| When you are shopping for gold coins for | | | | pioneered a new set of coin grading standards to |
| investing you will most definitely run into the term | | | | assist the numismatic community with rare coin |
| PCGS Certified or NGC Certified. PCGS | | | | values and pricing. PCGS also created the first |
| (Professional Coin Grading Service) and NGS | | | | known tamper-evident sealed packaging for |
| (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) are two of | | | | certified coins. The packaging included a unique |
| the most well respected coin grading services. | | | | certification number stamped inside the sealed |
| They offer independent grading and certification | | | | packaging. This gave collectors and investors a |
| services to coin collectors and investors. Although | | | | guarantee to certification and authenticity, |
| formed independently, both have been successful | | | | furthering the value of their investments. |
| in changes to the industry. | | | | PCGS has been responsible for making numerous |
| Both PCGS and NGC were formed from a need | | | | improvements throughout the rare coin industry |
| in the rare coin market to standardize grading. | | | | and remains a trusted certification specialist. |
| Prior to 1985 when the PCGS was formed, coin | | | | Knowing your coins are PCGS certified will insure |
| grades- including luster, marking, and circulation | | | | you are receiving the highest quality coins for |
| status- were subject to interpretation by the | | | | your investment. |
| particular collector, buyer, or seller. This caused | | | | If you would like to learn more about PCGS or |
| inconsistent values for coins and made it | | | | NGC certified coins you can visit their individual |
| somewhat difficult to determine a coins true | | | | websites which can be located through a simple |
| value. | | | | Google search online. |
| Since both services were formed they have | | | | |