The Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), founded in 1987 and a leader in third-party grading services, has announced a new interim hologram on NGC standard holders.

The updated hologram includes the non commercial web site, www.ngcterms.com, containing information regarding coin grading and the terms of NGC certifications.

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eBay’s trying to step up efforts to stymie fraudulent numismatic listings and the selling of counterfeit coins.

Last week they implemented an updated policy for how certified coins could be listed in online auctions. What’s changed?

In writing, not much. The policy guidelines aren’t exactly long. However, the changes they detail are significant.

eBay’s policy update for certified coins

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