IRVINE, Calif. – Spectrum Numismatics International, Inc., one of the world’s largest rare coin and currency dealers, announced today that it has promoted Andrew Glassman to President.

“Andrew Glassman has been with Spectrum for over 18 years, during which time Spectrum has grown to an internationally recognized pre-eminent rare coin and currency dealer. Andrew has contributed to that success every step along the way. I am extremely pleased to announce his well-deserved promotion,” said Greg Roberts, CEO and President of Escala Group, Inc., and CEO of Spectrum.

“I have been involved in every aspect of the business at Spectrum from top to bottom,” commented Andrew. “I am excited to take on this new challenge and to continue Spectrum’s growth and commitment to excellence. I am fortunate to work with a staff that is one of the finest in the industry.”

Andrew has served as Spectrum’s CFO and on the Spectrum Board of Directors. He graduated from California State University at Fullerton in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting and completed his Certified Public Accountant requirements in 2003. He is a member of the Professional Numismatists Guild and the American Numismatic Association.

Kevin Lipton of Kevin Lipton Rare Coins, Inc., stated, “I have worked with Andrew Glassman in all his various capacities for 18 years and have always enjoyed our first-rate business transactions. I learned rapidly that Andrew’s honesty and integrity are unparalleled. I am delighted to hear of his promotion.”

For additional information, contact Spectrum Numismatics International, Inc., 18061 Fitch, Irvine, CA 92614. Toll-free phone number 888.828.2646

(Irvine, California) — Spectrum Numismatics International of Irvine, California again is expanding its operations with the opening of a World Currency Division.

“We have hired long-time paper money collector and dealer, David Leong of New Hampshire, to be our World Currency Trader. His three decades of extensive experience and knowledge will be a tremendous benefit to collectors as we launch our World Currency Division,” said Peter A. Treglia, Director, Spectrum Currency.

Leong is a contributor to the respected reference books, Standard Catalog of World Paper Money and Standard Guide to Small-Size U.S. Paper Money.

He’s a member of the Professional Currency Dealers Association, lifetime member of the International Bank Note Society and President of the Currency Club of New England. Leong is the founder of PaperM, a company that specializes in world bank notes.

He earned a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineers from Case Western Reserve University and a Masters of Science in Statistics from the University of New Hampshire.

Spectrum Currency buys and sells large type, small type, national, fractional, Confederate, obsolete, error, fancy serial number notes, and now world currency.

For additional information, contact Peter A. Treglia, of Spectrum Currency at 888-828-2646, or e-mail PeterT@SpectrumCurrency.com.

(Irvine, California) — Hundreds of silver and gold coins, silver bars and specially-made gold $1 and $5 denomination gaming tokens that were stored for decades in the vault of a well-known downtown Las Vegas casino have been purchased by Spectrum Numismatics International of Irvine, California.

“These items are from the El Cortez Hotel and Casino that was built on Fremont Street in 1941 and are from the personal collection of well-known Vegas gaming pioneer, Jackie Gaughan, who has owned the historic hotel since 1963,” said Ronald J. Gillio, Numismatic Acquisition Coordinator for Spectrum who arranged the purchase.

The purchase price was not disclosed but Greg Roberts, President and CEO of Spectrum, said it was “in the six figures.” (more…)