NGC SERVICES & FEES
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 US and World coins for grading. For more information
on coins accepted by NGC for grading, please see Coins We
Grade. For tips on how to submit your coins, refer to our How to Submit page.
NGC's comprehensive Written Guarantee of grade
and authenticity covers all grading tiers described here. Please also review our
Terms and Conditions.
In order to make submitting US 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.
Learn more about bulk submission rates
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US Coins
Turnaround times are approximate and not guaranteed.
Estimated turnaround begins on the day coins are received at NGC. An $8 handling
fee per invoice applies to all submissions in addition to the grading tiers below.
|
Grading Service |
Fee
(per coin) |
Turnaround
(Est.) |
Current
Turnaround |
Requirements
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Unlimited Value WalkThrough
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$600
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24 hours
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24 hours
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All US coins. Unlimited value.
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High Value WalkThrough
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$250
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24 hours
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24 hours
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All US coins. Maximum value $250,000 or less.
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WalkThrough
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$125
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24 hours
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2 working days
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All US coins. Maximum value $100,000.
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Express
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$60
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48 hours
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48 hours
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All US coins. Maximum value $10,000.
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↑ All tiers above include Scratch-Resistant Holders for no additional fee.↑ |
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↓ Upgrade to Scratch-Resistant Holders for the following tiers for an additional
$5.00 per coin. ↓ |
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Early Bird
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$30
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12 working days
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12 working days
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All US coins. Maximum value $3,000.
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Specialty Gold
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$30
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5 working days
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5 working days
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All California fractional, $1 gold, $2.5 gold, $3 gold, $5 Indians, and all better-date US gold. Maximum value $3,000 per coin. Five (5) coin minimum.
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GoldRush
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$25
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5 working days
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5 working days
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All US dates for $5,$10, $20 Liberty; $10 Indian; $20 Saint-Gaudens, and $5, $10, $25, $50 US gold bullion. Maximum value $3,000. Five (5) coin minimum.
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Economy
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$17
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21 working days
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21 working days
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All US non-gold coins. Maximum value $300. Excludes US Colonials. Five (5) coin minimum.
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Modern
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$14
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12 working days
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12 working days
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All US coins 1955 to present. No patterns, die trials, etc. Maximum value $2,500. Five (5) coin minimum. Note: Five-coin minimum waived for America The Beautiful 5-ounce silver quarters.
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Modern Special
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$20
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12 working days
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12 working days
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All US coins 1955 to present requiring a non-standard NGC label. Maximum value $2,500.Five (5) coin minimum. Note: Five-coin minimum waived for America The Beautiful 5-ounce silver quarters.
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PreScreen
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Call for rates
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Varies
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Varies
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Elite Collectors Society Members only. 100 or more of the same type.
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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 Service |
Fee
(per coin) |
Turnaround
(Est.) |
Current
Turnaround |
Requirements
|
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CrossOver
|
Tier price
|
According to tier chosen
Ex: CrossOver EarlyBird is 12 working days
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According to tier chosen
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CLICK FOR DETAILED
SERVICE INFORMATION Review of PCGS-holdered coins for NGC certification. Coins will be removed from their holders only if they can be graded at the same grade or higher than your specified minimum grade. Specify "ANY" as the minimum grade to have your coin crossed regardless of grade. Specify "DETAILS" to cross coins with detrimental surface conditions. NGC does not accept MS/PF 70 coins for CrossOver at the same grade. You may not request a higher minimum grade than is on the current holder. Non-PCGS-holdered coins must be removed from their holders and submitted raw.
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ReGrade
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Tier price
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According to tier chosen
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According to tier chosen
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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.
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VarietyPlus®
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Tier price + $15
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Tier + 5 working days
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Tier + 5 working days
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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. See VarietyPlus for a complete list of varieties we recognize. If you would like a coin already graded by NGC reviewed for variety, do not select a grading tier. Select the VarietyPlus service option. Variety Plus fees apply when this service is requested regardless of whether or not NGC determines your coin to be a recognized variety.
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Mint Error
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Tier price +$15*
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Tier + 5 working days
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Tier + 5 working days
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NGC examines US 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. Mint Error fees apply when this service is requested regardless of whether or not NGC determines your coin to be a recognized error coin.
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Tokens & Medals
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Tier price
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According to tier chosen (Additional turnaround time may apply)
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According to tier chosen
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For a complete list of Tokens and Medals we accept, please see Tokens and Medals Services. Variety attribution included.
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NGC Oversize Holder™
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Tier + $20
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According to tier chosen
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According to tier chosen
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Coins over 45mm in diameter are placed in NGC Oversize Holder. Must be submitted on a separate submission form.
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ReHolder
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ReHolder $10
High Value ReHolder $25
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5 working days
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5 working days
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A coin in an NGC holder submitted for placement in a new holder. ReHolder for coins valued at $10,000 or less; High Value ReHolder for coins valued over $10,000. Placed in a Scratch-Resistant EdgeView® holder. Must be submitted on a separate submission form.
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ReHolder w/Label Change
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$14
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5 working days
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5 working days
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All coins valued at $10,000 or less requesting a special NGC label. Placed in a Scratch-Resistant Holder. Must be submitted on a separate submission form.
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Oversize ReHolder
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Oversize ReHolder $18
High Value Oversize ReHolder $45
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5 working days
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5 working days
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All coins over 45 mm. Oversize ReHolder for coins valued at $10,000 or less; High Value Oversize ReHolder for coins valued over $10,000. Must be submitted on a separate submission form.
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Appearance Review
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No Charge
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12 working days
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12 working days
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A service for review of an NGC coin you believe is over graded.
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Designation Review
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$12
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5 working days
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5 working days
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NGC certified coins you'd like reviewed for a particular designation or variety, such as "FB", "RB" or "*". There is no Designation Review service for +. Coins must be submitted for ReGrade. For varieties, use VarietyPlus and separate from Designation Review services.
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NCS Crossover
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$8
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5 working days
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5 working days
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Coins encapsulated by NCS are NGC Details Graded.
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Low Resolution Imaging
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$5/coin. Applies to all on invoice.
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Tier + 1 working day
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Tier + 1 working day
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If chosen, NGC provides an accurate 72 dpi, JPEG image of the NGC coin holder's obverse and reverse. Sent via email. Ideal for use on the internet and the NGC Registry.
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NGC Photo Vision®
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$15
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10-14 working days
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10-14 working days
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A PDF with high-quality enlarged images of the coin's obverse and reverse and label information. Sent via email.
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PHOTO PROOF®
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Deluxe $65 Duplicate $15 Digital Delivery $5
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Deluxe: 10-14 working days
Duplicate: 5-7 working days
Digital Delivery: 10-14 working days
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Deluxe and Digital Delivery: 10-14
Duplicate: 5-7 days
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Available only for NGC-Certified coins. Coins you submit for NGC grading can digitally imaged and presented by NGC’s PHOTO PROOF. See NGC Imaging Services for details.
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Metallurgic Analysis
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$75
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3 working days
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3 working days
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Upon request, NGC performs a composition surface scan. Only coins with non-standard metal composition will have the weight and the three most abundant non-trace metals listed on the certification label. Metallurgic analysis is available for all pattern, essai, trial and mint error coins, tokens and medals.
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Return Mint Packaging
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$3/submission
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1 working day
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1 working day
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Return Mint packaging (capsules, Certificates of Authenticity and Mint boxes). We do not return flips or other packaging.
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World Coins
COINS REQUIRING ADDITIONAL RESEARCH
Certain coins valued under $3,000 that require additional research for authentication
are NOT eligible for World Standard, Gold and Value tiers. Submit the following
coins using World Express tier: RUSSIA, gold and silver coins, dated 1839 and before;
RUSSIA, platinum coins, dated 1845 and before; CHINA, gold and silver coins, dated
1932 and before. May affect turnaround time. An $8 handling fee per invoice applies
to all submissions in addition to the below grading tiers.
|
Grading Service |
Fee
(per coin) |
Turnaround
(Est.) |
Current
Turnaround |
Requirements
|
|
Unlimited Value WalkThrough
|
$600
|
24 hours*
|
24 hours*
|
All world coins. Unlimited Value. *Extra research is occasionally required on more esoteric items.
|
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High Value WalkThrough
|
$250
|
24 hours*
|
24 hours*
|
All world coins. Maximum value $250,000. *Extra research is occasionally required on more esoteric items
|
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WalkThrough
|
$125
|
24 hours*
|
24 hours*
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All world coins. Maximum value $100,000. *Extra research is occasionally required on more esoteric items.
|
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Express
|
$60
|
48 hours*
|
48 hours*
|
All world coins. Maximum value value $10,000. Extra research is occasionally required on more esoteric items.
|
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↑ All tiers above include Scratch-Resistant Holders for no additional fee.↑ |
|
↓ Upgrade to Scratch-Resistant Holders for the following tiers for an additional
$5.00 per coin. ↓ |
|
Standard
|
$35
|
12 working days*
|
12 working days*
|
All world coin. Maximum value $3,000. *Extra research is occasionally required on more esoteric items.
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Gold
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$30
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5 working days*
|
5 working days*
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All common date world gold. Maximum value $3,000. Five (5) coin minimum. *Extra research is occasionally required on more esoteric items.
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Value
|
$19
|
21 working days
|
21 working days
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All world coins. Maximum value $300. Five (5) coin minimum.
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World Modern
|
$17
|
12 working days
|
20 working days
|
Regular issue coins 1970 to present (no patterns, die trials, etc.). Maximum value $2,500. Five (5) coin minimum.
|
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World Modern Special
|
$23
|
12 working days
|
12 working days
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Regular issue coins 1970 to present requiring a non-standard NGC label. Maximum value $2,500. Five (5) coin minimum.
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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 Service |
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
|
Review of PCGS-holdered coins for NGC certification. Coins will be removed from their holders only if they can be graded at the same grade or higher than your specified minimum grade. Specify "ANY" as the minimum grade to have your coin crossed regardless of grade. Specify "DETAILS" to cross coins with detrimental surface conditions. NGC does not accept MS/PF 70 coins for CrossOver at the same grade. You may not request a higher minimum grade than is on the current holder. Non-PCGS-holdered coins must be removed from their holders and submitted raw.
|
|
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.
|
|
VarietyPlus®
|
Tier price + $15
|
Tier + 5 working days
|
Tier + 5 working days
|
NGC examines coins for recognized varieties and certifies with applicable designation. Choose a grading tier according to coin value and turnaround. If you would like a coin already graded by NGC reviewed for variety, do not select a grding tier. Select the variety Plus service option. VarietyPlus attribution fees apply when this service is requested - regardless of whether or not NGC determines your coin to be a recognized variety. See VarietyPlus for a complete list of varieties we recognize.
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|
Mint Error
|
Tier price + $15
|
Tier + 5 working days
Ex:Mint Error value is 15 working days
|
Tier + 5 working days
|
NGC examines 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. Mint Error attribution fees apply when this service is requested - regardless of whether or not NGC determines your coin to be a recognized error coin.
|
|
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.
|
|
NGC Oversize Holder™
|
Tier + $20
|
According to tier chosen
|
According to tier chosen
|
Coins over 45mm in diameter are placed in NGC Oversize Holder. Must be submitted on a separate submission form.
|
|
ReHolder
|
ReHolder $10<br/>High Value ReHolder $25<br/>
|
5 working days
|
5 working days
|
A coin in an NGC holder submited for placement in a new holder. ReHolder for coins valued at $10,000 or less; High Value ReHolder for coins valued over $10,000. Placed in a Scratch-Resistant EdgeView® holder. Must be submitted on a separate submission form.
|
|
ReHolder w/Label Change
|
$14
|
5 working days
|
5 working days
|
All coins valued at $10,000 or less requesting a special NGC label. Placed in a Scratch-Resistant Holder. Must be submitted on a separate submission form.
|
|
Oversize ReHolder
|
Oversize ReHolder $18
High Value Oversize ReHolder $45
|
5 working days
|
5 working days
|
A coin in an NGC holder submitted for placement in a new holder. ReHolder for all coins valued at $10,000 or less; High Value ReHolder for all coins valued over $10,000. Must be submitted on a separate submission form.
|
|
Designation Review
|
$12
|
5 working days
|
5 working days
|
NGC-certified coins you'd like reviewed for a particular designation such as "FB," "RB," or "*." There is no Designation Review for +. Coins must be submitted for ReGrade.
|
|
NCS Crossover
|
$8
|
5 working days
|
5 working days
|
Coins encapsulated by NCS are NGC Details Graded.
|
|
Return Mint Packaging
|
$3/submission
|
1 working day
|
1 working day
|
Return Mint packaging (capsules, Certificates of Authenticity and Mint Packaging). We do not return flips or other packaging.
|
|
Low Resolution Imaging
|
$5/coin. Applies to all on the invoice
|
Tier + 1 working day
|
Tier + 1 working day
|
If chosen, NGC provides an accurate 72 dpi, JPEG image of the NGC coin holder’s obverse and reverse. Applies to all coins on the invoice. Sent by email. Ideal for use on the internet and the NGC Registry.
|
|
NGC Photo Vision®
|
$15
|
10-14 working days
|
10-14 working days
|
A PDF with high-quality enlarged images of the coin's obverse and reverse and label information. Sent via email.
|
|
PHOTO PROOF®
|
Deluxe $65 Duplicate $15 Digital Delivery $5
|
Deluxe and Digital Delivery 10-14 days Duplicate: 5-7 days
|
Deluxe and Digital Delivery 10-14 days Duplicate: 5-7 days
|
Available only for NGC-Certified coins. Coins you submit for NGC grading can digitally imaged and presented by NGC’s PHOTO PROOF. See NGC Imaging Services for details.
|
|
Appearance Review
|
No charge
|
12 working days
|
12 working days
|
A service for review of an NGC coin you believe is over-graded.
|
|
Metallurgic Analysis
|
$75
|
3 working days
|
3 working days
|
Upon request, NGC performs a composition surface scan. Only coins with non-standard metal composition will have the weight and the three most abundant non-trace metals listed on the certification label. Metallurgic analysis is available for all pattern, essai, trial and mint error coins, tokens and medals.
|
NGC reserves the right to charge higher tier rates if a submitted item's value exceeds
the maximum value allowed using the originally selected tier. This also includes
instances where the value provided by the submitter is below the coin's fair market
value.
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