American Coins & Collectibles was founded in 1993 by Richie Self who is a Life member (LM Number 5030 ) of the American Numismatic Association and a current District Delegate for Louisiana for the A.N.A along with numerous other Life memberships with Numismatic Organizations. Richie is an expert and market maker in Confederate and Southern States, Currency, Bonds, Documents and Obsolete and has contributed to many books and articles on Coins and Currency and is an industry expert.