Get Ready for the 2021 NGC Registry Awards!

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The following is an announcement from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing the 2021 NGC Registry Awards. The annual contest allows for members of the NGC Registry (free to join) a platform for them to register and display their certified coins. This year, more than $30,000 in prizes will be award. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) is excited for the 2021 NGC Registry Awards, and we hope you are too! More than $30,000 in prizes will be …

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NGC Announces Exclusive Partnership and Special Label for the 2021 National Law Enforcement Coins

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The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing an exclusive partnership and special label for the 2021 National Law Enforcement commemorative coins. The exclusive label for the 2021 National Law Enforcement coins will feature a Memorial Fund logo and for each coin encapsulated, NGC all pay a royalty to the organization to support their initiatives. The 2021 National Law Enforcement coins are currently available for pre-order from the United States Mint. …

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CCG Promotes Patel and Heller to VP

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The following is a Press Release from Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) announcing the promotion of Harshen Patel to Vice President of Certified Guaranty Company and Scott Heller to Vice President of Sales for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) The Certified Collectibles Group® (CCG®) is pleased to announce the promotions of Harshen Patel and Scott Heller, two of its longest-serving employees. Harshen Patel has been promoted to Vice President of Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®), and Scott Heller …

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NGC No Longer Offering Grades of Submissions by Phone

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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 …

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NGC and NCS Appoint NAC an Official Submission Center in Europe

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The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and Numismatic Conservation Services (NCS) announcing that it has appointed Numismatica Ars Classica (NAC) of Milan, Italy as its official submission center in Europe. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) and Numismatic Conservation Services™ (NCS®) have appointed Numismatica Ars Classica (NAC) of Milan, Italy an Official Submission Center in Europe. As an Official Submission Center, NAC can assist with submissions to NGC and NCS, as well as answer …

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NGC Special Labels and Designations Available for the 2021-W Proof Gold Eagles

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The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing the availability of special labels and designations for the 2021-W American Eagle Gold Proof coins. The proof coins were released yesterday by the United States Mint and when submitted to NGC for grading & certification, submitters can request special labels and/or designations for their submissions. On March 11, 2021, the US Mint is releasing the eagerly awaited 2021-W Family of Eagles Proof Gold …

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NGC Announces Revised Fees Effective April 2021

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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 …

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NGC Signs Exclusive Signature Label Deal with 2021 Quarter Coin Designer Benjamin Sowards

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The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announcing an exclusive Signature Label agreement with Benjamin Sowards, the designer of the upcoming 2021 Washington Crossing the Delaware Reverse Quarter. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) is delighted to announce its latest exclusive Signature Label partnership, with artist and illustrator Benjamin Sowards. As a member of the US Mint Artistic Infusion program (AIP), Sowards has designed several US coins and medals, including the reverse of …

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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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The Certified Collectibles Group Expands Sarasota Footprint to 82,000 Square Feet

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The following is a Press Release from Certified Collectibles Group, announcing the expansion of their Sarasota, Florida offices. The company, which is the parent company of the coin grading service NGC, purchased an additional 21,000 square foot facility, bringing their total footprint to 82,000 square feet. CCG is growing to meet increased demand for its best-in-class services. The Certified Collectibles Group® (CCG®) has expanded its Sarasota footprint to 82,000 square feet through the purchase of …

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