Numismatic Guaranty Company Archives

NGC and NCS Appoint NAC an Official Submission Center in Europe

March 19, 2021 by Clinton

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 …

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

March 12, 2021 by Clinton

202-W American Eagle Gold Proof (Image Courtesy of NGC)

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 …

NGC Announces Revised Fees Effective April 2021

March 11, 2021 by Clinton

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 …

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

March 10, 2021 by Clinton

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 …

Grading Companies – Please Explain Your Grades [Opinion]

March 9, 2021 by Clinton

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 …

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

February 10, 2021 by Clinton

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 …

NGC Offers New Labels for 1921 Morgan and Peace Dollars

February 3, 2021 by Clinton

NGC 1921 Morgan Dollar 100th Anniversary Label (Image Courtesy of NGC)

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 …

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, …

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

January 15, 2021 by Clinton

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 …

NGC Certifies First Known Sacagawea-Presidential Dollar Mule

January 15, 2021 by Clinton

2014 Sacagawea-Presidential Dollar Mule Coin AU-58

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has released the following Press Release announcing the grading of the first known Sacagawea-Presidential Dollar Mule coin. The 2014 Sacagawea coin has the Reverse of the Presidential Dollar series instead of the Native Hospitality Reverse of that year. This is the first mule of this type to be discovered. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) has certified the first known mule of a Sacagawea Dollar and a Presidential Dollar. This incredible error, which …