American Numismatic Association (ANA)

Founded in 1891, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) is one of the world’s largest nonprofit organizations dedicated to the education, study, and preservation of coins, paper money, medals, and other forms of numismatics. Through educational programs, publications, conventions, and the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum, the ANA helps collectors of all experience levels expand their knowledge while promoting ethical standards throughout the hobby.

The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1955 that represents many of the nation’s leading rare coin and precious metals dealers. Members are required to meet strict professional standards and agree to follow a comprehensive Code of Ethics, helping promote integrity, honesty, and consumer confidence within the numismatic marketplace. The PNG also provides educational resources, supports the hobby, and offers programs designed to help collectors make informed buying and selling decisions.

The National Coin & Bullion Association (NCBA) (formerly the Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA)) is a nonprofit trade association that advocates for businesses and professionals involved in the rare coin, precious metals, paper money, and tangible assets industries. Founded in 1979, NCBA works to promote fair legislation, ethical business practices, and consumer confidence while representing the interests of dealers, wholesalers, retailers, and related organizations before lawmakers and regulatory agencies. Through education, industry collaboration, and public policy advocacy, NCBA helps support a strong and transparent marketplace for collectors and investors alike.

Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) is a leading family of companies specializing in the authentication, grading, conservation, and encapsulation of collectible assets. Founded in 1987, CCG is the parent organization of several well-known grading services, including Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC), Paper Money Guaranty (PMG), Certified Guaranty Company (CGC), Certified Stamp Guaranty (CSG), and Numismatic Conservation Services (NCS). Through standardized grading and expert evaluation, CCG helps promote confidence, transparency, and integrity throughout the global collectibles marketplace.

Founded in 1987, the World Gold Council (WGC) is the leading market development organization for the global gold industry. Representing many of the world’s largest gold mining companies, the WGC works to promote responsible gold mining, improve market transparency, develop industry standards, and provide trusted research and data on gold’s role as an investment, reserve asset, jewelry, and technology. Through research, educational resources, and global initiatives, the organization helps investors, policymakers, businesses, and consumers better understand the importance of gold in the world economy.

The Silver Institute is the leading international nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the understanding and responsible use of silver. Established in 1971, the Institute serves as a trusted source of research, market intelligence, and educational resources covering silver’s role in investment, industry, jewelry, silverware, and emerging technologies. Through comprehensive reports and global market analysis, the Silver Institute helps investors, businesses, policymakers, and consumers better understand the importance of silver in the global economy.

The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) is the world’s leading international trade association for the over-the-counter (OTC) wholesale market in gold and silver bullion. Established in 1987 by the Bank of England, the LBMA develops globally recognized standards for bullion trading, refinery accreditation, responsible sourcing, and market integrity. Its Good Delivery List is considered the international benchmark for large gold and silver bullion bars traded by central banks, governments, financial institutions, and professional market participants worldwide. 

The International Precious Metals Institute (IPMI) is a leading global nonprofit trade association dedicated to advancing knowledge, education, and collaboration throughout the precious metals industry. Founded in 1976, the Association brings together professionals from mining, refining, manufacturing, banking, recycling, investment, technology, academia, and government to promote scientific research, technical education, responsible business practices, and industry networking. Through conferences, publications, committees, and educational programs, IPMI serves as one of the world’s most respected organizations for precious metals professionals.