NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., — Collectors Universe, Inc.  reported that two of its directors, A. Clinton Allen, Chairman of the Company, and Bruce A. Stevens have completed the requirements for Professional Director Certification from the Corporate Directors Group, which conducts member educational programs accredited by ISS Governance Services.

“Messrs Allen and Stevens’ completion of the Professional Director Certification further demonstrates our strong commitment to upholding sound corporate governance principles,” stated Collectors Universe’s Chief Executive Officer Michael Haynes. “As a matter of policy, we encourage our directors to participate in ISS certified director educational programs such as those offered by the Corporate Directors Group.”

Five other members of the Collectors Universe Board of Directors also are members of the Corporate Directors Group and participate in its ISS certified educational programs.

The Corporate Directors Group is an organization whose membership is comprised exclusively of directors and CEO’s of public companies. The Company has been informed that, as of March 24, 2008, the Corporate Directors Group had over 735 members throughout the United States. The primary purpose of the organization is to enable public company directors and CEO’s to meet, network and learn. The organization sponsors a series of events across the country where members have an opportunity to be briefed by experts in the field of corporate governance and director responsibilities and to learn from the experiences of other directors and CEO’s, in a collegial atmosphere. A. Clinton Allen is Founder and President of the Corporate Directors Group.

In 2007, the organization was accredited by RiskMetrics Group’s ISS Governance Services, and now sponsors one day, eight hour, ISS accredited courses. Further, the organization offers Professional Director Certification for those members who complete the organization’s certification process, which requires three years of service as a public company board member or service on three public company boards, membership in good standing in the organization, and the completion of courses that accumulate 30 Professional Director Certification points. There is no charge for membership.

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