American Stock Exchange Lists the Common Stock of DGSE Companies, Inc.

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Stock Exchange(R) (Amex(R)) today lists the common stock of DGSE Companies, Inc. under the ticker symbol DGC.

DGSE Companies, Inc. sells jewelry, precious metals bullion products and rare coins to both retail and wholesale customers throughout the United States and make collateralized loans to individuals. The company owns Superior Galleries, one of the oldest and largest rare coin auction companies in America. The Company's products are marketed through its facilities in Dallas and Euless, Texas , Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina Beverly Hills, California and through its internet web sites dgse.com; USBullionExchange.com; FairchildWatches.com, sgbh.com and AmericanGoldandSilverExchange.com

"We are pleased to welcome DGSE Companies to the American Stock Exchange," said Neal Wolkoff, Chairman and CEO of the Amex. "We look forward to providing DGSE Companies with the value-added services and tools needed to succeed and grow in today's market."

The specialist for DGSE Companies, Inc. will be AIM Securities, Co. For further information on DGC and other Amex-listed companies, please visit www.amex.com.

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