Coin Grading Archives

NGC Designations and Labels for 2024 Greatest Generation Coins Announced

February 15, 2024 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC), announcing it will offer special designations and labels for the upcoming 2024 Greatest Generation Commemorative Coins. The 2024 Greatest Generation Commemoratives will be released on February 29th by the United States Mint. NGC is offering special designations for coins in this year’s Greatest Generation set, which celebrate the National World War II Memorial and the sacrifices of American soldiers and civilians during World War …

Today’s Deal – ANA Grading Standards for United States Coins

January 10, 2024 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on a book that every collector should have in their library, The Official ANA Grading Standards for United States Coins. This 384-page book gives collectors details descriptions and images of United States coins to help them determine the grade of a coin. It truly is a must-have book for collectors to help them learn the art and science of coin grading. I wrote a review of this book several years ago if you want to …

NGC to Offer Special Labels for 2023-W American Eagle Palladium Coins

September 6, 2023 by Clinton

In a Press Release last week, Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) has announced that it will be offering special labels and designations for the upcoming 2023-W American Eagle Palladium coin. The American Eagle Palladium coin will be released later this week, on September 7th. On September 7, 2023, the US Mint is releasing the 2023-W Palladium American Eagle in an Uncirculated finish. The Mint has limited the number of coins purchased by a single household to 10 with …

NGC Wins Justice with Coin Tampering Settlement

August 16, 2023August 15, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing it has reached a settlement in a recent case of coin tampering. Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®) has reaffirmed its commitment to integrity in coin certification by aggressively pursuing justice in a scheme that targeted the numismatic community. The defendant in the case, Richard Albright, removed NGC-certified coins from their holders and replaced them with coins of inferior grade and value. The lesser coins, …

Test Your Coin Grading Skills at The World’s Fair of Money With NGC

August 2, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a press release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing a coin grading skills contest at the upcoming World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh. The grading contest is open to anyone age 13 or older, and you are given 10 minutes to grade 15 coins at the NGC booth. NGC is excited to announce a free coin grading contest at next week’s 2023 ANA World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh. The NGC Coin …

NGC Introduces New High-Security Hologram with Unique QR Code

July 26, 2023 by Clinton

Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®) is introducing a new high-security hologram as part of its comprehensive efforts to combat counterfeiting and create a safer marketplace for NGC-certified coins, tokens and medals. Among the innovative hologram enhancements are a QR code and a numerical security code that are unique to the specific encapsulated collectible, making it extremely difficult for counterfeiters to replicate or tamper with the NGC holder. When the square-shaped QR code at the left of …

NGC Secures Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction Order in Coin Tampering Case

February 27, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC), announcing that it has received a restraining order against Richard Albright. Mr. Albright is accused of removing coins from NGC-certified holders and replacing them with inferior-grade coins. In keeping with its unparalleled commitment to accuracy and integrity in coin grading, Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®) has brought swift legal action against an individual accused of tampering with NGC-certified coins. The case, which is ongoing, has …

NGC Special Labels and Designations for the 2023 American Women Quarters

February 14, 2023 by Clinton

Bessie Coleman American Women Quarter - NGC Special Lable (Image Courtesy of NGC)

Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) has announced in a Press Release that it will be offering special labels and designations for the 2023 American Women Quarter Program releases. The 2023 American Women Quarter program will have five different Reverse designs, honoring Bessie Coleman, Jovita Idar, Edith Kanakaʻole, Eleanor Roosevelt and Maria Tallchief. The first of the 2023 American Women Quarter release goes on sale later today at the United States Mint. The US Mint is releasing …

Poongsan Hwadong Reappointed as an Official Submission Center

February 1, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing that it has reappointed Poongsan Hwadong as its official submission center in South Korea. Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®), Numismatic Conservation Services™ (NCS®) and Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG®) have reappointed Poongsan Hwadong Co., Ltd. as an Official Submission Center in South Korea. In addition, Certified Sports Guaranty® (CSG®) and CGC Trading Cards®, a division of Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®), have added Poongsan Hwadong as …

NGC and NCS Announce Revised Services and Fees for 2023

December 5, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing revised services and fees for 2023. The revised fees will go into effect on January 1, 2023 and will be applicable to all coins received for grading after that date. Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) and Numismatic Conservation Services™ (NCS®) are making a few updates to their submission forms, fees and tier requirements for 2022. A full list of the changes for NGC and …