Professional Coin Grading Services

Professional Coin Grading Services, or PCGS, is a service for grading coins that are rare. Determining the condition of a coin and whether it is authentic is the job of the PCGS. The coin is then graded so consumers can find the rating of the rare coin in their possession. After the coins are graded, they are then sealed in a protective holder. This holder conveys the coins certificate of authenticity and grade. PCGS invented this tamper proof rare coin holder. A fee is charged for the grading and certification services performed by PCGS.

This third party coin grading service has been in existence since 1986 and makes its home in Newport Beach, California. In order for a coin to be considered rare, it has to meet PCGS grading standards. If a coin doesn't meet these standards, it may be worth less than the prices listed on the PCGS website.

PCGS offers a cash back policy for any coin that remains in its protective cover. A coin that is believed to be graded wrong and returned to PCGS in its protective cover assures that the owner has options for his/her protection.

PCGS is considered to be one of the top three services for grading and certifying coins. Rated by those who know coins, PCGS has consistently graded coins correctly and dealers will pay for these authenticated coins.

Experts working for PCSG in the field of coin grading and certifying have graded over 6 million coins worth well over $8 billion.