NGC and PMG Experts Share Insight in Videos for the Festival of Coins

Two experts with Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) and Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG®) offered video presentations and answered questions at the 2021 Festival of Coins, which was held virtually September 18-25, 2021. Each expert offered a 30-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute question-and-answer session.

David W. Lange, NGC Research Director, gave a presentation titled "Similarities and Differences in US and UK Coinage." The presentation was designed to give collectors a solid understanding of the links between US and UK coinage, from the dawn of the American colonies to the coins of the 19th and 20th centuries.

A coin enthusiast for more than 50 years, Lange is the author of 10 books on United States numismatics and has received the American Numismatics Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award and Numismatist of the Year honors. He made the presentation via video from NGC's world headquarters in Sarasota, Florida.

To view a video of Lange’s full presentation, click the play button below or click here.

Colin Blyth, a Senior Numismatist with PMG, gave a presentation titled "Collecting Overprinted Banknotes." During the presentation, Blyth explored the fascinating world of overprinted banknotes, many of which were produced in times of conflict or upheaval, creating unique and often beautiful pieces of history.

Blyth has been a paper money collector for more than 20 years and has a Master's of Business Administration from Queen's University in Canada. Blyth made his presentation via video from PMG's world headquarters in Sarasota, Florida.

To view a video of Blyth’s full presentation, click the play button below or click here.

The Festival of Coins, based in the United Kingdom, took place September 18-25, 2021. Held annually, it offers collectors and dealers in the United Kingdom and beyond the opportunity to gather online for a numismatic event that replicates the aspects of traditional numismatic shows, many of which have been cancelled because of the global pandemic. The festival includes a numismatic marketplace as well as presentations from experts.

NGC, Numismatic Conservation Services™ (NCS®) and PMG are proud to serve as partners of this event. NGC provides expert and impartial certification, grading and encapsulation services for collectible coins, tokens and medals backed by a comprehensive guarantee. NCS provides conservation services for coins, tokens and medals. PMG provides expert and impartial certification, grading and encapsulation services for collectible paper money backed by a comprehensive guarantee.

For information about the Festival and to see videos from all participants, visit allaboutcoins.co.uk/festival/.