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Michael Fuljenz was honored the past year by numerous national and local organizations for his professional writings and consumer protection work as well as his civic activities. Major news organizations, including Fox Business Network, Forbes and NBCNews.com, sought his comments regarding the rare coin and bullion markets, and he was featured in a profile story in the Beaumont Enterprise VIP magazine.

"I've always tried to provide the public with must-know information so they can make informed decisions before they buy or sell rare coins or bullion coins. I am grateful for the recognition of my consumer protection and education efforts," said Fuljenz who is known as America's Gold Expert®.

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By Kathryn Burcham
ALBEMARLE, N.C. — An arrest has been made in the killing of a coin shop owner in Albemarle.

Court records show an Albemarle man plotted for years to rob and kill an elderly store owner. Albemarle detectives detailed Ryan Efird's plans in a search warrant filed Wednesday at the Stanly County courthouse.

Detectives have been searching for weeks for a suspect in the fatal shooting of Eldridge Roger Gibson, 81, during a robbery at the B&G Coins Shop on West Main Street near Highway 73.

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Mike Fuljenz talks about record rare coin sales and the Kennedy half dollar.

Mike Fuljenz, President of Universal Coin & Bullion, Ltd., was recently awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award. The Better Business Bureau congratulates Mike and continues to thank him for his support as a BBB Accredited Business since October 1995.

America's Gold Expert® Mike Fuljenz Honored At 2013 World's Fair of Money

America's Gold Expert®, Universal Coin & Bullion President Mike Fuljenz, received multiple awards during the annual World's Fair of Money, including one of the profession's most esteemed honors, for his consumer protection and education work in rare coins and precious metals.

Rosemont, IL (PRWEB) August 16, 2013

Mike Fuljenz, President of Universal Coin & Bullion, Ltd. (http://www.UniversalCoin.com) of Beaumont, Texas, was honored at the World's Fair of MoneySM with six prestigious awards, including one of the profession's highest accolades, for his educational writing, consumer advocacy and service to the rare coin and precious metals community.

Sponsored annually by the nonprofit American Numismatic Association, the World's Fair of Money is the largest international event in the United States for collectors and dealers from around the world.

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Criminal & Civil Investigation
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS ARE REQUESTING INFORMATION

Title to a NGC Certified 1866-S No Motto $20 AU-58 with Serial # 3581601-002 is the subject of a criminal investigation as well as civil proceedings in Texas.

If you are offered this coin please contact: Doug Davis This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 817-723-7231

The Bossier Financial Crimes Task Force has secured criminal arrest warrants for a woman accused of selling bogus silver bars to a local business.

Monique Marie Reyna, of Corpus Christi, Texas, faces charges of felony theft by fraud and forgery for selling more than 500 bogus one ounce silver bars last month to a local business for nearly $6,500. Detectives were able to identify Reyna from evidence they obtained in the course of their investigation and are in contact with Texas authorities in an effort to locate her.

Source: http://numismaticcrimes.org/?q=node/372