Dear Friends,
Across the country, numismatic crime is surging at an alarming rate. Record prices for gold and silver have drawn the attention of organized criminal groups who now target dealers, collectors, and coin shops with increasing boldness. These are not random acts. They are coordinated attacks that leave victims facing financial loss, emotional distress, and, far too often, no clear path toward recovery.
What makes these crimes even more devastating is that many law enforcement agencies lack the specialized numismatic knowledge needed to properly investigate them. Without expert guidance, critical evidence can be overlooked, suspects can escape detection, and irreplaceable items may never be recovered.
This is precisely why the Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) exists.
NCIC: A Vital Lifeline for Law Enforcement and the Hobby
Every day, NCIC provides essential support to agencies nationwide by offering:
- Free investigative assistance
- Numismatic identification expertise
- National crime alerts and intelligence
- Education for dealers, collectors, and officers
When a dealer is victimized… when a collection disappears… when an investigator doesn’t know where to begin—NCIC is the resource they turn to. And we provide these services at no cost to the men and women who need them most.
The Threat Is Growing — Our Response Must Grow With It
The patterns are clear:
- Coordinated groups entering shops in teams
- High-value grab-and-run thefts
- Targeting of elderly collectors
- Burglary attempts driven by rising precious-metal prices
These crimes are increasing. The numismatic community is being directly impacted. And NCIC must be prepared to respond every time the call for help comes in.
Your Support Makes This Mission Possible
NCIC receives no government funding. We rely entirely on donations from collectors, dealers, organizations, and individuals who understand the importance of protecting this hobby.
Your contribution ensures that:
- Victims are not left without guidance
- Investigations do not stall due to lack of numismatic expertise
- Officers nationwide can access immediate, accurate support
- Stolen property has a real chance of recovery
- Our entire community remains informed and protected
When you support NCIC, you are helping safeguard the future of numismatics.
Please Stand With Us
This is a critical moment for our community. Organized criminals are growing more sophisticated, and the need for specialized investigative support has never been greater.
Your donation—whether $25, $50, $100, $250, or more—directly strengthens the only national resource dedicated solely to combating numismatic crime. Please visit our donation form for information to donate by credit card online or send a check to our office.
If you’ve donated in previous years, we thank you for supporting this mission and hope you’ll stand with us again.
Thank you for helping protect the people, the history, and the hobby we all care deeply about.
With appreciation,
Doug DavisFounder/PresidentNumismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC)
