Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) Archives

Prospectors’ Gold Rush Nuggets From Fabled SS Central America Treasure Now Available

April 15, 2020 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Asset Marketing Services announcing the availability of gold rush nuggets from the SS Central America. These nuggets range from .031 to .40 grams and have been graded by NGC for their authenticity. (Burnsville, Minnesota) April 14, 2020 – Authentic California Gold Rush gold ore nuggets originally discovered by Old West prospectors then lost at sea for 157 years after the 1857 sinking of the fabled “Ship of Gold,” the SS Central …

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 Announces Most Prizes Ever for 2020 NGC Registry Awards

February 28, 2020 by Clinton

The following Press Release comes from NGC as they announce the largest ever prize giving with the NGC Registry Awards this year. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) has announced that it will give more than $25,000 in prizes in the 2020 NGC Registry awards — a record amount for the world’s most popular coin collecting platform. The NGC Registry is a free online platform where collectors register and display their certified coins and compete against other …

NGC Offering Special ANA Designation and Label for 2020 Proof Set Coins Submitted at the National Money Show

February 24, 2020 by Clinton

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, has announced special designations and labels for the 2020 Proof Set when they are submitted this week at the ANA’s National Money Show. The 2020 Proof Set will be available starting February 27th, the first day of the National Coin Show in Atlanta, Georgia. Below is the full Press Release from NGC. The 2020 US Mint Proof Set goes on sale February 27, the first day of the Atlanta ANA Show. For …