Support
• 2018-2015         Sponsor Smithsonian’s National Museum of National History
• 2018-2013     Board of Beaumont Crime Stoppers
• 2018-2011     State Bar of Texas Advertising Review Committee
• 2018-2010     Julie Rogers "Gift of Life" Program
• 2018-2009     The Eddie Eagle GunSafe^® Education Program
• 2018-2007     National Rifle Association Business Alliance
• 2018-2007     Diocese of Beaumont Catholic School Board
• 2018-2000     Meals on Wheels
• 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
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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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Memberships: PCGS, NGC, ICTA and others

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