Jeff Garrett is a renowned numismatist and author who has been collecting coins since he was a child. He is the president of Mid-American Rare Coin Galleries, Inc., and is a lifetime member of the Professional Numismatists Guild. He is also the author of several books on numismatics, including Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins and 100 Greatest U.S. Coins. Garrett is a frequent speaker at coin shows and conventions, and has appeared on numerous television and radio programs. He is a regular contributor to Coin World magazine and has written for other publications, including The Numismatist and Numismatic News. He is also a consultant to the U.S. Mint and has served on the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. Garrett is a highly respected expert in the field of numismatics and has been recognized for his contributions to the hobby. He has received numerous awards, including the American Numismatic Association's highest honor, the Farran Zerbe Memorial Award. He is also a recipient of the ANA's Glenn Smedley Memorial Award and the Numismatic Literary Guild's Clemy Award.