NGC SERVICES
 NGC offers several submission tiers and services to meet the needs of coin collectors and professionals alike. It is necessary to choose the option that corresponds to the value and category of coins you are submitting as well as the turnaround time you desire. You may submit most U.S. and world coins for grading. For more information on coins accepted by NGC for grading, please see Coins We Grade.
One of the valuable services offered by NGC is the attribution of coin varieties. For more information, please read the latest announcement regarding the VarietyPlus Service.
NGC's comprehensive Written Guarantee of grade and authenticity covers all grading tiers described here.
Submitting to NGC has never been easier. Please refer to Submitting for an overview of your submission options and procedures.
PHOTO PROOF utilizes the latest technological advances in digital photography to capture your NGC Certified Coins in precise, full color, enlarged images.
In order to make submitting U.S. coins and World coins easier for you, we have detailed the requirements for each in two separate charts below. Please see the charts for specific coin submission requirements.
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U.S. Coins
Turnaround times are approximate and not guaranteed. Estimated turnaround begins on the day coins are received at NGC.
| Grading Tier |
Fee
(per coin)
|
Turnaround
(Est.)
|
Current
Turnaround
|
Requirements |
| Unlimited Value WalkThrough |
$600 |
Same day service |
24 Hours |
All U.S. coins. No max value. |
| High Value WalkThrough |
$250 |
Same day service |
24 Hours |
All U.S. coins valued at $500,000 or less. |
| WalkThrough |
$125 |
Same day service |
24 Hours |
U.S. coins valued at $100,000 or less. |
| Express |
$55 |
48 Hours |
48 Hours |
U.S. coins valued at $10,000 or less |
| Early Bird |
$30 |
12 Working days |
15 Working days |
U.S. coins valued at $3,000 or less |
| Specialty Gold |
$28 |
5 Working days |
5 Working days |
All $1 Gold, $2.5 Gold, $3 Gold, $5 Indians, and all better-date U.S. Gold. Maximum value $1,500 per coin. Five (5) coin minimum |
| GoldRush |
$21 |
5 Working days |
5 Working days |
All dates for $5-$10-$20 Liberty; $10 Indian, $20 Saint Gaudens. Also accepting $5, $10, $25, $50 U.S. gold bullion. Maximum value $1,500. Five (5) coin minimum |
| Economy |
$16 |
21 Working days |
21 Working days |
All non-gold U.S. coins valued under $300, and $5, $10, $25, $50 U.S. gold bullion under $300 per coin (no colonials). Five (5) coin minimum |
| Modern Special |
$15 |
12 working days |
12 working days |
All U.S. coins 1955 to present requiring a special label, including Early Releases and Eagle 20th Anniversary. Five (5) coin minimum |
| Modern |
$12.50 |
12 Working days |
12 Working days |
All U.S. coins 1955 to present. Five (5) coin minimum |
All of the grading tiers described here are covered by NGC's comprehensive guarantee of grade and authenticity. Any questions you may have about NGC's grading services can be answered by an NGC Customer Service Representative or an authorized member/dealer. These professionals can help you decide which tier or service offered by NGC best meets your needs.
| Grading Tier |
Fee
(per coin)
|
Turnaround
(Est.)
|
Current
Turnaround
|
Requirements |
| CrossOver |
Tier Price |
According to tier chosen.
Ex: CrossOver EarlyBird is 12 working days |
According to tier chosen |
Coins from other grading services are reviewed for NGC certification. Coins will be removed from their holder only if they can be graded at the same or higher than your specified minimum grade. The maximum accepted minimum grade is MS/PF69; NGC does not accept MS/PF70 coins for crossover at the same grade. You may not request a higher minimum grade than is on the current holder. Also, choose a grading tier according to coin value and desired turnaround.
|
| ReGrade |
Tier Price |
According to tier chosen.
Ex: ReGrade
Economy is 21 working days |
According to tier chosen |
If you disagree with a grade assigned by NGC you may submit the coin for review for a higher grade. Coin must be intact in its holder. Also, choose a grading tier according to coin value and desired turnaround. |
| Mint Error |
Tier Price |
According to tier chosen.
Ex: Mint Error Economy is 21 working days |
According to tier chosen |
NGC examines non-proof U.S. and World Mint Errors and assigns a designation. Coins will be encapsulated at NGC’s discretion. Also, choose a grading tier according to coin value and desired turnaround. |
| VarietyPlus |
Tier Price + $7 |
According to tier chosen.
Ex: VarietyPlus Economy is 21 working days
|
According to tier chosen
|
Upon request, NGC examines coins for recognized varieties and certifies with applicable designation. Also, choose a grading tier according to coin value and desired turnaround. |
| Tokens & Medals |
Tier |
According to tier chosen (Additional turnaround time may apply) |
According to tier chosen |
(World tokens must be submitted on World Coin Submission Form) For a complete list of Tokens and Medals we accept, please see Tokens and Medals Services. Variety attribution included. |
| Multi-Coin Holder |
Tier price* |
According to Tier chosen |
According to Tier chosen |
Submitter requests that coins are put in Multi-Coin Holders rather than singles.
* $5 handling fee per coin will be applied in addition to tier price where submitter requests Multi-Coin Holder sets are constructed based on grading results of coins. |
| Photo Certification |
$30 |
15 Working days |
15 Working days |
Laminated Obverse and Reverse photo-certificate with attribution and grade is provided for items that have a diameter or thickness that prevents them from being encapsulated by NGC (i.e. certain medals and Mint errors). |
| ReHolder (in office) |
$5 |
5 Working days |
5 Working days |
A coin with a chipped or cracked NGC holder can be submitted for placement in a new holder. |
| Reholder to Multi-Coin |
$5 |
5 Working Days |
5 Working Days |
Reholdering single coins already graded by NGC into Multi-Coin sets |
| Designation Review |
$10 |
5 Working days |
10 Working days |
NGC certified coins you’d like reviewed for a particular designation or variety, such as “FB”, “RB” or “*”. |
| Appearance Review / Downgrade |
No Charge |
12 Working days |
12 Working days |
A service for review of an NGC coin you believe is over-graded or unattractively toned in a way that makes it unmarketable. |
| Photo Proof |
Deluxe $50 Classic $40 Passport $25 Paradigm $15 Duplicate $15 |
Deluxe, Classic & Passport: 10-14 days Paradigm & Duplicate: 5-7 days |
Deluxe, Classic & Passport: 10-14 days Paradigm & Duplicate: 5-7 days |
Coins you submit for NGC grading can also be digitally imaged and presented by NGC’s PHOTO PROOF. PHOTO PROOF IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO NGC CERTIFIED COINS. |
| Internet Imaged |
$3/coin, applies to all on the invoice |
No additional turnaround time |
No additional turnaround time |
If chosen, NGC provides digital imaging for coins submitted under any of its grading and service tiers at $3 per coin. Applies to all coins on the invoice. Image consists of an accurate internet-resolution “JPG” image of the NGC coin holder’s obverse and reverse. |
World Coins
| Grading Tier |
Fee
(per coin)
|
Turnaround
(Est.)
|
Current
Turnaround
|
Requirements |
| High Value Walkthrough |
$250 |
A.S.A.P. (usually same day)
Occasionally extra research is required on more esoteric items |
|
All World Coins unlimited value. |
| WalkThrough |
$125 |
A.S.A.P. (usually same day)
Occasionally extra research is required on more esoteric items |
A.S.A.P. (usually same day) |
All World Coins. Maximum value $50,000. |
| Express |
$50 |
48 Hour turnaround |
48 Hour turnaround |
All World Coins valued at $10,000 or less. |
| Standard |
$32 |
10 Working days |
15 Working days |
All World Coins valued at $3,000 or less each. |
| Gold |
$25 |
5 Working days |
5 Working days |
All World Gold. Maximum value $1,000. Five (5) coin minimum. |
| Value |
$19 |
10 Working days |
15 Working days |
All World Coins valued at $300 or less. Five (5) coin minimum. |
| World Modern |
$16.50 |
10 Working days |
10 Working days |
Regular issue coins struck after 1970 up to $1,000 in value. No patterns, die trials, etc. Five (5) coin minimum. |
All of the grading tiers described here are covered by NGC's comprehensive guarantee of grade and authenticity. Any questions you may have about NGC's grading services can be answered by an NGC Customer Service Representative or an authorized member/dealer. These professionals can help you decide which tier or service offered by NGC best meets your needs.
| Grading Tier |
Fee
(per coin)
|
Turnaround
(Est.)
|
Current
Turnaround
|
Requirements |
| CrossOver |
Tier Price |
According to tier chosen.
Ex: CrossOver Gold is 5 working days |
According to tier chosen |
Coins from other grading services are reviewed for NGC certification. Coins will be removed from their holder only if they can be graded at the same or higher than your specified minimum grade. The maximum accepted minimum grade is MS/PF69; NGC does not accept MS/PF70 coins for crossover at the same grade. You may not request a higher minimum grade than is on the current holder. Also, choose a grading tier according to coin value and desired turnaround.
|
| ReGrade |
Tier Price |
According to tier chosen.
Ex: ReGrade Standard is 10 working days. |
According to tier chosen |
If you disagree with a grade assigned by NGC you may submit the coin for review for a higher grade. Coin must be intact in its holder. Also, choose a grading tier according to coin value and desired turnaround. |
| Mint Error |
Tier Price |
According to tier chosen.
Ex:Mint Error Value is 10 working days. |
According to tier chosen |
NGC examines non-proof World Mint Errors and assigns a designation. Coins will be encapsulated at NGC’s discretion. Also, choose a grading tier according to coin value and desired turnaround |
| Tokens & Medals |
Tier Price |
According to tier chosen (Additional Turnaround time may apply) |
According to tier chosen |
For a complete list of Tokens and Medals we accept, please see Tokens and Medals Services. Variety attribution included. |
| ReHolder (in office) |
$5 |
5 Working days |
5 Working days |
A coin with a chipped or cracked NGC holder can be submitted for placement in a new holder. |
| Designation Review |
$10 |
5 Working days |
5 Working days |
NGC certified coins you’d like reviewed for a particular designation or variety. |
| Appearance Review / Downgrade |
No Charge |
12 Working days |
12 Working days |
A service for review of an NGC coin you believe is over-graded or unattractively toned in a way that makes it unmarketable. |
| Photo Proof |
Deluxe $50 Classic $40 Passport $25 Paradigm $15 Duplicate $15 |
Deluxe, Classic & Passport: 10-14 days Paradigm & Duplicate: 5-7 days |
Deluxe, Classic & Passport: 10-14 days Paradigm & Duplicate: 5-7 days |
Coins you submit for NGC grading can also be digitally imaged and presented by NGC’s PHOTO PROOF. PHOTO PROOF IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO NGC CERTIFIED COINS. |
| Internet Imaged |
$3/coin, applies to all on the invoice |
No additional turnaround time |
No additional turnaround time |
If chosen, NGC provides digital imaging for coins submitted under any of its grading and service tiers at $3 per coin. Applies to all coins on the invoice. Image consists of an accurate internet-resolution “JPG” image of the NGC coin holder’s obverse and reverse. |
Read our guarantee for more information about the grading process.
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