NGC Grading – Numismatic Guaranty Company

✅ Why NGC? – NGC Coin Grading – Precision and Trust for Collectors

NGC Coin Grading represents the highest standards in professional coin grading worldwide. The Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) independently examines each coin for authenticity, condition, and mint quality and assigns an internationally recognized grade based on the Sheldon Scale (1–70). Sealed in a tamper-evident holder with a certificate, collectors and investors are assured that their coin is not only authentic but also objectively graded.

🏛 History & Meaning

• Founded: 1987 in Sarasota, Florida, USA

• Goal: Independent, transparent and standardized coin evaluation

• Special feature: Largest certification body worldwide with a particularly strong focus on international markets

• Recognition: Accepted by major auction houses and dealers worldwide

🔍 NGC grading scale

• Sheldon scale from 1 to 70 (Poor 1 to Mint State/Proof 70)

• MS (Mint State): For uncirculated coins

• PF (Proof): For coins in polished plate

• Cameo / Ultra Cameo (UCAM): Designation for strong contrast in proof embossing

• Star Designation (★): Addition for particularly attractive pieces with exceptional minting or preservation quality

🖋 NGC Signature Labels

NGC is a leader in individually hand-signed labels , signed by some of the most influential figures in numismatics . These authentic signatures add a special touch to a coin, transforming it into a unique collectible with historical significance .

🎨 NGC Special Labels

In addition to Signature Labels, NGC also offers the most attractive Special Labels in numismatics. These labels feature various designs and themes that visually enhance the presentation of coins and sets.

• Thematic design: from classic motifs to modern collector’s editions

• Limited Editions: certain special labels are only available in limited editions

• Note: The quantity indicated on a Special Label refers exclusively to the number of labels encapsulated by NGC – not to the mintage or mintage of the coins themselves

• Exclusivity: Special labels are only offered to bulk submitters

In this way, NGC creates additional collector value and often makes certified coins even more desirable.

⏳ NGC Early Releases® and First Releases®

A special highlight are the “Early Releases®” and “First Releases®” designations awarded by NGC.

• Definition: These labels are awarded to select coins received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository within the first 30 days of official issue .

• Marking: The designation “EARLY RELEASES” or “FIRST RELEASES” appears on the NGC certification label as part of the coin description.

• Transparency: A complete list of eligible coins and cutoff dates will be published by NGC.

• NGC Census: Early Releases and First Releases coins are listed separately in the NGC Census , giving collectors a clear overview of the market.

• NGC Registry: These coins are eligible for inclusion in the popular NGC Registry .

• Internationality: In certain markets, NGC also offers bilingual labels for Early Releases and First Releases – the definitions, cutoff dates, and registry rules remain identical.

This additional marking is particularly sought after for modern coin issues (e.g. Panda, Krugerrand, Maple Leaf) and can further increase the collector value of a coin.

🧾 Advantages of an NGC certificate

• Guarantee of authenticity through independent testing

• Worldwide market acceptance among collectors, dealers and auction houses

• Strong international focus – NGC is particularly well-known in Europe and Asia

• Online verification possible via the NGC certificate number

• Special extra: Official grading service for many mints (e.g. US Mint, China Mint)

📊 Market position

NGC , together with PCGS, is considered the market leader in coin grading.

• USA: On par with PCGS, large presence at auctions

• Europe: Very well established, often preferred for modern gold and collector coins

• Asia: Particularly popular, especially for Panda gold and silver coins

• Worldwide: By far the most graded coins in circulation

💡 NGC vs. other grading services

• Compared to PCGS : NGC is considered to be more customer-friendly and often more transparent in the process.

• Special feature: NGC offers additional services such as NGC Ancients , Star Designation (★) , Signature Labels , Special Labels , as well as Early Releases® & First Releases® .

• Market value: NGC-certified coins regularly achieve top prices at international auctions.

📣 Conclusion: NGC Grading for Collectors and Investors

With NGC Grading, collectors and investors secure internationally recognized certification. The combination of a guarantee of authenticity, the highest grade (PF70/MS70) , the popular NGC Signature Labels , the coveted Special Labels , and the exclusive Early Releases® & First Releases® makes NGC the first choice for many collectors.

🤝 Your advantage with Wasserthal RareCoin.Store

As a certified NGC dealer, Wasserthal RareCoin.Store is your competent partner for high-quality, certified collector coins. We can help you with many questions related to coin grading – from the basics to specialized topics such as labels, registries, and market values.

👉 Please contact us if you would like to learn more about NGC grading or need assistance in selecting suitable coins.

Discover an exclusive selection of NGC-certified coins in exceptionally high grades at the Wasserthal RareCoin.Store . With our convenient filter system, you can search for the desired grade and see for yourself the certified quality.

Below you will also find a small, randomly selected selection – an inspiring insight into the diversity of our product range.