NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 29, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Collectors Universe, Inc. (Nasdaq:CLCT), a leading provider of value-added authentication and grading services to dealers and collectors of high-value collectibles, today announced that, pursuant to its previously adopted dividend policy, the Board of Directors has declared the Company's quarterly cash dividend of $0.325 per share of common stock for the third quarter of fiscal 2013. The cash dividend will be paid on March 1, 2013 to stockholders of record on February 15, 2013.

About Collectors Universe

Collectors Universe, Inc. is a leading provider of value-added services to the high-value collectibles markets. The Company authenticates and grades collectible coins, trading cards, event tickets, autographs and memorabilia ("collectibles"). The Company also compiles and publishes authoritative information about United States and world coins, collectible trading cards and sports memorabilia and operates its CCE dealer-to-dealer Internet bid-ask market for certified coins and its Expos trade show and conventions business. This information is accessible to collectors and dealers at the Company's website, http://www.collectors.com.

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CONTACT: Joseph Wallace

         Chief Financial Officer

         Collectors Universe

         949-567-1245

         Email: jwallace@collectors.com
Source: Collectors Universe, Inc.

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