Submission Guidelines

Member Name and Number - Please provide your PCGS Collectors Club member name and number or your PCGS Authorized Dealer name and number. If you’re not currently a member, select the appropriate box to purchase an annual recurring membership: Silver ($69), Gold ($149) or Platinum ($249). Please note applicable sales tax apply for the following states: New Jersey and Texas.

Return Shipping Address - Provide your return shipping address and contact details here (name, address, city, state, zip, phone and email).

Service Group - Select one of the two Service Group types listed: Standard or Gold Shield. The entire order must be either Standard or Gold Shield. You cannot mix Service Groups on the same submission.

Any world coins or submissions for the show should be processed on the appropriate submission form.

• GOLD SHIELD: Coin is imaged in high resolution, registered, and checked against PCGS’ vast proprietary imaging database. Includes TrueView image and enhanced security with the PCGS Gold Shield icon.

Note the following limitations apply:

• You cannot specify a minimum details grade for existing genuine-holdered coins.
• PCGS will evaluate any Crossover with designations such as FirstStrike® or equivalent at the time of submission to determine validity. If approved, the designation will transfer to successful crossovers. Add-on service for FirstStrike® must be selected on the submission form. Additional FirstStrike® fees apply.
• First Day of Issue or equivalent will not be recognized on crossover submissions.
• Minimum grades are not accepted for regrade or reconsideration services.

Genuine Option - All coins submitted are subject to being deemed as Genuine (not gradeable). Select only one of the two options:

1. Genuine with Details (Default)
2. Do not holder Genuine-only coins.

FEES: Full grading fee will be charged with either selection. Please visit PCGS.com/grades for examples.

Select type of submission and service level desired. ONLY ONE TYPE OF SUBMISSION AT ONE SERVICE LEVEL IS PERMITTED PER FORM.

Service Type - Select one Service Type.

• GRADING: For raw coins (not currently encapsulated). You may (but are not required to) specify a minimum acceptable grade. Coins graded below the minimum acceptable grade will not be holdered; however, the full grading fee will be charged.
• REGRADE: For a coin previously graded by PCGS you feel might be worthy of a higher grade, submit coin in the holder. The coin will be removed from the PCGS holder and regraded. Grading fees will apply whether the coin upgrades or not. Coins that do upgrade will also be charged the Guarantee Premium* based on the value of the coin. If the coin grades lower, the terms of the PCGS guarantee will apply. For full disclosure of the PCGS guarantee, visit PCGS.com/Guarantee.
• CROSSOVER: For a coin previously graded (currently encapsulated) by another grading service. PCGS will holder the coin only if it meets or exceeds your specific request notated in the “Minimum Grade” column on the front of the form. Grading fees will apply whether the coins cross or not. Coins that do cross will also be charged a Guarantee Premium* based on the value of the coin. Please specify one of the options below in the “Minimum Grade” column on the front of the form. If you leave this area blank, PCGS will assume the minimum grade is the grade currently on the holder.
• Minimum Grade Options:
• CURRENT – Requests coin to cross at grade listed on holder.
• ANY – Requests coin to cross at any numerical grade (01-70).
• DETAILS – Requests coin to cross at any numerical grade or Genuine no-grade.
• OTHER GRADE – If you would like to specify a different grade than listed on the holder, write your acceptable numerical grade (include suffix if applicable).

Note the following limitations apply:
•  »   You cannot specify a minimum details grade for existing genuine-holdered coins.
•  »   Qualifying NGC First Strike, First Day of Issue or equivalent may be recognized
•  »   Minimum grades are not accepted for regrade or reconsideration service types.

• REHOLDER: Re-encapsulation of PCGS-graded coin. Coin will not be regraded. Coins valued over $2,500 require Gold Shield.
• RECONSIDERATION: Use the Reconsideration service if you would like to have your coin regraded without being removed from its current PCGS holder. The coin will only be removed if it upgrades. Select one of the options below.
1. Upgrade by full numeric grade (Default). If your coin’s grade is determined to improve by one numeric point or more (i.e. 63 to 64 or 63+ to 64).
2. Upgrade by Plus grade ONLY. If your coin’s grade is determined to improve by a Plus grade (i.e. 58 to 58+).
3. Upgrade by Suffix. If your coin’s designation is determined to improve by suffix even if the coin’s grade does not improve (i.e. PL to DMPL, CA to DC, BN to RB).
4. Any: Will accept options 1, 2, or 3.

Coins that upgrade will be removed from the current holder, given the new grade and/or suffix, and placed in a new holder.

FEES: Grading fees will apply whether the coin upgrades or not. Coins that upgrade will also be charged the Guarantee Premium*.

• GUARANTEE PREMIUM*: Equal to 1% of the value of the coin in its final grade. The value of the coin is determined by the PCGS Price Guide value for that grade or the Declared Value of the coin, if the Price Guide value is not available. The minimum amount for the Guarantee Premium is $10. PCGS reserves the right to make the final determination of the coin’s value.
• GUARANTEE RESUBMISSION: If you have a PCGS-graded coin that you feel is overgraded, misattributed, or counterfeit, submit the coin to PCGS through the Guarantee Resubmission Service. A fee of $25 per coin must accompany all submissions through this service (Standard or Gold Shield). If your coin is downgraded, the terms of the PCGS Guarantee will apply and all fees and charges related to the Guarantee Resubmission will be refunded. Additional guarantee terms and conditions apply. Please visit PCGS.com/guarantee for more information.

Service Level - Select only one Service Level. Service Level is based on the declared value per item listed. The individual declared values cannot exceed the maximum value for the service level that is selected. You may select a higher service level for a quicker turnaround time. All colonials, Fractional Gold, Patterns, Territorials, Tokens and Medals, must be submitted under the Specials Issues or Economy Special Issues service level. For a list of eligible Tokens and Medals we certify, please visit PCGS.com/TokensAndMedals. For Collectors’ Club voucher redemption, submit through Regular service, provide voucher number on the “Other” line. Please note: Voucher submission is subject to current Regular service estimated turnaround time.

Please note: For the Rarities Reholder** service level, please specify if you would like the Rarities holder or standard holder (default).

Coin Details - List each coin’s description. For multiple coins of same date, denomination, mint mark, and variety, you may list total quantity and write on one line. For coin number, refer to PCGS Population Report or PCGS Coin Numbering System (optional). For the date of each coin, include mintmark (i.e. 1880-S). If coin is a commemorative, list name of issue. List denomination of each coin (ex. 1¢, $1, $10). Indicate Declared Value for each coin. If no value is assigned, you authorize PCGS to assign a $50 value per coin.

ADDITIONAL / ADD-ON SERVICES

• TrueView Imaging (Add $5 per coin) PCGS.com/Trueview
• First Strike (Add $18 per coin) PCGS.com/Firststrike
• Variety Attribution (Add $20 per coin) PCGS.com/Varietyfaq
• Oversized Holder (Add $20 per coin) PCGS.com/holders

Please note: If you are submitting a PCGS encapsulated coin for Variety Attribution or TrueView Imaging service, you are responsible for the corresponding grading or reholder cost.

Alternate Return Shipping - Select an alternate shipping method and delivery speed. An account number must be provided. Add $4 per order when using alternate shipping methods. Authorized Dealers may pick up at PCGS by scheduling an appointment in advance.

Fee Calculation - Calculate all appropriate fees for the submission. For return shipments, signature is required upon delivery. Do not send postage stamps for the return of your package. Only PCGS Authorized Dealers are eligible to drop off and pick up orders at PCGS Headquarters.

Method of Payment - Include check, money order or credit card info. You must include payment or your order will not be processed. On orders that the Guarantee Premium* will apply, PCGS requests a credit card as method of payment to help ensure quick processing of your order. All fees must be paid in USD.

Terms and Conditions - Sign and date bottom of form after reading the Terms & Conditions below. Order will not be processed without signature. Keep gold copy for your records.

Package coins and submission form carefully. Name of service must be clearly marked on outside of package. This will help expedite the processing of your order. Ship via U.S. Mail (registered, insured) or USPS Express Mail to PCGS, P.O. Box 9458, Newport Beach, CA 92658. For FedEx Express shipments, mail to CU RECEIVING, 7000 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, California 92618. Packages to PCGS must be insured. For international shipments the customer is liable for any duties and taxes assessed on the shipment to and from PCGS.

All terms and conditions are subject to change. Estimated turnaround times do not include mailing time and reflect business days. IF MORE THAN ONE SERVICE GROUP, SERVICE TYPE, GENUINE OPTION, OR SERVICE LEVEL IS INCLUDED ON ANY ONE FORM, YOU AUTHORIZE PCGS TO SEPARATE THE ORDER FOR PROCESSING AND AGREE TO PAY ANY ADDITIONAL GRADING, GUARANTEE PREMIUM, HANDLING AND SHIPPING FEES THAT MAY APPLY.