What Are PCGS Certified Coins?

When you are shopping for gold coins forpioneered a new set of coin grading standards to
investing you will most definitely run into the termassist the numismatic community with rare coin
PCGS Certified or NGC Certified. PCGSvalues and pricing. PCGS also created the first
(Professional Coin Grading Service) and NGSknown tamper-evident sealed packaging for
(Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) are two ofcertified coins. The packaging included a unique
the most well respected coin grading services.certification number stamped inside the sealed
They offer independent grading and certificationpackaging. This gave collectors and investors a
services to coin collectors and investors. Althoughguarantee to certification and authenticity,
formed independently, both have been successfulfurthering 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 needimprovements 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, coinKnowing your coins are PCGS certified will insure
grades- including luster, marking, and circulationyou are receiving the highest quality coins for
status- were subject to interpretation by theyour investment.
particular collector, buyer, or seller. This causedIf you would like to learn more about PCGS or
inconsistent values for coins and made itNGC certified coins you can visit their individual
somewhat difficult to determine a coins truewebsites which can be located through a simple
value.Google search online.
Since both services were formed they have