The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing that it will be offering special labels and designations for the 2021-W American Liberty High Relief gold coin. These are in addition to the special signature labels for the coin that were announced last week.
On August 19, the US Mint will release the 2021-W American Liberty High Relief Gold Proof Coin, continuing the annual tradition of celebrating freedom with this limited mintage program. The one-ounce fine gold coin is struck at the West Point Mint and features new obverse and reverse designs.
For these coins, Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) is offering the distinctive NGC American Liberty Flag label by default for no additional fee. Coins received by NGC within the first 30 days of release are eligible for NGC’s popular Early Releases and First Releases designations and labels. Learn more about Early Releases and First Releases here. For Early Releases / First Releases cutoff dates, click here.
The obverse of the 2021-W American Liberty Gold Coin depicts a bucking bronco casting off the saddle of British rule with the sun rising in a new era of American Independence. The design was conceptualized and executed by Beth Zaiken, an artist in the Artistic Infusion Program (AIP), and sculpted by metallic artist Craig Campbell. Zaiken signs certification labels exclusively for NGC, and 2021-W American Liberty coins encapsulated with the NGC Beth Zaiken Signature Label will be available through select retailers. Learn more about Zaiken here.
The coin’s reverse features a close-up profile of a bald eagle, designed by Richard Masters and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill.
Submission Instructions
- Submit coins and medals under the Modern grading tier or higher.
- Coins do not need to be submitted in the US Mint packaging.
The following designations are available for this coin:
| Designation options | Fee | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Early Releases | +$12 | On the US submission form, select Early Releases under Box 7. See cut-off dates here. |
| First Releases | +$12 | On the US submission form, select First Releases under Box 7. See cut-off dates here. |
| (No Releases designation) | By default |
The following labels are available for this coin:
| Label options | Fee | Directions |
|---|---|---|
 American Liberty Flag #890 | Free | By default. (Enter American Liberty Flag #890 on your submission form.) Early Releases and First Releases designations are available on this label for an additional $12 fee, if applicable. |
 Early Releases #378 | Included with fee for Early Releases designation (+$12) | Select Early Releases and enter Early Releases #378 on your submission form. Otherwise, American Liberty Flag #890 will be used. |
 First Releases #379 | Included with fee for First Releases designation (+$12) | Select First Releases and enter First Releases #379 on your submission form. Otherwise, American Liberty Flag #890 will be used. |
 NGC Standard Brown #377 | Free | Enter Standard Brown Label #377 on your submission form. |
Questions? Contact NGC Customer Service at service@NGCcoin.com or 1-800-NGC-COIN (1-800-642-2646).
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Bulk submissions
NGC’s First Day of Issue designation and labels are available for select bulk submissions only. To qualify for First Day of Issue, coins must be purchased within one day of the first day that a mint makes a new coin issue available for sale and must be received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository within one week of the release date. NGC will require that the submitter provide adequate evidence (including purchase receipts) to demonstrate the date when the coins were purchased.
For bulk submissions, contact Scott Heller at Sheller@NGCcoin.com or 941-360-3990 or Miles Standish at Miles@NGCcoin.com or 949-922-0515.