Coin Grading Archives

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 …