Bargain hunters who think they can game the precious metals market by buying genuine silver and gold bullion coins at 50 to 60 or 70 percent below “spot” prices of precious metals are on a fool’s errand. Simply put, there Read More …
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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 …
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 …
World’s Fair of Money
Aug. 6-10, 2024 World’s Fair of Money Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont (Chicago) IL
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 …
What’s Being Done to Fight Fakes in the Rare Coin and Bullion Coin Marketplace?
Learn what’s happening and how you can avoid becoming a fraud victim with advice from former Professional Numismatists Guild President Dana Samuelson and Doug Davis, Anti-Counterfeiting Director of the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation and a former Texas Police Chief. Click the Read More …
Fake Gold and Silver Coins On Hundreds of Websites, Cautions Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation
Investigators find more than 300 websites selling counterfeit “rare coins” and “precious metal” items, including some advertisers on Walmart.com (Temecula, California) February 22, 2023 — A Long Island, New York investor mistakenly thought he could make a quick profit of Read More …