NGC offers the First Releases designation for coins received by NGC during the first 30 days of release. The term FIRST RELEASES will be noted as part of the description on the special blue First Releases label. Other special and series-specific labels available from NGC may also be used in combination with the First Releases designation.
To qualify for First Releases, all coins must generally be received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository within 30 days of their release. Coins being sent directly to NGC do not need to be accompanied by original packaging or shipped in sealed Mint boxes, but must arrive within the time period described above. The First Releases request must be noted on the submission invoice, and additional service fees apply for the special label and designation verification.
NGC maintains a complete list of cutoff dates for eligible coins. US and World* coins can be submitted for the First Releases designation using the Modern Special Tier (or higher tier level) and bulk submission services.
First Releases and Early Releases will be grouped together under the Early Releases designation in the NGC Census. Both designations indicate a coin was received by NGC within the first 30 days of its release. They will also be eligible for inclusion in the very popular NGC Registry. As with any of its certification and grading, NGC offers no opinion on value, leaving that to the marketplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. How many First Releases coins has NGC graded?
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A. First Releases and Early Releases will be grouped together under the Early Releases designation in the NGC Census Report, and appear beneath the non-designated issues.
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Q. Do First Releases receive a point premium in the NGC Registry?
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A. No. They are weighted the same as non-First Releases coins in the NGC Registry.
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Q. Are commemorative coins or Proof Sets eligible for the First Releases designation?
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A. Yes. All modern coins are now eligible for First Releases designation.
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*View eligible World coins