Because of Paul’s extensive professional network and personal experience, he is one of the most sought after numismatists in the country today. He routinely is retained for legal cases nationwide, to help provide accurate and fair valuations of rare coin collections in dispute. In this role, he has fought tirelessly to restore a sense of honor and integrity in the rare coin industry, to represent the interests of those consumers who have fallen prey to the unscrupulous dealers who have inappropriately taken advantage.

“I have been a coin collector almost all of my life and am a career numismatist, ” Montgomery said. “I have always loved coin collecting and feel very blessed to be able to make a living while enjoying the greatest hobby imaginable. I understand, as a collector, the importance of a coin collection to an individual and how a collection defines the collector. I also enjoy and am committed to the responsibility that comes in serving the hobby, the collector, the investor as well as the industry.”

Rare Coin Expert & Consumer Advocate

Paul Montgomery is a 30+ year veteran executive and expert numismatist in the Precious Metals and Numismatics industry. He has transacted or supervised more than $10 billion in e-commerce, purchasing and direct sales.

Paul Montgomery owns and operates the nation’s only, industry-specific consulting firm, Paul Montgomery and Associates. Significant representations include the Federal Trade Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the American Numismatic Association, the United States Department of Treasury, the Department of Homeland Security, the Stanford Financial Receivership (United States Department of Justice) and various State Attorneys General.  Paul Montgomery has been retained as an independent consultation and appraiser to a number of well-known and respected numismatic companies and organizations across the United States regarding all phases of dispute management, rare coin liquidations, rare coin consultations and mediation, rare coin appraisal, and has provided numismatic expertise for estates and significant receiverships.

From 2010 to 2014, Mr. Montgomery served as Executive Vice-President and a member of the executive committee for the American Precious Metals Exchange, Inc. of Oklahoma City, to date the largest participant in the precious metals space.

Montgomery has also served as president and CEO of Bowers and Merena Auction Galleries, where he managed all aspects of one of the world’s preeminent auction houses as it transitioned from founding ownership to its current ownership group.

President, CEO and owner of Jefferson Coin and Bullion of New Orleans — one of the nation’s most trusted sources for precious metals and rare coins — founded by noted collector and gold expert, James U. Blanchard III.

 Professional Affiliations

A lifetime member (LM-4901) of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), Montgomery was honored by the president of the ANA in 2008 for his dedication and service to the precious metals and numismatic community receiving the ANA Presidents Award. In 2015, Mr. Montgomery was elected to serve on the board of governors for the ANA.

Mr. Montgomery is also a past president of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG), an industry group formed to establish and maintain high standards and serve as the ethical guardian for the profession. Fewer than 300 individuals worldwide qualify for membership. Board membership is voted on by the membership. Montgomery served a term limit 14 years on the board.

In 2001, Montgomery was awarded the coveted Sol Kaplan Award. This award, jointly presented by the PNG and the Lewis M. Reagan Foundation, recognizes those who work to rid the profession of fraud and thievery, and for upholding the PNG’s ethical standards.

In 2011, Montgomery received the Abe Kosoff Founders Award, the highest honor in the precious metals and numismatic trade for his enthusiastic leadership and steadfast dedication to the entire precious metals and numismatic community. He is also a past chairman of and still serves on the board of the Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA), the legislative watchdog and lobbyist for the industry.

In 2013, Montgomery agreed to serve on the board for the Coalition for Equitable Taxation and Regulation (CERT), the legislative arm of ICTA.

Montgomery is a past editor of the Investment Profit Advisory newsletter and the highly regarded Market Insights newsletter published by Jefferson Coin and Bullion.

Montgomery is a regular contributor to The Official Guide Book of United States Coins, known as “The Redbook.”

Montgomery co-authored the book Million Dollar Nickels: Mysteries of the Illicit 1913 Liberty Head Nickels Revealed. Published in 2005 by Zyrus Press, the book details the colorful history of the controversial nickels and Montgomery’s personal role in rediscovering one of the famed coins that had been mysteriously missing for more than four decades. Million Dollar Nickels was honored by the Numismatic Literary Guild for Extraordinary Merit in 2006.

Montgomery has also has enjoyed guest appearances on numerous television news shows including Good Morning America, Bloomberg News, CNN Headline News, the Today Show, the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) Morning Show, Countdown to Closing Bell, Varney & Co., and others for his expertise in numismatic and precious metals.

Recent Appearances/Depositions/Reports/Declarations:

• Ralph S. Janvey, et al, v. Dillon Gage Inc. of Dallas and Dillon Gage Inc. Civil Action No. 3:10-CV-1973-N-BG
  • Deposition
• Daniel Hoover v. Christian Briggs, BMC Capital, Inc. DBA BMC Hard Asset, Inc., and Briggs Ventures, Inc. v. Todd Griffiths. Cause No. DC-13-09200
  • Declaration
• Albert P. Malvino, Representative of the estate of Bonnie Pereida, deceased Plaintiff, vs. Mr. Delluniversita, Tony John Delluniversita, PCA Collectibles, Inc., and PCI Coin Grading, Inc., Defendants. Case No. 2:12-CV-401.
  • Report and Court appearance
• Susan R. Pease, Plaintiff, v. Christian Briggs, and Briggs Ventures, Inc., Civil Action No. 11:12-cv-00851-SS.
  • Report, Deposition
• Douglas Gilmore, Executor of the estate of Bess Gilmore v. Pawn King, Inc. and William V. Mingione, Civil Action No. 3:08cv01058 (SRU)
  • Declaration
• Doug Libertore, Plaintiff, v. Bob Green Sales and Associates, Inc. d/b/a/ Park Avenue Numismatics, a Florida corporation, and Carlos Cabrera, Individually, Defendants. Case No. 2011-CA9709 NC
  • Deposition and Court appearance

Accomplished Author

Montgomery is also a respected editor and author of award-winning publications and books on numismatics and macroeconomic factors affecting precious metals and coin markets. He is a past editor of the Investment Profit Advisory newsletter and the highly regarded Market Insights newsletter published by Jefferson Coin and Bullion. He is a regular contributor to The Official Guide Book of United States Coins, better known as “The Redbook.”

Montgomery co-authored the book Million Dollar Nickels: Mysteries of the Illicit 1913 Liberty Head Nickels Revealed. Published in 2005 by Zyrus Press, the book details the colorful history of the controversial nickels and Montgomery’s personal role in rediscovering one of the famed coins that had been mysteriously missing for more than four decades. Million Dollar Nickels was honored by the Numismatic Literary Guild for Extraordinary Merit in 2006.

Avid Coin Collector

Beneath his all-business professional demeanor, Montgomery is at heart a passionate coin collector. He caught the collecting bug when he was about six years old. His father, a NASA aerospace engineer in Houston, got him started by turning over to young Paul an eclectic collection of specimens that he picked out of pocket change. The coins weren’t particularly valuable but sparked the interest in coins that led to a lifelong career for Montgomery.