News

3/15/2011 - Dave Vagi presents reasons to start collecting Ancient coins.

3/15/2011 - In this third article of a four-part series, David continues the study of his favorite books on United States coinage that were published more than 10 years ago and may not be known to the current generation of collectors.

3/15/2011 - Special label now available for coins included in 100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coin.

3/15/2011 - Tips for using NGC's CrossOver service.

3/14/2011 - Since the beginning of 2005, gold has soared upward from just over $400 an ounce to the $1,400 mark. At one point it reached a high of $1,430 during inter-day trading. As the price of gold has increased by $1,000 per ounce, it is interesting to note how $20 Saints have fared over the same timeframe.

3/10/2011 - The numismatic marketplace has been a flurry of action this winter season and with spring on the horizon, coin sales in general especially those top-tier registry quality representatives remain in frenzied demand.

3/7/2011 - A recent example from our conservation laboratory.

3/3/2011 - NGC will offer grading and Details Grading of US coins*, as well as encapsulation in our state-of-the-art holder. All coins submitted for on-site grading will be evaluated for Plus Designation at time of grading.

2/24/2011 - In this report, we find significant activity brewing for silver cartwheels from the Old West. Carson City Liberty Seated Dollars with Motto (1866–1873) — popular, rare and always in demand — are observed muscling up in...

2/22/2011 - A recent example from our conservation laboratory.