DGSE Companies, Inc. (Amex: DGC- News), which wholesales, retails and auctions fine watches, jewelry, diamonds, precious metal and rare coin products via traditional and internet channels, today announces the Superior Galleries release of the first of a series of reference books, Superior Galleries – Introduction to Rare Coins and Precious Metals.

This 124 page book was written by Superior Galleries to provide numismatic and precious metals investors with foundation material essential to successful participation in these dynamic markets. Abundant historical and factual material is covered, and the book is well illustrated with pictures of important coins, prominent places in numismatic history, graphs and charts.

Included are five chapters: A Brief History of U.S. Coins, Coin Collecting Events & Coin Hoards, Precious Metals & Markets, The Hobby of Collecting, and The Future of Coin Collecting. Subsequent publications will explore a broad range of numismatic and precious metals topics.

This is a must-read reference for anyone with an interest in numismatics. Copies may be purchased directly from Superior Galleries for $19.95, www.sgbh.com, or contact Paul Song, Senior Vice President, Auctions, 818-444-8699, or 800-545-1001.