The Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org), a nonprofit organization composed of many of the marketplace’s top rare coin and paper money dealers, has announced 14 new member-dealers have joined and three former members have re-joined the group in recent months.
"In early January, we announced changes in the membership categories, as well as half-priced dues for the first two years for new members. This is attracting excellent-quality candidates who embrace the organization’s consumer protection motto of Knowledge and Integrity, and who now are following PNG’s strict Code of Ethics in the buying and selling of numismatic merchandise," said PNG Executive Director John Feigenbaum.
The three PNG membership categories are Gold, Gold Associate intended for employees of Gold category members, and Silver intended for non-dealers who are involved in numismatic-related projects such as marketing, museums, trade shows, and other work.
New PNG Gold members
Corey Duke, Duke Numismatics, Ringgold, Georgia
(https://dukenumis.com)
Richard Duncan, Jr., U.S. Coins and Jewelry, Houston, Texas
(https://uscoinsandjewelry.com)
Michael Greenwood, Original US Coins & Collectibles, Casa Grande, Arizona
(https://originaluscoins.com)
Dennis Hengeveld, World Banknote Auctions, Sacramento, California
(https://www.worldbanknoteauctions.com)
Noah Lehmann-Haupt, Numismattack Trading, San Francisco, California
(http://numismattack.com)
Shannon Rajkitkul, Paradime Coins, Las Vegas, Nevada
(https://paradimecoins.com)
David Ryder, The Aureus Group, LLC, Alexandria, Virginia
(https://www.theaureusgroupllc.com)
New PNG Gold Associate members
John Call, David Lawrence Rare Coins, Virginia Beach, Virginia
(http://davidlawrence.com)
William Evans, Roseville Numismatics Coin Shop, Roseville, California
(http://www.rosevillenumismatics.com)
Matthew Kavalek, David Lawrence Rare Coins, Virginia Beach, Virginia
(https://davidlawrence.com)
Nicholas Pechman, American Rare Coin and Collectibles, Bloomington, Minnesota
(https://www.coinsonline.com)
Steven Schuch, Roseville Numismatics Coin Shop, Roseville, California
(http://www.rosevillenumismatics.com)
Julia Smith, David Lawrence Rare Coins, Virginia Beach, Virginia
(http://davidlawrence.com)
New PNG Silver Member
Amanda Blattel, CDN Publishing, Virginia Beach, Virginia
(https://www.greysheet.com)
Recently Reinstated PNG Gold Members
Ron Drzewucki, CAC Grading, Virginia Beach, Virginia
(https://www.cacgrading.com)
Jason Fishman, Jason Fishman Coin, Thiells, New York
Scott Travers, Scott Travers Rare Coin Galleries, LLC, New York, New York
(https://www.usgoldexpert.com)
Those applying for Gold membership must have a minimum of three years of experience as a professional numismatist and will have a background and financial check done. The applicant must also agree to comply with the PNG Code of Ethics.
Gold Associate and Silver membership applicants do not have background checks but must agree to comply with the Code of Ethics.
"I cordially invite all interested dealers to contact PNG to learn how membership can benefit their dealership and enhance the numismatic landscape," said Feigenbaum.
The full PNG Code of Ethics is online at www.PNGdealers.org/ethics.
About PNG
Founded in 1955, the Professional Numismatists Guild’s mission statement is: "Ensuring integrity, instilling confidence, and promoting professionalism for the benefit of all numismatic collectors and professionals."
For complete information about the PNG membership categories and to apply for membership, visit www.PNGdealers.org/join, or contact PNG by phone at 951-587-8300 or by email at info@PNGdealers.org.
