PCGS and NGC Investment Coins
In 1986, the rare coin hobby changed forever when PCGS, the Professional Coin Grading Service began to independently certify and grade U.S. rare coins.
Authenticity Assured
- The benefits of better grading were immediate. Never again would collectors have to worry about the authenticity or accurate grading of any coin. Prior to this, dealers used their own subjective evaluation to judge the quality and condition of a rare coin. Dealer’s opinions varied widely about the grading of coins, while the average collector did not have the expertise and experience to recognize fine differences between higher grades.
Fair, Honest Grading - Today, when you buy an MS-65 coin, you know that it will still be recognized as an MS-65 and attract a fair price you when you are ready to sell that coin. While no grading system is perfect, two independent grading services are recognized today as honest, fair, and reliable.
Coins Are Certified, Graded, and Sealed - The first is PCGS, the Professional Coin Grading Service and the second is NGC, the Numismatic Guaranty Corp. Each employs professional numismatists to certify the authenticity of each coin and carefully evaluate its condition and assign a grade. Then, to protect the integrity of the system, each coin is sealed in a tamper-resistant, clear plastic holder with its grading certificate.
Improved Liquidity - This system has become so reliable that millions of dollars worth of rare coins sell sight unseen between collectors, rare coin dealers, and investors around the world on electronic numismatic exchanges.
Independent third party grading offers full protection for you, backed by guarantees, to add a new level of safety and protection for both novice and experienced collectors. These dealer exchanges also make it easier to sell your coins later for a profit. Today, NGC and PCGS graded coins are an attractive way to collect coins, especially when you have peace of mind about the authenticity and grade of each valuable coin in your collection.