Our History

At 1st National Reserve, we are dedicated to providing our clients with professional numismatic analysis and consultation, as well as, prompt service with all of their coin collecting needs.

Our organization is executively directed by numismatic professionals with more than 50 years of cumulative experience. This vast industry experience is committed to serving the coin collecting goals of our nationwide client roster.

Computer-linked to the most active numismatic trading networks in the country, our entire organization incorporates the latest technology into our bidding and purchasing practices. The combination of on the scene professionally seasoned experience and technology enables us to provide you with extremely competitive offers for your coins when selling, as well as timely acquisition opportunities suited to your individual coin collecting goals.

Here are some relevant facts about our organization to serve you in deciding to make 1st National Reserve your professional coin service partner.

• 1st National Reserve was first founded in Beaumont, Texas over two decades ago.
• Over the course of our business history, we have served well over 100,000 clients across America in establishing and meeting their coin collecting and investment needs.
• Our group specializes and serves as market makers in rare and certified United States coins, such as Type II and Type III Liberty Double Eagles and Indian Head Quarter Eagles, as well as key date numismatic treasures in the Gold and Platinum American Eagle family of coins, among others.

In order to continue the education and informational support needed by collectors, we provide our clients with award-winning information in the form of FREE BOOKS and newsletters that will keep you informed on relevant historical background and current trends that shape and influence the precious metals and rare coin markets.

Account Representatives and our Expert Buying Team have participated in continuing education offered by ANA (American Numismatic Association) seminar instructors, attended "Lunch and Learn" seminars offered by the Better Business Bureau and other industry workshops at professional conventions.

On an ongoing basis, we have professional numismatic representatives in attendance at all leading coin auctions and conventions, saving you the time, energy and expense of traveling, as well as the expense and risks of security to avoid potential theft.

Finally, all transactions you may conduct with 1st National Reserve will be held in the strictest confidence to maintain and protect your financial privacy.

With the facts now before you, we are certain you will be pleased and satisfied if you choose 1st National Reserve as your professional coin service company. Should you have any further questions or immediate coin needs, please do not hesitate to call us toll-free at (800) 321-8700 so that we may assist you further. Thank you for taking the time to consider 1st National Reserve as your coin service company, and we look forward to serving you.

About Our Experts

Who Is Mike Fuljenz?

Our Chief Numismatic Consultant, Mike Fuljenz, brings over forty years of experience and expertise to any gold or numismatic related conversation. Fuljenz's extensive knowledge of the gold and rare coin numismatics is only surpassed by his commitment to educating consumers on all aspects of buying and selling gold. Known by many for his colorful stories and his playful personality, Mike adds charm and wit to any topic of conversation.

A published author of four rare coin books, Fuljenz has a long-running history of numismatic awards and recognition from his peers. In 1986, Mike won his first Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) award for his writing. To date, he has received a total thirty (30) NLG Awards, including three Investment Book of the Year Awards, and twelve (12) total awards for his investment and collectibles newsletters. In 2009, Mike received his 3rd NLG "Best Dealer Publication" award for the information featured in his brand new, comprehensive Gold Guide. His genuine understanding of and commitment to the gold and rare coin markets makes Mike Fuljenz one of today's most reliable and reputable financial experts.

From 1982-1998, he taught classes for the American Numismatic Association on counterfeit detection, coin grading, gold and commemorative coinage. In 1996, he also received the prestigious American Numismatic Association's Presidential Service Award for his long-running professional service to the numismatic industry. He also previously served as the committee chairman of the grading service for the American Numismatic Association.

Even a cursory view of his deeply experienced career resume shows undeniably that he is an expert's expert when the subject is United States rare coins.

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1st National Reserve
120 Shakespeare
Beaumont, TX 77706
1-800-321-8700
P: 409-866-8595
F: 409-866-7536