NEW ZEALAND 1953 1/2 CROWN PCGS MS64 

WHAT IS PCGS?

The Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) is an independent and experienced grading company that authenticates and grades coins. The company has been grading coins for over twenty years, is listed on the NASDAQ through its holding company Collectors Universe Inc., and has built a reputation on conservative and independent grading. Since 1985, they have graded almost sixteen million coins, worth billions of dollars, and their grading certificates are respected all over the world.

WHY BUY PCGS-GRADED COINS?

Ever bought a coin in one grade, only to be told by a professional that it was overgraded, and that it's only worth half of what you paid? By buying PCGS-graded coins, you know that the PCGS grade was determined by at least two full-time coin graders who have the experience and know-how to assess the grades of your coins. More importantly, these graders aren't trying to sell you the coin. This means they have no incentive to deceptively overgrade them! Better still, PCGS doesn't grade harshly cleaned coins, so you know a PCGS-graded coin is in original, uncleaned condition. On top of that, PCGS also authenticates coins, so if you see a 1923 halfpenny graded by PCGS, you know with certainty that the coin came from the mint and not a counterfeiter's workshop.

HOW CAN I TELL IF A COIN HAS BEEN GRADED BY PCGS?
Once a coin has been graded, it is sonically sealed into a chemically non-reactive and durable case. Sealed along with it is the coin's grading certificate, as well as a barcode number, which you can use on the PCGS website to see the coin's details. Once the coin is sealed in, you can't change the certificate or damage the coin. More importantly, the holder will preserve the coin and is great for long-term storage. It also prevents collectors from inadvertently damaging a coin by touching it. 

Buying and selling coins has never been easier!