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The Ultimate - Indian Head Double Eagle

By Dr. Mike Fuljenz That’s the goal we mortals strive to attain in myriad fields of endeavor. To climb the highest mountain … run the fastest race … pitch a perfect game … draw a royal flush – these are the kinds of accomplishments few of us ever achieve but most of us aspire to, every now and then, if only in dreams and...

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The Story of Peter – The Eagle That Landed at the U.S. Mint By Dr. Mike Fuljenz

In one form or another, the bald eagle has appeared on U.S. coinage since 1794, reminding Americans that this majestic bird serves as an official national symbol of their country’s power and prestige. It gained that recognition in 1782, while the fledgling republic was governed...

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NRA - Ring of Freedom

Back To The Gold Standard Dr. Mike Fuljenz believes it needs a little lead. By Gary Lantz Photos by Michael Ives Down along the coast of Texas there's a Beaumont company, Universal Coin & Bullion, that truly understands that all that glitters is not gold. Both CEO Dr. Mike Fuljenz and his staff say they like to keep their shiny stuff tempered with metal...

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ICTA Thanks Dr. Mike Fuljenz

As you probably know, ICTA is the national trade association that is the “watch dog” for the coin/precious metals community, most especially on the federal level. We’re a comparatively very small association and can only do so much with our small staff. When being proactive with in-state dealers to try to achieve a state sales tax exemption on coins and precious metals, they usually...

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