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Coin World’s Most Influential People in Numismatics Recognizes Professional Coin Grading Service Luminaries

June 23, 2025 by Clinton

Two longtime figures at Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) were recently recognized by Coin World when the popular magazine announced its 2025 list of Most Influential People in Numismatics. The honors, which annually name 100 of the top professionals in the numismatic hobby, went to PCGS President Stephanie Sabin and PCGS Founder & Senior Grader Gordon Wrubel. Each has been recognized multiple times as Coin World Most Influential People, with Sabin receiving the prestigious nod …

PCGS Enters 2025 Mid-Year Expanding, Hiring & Educating

April 29, 2025 by Clinton

The following is a press release from Professional Coin Grading Service (PCSG) announcing their 2025 mid-year plans. This includes a significant expansion of their headquarters, as well as new hiring for multiple positions within the organization. Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) a division of leading collectibles grading and authentication company Collectors Universe, Inc., goes into the heart of 2025 by moving into a much larger headquarters space, hiring for a multitude of company positions, and …

PCGS Announces Launch of Updated Online Submission Center

April 10, 2025 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from PCGS, announcing the launch of an updated Online Submission Center, making submissions intuitive and easy. When PCGS first began accepting submissions in 1986, we came from a small network of coin dealers sending in coins via hand-prepared deliveries. Meanwhile, the internet was limited to a select group of universities, government agencies, and a handful of advanced private ventures that needed to stay connected. The rare coin market, built …

APMEX Opens Pre-Orders for NGC or PCGS Graded Silver 2025 American Eagles

January 1, 2025 by Clinton

American Precious Metal Exchange (APMEX) has opened pre-orders for NGC or PCGS-graded silver 2025 American Eagles. The Oklahoma City-based company is one of the United States Mint’s Authorized Purchasers and is the preferred bullion company of USCoinNews. Currently, the company is offering pre-orders of NGC or PCGS coins graded MS-69 or MS-70. Depending on the grading company selected, designations such as Early Release or First Release and special labels are also available. Prices will also …

PCGS Launches Pack-Grading and New Small-Size Holders for Bank Notes

June 9, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Professional Coin Grading Services (PCGS) announcing its launch of pack grading for bank note packs submitted for grading. The new pack holders allow for 50 or 100 consecutive serial-numbered bank notes to be encapsulated into a single holder. The California-based grading company first announced the new bank note pack grading service back in February but it is now available to everyone. Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) has officially …

Astounding 100-Note Pack of Series 1934A $500 Notes is First Banknote Pack Graded Under New PCGS Service

February 22, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) announcing that it has received and graded its first submission under its new banknote pack grading service. The first submission was a 100-note consecutively numbered pack of Series 1934A $500 Federal Reserve Notes. PCGS will be rolling out this new service for 50 and 100-note packs shortly. A full 100-note consecutively numbered pack of Series 1934A $500 Federal Reserve Notes is the first …

PCGS Graded Top 8 of 10 Most-Valuable U.S. Coins Sold in 2021

January 13, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) announcing that 8 of the 10 most valuable coins sold in 2021 were graded by the California-based company. It is a remarkable stat, with the figure including the 1933 Staint-Gaudens Double Eagle that sold for an incredible $18.8 million last year. An incredible 8 of the top 10 most-valuable United States coins that crossed the auction block last year were graded by Professional …

PCGS Reclassifies Early American Fugio Cent as Regular-Issue U.S. Mint Coin

January 4, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) announcing that it has reclassified the early Federal Fugio Cent as a United States Mint regular issue coin. The decision comes after extensive research of documents from the Board of Treasury in 1787 which indicated that the Cent was intended to be a regular issue coin. The Fugio Cent has long been one of the most enjoyed early American collectibles, and now numismatists can count …

PCGS Certifies Regular-Strike Quarter-Ounce 2021 American Gold Eagles With “W” Mint Marks

October 27, 2021 by Clinton

PCGS Certified 2021 American Eagle Gold Quarter-Ounce with W Mint Mark (Image Courtesy of PCGS)

The following is a Press Release from Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) announcing that it has now certified 61 Type-2 American Eagle quarter-ounce gold bullion coins that were struck with the West Point “W” Mint Mark. As readers likely know, bullion coins from the United States Mint and purchased through Authorized Purchasers, bare no Mint Mark. Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) has authenticated and certified 61 regular-issue Type 2 Reverse quarter-ounce American Gold Eagle bullion …

Unprecedented Agreement: PCGS Partners With Central States Convention

October 26, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) announcing that the grading company has become a partner with the coin show and society, the first time it has done so outside of its own shows. Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com), the leader in third-party authentication and grading services for high-value collectibles including rare coins, banknotes, trading cards, tickets, autographs, and memorabilia, has entered into an important …