AMAC Newsline · Author

Mike Fuljenz

President, Universal Coin & Bullion

Writing since 2019 Website

Articles published

Years with AMAC

Topics covered

Jul 21, 2026

Background

Known as America's Gold Expert, First Fidelity Reserve Numismatic Consultant, Mike Fuljenz has won more than 60 prestigious national and regional awards for his consumer education and protection work in rare coins and precious metals. 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 on precious metals, rare coins, and counterfeit detection.

Credentials

Areas of expertise

Rare coins and numismaticsPrecious metals and gold investingCounterfeit detection and consumer protection

Credentials

First Fidelity Reserve Numismatic Consultant
Consultant to the Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Postal Service, General Services Administration, United States Mint, and Royal Canadian Mint

Education

Undergraduate degree, cum laude (chemistry/biology) — University of Southwestern Louisiana (1977)

Awards

More than 60 national and regional awards for consumer education and protection work in rare coins and precious metals
American Numismatic Association Chester L. Krause Memorial Distinguished Service Award (2023)
American Numismatic Association Dealer of the Year (2021)
American Numismatic Association Medal of Merit (2014)
Numismatic Literary Guild "The Clemy" (top honor) (2013)
Numismatic Literary Guild Investment Book of the Year (Type Three Double Eagles 1877-1907, 3rd Edition) (2023)
American Numismatic Association Presidential Service Award (2022)

Memberships

Numismatic Literary Guild (board member)
Professional Numismatists Guild
National Coin and Bullion Association (board member)
Industry Council for Tangible Assets (board member)
Crime Stoppers of Beaumont (board member)

Editorial standards

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Reporting

55 articles

Economy

Trump on Coins Accurate Context

A new Trump $1 coin has sparked debate, but supporters argue critics overlook the legal authority and historical precedents for featuring living Americans on U.S. commemorative coins.

Jul 21, 2026

Travel & Lifestyle

Our Nation’s Founding Fathers Laid the Foundation for a Strong Gold-Backed Dollar

The Founding Fathers championed gold and silver as the foundation of sound money, while today’s debt, inflation, and central bank policies continue to drive interest in precious metals.

Jun 15, 2026

Don’t Believe A Zinc Lobbyist In Sheep’s Clothing Pushing Red Herrings

May 28, 2025

Travel & Lifestyle

Please Educate Our Youth About Memorial Day

May 28, 2025

Travel & Lifestyle

‘I Wish a Buck Was Still Silver’

A grandfather's tradition of gifting silver dollars for achievements inspired a lifelong passion for rare coins. Learn why silver coins make timeless, valuable rewards for loved ones.

Dec 4, 2024