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Status display
■ Coin status display
In recent years, services have become popular in which PCGS and NGC guarantee authenticity and place coins graded out of 70 in plastic cases. These are called "slabs" due to their shape, and are becoming the mainstream way of judging the condition of collectible coins.
With 50 years of experience in coin appraisal, we use the following criteria to indicate the condition of coins that are not in a slab.
| Slabs | State notation | Japanese | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| PF(PR) | Proof | proof | An item that has been specially finished for some purpose. A term indicating the manufacturing method, and is distinct from grading. |
| SP | Abbreviation for Specimen or Special Strike. Like PF, it is distinguished from grading. | ||
| MS70 | FDC | Perfect | This is such a perfect item that it is thought to be impossible to find among coins produced for circulation. |
| MS67 | |||
| MS66 | -FDC | Completely unused | It is exactly as it was produced by the mint and is free of any typical blemishes. |
| MS65 | UNC/FDC | ||
| MS64 | UNC+ | ||
| MS63 | UNC | Unused item | The surface shines in the same way as when it was manufactured and there is no wear, but there are slight scratches such as bag marks and marks from impacts. |
| MS62 | -UNC | ||
| MS61 | AU/UNC | Nearly unused | There is little wear, but the item shows some signs of wear. |
| MS60 | AU | ||
| AU58 | EF+ | Very good condition | Although there is some wear, the surface still retains the shine it had when it was manufactured. |
| AU55 | EF | ||
| AU50 | -EF | ||
| XF45 | VF/EF | ||
| XF40 | VF+ | In good condition | Although there is considerable wear, the details are still sharply discernible. |
| VF35 | VF | ||
| VF20 | F+ | Average quality | Although it is considerably worn, the year and other characteristics are clearly visible. |
| F15 | F | ||
| F12 | -F | ||
| VG8 | V.G. | Inferior product | Although the letters and year have worn away, the item is still legible at a glance. |
| G8 | G | Very inferior product | The letters and dates have worn away, making it possible for only an experienced person to read it. |
*Abbreviations for FDC=Fleur de coin, UNC=Uncirculated, AU=About Uncirculated, EF=Extremely Fine, VF=Very Fine, F=Fine, VG=Very Good, G=Good, PL=Prooflike
*Some slabs have defects such as "UNC Detail", "AU Detail", "XF Detail", "VF Detail", etc. that do not have a "detail" or grading number. For these coins, the overall condition excluding the defect is also listed, so please refer to it.
*The ★ mark placed after the grade, such as "MS64★", indicates that the coin has particularly excellent eye appeal among coins of the same grade.
*There are some exceptions regarding valuation, such as antique gold and silver.
■ Regarding banknote status indication
| State notation | Japanese |
|---|---|
| GU(Gem-UNC) | Completely unused |
| CU (Choice-UNC) | Unused item |
| EPQ (Exception Paper Quality) OPQ (Original Paper Quality) |
This item retains the paper quality from the time of printing. |
terms of service
Thank you for using the World Coins Japan online store. Our priority is customer satisfaction, and we strive to operate our store so that you can shop with peace of mind. However, due to the nature of online stores, there is a possibility that we may cause you unexpected inconvenience or trouble. Please read the following information and understand it before using our store.
[Sales Information]
- Products listed on our online shop are also sold in stores, through catalogue mail order lists, at events, etc., and it may take 2-3 business days to confirm stock availability.
- We strive to update our inventory as much as possible, but items may be sold out at any time.
- In addition, since we also exhibit at events, even if we are able to secure stock of the product, it may take longer than usual to ship it.
- If you order multiple items and some of the items are unavailable, we will only sell and deliver the items that are available.
- If we determine that delivery is difficult due to reasons such as a large number of errors in the information entered when placing an order, we may cancel your order.
[About product description]
- We strive to provide as accurate product descriptions as possible, but the actual product will take priority in terms of product condition.
- We strive to make product photos as close to the actual product as possible, but the color may look different from the actual product due to lighting and background during photography. Also, the impression may differ from the actual product depending on the settings of your monitor or mobile device, but in any case, the actual product will take precedence.
- In order to prevent unauthorized use of product images, some images have been partially pixelated.
[Price Information]
- The prices displayed on this website are the selling prices on this EC site. They may differ from the selling prices in stores or at event venues.
- Product prices are subject to review (change) from time to time due to various reasons, such as fluctuations in bullion prices.
- We take great care to display accurate sales prices, but if we determine that the displayed price is significantly different from the market price or is incorrect due to system malfunctions, human error, etc., we may cancel your order.
[Disclaimer]
- World Coins Japan Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any damage, loss, or disadvantage incurred by customers in connection with the use or browsing of this online shop.
- We are not responsible for the condition of parts other than the coin, such as the case.
[Returns, exchanges, and cancellations]
- If the product you purchased is significantly different from what was shown, or if you believe it is not authentic (please state the reason in this case), please contact us by email within one week of receiving the product, stating that you wish to return it.
Please note that returns, exchanges and cancellations will not be accepted in the following cases:
- Returns due to customer reasons such as incorrect ordering.
- Products that have been damaged by the customer, washed, or otherwise altered from their original condition.
- If more than one week has passed since the product was delivered.
Shipping, shipping fees and payment
■ About product shipping
We usually plan to ship within 3 business days from the date of payment. After receiving your order, the product will be picked up from the store or warehouse, inspected, packed, and shipped. However, there may be cases where it takes longer than usual, such as when exhibiting at an event or special event. In such cases, we will contact you again.
■ Confirming shipping address information
If we determine that it is necessary to confirm the information you have entered, we may contact you by email or phone. Also, if there are many errors in the information you have entered and we determine that delivery is difficult, we may cancel your order. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
■ Shipping fees
The following shipping fees are charged per order.
*Shipping charges will be incurred for each order regardless of the number of items ordered.
| region | postage |
|---|---|
| All of Japan (excluding Okinawa and islands) | 1,000 yen |
| Okinawa and Islands | 1,600 yen |
*Shipping costs include consumption tax and packaging fees.
■ About overseas shipping
Delivery areas for regular orders are limited to within Japan. For sales and shipping to overseas countries, please refer to this page and contact us.
■ About combined shipping
We will only accept combined shipping if you place two orders and the following conditions are met:
- All information such as delivery address, payment method, and delivery address is the same.
- Both orders are not yet ready to be shipped.
If you would like to have the items shipped together, please indicate this in your second order, or contact us at shop@coins.co.jp with your order number.
*Depending on when you contact us, there may be cases where shipping preparations have already begun and the items cannot be shipped together.
For other cases, please contact us individually.
■ Payment methods
We accept the following payment methods:
・Bank transfer
・Postal transfer
・Credit card
*Please note that any fees associated with remittance will be borne by the customer.
■ Payment deadline
Due to procedural reasons, the payment deadline is "one week after the stock availability email is sent."
We apologize for the inconvenience, but please complete the payment procedure within one week.
If you are unable to make payment within one week, please let us know.
Regarding sales and shipping to overseas
- If you wish to sell or ship overseas, please contact us in advance using the inquiry form .
*Normal orders can only be delivered within Japan. - Please be sure to fill in the following items in the message field of the form when making an inquiry, as they are necessary for us to estimate shipping and insurance fees.
- Delivery zip code
- Shipping address
- Please note that it may take some time for us to respond.
- Depending on the country or region of destination, shipping and insurance fees may be high.
- For overseas deliveries, delivery may take a significant amount of time.
- There are some countries and regions where sales are not possible due to being outside the shipping company's business area.
- We will continue to sell the product you have inquired about on our e-commerce website and in stores unless we reach an agreement to purchase it. Please understand that the product may be sold out during the communication.