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 and NCS Appoint NAC an Official Submission Center in Europe

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The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and Numismatic Conservation Services (NCS) announcing that it has appointed Numismatica Ars Classica (NAC) of Milan, Italy as its official submission center in Europe. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) and Numismatic Conservation Services™ (NCS®) have appointed Numismatica Ars Classica (NAC) of Milan, Italy an Official Submission Center in Europe. As an Official Submission Center, NAC can assist with submissions to NGC and NCS, as well as answer …

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NGC Special Labels and Designations Available for the 2021-W Proof Gold Eagles

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The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing the availability of special labels and designations for the 2021-W American Eagle Gold Proof coins. The proof coins were released yesterday by the United States Mint and when submitted to NGC for grading & certification, submitters can request special labels and/or designations for their submissions. On March 11, 2021, the US Mint is releasing the eagerly awaited 2021-W Family of Eagles Proof Gold …

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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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NGC Signs Exclusive Signature Label Deal with 2021 Quarter Coin Designer Benjamin Sowards

2021-P Washington Crossing the Delaware Quater Sowards Signature Label (Image Courtesy of NGC)

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing an exclusive Signature Label agreement with Benjamin Sowards, the designer of the upcoming 2021 Washington Crossing the Delaware Reverse Quarter. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) is delighted to announce its latest exclusive Signature Label partnership, with artist and illustrator Benjamin Sowards. As a member of the US Mint Artistic Infusion program (AIP), Sowards has designed several US coins and medals, including the reverse of …

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Grading Companies – Please Explain Your Grades [Opinion]

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Late last week, I took to Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to lament that my 2020-S American Eagle silver coin had come back with a grade of MS-69, not 70, from NGC. As I’ve shared in the past, all of my coins that I have graded come from NGC. It isn’t that I think they are better than PCGS or ANACS, it’s just my preferred choice for my collection when it comes to grading companies. After …

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NGC Special Labels and Designations for the 2021-W American Eagle Silver Proof

2021-W American Eagle Silver Proof NGC Early Release Label (Image Courtesy of NGC)

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, has announced that it will be offering special labels and designations for the upcoming 2021-W American Eagle silver Proof coin. The limited availability coin will be available from the United States Mint on February 11, 2021. NGC will be offering a special label honoring the 35th anniversary of the original design of the coin as well as labels for Early Release and for the Congratulations Set. To distinguish 2021 American Silver …

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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

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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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NGC Inks Exclusive Signature Label Deal with Michael Gaudioso, Engraver of the New Silver Eagle Reverse

2021 American Eagle Type-2 Silver Coin Reverse

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has announced that it has signed an exclusive Signature Label deal with Michael Gaudioso, the engraver of the new American Eagle silver coin Reverse. Michael Gaudioso, engraver of the new American Silver Eagle reverse, has agreed to sign certification labels exclusively for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®). The addition of Gaudioso is the perfect complement to NGC’s long-standing exclusive signature arrangement with John Mercanti, engraver of the original Silver Eagle reverse. To …

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