Grading
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World Coins Japan is the official Japanese reception center for NGC and PCGS.
What is Grading?
The Importance of Grading
Grading refers to the process by which an appraisal institution evaluates the authenticity and condition of a coin and assigns it a grade. Grading is an important element in collecting and buying coins, as it increases the reliability of the coin's value by objectively determining its value.
Coins submitted to a grading laboratory will be returned in a sealed plastic case (slab) with a label indicating the grade.
For grading, please contact us, the official NGC and PCGS reception center in Japan.
The major American grading companies, NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) and PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service), are world-famous, and coins certified by these two companies dominate the coin market.
World Coins Japan is a grading agency that accepts grading applications as the official Japanese reception center for NGC and PCGS .
Before applying
Application Notes
When applying for grading to our company, please be sure to read and agree to the following precautions before applying.
Please fill out the consent form for color coins etc.
If you are applying for grading of a "colored coin" or "surface-treated coin," please print out and sign the following consent form before submitting your application. Please enclose the signed consent form when you send the coin.
Download the application form
You can access the application form by clicking the button below. Please fill out the required information according to the example on the application form and then submit your application.
If you wish to order more than 10 coins or banknotes, please use the "Application Form for 10 or More Coins" common to both companies in addition to your regular application form.
Regular application form *Up to 10 sheets can be submitted
▼ NGC ▼
▼ PCGS ▼
If the number of submissions exceeds 10
If you are submitting more than 10 sheets, please fill out the remaining sheets on the application form below.
▼ NGC/PCGS common coin/banknote common ▼
Flow from application to return
①Application by shipping
Please fill out the application form and send it to us along with the coins. When sending, please refer to "Shipping Methods" at the bottom of this page and send it by a method that will allow you to hand it over to us .
・The special cases, plastic cases, capsules, etc. that come with the coins cannot be returned and will be disposed of by our company. Please do not enclose any important items or items that would be a problem if lost.
- Tags and other items that may have been attached when purchased or won from other companies or auction companies cannot be returned. If you wish to submit the item for appraisal to NGC or PCGS, please enclose a copy if necessary.
After receiving your package, we will check the items and prepare a quote (a receipt of your order) which will be sent to you by mail.
Once your item is returned to us by NGC or PCGS, we will send you an invoice. We will return your item to you using the method you specified when you applied.
*If you return the item by delivery, you will be charged an additional shipping fee of 1,000 yen.
② Application in person
Please make a reservation by phone or email at least one day in advance and bring your coins with you when you arrive.
*We recommend that you fill out the application form in advance.
After checking the item at the store, we will prepare an estimate (a receipt of the item) and hand it over to you.
Once your item is returned to us by NGC or PCGS, we will send you an invoice. We will return your item to you via the method you specified when you applied.
*If you return the item by delivery, you will be charged an additional shipping fee of 1,000 yen.
Grading Agency Fees Price List [Revised July 1, 2025]
All prices below include tax.
(The following assumes an exchange rate of 1 dollar = 140 yen)
NGC (Numismatic Guarantee Company) base fee
▼ NGC (coin)
| Declared price | commission | Insurance premiums |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $3,000 (420,000 yen) | 6,000 yen *1 | 1% |
| Up to $10,000 (1,400,000 yen) | 14,000 yen | 1% |
| Up to $25,000 (3,500,000 yen) | 28,000 yen | 1% |
*1 Medals and tokens cost 8,000 yen
▼ NGC-ANCIENT (Ancient Coins)
| Declared price | commission | Insurance premiums |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $3,000 (420,000 yen) | 8,000 yen | 1% |
| Up to $10,000 (1,400,000 yen) | 20,000 yen | 1% |
| Up to $25,000 (3,500,000 yen) | 40,000 yen | 1% |
▼ PMG (Banknotes)
| Declared price | commission | Insurance premiums |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $1,000 (140,000 yen) | 7,000 yen | 1% |
| Up to $3,000 (420,000 yen) | 10,000 yen | 1% |
| Up to $10,000 (1,400,000 yen) | 20,000 yen | 1% |
| Up to $25,000 (3,500,000 yen) | 40,000 yen | 1% |
*Additional fees may be charged for special numbers such as double digits, errors, and specimens.
PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) Basic Fee
▼ PCGS (Coins) *Currently not accepting orders
| Declared price | commission | Insurance premiums |
|---|---|---|
| [Other than gold coins] ~$1,250 (175,000 yen) |
6,000 yen | 1% |
| ~$2,500 (350,000 yen) | 8,000 yen | 1% |
| Up to $10,000 (1,400,000 yen) | 14,000 yen | 1% |
| Up to $100,000 (14,000,000 yen) | 30,000 yen | 1% |
▼ PCGS Banknote (Paperback) *Currently not accepting orders
| Declared price | commission | Insurance premiums |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $1,000 (140,000 yen) | 6,000 yen | 1% |
| ~$2,500 (350,000 yen) | 10,000 yen | 1% |
| Up to $10,000 (1,400,000 yen) | 20,000 yen | 1% |
| Up to $25,000 (3,500,000 yen) | 40,000 yen | 1% |
Other fees
- In addition to the basic fee above, additional fees may be charged. For example, fees for "oversized" or "double thick holder" may be added depending on the size of the coin.
- A quote will be prepared at the time of reception, but the fee may change when the coin is returned after grading is complete.
Number of days until grading is returned
The approximate number of days it will take for your item to be returned to us after grading is complete is as follows:
(As of July 2025)
- NGC: Approximately 6 to 8 months
*PCGS is currently suspending acceptance of orders.
*The above number of days is only a guideline. We do not guarantee that the item will be returned within this number of days.
It will take some time, so we ask for your understanding.
When sending coins
About packaging
Please pack the coins in a way that will prevent them from getting damaged.
- If the coin is in a round plastic case like the one issued by the mint, please send it in its original condition without removing it from the case. If the coin is in a plastic case like a panda coin or mint set, please send it in its original condition without opening it.
- If the coin is not in the original case issued by the mint, or is in a paper holder held together with a staple, please transfer it to a plastic bag with a zipper or a plastic coin case before sending it.
We cannot return any enclosed items other than coins, so please do not enclose any valuables.
- The special cases, plastic cases, capsules, etc. that come with the coins cannot be returned and will be disposed of by our company. Please do not include any valuable items or items that would be a problem if lost.
- We cannot return tags or other items that may have been attached when purchased or won from other companies or auction companies. If you wish to submit the item for appraisal to NGC or PCGS, please enclose a copy if necessary.
There are some coins that cannot be submitted for grading by NGC or PCGS. (For details, please see the Q&A at the bottom of this page.)
If you send us a coin that is not eligible for grading, we will generally return it to you, cash on delivery. Thank you for your understanding.
About shipping methods
When sending us items for grading, please use the following methods to have them delivered directly to you .
- Yu-Pack (postal parcel)
- Letter Pack Plus ( red letter pack )
- Simple registered mail
- courier service
etc.
*Please refrain from using Letter Pack Light (the blue Letter Pack) or Click Post, as these items are not handed over directly but instead delivered to your mailbox, which may result in the loss of your valuable items .
*Please note that we cannot be held responsible if items are sent using a delivery method other than "direct hand delivery."
Q&A
Are there any coins that cannot be submitted for grading?
The following coins cannot be graded:
[Common to NGC/PCGS]
・Coins of the following countries under US economic sanctions (as of June 2025)
North Korea, Cuba, Iran, Crimea (Russia)
[NGC]
・Antique Japanese gold and silver coins, hole coins
・Ancient coins from the following countries
Sassanid Persia, Kushan Empire
[PCGS]
・Ancient coins
*Treasury gold coins can be submitted to NGC. After grading without removing them from the Treasury case, a sticker with the NGC grade will be affixed to the outside of the case.
When should I pay the grading agency fee?
Once grading is complete and your item is returned to us by NGC or PCGS, we will mail you an invoice, at which point payment will be required.
If you are returning the product by delivery, please transfer the payment to our designated account. If you are returning the product in person, please pay in cash at the store.
If the coin is returned with the front and back reversed, can it be corrected?
The front and back of the coin are at the discretion of each grading company, so we will return the coin to the customer as is. Please also note that we cannot accommodate misalignment of the coin in the slab case (if the coin is rotated) except in extreme cases.
*We will let you know if you wish.
Important Notice
Please refer to the following page for important information regarding grading.