Awards
- 2012-08, '04 Numismatic Literary Guild [NLG] Best Dealer Publication
- 2012 NLG Best Television Report for "NRA’s Guns and Gold" on the Sportsman Channel
- 2012 NLG Best Non-Commercial Video "Gold and Consumer Protection" for Money Show of the Southwest, 2011 Education Seminar
- 2012 NLG Best Radio Report for "Hotel Coin Buyers: Still A Major Problem"
- 2012 NLG Best Commercial Video for "Gold Coin & Bullion Market Today"
- 2012 NLG Best Website Article "In God We Trust: The Story Of Our National Motto"
- 2012 Press Club of Southeast Texas - 1st Place Excellence in the Media (Brochure Category) for his "Personal Gold Guide"
- 2012 Press Club of Southeast Texas - 1st Place Electronic Newsletter for "The Michael Fuljenz Metals Market Report"
- 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
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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-Current Board Member - Gold & Silver Political Action Committee PAC
- 1995-Current Board Member - Industry Counsel for Tangible Assets (ICTA)
- 1993 Member, ANA Audio Visual Committee
- 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
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Public Service & Philanthropy
- 2007-Current Diocese of Beaumont Catholic School Board
- 2010-2012 President Diocese of Beaumont Catholic School Board
- 2007-Current National Rifle Association Business Alliance
- 2010-Current Julie Rogers "Gift of Life" Program
- 2009-Current The Eddie Eagle GunSafe® 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
- 2000-Current Meals on Wheels
- 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
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Professional Presentations
- Speaker: 2012 Dallas Numimatic Crime Information Educational Seminar
- Speaker: 1999-2012 The Money Show of the Southwest
- Instructor: From 1982-1998 taught 5-day and Money Show seminars on gold and silver coinage for the American Numismatic Association in Colorado Springs
- Speaker: 1992 & 2003 Florida United Numismatists Convention
- 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)
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Notable Consulting
- 2012 Expert Consultant to the Royal Canadian Mint on the Antelope $5 Coin Design
- 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. Postal Service & General Services Administration (Consumer's Guide)
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Media Appearances
- New York Times
- USA Today
- Bloomberg TV
- NRA News
- AMAC.com (Money Columnist 2012)
- MoneyNews.com (Insider Columnist 2012)
- NBC News
- CNBC's Smart Money
- Fox Business Network
- CBS MoneyWatch
- KFDM-TV Channel 6 Crime Stoppers
- SmartMoney (THE WALL STREET JOURNAL)
- Kiplinger's
- Newsmax
- Los Angeles Times
- WOR Radio's Smart Money
- Brian Sussman Show, KSFO Radio
- 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
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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 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)
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Consumer Protection Assistance
- 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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Education
- 1977 Graduate University Southwestern Louisiana Cum Laude (Chemistry/Biology)
- 1968 Graduate Louisiana Governor's Program for Gifted Children
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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.
Memberships: PCGS, NGC, ICTA, NRA Business Alliance & others
Texas Telemarketing Registered #2010-0004
Texas Registered Precious Metal Dealer #0100913
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What Other Experts Are Saying
"The fact that since 1986 Mike Fuljenz has won so many major awards in so many diverse categories underscores how important his peers in the rare coin and precious metals markets view Mike's excellent analysis and reporting."
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
"The first of the year brought new changes in state and local laws dealing with precious metal buyers. The Texas Legislative committee heard from nationally-known coin dealer Mike Fuljenz whose expertise was invaluable during the drafting of the new legislation."
Doug Davis
President, Numismatic Crime Information Center
“The success of the Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program can be attributed to people like Mike Fuljenz. We thank him for his continued support in spreading Eddie’s life-saving message to more than 25 million children.”
Glen Hoyer
Director, Law Enforcement Activities Division, National Rifle Association (NRA)
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