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MIKE BONHAM
Mike Bonham
Sr. Vice President
mike@gocoins.com
(949) 715-5333 ext. 106
For nearly 30 years, Mike Bonham has been helping serious coin collectors and investors achieve their numismatic goals. Prior to his successful career as a buyer and seller of rare coins, Mike acquired extensive experience in the bullion markets trading tens of millions of dollars in gold, silver, and platinum.
Mike’s diligence, knowledge, and commitment to personal service have earned him strong loyalty from old and new clients alike. These include attorneys, CPA’s, financial planners, registered investment advisors, and stockbrokers--many of whom have been with Mike since his start in the industry and know from years’ experience they can trust his advice on asset diversification.
Mike’s expertise and passion for coins informs a watchful eye, which he uses to manage numerous six- and seven-figure numismatic portfolios and to alert clients to profit opportunities. Mike was specifically acknowledged by Dr. Robert J. Loewinger in Proof Gold Coinage of the United States for helping the author start and maintain his proof gold collection.
Among many notable acquisitions, Mike has completed or was critical to assembling the following sets and individual rarities:
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One of the rarest pattern Double Eagles in existence: an 1865 With Motto $20 Liberty PR65 (Judd-452), now estimated to be worth seven figures. A coin of which only two are known (the other is permanently housed at the Smithsonian Institute).
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Complete Proof gold sets from 1865-1915.
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Several $4 Stellas in PR64, 65, and 66 grades, including two Proof 67 examples.
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A seven-figure collection of superb Proof Bust dimes from 1820-1848.
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One of the finest known $20 Proof Saint Gaudens sets from 1908-1915.
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Several complete sets of early Bust $10 gold pieces from 1795-1804 in MS condition.
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The highest Peace dollar collection, which was rated #1 by PCGS at that time (average grade MS66).
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One of the finest complete Proof Barber half dollars sets at the time.
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The finest known 1855 Proof sets at the time (half dime through dollar).
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The finest known Proof 1853 Arrows and Rays quarter at the time.
Mike is a proud member of the prestigious Professional Numismatist Guild (PNG), an authorized dealer for the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, a life member of the esteemed American Numismatic Association (ANA), and a compliance officer for the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Program. He also serves as an active member of the Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA).
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