Coin Grading Archives

NGC Remains Open and Accepting Coin Grading Submissions

April 6, 2020 by Clinton

NGC and PMG are currently the only coin and paper currency grading service that is accepting submissions. In an email to members on April 3, 2020, the company made it clear that they were “open and fully operational” despite COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Stay at Home orders in Florida, where the company is based. They have, however, modified some business practices to comply with those orders. NGC and PMG meet a number of criteria to be considered …

ANACS Suspends Operations Due to COVID-19

April 1, 2020 by Clinton

ANACS, the oldest coin grading company in the United States, has suspended all grading operations due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The Colorado-based company announced on their site that they have ceased operations to comply with state orders around non-essential businesses being closed. The news comes after PCGS also announced suspension of coin grading activities due to similar orders in the state of California. Only NGC, based in Florida, is currently accepting coins for grading. Florida, to …

PCGS California Office Closed Due to COVID-19

March 30, 2020 by Clinton

Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has announced that their California offices in Orange County have been closed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The closure means that there are currently no coins being graded at the offices and collectors are encouraged not to send any coins in for grading at this time. The news of the closure came just a day after the offices had opened after being closed for a day back on …

PCGS Resumes Services After Brief COVID-19 Related Shutdown

March 19, 2020 by Clinton

Professional Coin Grading Service, PCGS, has announced that they have resumed operations in their Orange County, California offices. The office, by local order for all businesses, had been shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the county clarified its rules which allowed for the grading company to re-open and resume grading services. Dear Valued Customer, Orange County has clarified its emergency order and is now allowing businesses, including Collectors Universe, to resume operations. As a …

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 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 …

Mail Bag – Should I Only Buy Slabbed Coins?

July 30, 2019 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Amanda and it is a question that many modern collectors face. Should I buy slabbed coins and only buy slabbed coins? The answer, like so many in our hobby, depends on you. They write, Hi, I’ve been collecting for a year now and I’ve started buying slabbed coins from NGC and PCGS. Is that the best way to collect? It seems safer as they are likely genuine coins and …

PCGS Begins Certifying Qualifying Proof Like Coins

July 26, 2019July 5, 2019 by Clinton

Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has begun offering the desirable “Prooflike” designation to qualifying Mint State Coins, Tokens, and Medals. It applies to both United States coinage as well as world coinage. As of July 1, all mint state coins, tokens and medals, U.S. and world, that meet the PCGS Prooflike standards now are eligible for PL designation. Brett Charville, PCGS President PCGS defines Prooflike when on a coin’s surface there is a clear reflection …

Review – 7th Edition of Grading Standards for United States Coins

July 30, 2019June 26, 2019 by Clinton

Grading Standards for United States Coins 7th Edition

When it comes to coin grading, there are few books that hold the stature of The Official American Numismatic Association Grading Standards for United States Coins. This year, the 7th edition of this grading tool was published, bringing welcome improvements to the already outstanding grading guide. Editing by Numismatics stalwart Kenneth Bressett and with narrative from Q. David Bowers, the book not only provides you a wealth of information about grading your coins, but also …

Mail Bag – Is There a Good Coin Grading Book?

August 1, 2019June 18, 2019 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag question is from Carl B. and it concerns coin grading books. They write, Hi, I wanted to ask what you think is a good coin grading book. I’ve been looking and there are a lot of them. I’m new to coin collecting and I’m looking for a book that will help me get better and grading what I have. Carl First Carl, thanks for your question and taking the time to send …