Regarding the grading of coins that have been privately processed or painted outside of the Mint Bureau

Coins that have been privately processed or colored outside of the mint are not eligible for NGC or PCGS grading and will not be included in the slabs and will be returned.

Since the prescribed fee is charged even if the coin is deemed ineligible for appraisal, we will no longer accept such coins.

Therefore, if the items you apply for contain any coins that fall under this category, please be aware that we will not submit them to a grading company and will instead return them to you at your expense.

*Examples of coins that were deemed ineligible for appraisal