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

Known as America’s Gold Expert,® Universal Coin & Bullion® 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. He was honored in 2023 with the Chester L. Krause Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor bestowed by the American Numismatic Association. He was also honored with the ANA Philanthropy Award. This follows Fuljenz being recognized as the 2021 Dealer of the Year by the American Numismatic Association (ANA).

His books, media appearances and newsletters about gold and rare coins have won Best of the Year awards from the Numismatic Literary Guild [NLG] 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 of the Year Award. He has served with distinction as a consultant to the Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Postal Service, General Services Administration, United States Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Attorney General of Texas and is on the Boards of Directors of Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas and the National Coin and Bullion Association.

Numismatic Offices Held

• 2023-1995 Board Member, National Coin and Bullion Association (NCBA) formerly Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA)
• 2021-2011 Board Member, Gold & Silver Political Action Committee PAC
• 2020-2013 Board Member, Numismatic Literary Guild [NLG]
• 1993 Member, American Numismatic Association[ANA] 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

• 2023 ANA Chester L. Krause Memorial Distinguished Service Award
• 2023 ANA Philanthropy Award
• 2022 & 1996 American Numismatic Association’s Presidential Service Award
• 2021 ANA 2021 Dealer of the Year
• 2017 NCBA* Al Kreuzer Memorial Award Medal for “Outstanding contributions in the efforts to combat counterfeit coins and currency”
• 2017 Florida United Numismatists Numismatic Ambassador Award
• 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

Numismatic Book Awards

• 2023 NLG Investment Book of the Year Award: Type III Double Eagles 1877-1907
• 2022 NLG Investment Book of the Year Award: Type II Double Eagles 1866-1876
• 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

• 2023 NLG Best Column Numismatic Marketplace News and Analysis
• 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 Mike Fuljenz Metals Market Report
• 2012 NLG Best Website Article: "In God We Trust: The Story Of Our National Motto"
• 2019 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"

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

• 2018, 2016-2014 NLG Best Radio Report: “The Coin Show” on KLVI 560
• 2018, 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

• 2019 Speaker, Chicago World’s Fair of Money on Counterfeiting
• 2019-2014 Speaker, Beaumont Save Our Children Banquet
• 2016 Speaker Anaheim (California), World's Fair of Money on National Motto
• 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, 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

• 2018-2016 United States Mint Symposium
• 2017 Attorney General of Texas Consumer Alert
• 2014 Smithsonian's National Museum of American 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
• Epoch Times
• Coin Dealer Newsletter
• Numismatic News (Former Columnist)
• Houston Post (Former Columnist)
• Insider's Guide to U.S. Coin Values (Gold Coin Price Coordinator)
• 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
• Attorney General of Texas
• CNBC's Steals and Deals
• Silver & Gold Report
• Attorney General of Illinois
• NBC News
• U.S. Postal Service Consumer's Guide
• Federal Trade Commission
• Fox Business Network
• Dateline
• Better Business Bureau
• Los Angeles Times
• CBS Inside Edition
• The Examiner

Public Service & Philanthropy

• 2023-2013 Board of Beaumont Crime Stoppers
• 2023-2010 Julie Rogers "Gift of Life" Program
• 2023-2009 The Eddie Eagle GunSafe ® Education Program
• 2023-2007 National Rifle Association Business Alliance
• 2023-2000 Meals on Wheels
• 2023-2015 Sponsor Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
• 2022, 2021 Meals on Wheels Honorary Chair Award
• 2021-2007 Diocese of Beaumont Catholic School Board
• 2019-2011 State Bar of Texas Advertising Review Committee
• 2017, 2015 Beaumont Independent School District Award for Reading Programs Support
• 2014 Save Our Children Banquet Top Award
• 2013 Catholic Charities Humanitarian Top 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

• 2015 Doctor of Humane Letters, McNeese State University (honorary)
• 1977 Graduate, University Southwestern Louisiana Cum Laude (Chemistry/Biology)
• 1968 Graduate, Louisiana Governor's Program for Gifted Children