Code	Rate
XAU/USD	82.94	0.00%
XAU/EUR	74.89	+0.01%
XAU/BGN	146.30	-0.07%

Code	Rate
XAG/USD	0.99	+0.00%
XAG/EUR	0.89	+0.02%
XAG/BGN	1.74	-0.07%

About NGC

With an unparalleled commitment to accuracy, consistency and integrity, Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC®) is the world's largest and most trusted third-party grading service for coins, tokens and medals. Since 1987, NGC has graded more than 58 million coins, each one backed by the industry-leading NGC Guarantee.

Numeric Grades

NGC uses a numeric grade to succinctly describe a problem-free coin’s condition. The available numeric grades range from 1 to 70 based on an internationally recognized scale developed in the 1940s. As the numeric grade increases, a coin’s condition is considered to be better. Some numbers are skipped below the grade of 60, which is the threshold for a coin to be considered Uncirculated.

MS/PF 70

A coin with no post-production imperfections at 5x magnification.

MS/PF 69

A fully struck coin with nearly imperceptible imperfections.

MS/PF 68

Very sharply struck with only miniscule imperfections.

MS/PF 67

Sharply struck with only a few imperfections.

MS/PF 66

Very well struck with minimal marks and hairlines.

MS/PF 65

Well struck with moderate marks or hairlines.

MS/PF 64

Average or better strike with several obvious marks or hairlines and other miniscule imperfections.

MS/PF 63

Slightly weak or average strike with moderate abrasions and hairlines of varying sizes.

MS/PF 62

Slightly weak or average strike with no trace of wear. More or larger abrasions than an MS/PF 63.

MS/PF 61

Weak or average strike with no trace of wear. More marks and/or multiple large abrasions.

MS/PF 60

Weak or average strike with no trace of wear. Numerous abrasions, hairlines and/or large marks.

AU 58

Slight wear on the highest points of the design. Full details.

AU 55

Slight wear on less than 50% of the design. Full details.

AU 53

Slight wear on more than 50% of the design. Full details except for very minor softness on the high points.

AU 50

Slight wear on more than 50% of the design. Full details except for minor softness on the high points.

XF 45

Complete details with minor wear on some of the high points.

XF 40

Complete details with minor wear on most of the high points.

VF 35

Complete details with wear on all of the high points.

VF 30

Nearly complete details with moderate softness on the design areas.

VF 25

Nearly complete details with more softness on the design areas.

VF 20

Moderate design detail with sharp letters and digits.

F 15

Recessed areas show slight softness. Letters and digits are sharp.

F 12

Recessed areas show more softness. Letters and digits are sharp.

VG 10

Wear throughout the design. Letters and digits show softness.

VG 8

Wear throughout the design. Letters and digits show more softness.

G 6

Peripheral letters and digits are full. Rims are sharp.

G 4

Peripheral letters and digits are nearly full. Rims exhibit wear.

AG 3

Most letters and digits are readable. Rims are worn into the fields.

FR 2

Some details are visible. Rims are barely visible.

PO 1

Enough detail to identify the coin's date and type. Rims are flat or nearly flat.

Adjectival Grades: NGC will occasionally grade bulk submissions of common coins with adjectival grades instead of numeric grades. To learn more about adjectival grades, click here.

Strike Characters

Strike characters are used to describe how well an area of a coin is struck and when information is of specific interest to collectors. For example, strike characters can describe the degree of red luster on a copper coin’s surface (BN, RB and RD), the degree of contrast on a Proof coin (Cameo and Ultra Cameo) or other distinctive features, such as FB for Full Bands on a Mercury Dime.

Red. A coin with full mint red luster.

Red Brown. A coin with a mix of red luster and brown patina.

Brown. A coin with full or nearly full brown patina.

Ultra Cameo

Applies only to PF coins. The fields are deeply mirrored and the devices are heavily frosted for bold contrast on both sides of the coin.

Cameo

Applies only to PF coins. The fields are deeply mirrored and the devices are frosted for moderate contrast on both sides of the coins.

DPL

Deep Prooflike. The fields are deeply mirrored. Does not apply to Proof coins.

Prooflike. The fields are mirrored. Does not apply to Proof coins.