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Biography

A 45+ year veteran of the coin and bullion industry, I now consult for numerous coin dealers, coin designers and sovereign and private mints. Weekly I write articles about the hobby. CDN Publishing released by book, "Secrets of the Rare Coin and Bullion Business, from a Life Long Trader." I create content for "The Greysheet" at CDN Publishing, COINage Magazine, APMEX.com, Kevin Lipton Rare Coins, Inc., and other industry publications and precious metals websites. I have been interviewed about coins and bullion by APMEX, CDN Publishing, CoinWorld, eBay, CNN, and NBC. I served as a consultant to the US Olympic and Paralympic Committees for the LA28 Olympics in Los Angeles on coin matters pertaining to the US Mint.

Content

Total articles 32

• Available on paid plans

  Early American Half Dimes 1792 - 1837

  By Michael Garofalo

  Apr. 05, 2025

• Available on paid plans

  The Birth of the Lincoln Cent

  By Michael Garofalo

  Feb. 07, 2025

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Company Info

CDN Publishing

Since 1963, CDN has been the pre-eminent authority on wholesale pricing for United States coins and currency. As a full-service media company dedicated to numismatics and collectibles, we provide printed data services, digital media and printed media to the trade in the form of pricing, auction results, news, and structured data. House brands include our flagship Greysheet, Greensheet, Banknote Book and CPG prices. CDN is completely independent and objective in our pricing models.