Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) Archives

NGC Secures Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction Order in Coin Tampering Case

February 27, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC), announcing that it has received a restraining order against Richard Albright. Mr. Albright is accused of removing coins from NGC-certified holders and replacing them with inferior-grade coins. In keeping with its unparalleled commitment to accuracy and integrity in coin grading, Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®) has brought swift legal action against an individual accused of tampering with NGC-certified coins. The case, which is ongoing, has …

NGC Special Labels and Designations for the 2023 American Women Quarters

February 14, 2023 by Clinton

Bessie Coleman American Women Quarter - NGC Special Lable (Image Courtesy of NGC)

Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) has announced in a Press Release that it will be offering special labels and designations for the 2023 American Women Quarter Program releases. The 2023 American Women Quarter program will have five different Reverse designs, honoring Bessie Coleman, Jovita Idar, Edith Kanakaʻole, Eleanor Roosevelt and Maria Tallchief. The first of the 2023 American Women Quarter release goes on sale later today at the United States Mint. The US Mint is releasing …

Poongsan Hwadong Reappointed as an Official Submission Center

February 1, 2023 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing that it has reappointed Poongsan Hwadong as its official submission center in South Korea. Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®), Numismatic Conservation Services™ (NCS®) and Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG®) have reappointed Poongsan Hwadong Co., Ltd. as an Official Submission Center in South Korea. In addition, Certified Sports Guaranty® (CSG®) and CGC Trading Cards®, a division of Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®), have added Poongsan Hwadong as …

The Certified Collectables Group Announces Extended Customer Support Hours

January 25, 2023 by Clinton

In a Press Release earlier this month, the Certified Collectables Group (CCG) announced that it is extending its customer support hours across all of its subsidiaries. Customer support hours are now from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern, Monday through Friday. Previously, the customer service team hours were 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern. The change comes from feedback from submitters and customers and is made possible by improved optimizations and technologies the company uses. …

NGC and NCS Announce Revised Services and Fees for 2023

December 5, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing revised services and fees for 2023. The revised fees will go into effect on January 1, 2023 and will be applicable to all coins received for grading after that date. Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) and Numismatic Conservation Services™ (NCS®) are making a few updates to their submission forms, fees and tier requirements for 2022. A full list of the changes for NGC and …

NGC Introduces NGCX, 10-Point Coin Grading Scale

November 17, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing the new NGCX grading scale. NGCX will complement the standard 70-point Sheldon scale by providing a 10-point grading scale for coins. The Sarasota, Florida-based grading company aims the new grading scale to provide a more empirical and simplified way of understanding coin grades. Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) is excited to introduce NGCX, the first 10-point grading scale for coins. The 10-point grading scale …

NGC Special Labels and Designations for the 2022 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set

October 24, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing that it will be offering special labels and designations for the upcoming 2022 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set. The 2022 Limited Edition Proof Set will go on sale at the United States Mint starting on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. NGC is offering several special labels for coins in this year’s special eight-coin set. Special submission instructions must be followed. The set must be submitted …

NGC Scratch-Resistant Holders Back in Stock

October 13, 2022 by Clinton

Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) has announced that its Scratch-Resistant holders are now back in stock. The holders, which have a clear UV-cured hardcoat, have been unavailable for nearly a year. The grading company had expected that the scratch-resistant holders would be unavailable for six to nine months. In reality, it was eleven months. Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) is happy to announce the return of the Scratch-Resistant EdgeView® Holder. With these crystal clear, durable holders, encapsulated NGC-certified collectibles …

CCG Announces Florida Office Closing as Hurricane Ian Approaches

September 28, 2022 by Clinton

The Certified Collectibles Group has announced that it is closing all of its grading facilities in Sarasota, Florida as Hurricane Ian bears down on the area. The now Category 4 hurricane is expected to make landfall near the Tampa, Florida area later today. Sarasota is located approximately 1 hour south of Tampa on the Florida Gulf Coast. The closure impacts all of the company’s grading services including NGC, PMG, CGC and CSG. Here is the …

Kenneth Bressett Honored On His 75th Anniversary as an ANA Member

September 16, 2022 by Clinton

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The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing with the American Numismatic Association a special commemoration of Kenneth Bressett on his 75th anniversary as an ANA Member. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is celebrating the diamond anniversary of one of its most-renowned members: Kenneth Bressett. For decades, Bressett has devoted his life to promoting numismatics through his writing and teaching others. Bressett, who became a member in 1947, has taken a …