Numismatic Innovators with Dr. Donald Kagin Podcast
Discover the captivating backstories of the visionaries who reshaped the rare coin market in our new monthly series, Numismatic Innovators with Dr. Donald Kagin: The Inside Story of the Individuals Who Changed the Rare Coin Industry. Launching November 5 on the Worth Its Weight podcast and the ANA YouTube channel, each episode pulls back the curtain on the industry’s biggest legends to analyze the brilliant ideas, critical mistakes, and definitive successes that drove modern numismatic innovation. New episodes drop on the first Thursday of every month, featuring an exclusive 15-minute listener Q&A at the end of each show. Check back a month before each broadcast to read the upcoming guest’s biography and submit your own questions via our online form.
Meet Your Host:
Dr. Donald Kagin
Donald H. Kagin, Ph.D. is a premier numismatic authority, holding the first doctorate in numismatics ever granted in the United States. An expert in Pioneer gold coins, U.S. currency, and numismatic investments, Dr. Kagin authored the award-winning book Private Gold Coins and Patterns of the United States and frequently contributes to major financial and hobby publications. He has lectured nationwide, taught educational forums, and appeared on platforms ranging from Good Morning America to the History Channel. He also served two terms on the American Numismatic Association’s Board of Governors and successfully engineered the Congressional bill that raised over $4.75 million to renovate the historic Old San Francisco Mint.
As a top national advisor, Dr. Kagin consults for governments, banks, money managers, and collectors seeking to build or liquidate premium portfolios. His specialized background includes earning a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) degree, authoring an award-winning guide on rare coin investments, and evaluating treasure from the S.S. Republic shipwreck as Chief Numismatic Expert for Odyssey Marine Exploration. Today, he serves as president of Kagin’s, Inc., the nation’s oldest family-owned numismatic firm, where he continues to handle some of the rarest and most legendary numismatic treasures in history.
