NGC Announces Exclusive Partnership and Special Label for the 2021 National Law Enforcement Coins

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The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing an exclusive partnership and special label for the 2021 National Law Enforcement commemorative coins. The exclusive label for the 2021 National Law Enforcement coins will feature a Memorial Fund logo and for each coin encapsulated, NGC all pay a royalty to the organization to support their initiatives. The 2021 National Law Enforcement coins are currently available for pre-order from the United States Mint. …

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NGC No Longer Offering Grades of Submissions by Phone

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The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, announcing that it will not longer be providing the grades of submissions over the phone. Grades of coins will be provided online in the Submission tool once the grading process is completed. For many years, NGC has provided grading results by phone to those who had submitted their coins for grading. The change comes as part of the streamlining of processes by Certified Collectibles …

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NGC Announces Revised Fees Effective April 2021

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The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing new fees for coin grading services. These new prices will go into effect in April 2021 and all submissions on or after April 1, 2021 will be priced at these new rates and should include the updated submission form. The new pricing reflects a $1-3 per coin price increase for grading depending on the service selected. For example, the Modern fee has gone …

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U.S. Coin Designer Emily Damstra Signs Exclusive PCGS Signature Labels for 2021 Silver Coins

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The following is a press release from Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), announcing that it will have exclusive signed labels from coin designer Emily Damstra for 2021 silver coins. Ms. Damstra is currently a member of the United States Mint’s Artistic Infusion Program and has designed the Reverse of the 2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative coin as well as the new Reverse of the American Eagle silver coin. Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) is pairing exclusive …

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NGC Offers New Labels for 1921 Morgan and Peace Dollars

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The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), announcing that a special 100th anniversary label will be available on bulk submissions of 1921 Morgan and 1921 Peace Dollars to the company. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NCG®) is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 1921 transition from the Morgan Dollar to the Peace Dollar with two new special labels: the NGC Morgan Dollar Centennial Label and the NGC Peace Dollar Centennial Label. These attractive labels …

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NGC Announces Special Designations & Labels for The Christa McAuliffe Commemorative

2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Early Release Label (Image Courtesy of NGC)

NGC has issued a Press Release announcing the availability of special designations and labels for the 2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Silver Dollar. The coin, which is available for pre-order from the United States Mint, will begin shipping on March 17, 2021. The Christa McAuliffe Commemorative is available in Proof and Uncirculated finishes from the United States Mint. On January 28, 2021, the US Mint is releasing two silver dollars as a tribute to Christa McAuliffe, …

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PCGS Announces Long Beach Expo Replacement Crossover Special

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The following is a Press Release from Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) announcing a special discount on crossover grading in honor of the now cancelled Long Beach Coin Expo. The Expo had been slated to take place next week in Long Beach, California but has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and local restrictions in place on large gatherings. Coins must be postmarked by February 3, 2021 in order to receive the discount. …

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Mail Bag – Is it Easier Grading Worn Coins

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Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Bella and it is a question I suspect every collector at one time or another has debated. Is it easier to grade worn coins than it is coins that are closer to Mint state? Or is it easier grading Mint state coins over worn coins? Hi, I want to ask you if you think it is easier to grade coins with a lot of wear on them or if …

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NGC and PMG Accepting Drop-off Submissions at The Coin eXpo

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The following is a Press Release from NGC announcing it and PMG will be at The Coin eXpo coin show in St. Charles, Missouri next month and will be accepting drop-off submissions for grading. The event is scheduled to take place from November 5-7 at the St. Charles Convention Center. NGC and PMG have both indicated there will be COVID-19 measures in placed and that submission forms must be completed prior to dropping off coins. …

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Mail Bag – What’s The Best Coin Grading Book

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Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Randy and their question is about a coin grading book. Specifically, they want to know which one is the best one to use for grading their collection as well as learn a little bit more about them. In my view, there is only one answer to Randy’s question. Hi, Thanks for answering my question. I’m just starting out my collection but want to get better and grading my coins. …

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