If you’re using a magnet and/or an acid test to identify counterfeit U.S. silver coins, your “technology” is unreliable. In other words, the counterfeiters are way ahead of you! There was a time when a small magnet that you could hold Read More …
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Chasing a Fool’s Errand?
Bargain hunters who think they can game the precious metals market by buying genuine silver and gold bullion coins at 30 to 40 or 50 percent below “spot” prices of precious metals are on a fool’s errand. Simply put, there Read More …
ACEF adds nine to Trusted Experts Directory
Nine professional numismatists have been approved by the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation Board of Directors for inclusion in ACEF’s Trusted Experts Directory, launched May 29 to provide the public with an easy and practical way to locate professional dealers and experts Read More …
Make your counterfeit coins legal to own!
What do you do with counterfeit coins you unwittingly purchased? According to federal law, counterfeit coins are illegal to possess, buy or sell. Hence, once a victim becomes aware that the coin is counterfeit, he/she should turn it over to Read More …
ACEF launches Trusted Experts Directory
The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation has launched at its website a Trusted Experts Directory to provide the public with an easy and practical way to locate professional dealers and experts who buy and sell genuine coins and numismatic collectibles. “Thousands of Read More …
ACEF budget to fund robust public education program
The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation’s Board of Directors has approved a $377,000 budget to fund a robust public education program that includes presence on popular social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram as well as a greatly enhanced website Read More …
Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation Elects New Leaders
A new board of directors comprised of well-known and respected leaders in the numismatic community has been elected to guide the non-profit Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation, Inc. John Albanese is the new president. Officers serving with him include Barry Stuppler, vice Read More …
You bought gold. Now what? Safe storage tips from the Professional Numismatists Guild
There are pros and cons when considering a home safe, bank deposit box, or a bullion depository. . (Temecula, California) July 5, 2023 – During the “Gold Rush of 2023,” dealers report that demand for gold bullion coins has soared Read More …
Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation and U.S. Treasury Dept. Plan Law Enforcement Training at ANA Pittsburgh Convention
(Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) June 29, 2023 — To address the mass proliferation of counterfeits plaguing the U.S. marketplace, the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (www.ACEFonline.org) in partnership with the U.S. Treasury Department and in cooperation with the American Numismatic Association will sponsor an Read More …
Seeing Double? ACEF Reports Fakers Using Same Cert Numbers Multiple Times
Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation warns new counterfeits in marketplace have matching certification numbers (Temecula, California) April 5, 2023 – Recent examples of fake “certified” Morgan and Peace dollars have been found with the same certification numbers on the encapsulation inserts, cautions Read More …