Coin Grading Archives

NGC No Longer Offering Grades of Submissions by Phone

March 26, 2021 by Clinton

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 …

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 …

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 …

U.S. Coin Designer Emily Damstra Signs Exclusive PCGS Signature Labels for 2021 Silver Coins

February 16, 2021 by Clinton

PCGS Emily Damstra Signed Label (Image Courtesy of PCGS)

The following is a press release from Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), announcing that it will have exclusive signed labels from coin designer Emily Damstra for 2021 silver coins. Ms. Damstra is currently a member of the United States Mint’s Artistic Infusion Program and has designed the Reverse of the 2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative coin as well as the new Reverse of the American Eagle silver coin. Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) is pairing exclusive …

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, …

PCGS Announces Long Beach Expo Replacement Crossover Special

January 25, 2021 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) announcing a special discount on crossover grading in honor of the now cancelled Long Beach Coin Expo. The Expo had been slated to take place next week in Long Beach, California but has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and local restrictions in place on large gatherings. Coins must be postmarked by February 3, 2021 in order to receive the discount. …

Mail Bag – Is it Easier Grading Worn Coins

January 20, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Bella and it is a question I suspect every collector at one time or another has debated. Is it easier to grade worn coins than it is coins that are closer to Mint state? Or is it easier grading Mint state coins over worn coins? Hi, I want to ask you if you think it is easier to grade coins with a lot of wear on them or if …

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

December 9, 2020 by Clinton

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 …