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NGC Special Attribution and Labels for 2020-W Reverse Proof Nickel

April 10, 2020 by Clinton

2020-W Jefferson Nickel Reverse Proof First Label from NGC

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, announcing special attributions and labels for the upcoming 2020-W Jefferson Nickel Reverse Proof coin. The coin will be issued as part of the 2020 Silver Proof Set which goes on sale Friday, April 17th at Noon Eastern. The first-ever “W” Mint Mark Nickel was released in February 2020. Now, the US Mint is including a 2020-W Reverse Proof Nickel with all purchases of the 2020 …

NGC Announces Special Labels for Privy Mark 2020-W Washington Quarter

April 8, 2020 by Clinton

NGC Privy Mark Washington Quarter Special Label (Image Courtesy of NGC)

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, announcing the availability of special labels for the upcoming Privy Mark 2020-W America the Beautiful Quarter. A limited mintage released directly into circulation with a WWII privy mark makes the 2020-W Quarters very exciting for collectors. Special submission instructions must be followed. See the “Submission Instructions” section of this article. Starting in April 2020, the US Mint will release a limited mintage of 2020-W Quarters …

PNG Reappoints NGC, NCS and PMG as Its Official Grading and Conservation Services

April 6, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Released from NGC announcing that PNG has reappointed NGC, NCS and PMG as its official grading and conservation services for its members. The announcement builds on a long standing relationship between the grading services and the non-profit Numismatic guild. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®), Numismatic Conservation Services® (NCS®) and Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG®) are pleased to announce that they have been reappointed as the Official Grading and Conservation Services of the Professional …

NGC Extends Early & First Release Eligibility due to COVID-19

March 20, 2020 by Clinton

Finally, some good news for collectors. NGC has announced that it is extending the eligibility of Early Release and First Release designations for 2020 coins. Normally, the window to get these coins in for these designations is 30 days. NGC has extended that to 45 days. This is due to local and regional shutdowns that have occurred because of Coronavirus (COVID-19). NGC has temporarily extended the eligibility period for its popular Early Releases and First Releases designations …

NGC Basketball Hall of Fame Special Label Available for All Submitters

March 9, 2020 by Clinton

2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Special NGC Label

The following Press Release comes from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, or NGC, on the availability of special label inserts for the upcoming 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame commemorative coins. This comes after the grading company announced an exclusive signature label with the commemoratives Reverse designer Donna Weaver. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) is celebrating the April 4 release of the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coins with a vibrant special label offered for free to all …

NGC Signs Exclusive Signature Label Deal with James P. Naismith, Grandson of the Inventor of Basketball

March 6, 2020 by Clinton

2020 Basketball Hall of Fame James P. Naismith Signed Label

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, announcing an exclusive signature label for the upcoming Basketball Hall of Fame commemoratives. James P. Naismith, grandson of the inventor of the game, will have signature labels available through select retailers. As the last member of his generation with the family name, James P. Naismith has proudly taken up the cause of basketball in recent years. One of the most prolific sports innovators of …

2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Coin Designer Donna Weaver Signing Labels Exclusively with NGC

March 6, 2020 by Clinton

2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Donna Weaver Signed Label

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, announcing an exclusive signed label agreement with coin designer Donna Weaver for the upcoming 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative coins. Nothing but net: Donna Weaver’s design for the reverse of the 2020 basketball coins captures the essence of the game. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) is proud to announce that Donna Weaver, the designer of the US Mint’s 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative …

NGC, NCS and PMG Appoint CGB an Official Submission Center in Europe

March 4, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from NGC, NCS, and PMG on the appointment of CGB in France as the official submission center in Europe for coins grading. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®), Numismatic Conservation Services™ (NCS®), and Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG®) have appointed CGB Numismatics Paris, a leading coin and banknote firm in France, as an Official Submission Center in Europe. Founded in 1988, CGB is an international numismatics firm that operates a large online …

Mail Bag – Which Grading Service Do You Use?

March 3, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Marcus and he asks which grading service I use for my collection. With handful of different grading service companies out there, it can be a bit confusing on who to use. Marcus writes: I’m trying to figure out which coin grading service to use and which is the best? Which one do you use? Are they the best one? Thanks, Marcus For me, I have always used Numismatic Guaranty …

NGC to Accept Submissions at Whitman Baltimore Spring Expo

March 3, 2020 by Clinton

NGC has announced that they will be onsite for the upcoming Whitman Baltimore Spring Expo to accept submissions for grading. The event is being held March 19-21, 2020 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. The grading company will be accepting regular submissions at all service levels with a few exceptions, notably for five-ounce silver coins. NGC will be located at booth #1221 and will begin accepting submissions at Noon on March 19th. All …