Ron Guth Named PCGS Director of Numismatic Research

Veteran numismatist and award-winning hobby writer, Ron Guth, has been named Director of Numismatic Research for Professional Coin Grading Service, a division of Collectors Universe, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLCT).

Guth is the Founder and President of the popular online research site, www.CoinFacts.com. His books and magazine articles have received awards from the American Numismatic Association, the Professional Numismatists Guild and the Numismatic Literary Guild.

He is author or co-author of the best-selling hobby books, "Coin Collecting For Dummies," "United States Proof and Mint Sets, 1936 - 2002," and "100 Greatest U.S. Coins." He also is a contributor to the annual "A Guide Book of United States Coins" and the "Standard Catalog of World Coins," as well as other reference publications.

In his new role with PCGS, Guth will develop research related to the history of United States and world coinage; create numismatic databases and other reference information; and prepare research papers on various numismatic topics.

"I'm thrilled to be part of this tremendous organization, and I look forward to working with PCGS to strengthen their commitments to consumer protection and education," said Guth.

"This is my dream job - to be able to work with some of the greatest minds in the business, to have access to some of the best numismatic resources, and to be able to share that information with a broad spectrum of collectors."

For additional information about products and services of the Professional Coin Grading Service, contact PCGS, P.O. Box 9458, Newport Beach, CA 92658. Phone: (800) 447-8848. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.pcgs.com.