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NGC Announces Special Designations & Labels for The Christa McAuliffe Commemorative

February 2, 2021 by Clinton

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, …

PCGS Announces Long Beach Expo Replacement Crossover Special

January 25, 2021 by Clinton

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. …

Mail Bag – Is it Easier Grading Worn Coins

January 20, 2021 by Clinton

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 …

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

October 27, 2020 by Clinton

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. …

Mail Bag – What’s The Best Coin Grading Book

October 28, 2020October 21, 2020 by Clinton

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. …

PCGS Announces Groundbreaking NFC Technology Included in all Holders

October 2, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from PCGS where they announce that all of their encapsulated coins, medals, tokens, and banknotes will have Near Field Communication (NFC) technology starting this month. This technology allows for quicker and more accurate verification of coins as the grading company continues its efforts to thwart counterfeiting of their holders. (Santa Ana, California – October 1, 2020) – Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) has announced that it will begin embedding …

NGC Special Label for low-mintage 2020-W Palladium Eagles

September 16, 2020 by Clinton

2020 American Eagle Palladium 1-Ounce Obverse (Image Courtesy of the United States Mint)

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing a special label and designations for the upcoming 2020-W American Eagle Palladium 1-Ounce coin. This year, the United States Mint is only releasing 10,000 of these special Eagles with sale set to being on September 24, 2020 at Noon Eastern. On September 24 at noon (EDT), the U.S. Mint is releasing the 2020-W American Palladium Eagle in a new Uncirculated finish. Only 10,000 of the …

NGC Expands ASF Special Label to Innovation Dollars

September 8, 2020 by Clinton

2020-S American Innovation Dollar Maryland - NGC ASF Label (Image Courtesy of NGC)

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing the expansion of its Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) to two more American Innovation Dollar coins. The ASF special label perfectly underscores the Innovation Dollars’ celebration of exploration and discovery. Special submission instructions must be followed. See the “Submission Instructions” section of this article. In 2019, Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) partnered with the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) to create a special NGC certification label featuring …

An American First! NGC Celebrates the 2020 Colorized Basketball Coins

August 19, 2020 by Clinton

NGC Certified Basketball Hall of Fame First Colorized (Courtesy of NGC)

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, has released the following Press Release announcing a special designation for the upcoming colorized Basketball Hall of Fame commemoratives. The grading company, in addition to the standard Early and First release designations, will also have a First Colorized US Coins designation available to collectors who submit the coin for grading. The first ever coins with inlaid color from the United States Mint are set to go on sale at Noon Eastern …

NGC Designations and Labels for the 2020 Women’s Suffrage Centennial Coins and Medal

August 11, 2020 by Clinton

NGC Early Release Women's Suffrage Designation (Image Courtesy of NGC)

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, announcing special designations and labels for the upcoming Women’s Suffrage Centennial commemorative coins and medals. The commemorative is slated to go on sales next week on August 18, 2020. NGC will be offering Early Release and First Release labels as well as a special pedigree for the coin and medal set commemorating the 19th Amendment. The coins and medal celebrate the 100th anniversary of …