Numismatic Authorities — Sunshine State Gold

Kenneth Bressett

Author · Editor Emeritus, Red Book · ANA President 1995–1997 · Hall of Fame 1996

Kenneth Bressett is one of the most respected figures in modern numismatics, with more than 75 years of service to the coin collecting community.

Member of the American Numismatic Association since 1947, providing over seven decades of continuous contribution to the field.
Edited the Official Red Book (Guide Book of U.S. Coins) for more than 65 years and was named Editor Emeritus in 2018.
Coined the universally recognized term “double die,” which is now standard terminology throughout the hobby.
Co-authored the Official ANA Grading Standards for U.S. Coins (1977), still considered the industry benchmark.
Named ANA Numismatist of the Year (2004) and received the Numismatic Literary Guild Lifetime Achievement Award (2001).
Recognized among the Top 10 Most Influential People in Numismatics (1960–2020) by Coin World.

42nd Treasurer of the United States · 2005–2009 · Appointed by President George W. Bush

Anna Escobedo Cabral served as the 42nd Treasurer of the United States and played a key role in several important U.S. coin programs.

First Latina to hold the office of U.S. Treasurer and a Harvard-educated attorney.
Her signature appears on all U.S. currency issued between 2005 and 2009 (Series 2003A, 2004A, 2006, and 2006A).
Oversaw the historic 2006 20th Anniversary Silver and Gold Eagle Sets, which introduced the first-ever Reverse Proof U.S. coins.
Supervised the launch of the American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coin Program.
Her NGC and PCGS signature-label coins are among the most sought-after collectibles associated with any U.S. Treasurer.
Previously served as Director of the Smithsonian Institution’s Center for Latino Initiatives.

Co-Founder, PCGS (1986) · Numismatist of the Century · Pioneer of Third-Party Grading

David Hall is widely recognized as a transformative figure in modern coin collecting and grading.

Co-founded the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) on February 3, 1986—one of the most influential developments in modern numismatic history.
PCGS introduced standardized, sonically sealed holders and applied the Sheldon 1–70 grading scale to the marketplace.
PCGS has graded over 50 million coins, representing billions of dollars in certified value.
Founded David Hall’s Inside View newsletter (1979), which grew to more than 130,000 monthly subscribers.
Also created Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), extending grading standards to sports cards.
Named Numismatist of the Century by COINage Magazine.

38th Director, U.S. Mint · 2006–2011 · First Asian-American Mint Director

Edmund C. Moy served as Director of the United States Mint and oversaw major growth and innovation in U.S. coin programs.

Triple major graduate from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in Economics, International Relations, and Political Science.
Served under both Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, previously working as Special Assistant to the President.
Increased U.S. Mint total revenue 213%, from $2.3 billion in 2006 to $4.97 billion in 2011.
Oversaw key programs including the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle, America the Beautiful Quarters, and the Presidential $1 Coin Program.
Author of “American Gold and Platinum Eagles: A Guide to the U.S. Bullion Coin Programs.”
His NGC and PCGS signature-label gold and silver eagle coins are highly collectible in the modern bullion market.

12th Chief Engraver, U.S. Mint · 1986–2010 · Designer of the American Silver Eagle Reverse

John Mercanti is the most prolific coin designer in U.S. Mint history and one of the most influential modern engravers.

Designed the reverse of the American Silver Eagle, the world’s most widely held silver bullion coin, first issued in 1986.
His initials “JM” appear on dozens of U.S. coins and official medals.
Credited with over 161 coin and medal designs, making him the most prolific designer in U.S. Mint history.
Designed 7 of the 50 State Quarters and the reverse of the American Gold Eagle.
Author of “American Silver Eagles: A Guide to the U.S. Bullion Coin Program.”
First former Chief Engraver to collaborate with a foreign mint (Perth Mint, 2014) and an ANA Hall of Fame inductee.