What gives each one its value
A bullion coin or bar is bought mainly for the amount and purity of the gold inside it, with a premium on top. A graded coin might be a bullion issue, a proof or a historic piece. Grading says nothing about how much gold a coin holds.
What grading adds
PCGS and NGC are independent grading services. They check that a coin is genuine, judge its condition and seal it in a protective holder that carries the grade. We supply graded coins only from these two. The grade is a view on condition. It is not a promise about price.
Two different pulls on price
The metal in a coin and the collector premium on it can move in different directions. Scarcity, demand and condition affect the premium, while the gold price follows the wider market. A higher grade does not automatically make a better purchase, so compare like with like instead of chasing a number.
Questions worth asking
Ask for the exact issue, weight, purity, year, grading service, grade and total cost. Look up the certificate number with the grader, and ask to see photographs of the actual coin and holder. Think about how you would sell it, and accept that an offer later may be lower than what you paid.
