Laura A. Kessler Joins PCGS Currency Team

Newport Beach, California - Laura A. Kessler has been named Vice President of Business Development for PCGS Currency, one of the world’s largest rare paper money authentication and grading certification services and a division of Collectors Universe, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLCT).

With more than two decades of extensive experience as a collector and dealer of rare paper money, she joins the company from her previous position as Owner and President of Kessler Currency in East Peoria, Illinois.

Kessler will assist in developing new clients for PCGS Currency as well as improving customer service for current clients. She will also assist with the PCGS Currency Set Registry (patent pending) program, population reports, PCGS Currency Pricing Guide, a revised and expanded PCGS Currency Grading Guide, website content and advertising.

“Obviously, we are excited about the addition of Laura to our team. She will bring a fresh perspective to our business,” noted Jason W. Bradford, President of PCGS Currency. “Her experience in the burgeoning currency market gives us a contact person who many dealers and collectors already know and trust to lend them personal assistance with their currency submissions.”

“Laura’s expertise in the field of Errors and Small Size U.S. Currency also gives us another seasoned pair of eyes in our grading process,” Bradford explained. “She will complement our already-unmatched grading staff which now boasts more than 70 years’ of combined experience.”

Kessler is a member of the American Numismatic Association, Professional Currency Dealers Association, Society of Paper Money Collectors, Central States Numismatic Society, Florida United Numismatists and other hobby and professional organizations.

For additional information, contact PCGS Currency toll-free at (800) 447-8848. Online: www.PCGScurrency.com.