Meet America's Gold Expert®, 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.” Dr. 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 4r |
| 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 | Speaker, Orlando Numismatic Crime Information Center Law Enforcement Educational Seminar |
| 2014-1999 | 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 |
Memberships: PCGS, NGC, ICTA and others
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