Coin Grading Archives

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 …

NGC Designations and Label Options for the 2020-W Burnished Silver Eagle

July 8, 2020 by Clinton

Burnished 2020-W American Eagle NGC Early Release Label (Image Courtesy of NGC)

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing special designations and labels for the Burnished (Uncirculated) silver 2020-W American Eagle. That bullion coin is set for release later today from the United States Mint. The US Mint has announced that the American Eagle 2020 One Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin, commonly referred to as the Burnished Silver Eagle, is available starting July 8. Since the coronavirus pandemic began, mints around the world have …

ANACS Reopens After Shutdown Due to COVID-19

May 28, 2020 by Clinton

After shutting down at the first of March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ANACS has announced that they have reopened and are grading coins once again. The oldest coin grading company in the United States, ANACS was closed on April 1 to comply with Colorado pandemic response restrictions. As of last Monday, May 11th, we resumed business for the first time since late March. While we continuously collected and secured daily mail and deliveries, this …

CCG Resumes Contactless Drop-offs and Pick-ups at Sarasota Headquarters for Authorized Dealers on May 4

May 1, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from CCG, the parent company of Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) and Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) announcing that authorized dealers will have the ability to have contactless drop-offs and pick-ups starting on Monday, May 4, 2020. Last month, CCG suspended all in-person contact with dealers, allowing mail-in only for grading services, as it limited public interactions due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). For coin collectors, NGC remained open …

ANA School of Numismatics to Offer Coin Grading Seminar in Pittsburgh

April 28, 2020 by Clinton

The following Press Release was issued by the American Numismatic Association, ANA, announcing that an educational course in coin grading will be offered as part of the World’s Fair of Money activities. The two-day seminar for Intermediate U.S. Coin Grading will be held August 2-3, 2020 at the Westin near the David L. Lawrence Convention Center where the Fair takes place. Cost is $250 for ANA members. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is offering an educational course …

PCGS Resumes Grading Operations in California

April 16, 2020 by Clinton

Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has announced the resumption of operations and coin grading services in their California office. The grading company had closed their Orange County offices on March 19, 2020 as part of California’s Shelter in Place and quarantine orders to stem the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. In a post from PCGS’ President Brett Charville, the company seems to suggest that they could have stayed open given their role in numismatic …