The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) celebrated outstanding contributions to the numismatic community during its annual membership dinner on April 23, 2025, held in conjunction with the Central States Numismatic Society Convention in Schaumburg, Illinois. The event highlighted the achievements of several industry leaders, including David Crenshaw, a proud member of the Metropolitan Coin Club of Atlanta (MCCA), Georgia Numismatic Association, Rockdale Coin Club, and Classic City Coin Club.
David Crenshaw, executive director of the National Coin & Bullion Association, received the Significant Contribution Award for his years of dedication and impactful contributions to numismatics. His work has strengthened the hobby and profession, making him a respected figure in the numismatic community. The MCCA is thrilled to celebrate one of our own for this well-deserved recognition.
The evening’s highest honor, the Abe Kosoff Founders Award, was presented to James Halperin, co-founder of Heritage Auctions, the world’s largest rare coin and collectibles auction firm. Halperin, a 35-year PNG member, was recognized for his lifelong dedication to numismatics, including pioneering standardized coin grading through the Numismatic Certification Institute (NCI) in 1984.
Other notable PNG award recipients included:
- Sol Kaplan Award: Kenneth Mullins, a former NYC police officer, for his efforts in combatting numismatic crimes through his security firm, Positive Protection, Inc.
- Robert Friedberg Award: John W. Dannreuther, a PNG member and researcher, for his book United States Proof Coins Volume II: Nickel.
- Harvey G. Stack Lifetime Achievement Award: Dean Oakes and Greg Roberts for their extraordinary service as a paper money dealer and CEO of A-Mark Precious Metals, respectively.
- Art Kagin Ambassador Award: Robert Campbell, former ANA President and owner of All About Coins, Inc., for advocating numismatic goodwill.
- Distinguished Service Award: Wayde Milas, president of RARCOA, for a decade of service on the PNG Board.
- nexGen Future Numismatist Award: Frank Sawin, a Bentley University student and employee at Northeastern Numismatics, for his promise as an up-and-coming coin dealer.
PNG also honored four dealers for 50 years of membership: Jack Beymer, Dieter Gorny, Malcolm Varner, and Fred Weinberg.
The Professional Numismatists Guild, a nonprofit representing top rare coin and paper money dealers, upholds a strict Code of Ethics in all transactions. For more information about PNG and its members, visit www.PNGdealers.org or call (951) 587-8300.
The MCCA congratulates David Crenshaw and all award recipients for their remarkable contributions to the numismatic world!