Stack's Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office centrallylocated in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. As one of the world's leading rare coin and currency dealers andauctioneers, the firm is thrilled to extend their global presence to better serve its European bidder and consignorclientele. Beginning in July, Stack's Bowers Galleries will provide world-renowned expertise and manage theirupcoming sales of the L. E. Bruun Collection, the world's finest private collection of Scandinavian coinage and theworld's most valuable collection of international coins ever to be sold, from this new location.

The "grand old man" of Danish professional numismatics, Michael Fornitz will lead Stack's Bowers Galleries' teamof expert numismatists. A native Copenhagener, Fornitz, who holds a M.A. in numismatics, has 40 years ofexperience in the auction field and has been head of the numismatic department in three Scandinavian auctionhouses. Through the years Fornitz has cataloged most major Danish single-owner sales of Danish, World andAncient coins and has orchestrated the most world price records for Danish coins. For the last 20 years he hasworked as deputy director and chief numismatist at Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers, a Bonhams' affiliated firm.

He will be joined by Henrik Berndt, who offers more than 15 years of diverse experience acquired in the numismaticdepartments of prominent auction houses such as Bruun Rasmussen and Spink, London. Most recently, Berndt hassingle-handedly built a strong and highly respected numismatic auction business at Danish auction house VFAuktion. A true collector in many areas, Berndt loves the coin business as well as the intelligent and dedicatedcollectors and colleagues one finds in the world of collectibles.

Rounding out the team is Peter Bjørnstrup who will serve as a consultant and brings 25 years of experience as asenior auction cataloger, private dealer and numismatic author and publisher. Bjørnstrup spent several years leadingthe coin department at Thomas Høiland Auktioner before purchasing his own coin and stamp shop in Roskilde,Denmark, which he operated for more than 15 years. Bjørnstrup was bitten by the collecting bug when he receivedhis first cigar box of coins from a family friend in 1967. As an adult he decided to make numismatics his career andhas loved every minute of it.

"We are thrilled to announce our strategic expansion to service our European clientele and support our multi-yearofferings of the L. E. Bruun collection. Establishing our presence in the heart of central Copenhagen marks asignificant milestone for our company and enables us to offer our full suite of services to the European market,including accepting auction consignments and providing appraisals" said Stack's Bowers Galleries President BrianKendrella. "As is customary for Stack's Bowers Galleries, we have assembled a team of elite numismatic specialiststo serve our clients, ensuring that they receive the highest level of expertise and personalized service. I am honoredto welcome Michael, Henrik, and Peter to our team."

"Being able to combine working for the oldest and most revered American numismatic company, with catalogingthe world's most valuable international coin collection ever to be sold at auction, is no less than a personal dreamcome true. Together with my team, I look very much forward to welcoming numismatists from all around the globeto wonderful Copenhagen," said Stack's Bowers Galleries Denmark's Director Michael Fornitz.

The Copenhagen office can be reached by telephone at +011.45.88749409 (local number) or +011.45.80404942 (tollfree) or by email at infoDK@StacksBowers.com.