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

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 …

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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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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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NGC Certifies First Known Sacagawea-Presidential Dollar Mule

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 …

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NGC Signs Exclusive Signature Label Deal with Jennie Norris, Designer of the New American Gold Eagle Reverse

2021 American Eagle Type-2 Gold Coin Reverse

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announced a special signature label will be available for the 2021 American Eagle gold coin. The signature will be that of Jennie Norris and will be available on the new-for-2021 gold Eagle Reverse when it is released by the United States Mint later this year. The signature labels will be available through select retailers. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) is excited to announce that Jennie …

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NGC Special Labels for 2020-S Limited Edition Silver Proof Set

2020-W American Eagle from Limited Edition Silver Proof Set (Image Courtesty of NGC)

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing they will be offering special labels for the upcoming 2020 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set. The grading company outlines that the set must come sealed in the Mint’s packaging in order to qualify. NGC will offer special labels for coins in the annual eight-coin silver proof set. Submissions must be received in the sealed US Mint shipping box to be eligible for the set …

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NGC Experts Join Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation Team to Fight Fakes

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The following is a Press Release from the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) and Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing that the experts at NGC have joined forces with the foundation to help fight counterfeit coins and bullion n the marketplace. (Temecula, California) December 7, 2020 – Authentication experts from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (www.NGCcoin.com) are now assisting the nonprofit Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (www.ACEFonline.org) in the ongoing fight against rare coin and bullion-related fakes in the marketplace. “NGC is now …

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NGC Promotes Two Top Members of its World-Renowned Coin Grading Team

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The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation announcing the promotion of two of its top members of its coin grading team. Scott Schechter has been promoted to Chief Numismatist and Grading Finalizer, and Ben Wengel has been promoted to Senior Grading Finalizer of World Coins. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) is pleased to announce the promotions of Scott Schechter to Chief Numismatist and Grading Finalizer and Ben Wengel to Senior Grading Finalizer of …

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