I simply love the NGC Custom Registry Sets for the opportunity it gives serious collectors to share their enthusiasm and in depth knowledge of specialized niches of our hobby with the larger collecting community.

Over the years gherrmann44 (Gary), the creator of the fabulous "Gary's Coin of the Month" Collectors Journal series, has created some of the most outstanding Custom Sets in the NGC Registry.

All of Gary's Custom Registry Sets demonstrate outstanding photography, creativity, and meticulously researched numismatic and historical information on each specimen.

In 2008 NGC awarded Gary's "Inspirational Ladies" Custom Registry Set the "Most Creative Custom Set" award:

http://coins.www.collectors-society.com/WCM/CoinCustomSetView.aspx?s=940

As Collector's Journal regulars know Gary's most recent focus has been on his "The Use of Seated Imagery in Numismatics" Custom Registry Set. It is not surprising that NGC has honored this numismatic Tour de force with the "2013 Most Informative Custom Registry Set" award:

http://coins.www.collectors-society.com/WCM/CoinCustomSetView.aspx?s=13319

If you have not visited Gary's award winning Custom Registry Sets recently click on the links in this article for a real educational and numismatic treat. For the ultimate experience I recommend setting your computer to the full screen mode before taking the slide show tour of these amazing sets.

For an additional treat visit "The Full Library of Gary's Coin of the Month Journals":

http://coins.www.collectors-society.com/WCM/CoinCustomSetView.aspx?s=11573

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