NGC Announces Modern Coin On-site Grading in Hong Kong in March/April

Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®) will conduct on-site grading of modern coins at the office of Certified Collectibles Group – International Hong Kong Limited (CCG Hong Kong) from March 31-April 5, 2025. With on-site grading, NGC’s full expert and impartial authentication, grading and encapsulation services will be offered on location with an extremely fast turnaround time.

Submissions for on-site grading must be made by 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 4, for pick up or return shipment starting Sunday, April 6, 2025. Note: Cutoff times are subject to change due to high demand. On-site grading submissions may be made at the following locations:

• The CCG Hong Kong office, until 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025
• CCG Hong Kong’s booth (E5-E7) at the Hong Kong Coin Show (HKCS), until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025

Please write "NGC HK OS" on the shipping label or on the outside of the shipping box for all on-site grading submissions to ensure that the submission is graded during the on-site event.

About NGC

NGC is a leading third-party authentication, grading and encapsulation service for coins, tokens and medals with more than 65 million collectibles certified since 1987. Each NGC-certified coin is backed by the comprehensive NGC Guarantee of authenticity and grade, which gives buyers and sellers greater confidence.

About the Hong Kong Coin Show

The Hong Kong Coin Show is a prestigious numismatic event held twice a year. Occurring in March/April and September/October, this highly anticipated gathering is organized by three prominent partners: Stack's Bowers, Coin-In-Coin, and Shouxi.com. The primary objective of the Hong Kong Coin Show is to establish Hong Kong as a world-class hub for numismatic auctions and coin shows. To accomplish this mission, the HKCS offers a range of engaging activities, including educational seminars, exhibitions and complimentary appraisals conducted by experts. The April 4-6, 2025 event is being held at the Mira Hong Kong.

Preparing submissions

The NGC on-site grading event will be held at the office of CCG Hong Kong, NGC’s affiliate in Hong Kong, China.

NGC will accept most modern coins, tokens and medals for this event*. Vintage Bulk submissions will be accepted on a case-by-case basis with prior approval. Contact CCG Hong Kong at +852 2115-3639 or Service@CollectiblesGroup.hk if you are interested in submitting vintage bulk coins for on-site grading.

*Important Notes:

• All submissions must be made using the NGC Hong Kong Submission Form.
• Submit tokens and medals on a separate submission form. The submitter must provide the relevant reference number (e.g., BHM, Diakov, Kienast, etc.).
• PCGS-graded coins for CrossOver, coins that require NGC Thick Holders (up to 9mm in thickness) and coins that require NGC Oversize Holders (up to 101.5mm in diameter and 25mm in thickness) will be accepted for on-site grading. Submit each of these types on a separate submission form.

The following coins cannot be accepted for on-site grading but can be submitted for shipment to NGC’s US Headquarters for grading:

• Vintage coins except for Vintage Bulk submissions with prior approval from CCG Hong Kong
• Modern Indian coinage (1990-present)
• Medieval (Pre-1500) Polish Denar
• Pre-1500 Hungarian Obol
• Bracteates
• Russian wire money
• Pre-1800 Islamic Hammered coins (Umayyad, Fatimid, Dinar/Dirham)
• Ancient coins
• Mega Holder, Mint Error and VarietyPlus submissions
• Coins for Metallurgic Analysis
• Coins requiring NGC Conservation

The following coins cannot be accepted by NGC's Hong Kong office:

• Chinese cash coins

Submissions will be accepted from paid Collector members and Authorized Dealers with NGC, PMG, ASG or CGC Cards. Submissions must be made using the NGC Hong Kong Submission Form.

Not a member? For just $39 (USD) per year, you can gain direct submission privileges to NGC, PMG, ASG and CGC Cards. To join, visit NGCcoin.hk/Join.

Fees for on-site grading

For faster processing, collectors and dealers must pay by credit or debit card (Visa or Mastercard) at the time of submission. If payment is not made at the time of submission, coins can be returned at the time of completion IF the submitter provides proof that they have paid. To pay by wire transfer, please click here for account information. Note: NGC is unable to accept cash payments.

Grading tiers, services and fees:

A complete list of NGC’s services and fees for the Hong Kong on-site grading event is below. All fees and maximum values are in USD. The NGC Grading Tiers and ReHolder fees listed below include an additional $3 fee per coin for on-site grading. To view NGC’s services and fees as a PDF, click here.

Note: The maximum number of coins per submission form is 50 for non-bulk grading tiers and 200 for bulk grading tiers. Use additional submission forms for larger quantities.

For more information and to submit, contact CCG Hong Kong

Suites 1208-10, 12/F, Tower 1,
The Gateway, Harbour City
25 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui,
Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
Phone: +852 2115-3639
Email: Service@CollectiblesGroup.hk
By Appointment Only

Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG®) and Authenticated Stamp Guaranty® (ASG®), NGC's affiliates for grading banknotes and stamps, will also be conducting an on-site grading events in conjunction with the Hong Kong Coin Show (HKCS) in April 2025. To learn more, go here for PMG and here for ASG.